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!
With its iconic bell tower overlooking vines out to the Broken Back Range, Bimbadgen is a must-visit when you’re in the Hunter Valley. Check out all the things on offer at this award-winning winery in Pokolbin. I remember so clearly the first time we were introduced to Bimbadgen. We were on a drive with Hunter … Read more
Light yet robust, spaghettini—as opposed to larger spaghetti, briny textural shellfish, fresh tomato, a zing of chilli and lots of garlic, not to mention a generous splash of crisp Italian Pinot Grigio bring you summer on a plate. I must admit, I’m usually a bit reluctant to cook with wine. Although it brings so much … Read more
Decadent, nutty and chocolatey, this make-ahead caramel cashew choc tart is easy to make and a crowd-pleaser that’ll lift your dinner party to legend status. Smooth rich caramel studded with the satisfying crunch of cashews and topped with a dense layer of dark chocolate ganache in a case of crumbly shortcrust pastry, this chocolate cake … Read more
These 12 wines of Christmas will have lords a-leaping, ladies dancing and quite possibly some drummers and pipers doing their thing too! We’ve curated 12 delicious wines from around Australia (there is a Provençal Rosé in the list, but it’s a good’un) that we think would make any Christmas table—or Christmas tree for that matter—all … Read more
Take it from one who knows, nothing makes Christmas quite so special as when you get to unwrap (and then drink) a bottle of beautiful liquor. Whether it’s gin, rum, whisky or something completely different, here are nine ideas for Christmas gifts for the discerning drinker! From Australia and the world, these nine very different … Read more
It’s that time of year again when we all find ourselves foraging around looking for the perfect present for the people we love. Hint Magazine makes things easy with some of the best gift ideas and inspo. This year’s Hint Mag has some of the best gift ideas we’ve published to date, and I’m not … Read more
Championing Australian produce generally and NSW specifically, degustation restaurant The Blue Door in Surry Hills not only focuses on local, sustainably farmed produce, but its resplendent seven-course menu changes weekly! It’s hard to know what the most remarkable thing is about The Blue Door, a fascinating 18-seater restaurant in the heart of Sydney’s Surry Hills. … Read more
Wine-tasting and visiting winery cellar doors is a lot of fun. But what if you want to dig a bit deeper and find out more about the industry in general and the wines and the winery specifically. Here are three Hunter Valley wine-tasting experiences that give you so much more than a sip. We’ve all … Read more
A perfect mix of homely and grand, and with wines that are both approachable yet complex, John Wallace Wines and its beautiful cellar door are set to become a centre-pin of any Hunter Valley wine experience. Every time we go to the Hunter, we always seem to spot new wineries we’ve either never heard of … Read more
Staying somewhere beautiful is always going to lift your travel experience to a different dimension. And although there are plenty of luxury accommodation options in the Hunter Valley, Tower Lodge and its five suites will elevate your stay in NSW’s premier wine region. Set amongst the vines and rolling lawns of Tower Estate Winery in … Read more