Mr Romance 
It’s funny, I thought I’d come to terms with Mrs Romance’s trip to Fraser Island last weekend. My envy readings had dropped to acceptable levels and she was allowed once again to mention things like ‘sand island’ and ‘four-wheel-driving’ and ‘jetskiing’ without me interrupting her with the sound of grinding teeth. And then she shows me … Read more
Why would you want to go to a brewery? Why would you even bother? It’s just a smelly old building full of blokes talking about beer, drinking beer and making beer. Or is it? These days places like Murray’s Brewing Company offer a lot more than a cliché. And they’re not even all that smelly. … Read more
If it’s old-world charm combined with the luxury of top-class Sydney accommodation you’re after, Merivale’s Establishment Hotel ticks some serious boxes. And if it’s location you want, you can’t get much closer to the action than this in Sydney. If travelling through time were possible, I’m pretty sure it’d feel just like walking up the … Read more
Poor Mrs Romance is still struggling along with her broken toe. She’s got such a busy month ahead. In the next three weeks, she’s got trips to two different states in Australia and an international flight a bit later on. She’s got braiding bars, blogging classes and speaking duties at conferences coming out of her … Read more
Tucked away in a Bourke Street terrace, Peekaboo Bar* captures the heart and soul of what small bars should be. It’s cozy, welcoming and articulate; its style is upbeat and offbeat, creative, fun and entirely refreshing. It’s the kind of place that as you leave, you can’t wait till you go back. *Sadly, Peekaboo Bar … Read more
For years there’s been a void between the humble pub chip and it’s south-of-the-border cousin, nachos. Thanks to our recent trip to San Francisco, the missing link has now been found; the void filled. This has to be the ultimate pub food – not to mention a trip down memory lane. We were out with … Read more
I think I’ve just got why finding a midweek feed is so tough. It’s because it’s a total balancing act. As you’re thinking of somewhere to go, your mind is calculating several elements at once. You’re looking for somewhere that will leave a tick in every box. Since the start of the Chinese New Year, … Read more
I love this time of year in Sydney. Yes, it’s the end of summer, but the nights are still long – but much cooler, the humidity’s much lower and the sun’s still shining. And the crowds are smaller too of course! What’s your favourite time of the year? I’m so lucky to have been invited … Read more
Dessert wine is a funny drink. It quite often has a polarizing effect on people – they either hate it or love it. Perhaps that’s because it’s been poorly represented in the past. But like everything, there’s a time and a place for a sweet wine – providing you know which to buy. With summer … Read more
Bright light city gonna set my soul Gonna set my soul on fire. All you need’s a strong heart and a nerve of steel Viva Las Vegas! Viva Las Vegas! Elvis Presley, 1964 It has to be the greatest song about Las Vegas ever, hasn’t it? What a classic. And it was this song that … Read more