Memories of Byron Bay – and a very disappointing burger

So August, here we go! Yet another step closer to Christmas, which is a daunting yet fun thought. Unless you hate Christmas, in which case I’m sorry for the reminder. Since the last time we spoke, plenty’s been going on here at Romance HQ… though most of it’s been behind-the-scenes stuff that you probably wouldn’t … Read more

A craft beer prelude, a new citizen and a real pea souper

As far as Sydney’s winter goes, we had a bit of everything last week. Bright, warm sunny days, freezing cold days, lashing rain and whipping winds… and to start the week this freak fog that descended over one particular part of the city. It’s another gentle reminder that summer’s still a while away. But with … Read more

Cocktails, dumplings, whiskey and burgers – what a week!

It’s been a rough week internationally. The horrors of Nice and the Bastille Day truck attack, the bloody attempted coup in Turkey and the recent spate of gun violence in the States have left terrible scars. And that’s just the things we hear about in the news. These things that have happened, and that happen all … Read more

Memories of Thailand, new choc delights and the Grounds of Alexandria puts on a show

Winter’s really pitched in this week. We’ve been expecting it here in Sydney for a while, but the warm weather’s kept us hoping the chilly days wouldn’t come. Anyway, this week’s made us think about our trip to Asia recently – all those lovely warm days and balmy evenings. Keep your eye open over the rest … Read more