Martha Stewart didn't have the best experience at Sydney's Vivid Festival last month, according to reports.
The 83-year-old American celebrity was Down Under to present a talk titled In Conversation with Martha Stewart as part of the event.
And according to insiders, the cooking and homewares entrepreneur was not impressed with the ICC theatre, which has hosted stars such as Elton John and Cher.
Sources reported to Confidential on Tuesday that Martha was unhappy that she had to use a hand-held microphone throughout her 90-minute talk.
However, Confidential's insiders told the publication that it was required because Martha had refused to use a headset for fear of messing up her hairdo.
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Martha Stewart didn't have the best experience at Sydney's Vivid Festival last month, according to reports. Pictured at Vivid
She also rejected the option of using a lapel mic, reportedly because she was concerned it might damage her jacket.
The publication also reported that Stewart disapproved of the vehicle that had been arranged for her because the window tinting was not dark enough.
Stewart also shared a gripe about Sydney airport, reported Confidential's insiders, with the entrepreneur complaining that the terminal was 'too big' and that she had to walk 'too far'.
Stewart did find something to her liking during her trip.
The culinary guru dined at Totti's, a mecca for local and international celebrities, reportedly after a friend's recommendation.
The Merivale-owned restaurant, known for its famous bread and small plates, as well as its signature rich pasta dishes, is beloved by the city's in-crowd.
We asked around what America's kitchen queen thought of her dining experience and found a diner who overheard Martha's musings.
The controversial 83-year-old American celebrity was Down Under to present a talk entitled In Conversation with Martha Stewart as part of the event
Among her complaints, Stewart reportedly disapproved of the vehicle that had been arranged for her use because the window tinting was not dark enough. She also shared a gripe about Sydney airport, reported insiders, complaining that the terminal was 'too big'
'She was impressed. She had a great time and ate everything,' they said, adding that she 'was really lovely', 'super friendly' and asked the staff 'lots of questions'.
The cookbook author 'enjoyed a large selection of antipasti' accompanied by the signature wood-fired bread, but our spy didn't stay long enough to see if she sampled any of the mains.
She had 'Sanpellegrino sparkling water' , said our source, and 'seemed very interested in the produce, asking the waiters lots of questions.'
Totti's fast made a name for itself as the place to be among Sydney's elites after it first opened its doors at The Royal Bondi in December 2018.
The highly regarded menu, created by executive chef Mike Eggert, features an array of Italian dishes from pasta, antipasti and its famous 'puffy' wood-fired bread.
Totti's interior was inspired by an Italian taverna, featuring old timber chairs, pared-back walls and huge olive trees filling out the lavish courtyard.
Martha had arrived at Sydney airport in the early hours of the morning and was all smiles as she stopped to meet fans outside the terminal, toting a personalised 'MARTHA' travel bag.
