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!
When it comes to seafood, it doesn’t get much better than at famous chef Rick Stein’s restaurant in Bannisters by the Sea on the South Coast of New South Wales. But celebrity aside, what makes this restaurant special? In 2009, famed British chef Rick Stein and his lovely wife Sarah opened the doors to their … Read more
Probably Spain’s most recognisable dish, paella is a delicious mix of saffron-infused rice and any range of ingredients, but especially seafood. Here’s how to make the perfect seafood paella inspired by Sydney Seafood School. I remember my first taste of paella when I was 8 in south-eastern Spain. It came out in a big blackened … Read more
Imagine you’re in the sweet spot of a Venn diagram of dining. You sit at the central meeting point of three elements of food and drink, and cherry pick the best bits. That’s the concept of The Ternary in Pyrmont, Sydney. Tucked away behind the veil of the Novotel Darling Harbour and deep in the … Read more
Thick chocolate slabs filled with the crunch of roasted nuts and the chew of tender marshmallow and rich Turkish delight. This Rocky Road recipe is the perfect sweet snack for the one you love. If you were in the UK in the ‘80s and ‘90s, you’ll know the relevance of giving someone your last Rolo. … Read more
Valentine’s Day always puts pressure on people to make grand gestures. But it shouldn’t be like that. Sometimes, a beautiful meal at home can be enough to show your partner how much you love them. Friends of ours have a Valentine’s Day tradition of taking it in turns each year to cook a three-course meal … Read more
Each week we like to keep a little note, almost a diary for ourselves, of what we have been up to. It’s a way to share some great new finds, restaurants we tried or recipes we made, and just a little way for us to record the best things we see. Normally this is all … Read more
Reclining beneath the whispering fronds of a weeping willow amongst the lines of pinot and shiraz vines in the beautiful elevated wine region of Orange, NSW. That’s how to picnic. I have to be honest, I haven’t tried that hard to keep my fervent dislike of picnics a secret. I’ve never really liked them – … Read more
Christmas is probably the best time of the year for a highlights reel. So here’s our best-of list for 2018 with 15 of your favourite stories of the year. Once you’ve worked your way through the Christmas presents, then through Christmas dinner and finally through all the TV channels, your attention span is at its … Read more
As December settles in, everyone starts going a little crazy. And it’s not something I’ve only just noticed. It happens in the northern hemisphere too. I remember it well when I was growing up in the UK. But perhaps because this month not only represents Christmas to many of us, and on a personal note … Read more
Whether you’re looking for a great last-minute gift or something good to bring to a party, these boozy delights will certainly satisfy. For better or for worse, drinks cabinets always take a hammering over Christmas. But here’s how you avoid the sadness of depleted wine stashes, gin caches and whisky hoards. We’ve put together some … Read more