We recently made a return to Mille Vini for it is such a great restaurant and wine bar. Located on Crown Street in Surry Hills, the venue is set in an historical building with the original features of the building retained and highlighted to create an elegant sophisticated dining space. With the dimly lit lights, … Continue reading Mille Vini revisit
Deli Republic has taken up space in the Rosebery Cannery. It is a store that sells breads, bagels, small goods, cheeses, meats, olives and other gourmet pantry items as well as brunch meals. We dined in and ordered the “spicy mort” which is a sandwich with mortadella and provolone and a house made chilli sauce … Continue reading Deli Republic @ Rosebery
Bar Conte in Surry Hills Foveaux Street and Riley Street is named after the inventor of the Negroni, Conte Negroni. As inspiration, this Italian bar is home to over 20 types of negroni’s. By the day it’s also a cafe, with ONA coffee, panini and sweets. The dining space is intimate, dimly lit and Italian … Continue reading Bar Conte
I drive past Lion and Buffalo in Coogee on my way to work every day and always want to go, yet not often find the time. So I was happy to have a holiday day to visit. It’s always buzzing with customers. There’s plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and if you’re inside, you’ll note … Continue reading The Lion and Buffalo
Pa.ra.mi is a cute little corner spot in a short little laneway / alley in Alberta Street Surry Hills. The kitchen is small and there’s only spots to sit outside but that’s all you need for this style of cafe. They primarily focus on Onigiri or Japanese rice balls. Some are on the counter ready … Continue reading Pa.ra.mi (Onigiri cafe)
If you’re like us, and you’re someone that prefers a café made coffee than one made at home, be sure to check store opening hours so as to not be disappointed. We’re sure the cafes and baristas need a break and so we’re very grateful of those that are open! Be sure to check re … Continue reading Where to get (or not be able to get) coffee this Christmas period 2023
Osborn House is a boutique hotel located in the Southern Highlands, in Bundanoon, just 1.5 hours drive from Sydney’s CBD. The hotel is amongst bushland and gardens with sweeping views of the hills around it. As you enter the property, take time to take in the beautiful scenery of Morton National Park. The property is … Continue reading Osborn House
The Munich Brauhaus, The Rocks, back in my party days was the Lowenbrau, somewhere I frequently visited for a massive beer, massive schnitzel and a bit of a dance. Now, it’s the Munich Brauhaus and it has a similar concept with the beer hall and picnic table arrangement. We wouldn’t probably frequent this type of … Continue reading Munich Brauhaus
The Crystalbrook Kingsley is situated in the heart of Newcastle, opposite City Hall and close to other attractions, as well as being super close to the harbour and beach. It is about 2 hours or 160 km north of Sydney and near to Port Stephens, the Hunter Valley and on the way up to Port … Continue reading Crystalbrook Kingsley
Suggested by a friend, Autumn Rooms on Darby Street in Newcastle certainly delivered to us with friendly and efficient service, great food and really lovely atmosphere. We arrived and were seated promptly in a comfortable location inside, yet there is also dining upstairs and alfresco, both to the front and rear. Offered a coffee or … Continue reading Autumn Rooms @ Newcastle
