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!
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 or to have open for your guests when it’s your turn to host. Here are six summer party wines that fit the bill. And keep … Read more
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 the way we quaff, sip and guzzle over the next few years. Wine has always gone through its cyclical and sometimes cynical process of popularity. … Read more
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 to the next step, turning this riverside town into a digestive destination. Here’s where to eat in Maitland, NSW. Sign up to our free newsletter … Read more
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 from our own explorations, we’ve pulled together a list of where to eat in Bruges, Belgium. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more … Read more
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 Hunter River – is a café bar and restaurant with a firm focus on Aussie produce and native ingredients. And my goodness, the food’s good … Read more
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 day, but like anything good, it hasn’t felt like it. Timing has been perfect for our celebrations though. This week we’re drinking Hardy’s latest charred-oak … Read more
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 heart of the city has taken up the banner and is championing the flavours of NSW with its new menu. Hidden amongst the offices and … Read more
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. So here’s where to have a real Belgian beer in this pretty little town. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. … Read more
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 proudly on Maitland’s High Street in regional New South Wales about 30 minutes from the centre of the Hunter Valley wine region. It’s over 1000km … Read more
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 laughs, yarns and superb donuts to a wine masterclass with world-class cheeses, industry scoops on cutting edge wine market trends and – of course – … Read more