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!
Dining in Graze at Elements is a surprising experience. Not only is the food superb but it’s not until you’re walking back to your room that you realise you’ve just eaten in a hotel lobby.* It’s been a while since Mrs Romance and I were last in Byron Bay. It’s good to be back in … Read more
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be in a travelling circus? We get to peek into the lives of the performers and staff of Cirque du Soleil, the world’s biggest and most famous circus. Also check out Cirque’s mind-boggling recipe for pork carnitas at the bottom of the post. There has always been … Read more
Oktoberfest in Sydney isn’t quite the same as the lederhosen-sporting stein-wielding spectacle of the Bavarian beer extravaganza. But then it hasn’t been going since 1810 either. Here are our top tips for raising a glass to Sydney’s month of beer! Munich’s original version of Oktoberfest began thanks to King Ludwig I and his wedding to … Read more
Tumut, home to Tumut River Brewing Company, is a little hidden gem on the northern edge of the Snowy Mountains, Australia. And the beer coming from this little brewery will blow your mind. You’d be forgiven for not knowing what a Tumut is. Well, it’s a little rural town in southeastern New South Wales, Australia … Read more
Food, inspiration, art and style – all to the backdrop of the roaring ocean; that’s what to expect at Halcyon House’s restaurant Paper Daisy, just shy of the QLD border on Australia’s east coast. Halcyon House was once little more than a shabby surfers’ motel on the doorstep of Cabarita Beach 20 minutes south of the … Read more
Byron Bay, on the north coast of New South Wales, is not only a place for amazing beaches, beautiful green hinterland and alternative lifestyles. These days it’s quickly becoming a hub for food enthusiasts – and now we know why! Perhaps it’s thanks to Byron Bay’s hippy heritage that many a restaurant, bar and eatery … Read more
Exploring the wonderful world of food and drink is all about the delicious discovery of new produce and places to sample it. We love nothing better than sharing our discoveries with you, so here are our latest 5 Foodie Finds. When it comes to food and drink, there’s often a battle between the two for … Read more
Pisco, the mysterious and versatile spirit from Peru and Chile, has been around for centuries, but it’s only now finding its way to our cocktail glasses. But what is it, what does it taste like and where do we find this strange South American tipple? The latest food trend of authentic South American fair is … Read more
If you don’t feel like venturing into the wilds of the Bangkok night and you’re looking for somewhere special, Uno Mas is where people from all over the city come for romance, for excellent food and for views to die for. Thailand is made for food lovers. There’s just so much to choose from here. … Read more
How to cook a burger should be easy, right? Burger patty, hot pan, cook. But there are few extra tips – plus how you construct your burger – that people miss out. Here are my top 10 tips on how to cook a perfect burger. There’s nothing like a perfectly cooked burger. I still dream … Read more