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 one reason or another, we haven’t made it to the Middle East… yet. But our fascination with this exotic part of the world hasn’t dimmed. We can’t wait for the day we finally jet off to eat our own bodyweight in fresh falafel. In the meantime, we seek out places in Australia that can … Read more
As we draw ever closer to the spookiest night in the calendar, we thought we’d bring you a couple of soothing cocktails to help blank out anything that goes bump in the night. Inspired by the ever-awesome Martha Stewart, here’s our For Your Eyes Only Martini range. I remember when I was a kid I … Read more
Until recently, Sydney’s Central Business District would die after dark. There were a couple of bars open, the odd McDonald’s and that was it. Now there are hosts of places to eat, drink and be very merry indeed. And Bowery Lane in O’Connell Street has got it just right. Bowery Lane started out just as … Read more
Sweet, sour, fizzy, the gentle heat of ginger and the unique flavour of rum – the Dark and Stormy rum cocktail is an absolute classic. But we think our Aussie twist on this delicious drink is pretty bloody good – we’re pretty proud of it. Sydney’s been both dark and stormy this week, so we … Read more
I love learning how to cook new things. And so does Mrs Romance. She loves me learning how to make her new dishes! But recently we were both in a cooking class that inspired us so much. We have a great recipe to share and a book by our teachers to give to 1 lucky … Read more
With so many great wineries in such a small area, it’s hardly surprising the people of Mudgee are so happy and friendly. For a visitor, the only problem is which wineries to visit first. For a must-see cheat sheet, here are our top 3 cellar doors you must visit. Mudgee is about a 3 ½-hour … Read more
Bacon and alcohol. On their own, they’re wonderful things – as great as was the gift of fire to us puny humans. But the Experimental Spirits Company have combined these two mystical ingredients into a single entity – Bacon Bourbon. I don’t know about you but I’d never heard of bacon bourbon before, so I … Read more
We get a real rush from finding these new, upcoming or little-known morsels. It’s a bit like putting your hand in a jacket pocket and finding ten bucks – ten bucks that taste delicious! Our last 5 Foodie Finds were random and wide-reaching – from happy eggs and bush tucker to room service and Viet … Read more
Wineries are trying to make their business more accessible these days. But knowing what to do and say when you visit one can make the whole experience of a trip to the vineyards more enjoyable. October’s Wine of the Month post tackles how to make the most of the cellar door. When I first visited … Read more
Excellent coffee, superb food and prize babychinos. But that’s not all that makes this fun, welcoming little place in Summer Hill a must-visit in the café scene.* We don’t know where owner Eliot Ritchie got the idea of calling his café ‘Goblin’ from. I’ve got that horrible feeling he might’ve told me. More than once. … Read more