7 things to do in Eumundi Qld that aren’t the famous markets
Made famous by its craft market that’s been running twice-weekly since 1979, Eumundi in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is well worth visiting. But what else…
Travel Romance
Follow the New South Wales Oyster Trail—Valentina Restaurant, Merimbula
Serving Sydney rock oysters, freshly plucked and shucked from the lapping waters of Merimbula Lake less than a stone’s throw from its floor-to-ceiling windows,…
Top Of The Lake District — things to do in Windermere, Cumbria
500 million years in the making, the Lake District in England’s northwest is famous for its natural beauty, fascinating history and quaint hamlets. Here’s…
Wine & dine
What happens to Shiraz as it ages? Vertical tasting with Lisa McGuigan Maximus Shiraz
Big and bold, Shiraz is a superb wine to put away and drink years and years later, but what happens to Shiraz when it…
Follow the New South Wales Oyster Trail—Valentina Restaurant, Merimbula
Serving Sydney rock oysters, freshly plucked and shucked from the lapping waters of Merimbula Lake less than a stone’s throw from its floor-to-ceiling windows,…
Spirit of Father’s Day–booze-based gift ideas for Dad
What to get Dad for Father’s Day doesn’t have to be a hard (or cliche-heavy) task. Sometimes it’s just working on a theme. Here…
Life & style
An Atout France salute, the Italian Film Festival inizia and Billie Eilish in the flesh
It’s hard to believe it’ll be two and a half years since Christina and I travelled internationally, but at long last we’re heading yonder…
Memphis, Hawaii and Dylan Alcott’s favourite wine
With travel gearing back up, it feels like everyone’s heading overseas at the moment. We’re still in the planning stage, but things are coming…
Giving Lime The Finger—Australia’s citrus finger lime and the man behind the gin
From obscurity to ubiquity, finger limes and their powerful citrus flavour are in so many of the things we eat and drink now. But…
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Fine-dining in a market town – Bask Eumundi on the Sunshine Coast
At the heart of a town known more for its long-running makers’ market than fine-dining, Bask Eumundi is set to be one of the…
A UK whirlwind, a double birthday and Newton’s apples
It’s amazing how just a couple of years of not being able to travel internationally feels like a lifetime. Especially when the dearest to…
Eat Southern Europe in the Sunshine Coast – Popina Eumundi
A jewel in the crown of the Sunshine Coast’s burgeoning food scene, Popina in Eumundi takes southern European fare and revitalises it into spectacular…
Japanese wagyu, Four Seasons BKK and a Greek feast on the waterfront
A Japanese wagyu chef, an American single malt distiller and a Bangkok Four Seasons director walk into a bar… It sounds like a joke,…
Say hello to HOLA – Hotel Of Local Art in Eumundi, Qld
Brainchild of Nicky and Paul Thomas, HOLA is more than just a hotel; it’s a celebration of Sunshine Coast artists and is a masterclass…