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!
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 Plant Gallery is a little different from the rest. **Sadly, this restaurant closed as of late July 2016. We hope we see it come back … Read more
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 at first I drew a bit of a blank. Then I started thinking about it and before I knew it we’d got quite a good … Read more
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 that’s really changed things up: the orange blossom gin. A little while ago, we were on a road trip through regional New South Wales when … Read more
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? Our recent visit to the Hunter has given us a rare insight into the real Hunter Region. We recently spent 24 hours in the Hunter … Read more
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 over your mobile, read on! I’m always surprised at how much meat there is on a single rib. I mean, they’re only small, aren’t they? … Read more
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 something about the sight of a Ferris wheel that brings a smile to your face… unless you’re afraid of heights I suppose. But the idea … Read more
Finding that perfect romantic getaway is a balancing act between location, price, quality and your partner’s expectations. Our recent trip to Spicers Vineyards Estate Hotel in the Hunter Valley 2 hours north of Sydney completely took our hearts. It’s the perfect mix of luxe living and romantic seclusion to make a special occasion even more … Read more
There’s nothing better than a crisp, chilled glass of Riesling on a hot summer’s day, or bunkering down over a warm, gluey Shiraz as winter frosts the windows. But are we drinking our vino at the best temperature for the wine? We’ve got it from the experts on what the best temps are for different … Read more
Cosy, laid back and somewhat bohemian, Goblin Kitchen and Bar* is the latest Sydney small bar to open, and we reckon this place has the goods. The distinctly European feel carries over well from its daytime café incarnation. We’ve been big fans of Goblin Café for years, so we were excited to check out the … Read more
I hate breakfast in bed. There. I said it. Mrs Romance and many, many others like her love it though. So in an effort to change my mind, Mrs Romance has come up with 3 pillow-side meals that might just work. I’ve also taken this opportunity to explain why breakfast in bed sucks. I know … Read more