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!
Most of the time I find drinking at breweries a bit like drinking at the cellar door of a winery. Food’s usually expensive, the drink’s not much cheaper and the surroundings tend to be a little… gritty. Stone Brewery, San Diego isn’t like that though. In fact it doesn’t feel like a brewery at all. … Read more
Las Vegas’s restaurant scene is like no other on earth. Everywhere you go a famous chef has opened up shop to showcase their genius. But miX and its owner, celebrated kitchen legend Alain Ducasse, has one up on all the others. My friends, prepare to salivate! From the moment we came out of the elevator … Read more
It can be nigh impossible to find good bars when you’re in a new place. Sometimes sites like Yelp or Urbanspoon just don’t cut it. And wandering the streets merely triggers Hangry. We found Pearls in West Hollywood by asking a professional – our new favourite travel trick! One of the best ways to get … Read more
It’s amazing how out of favour Chardonnay has fallen in recent years. But in spite of evoking frowns and even dry retching at the mere mention of its name, is this much-maligned grape having a renaissance? Is Chardonnay finding its way back into the good books? I’m always amused at the fashion cycles of wine. … Read more
Mudgee’s food scene is truly fit for a king. The wealth of amazing restaurants, microbreweries, vineyards and cafés makes this little town the ultimate foodie destination. And a jewel in its crown is the Zin House and its long lunch. Imagine you’re seated at a table looking out of a beautiful bay window overlooking fields … Read more
Fast, simple cocktails are an essential part of hosting Christmas. When you’re so full of prawns and pudding you can’t really move, and the call goes up for a cocktail to cheers with, this’ll get you out of trouble. A bit more trick that just a glass of bubbly, this cocktail’s the perfect pour during … Read more
Even in Cuba there are bad mojitos, which is surprising for a couple of reasons. Besides being from Cuba, the mojito’s a pretty simple drink, with only a few ingredients. But for some reason, making a good one is an art form. Here’s what we’ve gleaned from our time here in Cuba. A mojito has … Read more
For us, it was love at first bite when we discovered dukkah. We were fly to the whole dipping bread on olive oil and salt thing, but this was a different matter altogether! One of my favourite parts of a meal is the pre-dinner nibble plate. You know, the cheese, the chips, the dips. Sometimes I … Read more
The key to enjoying Italy is to travel like a local. I’ve learnt so much from marrying into an Italian family and taking on that passion the Italians have for life. Here are our tips for getting the most out of your trip to the Old Country, and also how you can win a trip … Read more
This cocktail’s awesome for the festive season. It’s low effort, high impact, and light and refreshing for a hot Aussie Chrimbo. Alternatively it’s bright and fun enough to distract you from a chilly northern hemisphere Christmas. For some reason Christmas can be an incredibly busy holiday. Even though your only obligation is to sit around … Read more