Mr Romance 
Hi. It’s time for our weekly Instagram Diary again. That must mean it’s Monday. Again. You know, I sometimes dream of a utopian week where we get Tuesdays and Thursdays off – I really don’t like Tuesdays. Anyway, here’s what’s been happening with us on Instagram! Tonight, Mrs Romance and I are out with Steph … Read more
Elegant, full of charm with a dash of quirk thrown in for fun, Stillery at the Intercontinental Double Bay has to be one of Sydney’s premium bars. If you’re looking for sophistication and romance in your cocktails, your service and your drinking environment, Stillery is the one for you. It used to be that grabbing … Read more
Fine dining in the Blue Mountains doesn’t get much better than at Echoes, Katoomba. From the immaculate service and live pianist to the breathtaking views and exquisite food, Echoes is one of those food experiences you don’t want to miss. My mind’s weird. When I think of eating in the mountains, I imagine being sat … Read more
It’s the first day of June. It marks the first official day of winter here in Australia. Right on cue, there’s a big drop of snow in the mountains south of Sydney and now… well, now it’s bloody freezing! Still, the views from Mrs Macquarie’s Chair on Sydney Harbour are still spectacular. We just have … Read more
It used to be that there were just three types of beer in pubs: a pale fizzy one, a dark not so fizzy one and Guinness. These days pubs have a long line of beers to choose from. It can be quite confronting when choosing your brew. Here’s our guide for how to choose a … Read more
If you’re visiting Sydney or you’re lucky enough to live here, a stay in the Blue Mountains is a must. With incredible views out over our bit of Australia’s biggest mountain range, quaint townships and some great eating options, the only thing missing is a place to stay. And we’ve got that wrapped up! We … Read more
As the days get steadily shorter here in Sydney, the lights come on in the form of our annual Vivid festival. It’s a lot of fun and it brings the city to life. In the meantime – during daylight hours – it’s still great to walk around the Harbour City. This week – apart from … Read more
Taking a great photo at night or in low light conditions can be very tricky. While we were enjoying the sights of Sydney’s festival of light Vivid Sydney, we got to talk to some pro photographers about their top tricks for taking ace night shots. Mrs Romance has always loved photography. I think that’s pretty … Read more
Every year since 2013, World Negroni Week has been celebrating the greatest cocktail on earth. Bars across the globe donate money from every Negroni sold to the cause of their choice. For the 1500-strong venues worldwide it’s a chance for them to support their favourite causes – for us, it’s a bloody good excuse to … Read more
An Englishman, a vegan and a vegetarian walk into the best pork restaurant in town… sounds like the start of a bad joke, doesn’t it? Well, it’s not. It’s a true story. The other day I was talking to a couple of my mates about their dietary choices. One of them – Steve – is a … Read more