A good pub these days can be hard to find. It sounds strange, but it’s true. It’s a rare thing when you walk into a drinking establishment and the staff are happy with you being there, the beer on tap is drinkable and you don’t feel like you’re going to be robbed… either by the … Read more
There’s a special place in my heart for beer. I reckon even if my heart was ripped out like in that Indiana Jones film the Temple of Doom, there’d still be a little bit left inside thumping away and it’d have a beer label on it. I love trying all types of beer and now … Read more
There aren’t many times I can think of where Mrs Romance hasn’t wanted a glass of champagne. Maybe when she’s asleep? No, not even then. Mrs R, like everyone else I suppose, associates champagne with celebrations and good times. That’s why it’s such a happy drink. Mrs R even has a special tradition she picked … Read more
If you’re looking for something you can take round to friends or family to wait for Santa this Christmas, we’ve got just the thing. Our Citrus Iced Tea Punch is a winner – especially if – like us – you’re gearing up for a hot Christmas. This punch is so refreshing, it’s perfect for making … Read more
Okay, let’s do a little pretend maths – the only type I’m good at by the way. San Diego + bar × Mexican food = X Southern California ÷ Neutral Bay in Sydney = Y Applejack Hospitality, of Bondi Hardware and The Botanist fame × (X + Y) = SoCal, Sydney’s newest Southern California restaurant … Read more
Christmas: it’s my favourite wine season! So instead of focusing on one particular bottle or singling out an individual winery this month, we’ve decided to focus on a grape variety that we think goes well with the festivities of Yuletide. Ladies and gentlemen, please meet our newest friend, the Right Honourable Riesling! In the past, Mrs … Read more
In my books, Sydney’s all about the sun, the sea and a good swig from a glass. That’s what I was expecting anyway, a bit under 14 years ago when I first reached these eastern shores. So far, I’ve been pretty happy – and now, I’m even happier! Thanks to an unintentional tip-off from a … Read more
It was a well-earned late lunch we were looking forward to as we stepped into the recently renovated Union Bank wine bar on Byng Street in Orange’s town centre. We’d had a hard day’s wine tasting and were ready for sustenance. The Union Bank building was – funnily enough – a bank from 1857 and still … Read more
Sometimes going out can feel like a massive chore. The crowds, the queues, the prices. We decided to get the beers in and have ourselves a beer tasting evening. Choosing beers can be tricky. You either need to find a good booze shop or order the beer online. You’ll need a good range of interesting … Read more
Australia is producing some of the best wines in the world at the moment. The problem is there’s just so much to choose from. So here’s a very good place to start… and possibly end too! We paid a visit to Printhie Swift Winery in Orange, New South Wales to see what they had to … Read more