We love eating and drinking, so don’t be surprised to find most of our stories on this page! From restaurants and cafes to home-cooked meals; from slick bars and underground drinking holes to that perfect martini at the bar of Casa de Romance – we talk about it all!
With December 25 looming, we all face the annual challenge of finding something special for the one we love. Here are some tricks to find out what they want plus the latest edition of our Christmas gift guide: Hint. As we contemplate climbing up into the loft or getting into that dusty corner of the … Read more
Sleek yet welcoming, refined yet accessible, Amber Restaurant in Sydney’s World Square dining precinct is an embodiment of pleasant contradictions and contrasts. In hospitality, timing is everything. A wonderful bar with a clever theme can miss out on a city’s zeitgeist by a month. A splendid restaurant with a super-modern take on food can be … Read more
Concealed in the plainclothes of an apartment block of northern Johannesburg, Epicure by Chef Coco is a superhero of African cuisine. Capturing the culture of the continent in his cooking, celebrity chef Fathi ‘Coco’ Reinarhz has taken African food to the fine-dining level it deserves. The treasure hunt of finding the extraordinary in an ordinary … Read more
Packed with the flavours of North Africa, these crunchy pastry scrolls filled with delicate almond nougat and drizzled in a fragrant fruity honey syrup are just wonderful. Here’s how to make m’hencha. For many of us – Christina and myself included – one of the big drawcards of a new destination is the food. We … Read more
It might sound obvious, but wineries release new vintages every year. This means there’s a new bottle on the market all the time. But these three wines and styles each have something a little different worth looking out for. It’s no exaggeration to say the wine market – especially here in Australia – is crowded. … Read more
We’ve all heard of chilli con carne, but carne con chilli is a completely different creature. More in keeping with the true Mexican dish, this is a rich, slow-cooked wonder that will never let you look at the meek mince and beans you’re used to the same way again. Chilli con carne was a staple … Read more
Stop for a moment, close your eyes and imagine this: tender, crunchy base, opulent, oozing salted caramel centre and a crisp, peanut brittle top. This is how you make the ultimate salted caramel peanut slice. Do you know who I feel sorry for? The poor souls who are allergic to peanuts. Life must suck for … Read more
Crispy with a soft tender middle, puffy yet robust and packed with flavour – here’s a simple pizza dough recipe that you can make at home but will take you back to evening strolls through the romantic streets of Napoli. We owe a lot to the magnificent Italian city of Naples – not least for … Read more
Which red wine? Not only difficult to say, but also hard to decide, choosing a bottle of red wine to drink often a dilemma. We’ve put together flavour notes and food pairings for 10 red wine varieties we love. I don’t know – and wouldn’t care to know – how much time I’ve spent staring … Read more
From the English countryside to the sun-scorched lands of 19th Century Australia to the eternal pages of the world’s most famous spy story, the wild Little Scarlet strawberry has travelled far. And now in gin form, this tasty fruit takes on a whole new persona. Here’s how to drink the Little Scarlet gin liqueur. What … Read more