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 winter frosts the windows. But are … Read more
Mr Romance
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 to have the second hottest November … Read more
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 the goods. The distinctly European feel … Read more
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 to change my mind, Mrs Romance … Read more
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 pointed out we hadn’t been anywhere … Read more
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 it all. When we recently had … Read more
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 from the harbour and it’s opera … Read more
The best food pairings for champagne
Champagne and sparkling wine are often the hero of the party. There’s nothing like the sound of that cork popping to get the night started. But what do you eat … Read more
A choc dinner, San Diego rooftop bars and a fishing party with a difference
The week’s really zipped by to the point where I’ve only just realised – 2 days late – that it’s November already! I’ve got a feeling it’s going to be … Read more
3 San Diego rooftop bars you must visit
San Diego was built for rooftop bars. From its perfect weather and range of views to its friendly locals and SoCal lifestyle, this city should have way more high-up open-air … Read more