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 what to bring to the party … Read more
Food & Drink
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!
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 on good authority will be influencing … Read more
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 in the Lower Hunter takes things … Read more
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 our friend on the ground and … Read more
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”) – the local Aboriginal name for the … Read more
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 been a long time since that … Read more
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. One French bistro right in the … Read more
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 because Belgians are mad about beer. … Read more
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 this café-cum-cocktail bar and restaurant sits … Read more
Birthday goodies, yum cha excellence and a masterclass on future wine trends
Don’t you love weeks that end up being full of great food, excellent people and fascinating stories? That’s how this week’s panned out. From a 16th birthday party full of … Read more