Whenever I think about a trip to the Hunter Valley I get as excited about the food as the wine. The wineries are known globally for their iconic Semillon, and the region has Shiraz vines over 100 years old. At the same time foodies are very well catered for – with talented Hunter Valley chefs … Continue reading
Living in Mosman I’m surrounded by cafes. According to a recent article the suburb has more cafes than Bondi or Manly, with a search for the word ‘cafe’ in the Yellow Pages returning over 2,000 results for the Mosman area. Continue reading
When I asked a friend and fellow food blogger ‘Where should I feast during a weekend in Melbourne?’, I had high hopes. High hopes that she’d fill me in on the latest openings since my last visit. But surprisingly her tips largely focused on long standing Melbourne bars and restaurants – such as City Wine Shop … Continue reading
Artarmon is one of Sydney’s less familiar inner city suburbs. In the past I’ve only known it for one purpose – the Home HQ shopping centre. Now I’m not saying there’s suddenly a stack of new restaurants and wine bars, far from it. But Artarmon does now have one special spot in the form of … Continue reading
Bowery to Williamsburg was an obvious choice for a hearty breakfast to end a weekend of feasting in Melbourne. The New York inspired café/deli is owned by Di and Will Keser. The husband and wife team have a track record of delighting hungry Melbournians at The Hardware Société. After a superb lunch at The Hardware … Continue reading
Have you had to choose a cafe for brunch in Sydney lately? With new spots opening weekly I’ve given up on having brunch to do list. Last weekend, overwhelmed by options, I resorted to my Good Cafe Guide where Twig Cafe’s two cup rating in the Coffee Cup Awards won me over. Richard Francis and his … Continue reading
I arrived in Melbourne on a cold and wet afternoon – an excuse for some H&M and UNIQLO retail therapy. But, before getting excited about shopping I had to feast. And, having skipped breakfast, a light snack wouldn’t cut it. My empty stomach guided me straight to The Hardware Société, known for its hearty fare. Continue reading
