7 fine wines and rare whisky – the discerning drinker’s Christmas list
There’s something wonderful about having a special bottle to open at Christmas; to savour the flavours of an elegant drink with the people who…
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Our guide to the perfect summer party wines
As summer heats up and we all come out of hibernation, it’s time for a get-together with good friends. But it’s difficult to know…
5 wine trends to watch out for
Nothing stays still for very long, even in something as well-established as the wine industry. Here are five different wine trends that we have…
Where to eat in Maitland – 7 top spots
Already packed with some of the country’s best wineries, the Hunter Valley has a lion’s share of great produce. But of all places, Maitland…
Where to eat in Bruges – a local guide
Like many cities, some of the very best places to eat in Bruges are secrets only known to those who live here. Thanks to…
Coquun – the heritage of the Hunter
Along the banks of the Hunter River in Maitland, NSW is a restaurant with a new style but an old name. Coquun (“kokwun”) –…
Charred oak in a glass, NSW on a plate and an anniversary dinner
It’s been a week of wining and fine dining for us, and for good reason: we’re celebrating the anniversary of when we met! It’s…
Flying the flag for NSW flavours – Le Petit Flot Restaurant, Sydney
With so much wonderful food and wine coming from New South Wales, it’s a wonder more Sydney restaurants and bars aren’t serving local produce….
12 Belgian beer bars in Bruges
In spite of its size and relative obscurity on the tourism world stage, Bruges in Belgium is packed with bars, pubs and breweries. It’s…
Maitland or Melbourne? The restaurant that connects the dots
With its heritage features and sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere, the Rigby wouldn’t look out of place in any one of Melbourne’s cooler suburbs. But…