Dinner with a view – Luna Park Ferris wheel dining
Whoever thought of turning the Ferris wheel in Sydney’s iconic Luna Park into a restaurant is a genius. It’s the perfect combination of fine dining,…
Where to stay in the Hunter Valley – Spicers Vineyards Estate Hotel, Pokolbin
Finding that perfect romantic getaway is a balancing act between location, price, quality and your partner’s expectations. Our recent trip to Spicers Vineyards Estate…
The season’s first Christmas party, my first speaking gig and the coolest dinner venue in Sydney
Ok. Who said it was all right for November to up and bugger off? It’s not right, you know. I certainly wouldn’t have signed…
Are you drinking your wine at the correct temperature?
There’s nothing better than a crisp, chilled glass of Riesling on a hot summer’s day, or bunkering down over a warm, gluey Shiraz as…
Sydney’s heatwave, a brand new small bar and the last Little Blog Big of 2015
You can always tell when the Sydney summer’s really underway when sunsets start looking like this one. It’s the start of a week billed…
New Sydney small bar – Goblin Kitchen and Bar
Cosy, laid back and somewhat bohemian, Goblin Kitchen and Bar* is the latest Sydney small bar to open, and we reckon this place has…
5 reasons why breakfast in bed sucks and 3 meals that make it better
I hate breakfast in bed. There. I said it. Mrs Romance and many, many others like her love it though. So in an effort…
Brisbane, a distillery road trip and the capital of Australia
As you probably know, we love travelling. It’s the best. So when Mrs Romance turned to me the other day looking all wistful and…
Behind the scenes of an Australian craft whisky makers – Black Gate Distillery
Cloaked in mystery, the arcane art of making whisky, and those behind it, have always fascinated me – the who, why and how of…
Go west, young man and eat – where to drink and dine in Parramatta, NSW
Parramatta is setting itself up as a hub for food, entertainment and fun in the west. Even as Sydney’s sprawl spreads further and further…