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!
Cloaked in mystery, the arcane art of making whisky, and those behind it, have always fascinated me – the who, why and how of it all. When we recently had the pleasure of meeting Brian and Genise Hollingworth, owners of Black Gate Distillery in Mendooran, Australia, all my questions were answered. Some 400km northwest of … Read more
Parramatta is setting itself up as a hub for food, entertainment and fun in the west. Even as Sydney’s sprawl spreads further and further from the harbour and it’s opera house, Parramatta is becoming its very own city with its own feel and dynamic. Here are our top 3 recommendations for a night out in … Read more
Champagne and sparkling wine are often the hero of the party. There’s nothing like the sound of that cork popping to get the night started. But what do you eat with champagne? Husband-and-wife team Fran Flynn and David Stevens-Castro have all the answers in their new book Paired. What do you usually eat when you’re … Read more
San Diego was built for rooftop bars. From its perfect weather and range of views to its friendly locals and SoCal lifestyle, this city should have way more high-up open-air drinking spots. Here are our 3 favourite San Diego rooftop bars you must visit. We’ve spent a lot of time in San Diego rooftop bars! … Read more
When you visit a cellar door, it’s easy to forget that you’re meeting the people directly connected with the wine you’re trying. It’s likely you’re even speaking to owners. We’ve asked Sally Scarborough from Scarborough Wine Co in the Hunter Valley, NSW what are good questions to ask at the cellar door… and also what’s … Read more
We love finding places that take care and time to source what they’re using in their kitchens. Like Pork’d in Surry Hills and Zin House in Mudgee, Restaurant Botanica in the Hunter Valley, NSW has developed a seasonal menu that really represents and epitomises the produce of the local region. It’s so good to see more … Read more
Working from home sounds great, doesn’t it? But it’s not without its challenges. Apart from constant distractions Mrs Romance and I both struggle with, things like meetings, meals, space and general convenience make having a home office tricky. But we’ve got a couple of tricks that really help. Brought to you by MLC Centre, Sydney. … Read more
If you’re not sure what’s expected of you when you visit vineyard cellar doors, there’s no need to worry. You don’t have to be a pro wine buff to enjoy the experience of trying wine at its source. Here are our top 5 tips for making the most of your wine time. I always feel … Read more
We love talking about ourselves – especially Mrs Romance! 😉 But we also love talking about you too. We’re always so interested in our readers and now it’s your turn to tell us about you! There’s a $100 prize of booze up for grabs too. We’d really love it if you could go through our … Read more
Something’s happened to make the top shelves of our local look so good, the cocktails at our favourite speakeasies taste especially punchy and our indie bottle shops take on a new lease of life. What’s doing it is Australia’s craft distilleries and the amazing things they’re doing. From an industry insider, here are 21 Australian distilleries … Read more