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!
For years there’s been a void between the humble pub chip and it’s south-of-the-border cousin, nachos. Thanks to our recent trip to San Francisco, the missing link has now been found; the void filled. This has to be the ultimate pub food – not to mention a trip down memory lane. We were out with … Read more
I think I’ve just got why finding a midweek feed is so tough. It’s because it’s a total balancing act. As you’re thinking of somewhere to go, your mind is calculating several elements at once. You’re looking for somewhere that will leave a tick in every box. Since the start of the Chinese New Year, … Read more
Dessert wine is a funny drink. It quite often has a polarizing effect on people – they either hate it or love it. Perhaps that’s because it’s been poorly represented in the past. But like everything, there’s a time and a place for a sweet wine – providing you know which to buy. With summer … Read more
To me an espresso martini spells the start of the weekend. It’s the perfect go-go juice blend of caffeine and booze to pick you up and dust you off after a long week. Here’s our easy espresso martini cocktail recipe that’ll have you dancing on your desk in no time! It’s funny – Mrs Romance … Read more
The humble burger has been around for over 100 years. Although its origins have yet to be attributed to one individual, the culmination of more that a century of practice has led us to this great moment in culinary time: my top 10 burgers of all time. The ultimate in patty lore. I’ve eaten a … Read more
Discovering ever new and better things to eat and drink is a passion of ours. In our latest Foodie Finds, we’ve also got an exciting competition for you to win wine! There are also new Tim Tam flavours, a Sydney-based coffee roaster, a tasty vegan café and Merivale’s 2015 festival! It’s been a while since … Read more
Cuba is the home of some amazing classic cocktails, but the iconic Cuba Libre and its grown-up brother the Cubata are quick to make, tasty to drink, and full of the zest and life of Cuba. If you want to get into rhythm and romance of Cuba, forget the daiquiri or even the mojito. For … Read more
Tonic – noun – A medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigour or well-being. Thank you, Oxford Dictionary. I knew a gin and tonic was at least half-good for me. But what tonic water do you use? There are lots of choices and it’s absolutely incredible the difference they make. Think of it … Read more
After an era of extreme poverty, this intriguing Caribbean country is only now starting to explore its culinary culture and experiment with others’. But while we wait for Cuba’s foodie scene to develop, what’s to eat and is it any good? Or more importantly, is it really as bad as everyone says? It’s commonly understood … Read more
Sydney’s pub and bar scene is an ever-changing kaleidoscope at the moment. Publicans are having lots of fun trying out new things, testing new styles, branding themselves any way they want to. The result is some fascinating drinking holes where the venue can make the night. Every time a new bar sprouts up in Sydney … Read more