Say it with chocolate – 5 choc tips for Valentine’s Day
I have a great deal of faith in the virtues of chocolate. So if you’re looking for a way to say happy Valentine’s to your loved one, our 5 chocolate … 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 Aussie Foodie Finds: buying craft gin, a raw vegan dinner and real hot chocolate
Every time we find something foodie, new and exciting in Australia, we get very excited. And it seems there’s always something going on here in Oz. Recently we’ve discovered the … Read more
Can you find a good steak in England? The Rare Cow steakhouse
Finding a good steak restaurant in England can be tricky. The UK doesn’t have the best reputation for good food, but the Rare Cow Steakhouse* in Suffolk could be the … Read more
Australia-themed cocktails for Australia Day
Australia Day – 26th January – is Australia’s national day. It’s the date when Captain Cook and the First Fleet finally landed at Port Jackson – now better known as … Read more
That time I ate raw vegan food in Bondi and liked it
The Plant Gallery is a newly opened raw vegan restaurant in Bondi. Would a raw vegan dinner normally peak my interest? As a self-confessed burger nut, probably not. But The … Read more
Our top 20 posts of 2015
2015 has been an interesting year for Mrs Romance and me. It’s been a year of quiet achievement. We were recently asked to list our highlights for the year and … Read more
Orange Blossom is the new black martini cocktail recipe
The gin coming from Stone Pine Distillery, in Bathurst NSW has always been on our top favourites list. But now there’s something ever better coming from this little Aussie distillery … Read more
The ultimate Hunter Valley experience
Millions of people visit Australia’s Hunter Valley wine region each year. It’s the 6th most visited place in the country – but do you know it like a local does? … Read more
Could these be the best ribs in Sydney?
Is it possible we’ve found the best ribs in Sydney? Could it be that we’ve hit upon this foodie holy grail? Controversial, isn’t it? If you like ribs and don’t mind drooling … Read more
Dinner with a view – Luna Park Ferris wheel dining
Whoever thought of turning the Ferris wheel in Sydney’s iconic Luna Park into a restaurant is a genius. It’s the perfect combination of fine dining, incredible views and romantic frivolity. There’s … Read more