On the weekend, we went to see the FEMMES fresh flower show by Fleurs de Villes held in the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. It is an amazing fresh flower showcase, where flowers prepared by florists around Australia been made in to mannequins of extraordinarily women from politics, sport, fashion, art, design, history and more. We … Continue reading Femmes – Floral Showcase
We’re lovers of charcoal chicken, so we were naturally pleased to have an invite from our mate Pete to join him at Henrietta Chicken. We had tried Henrietta Charcoal Chicken before, but just for takeaway. The restaurant is also a casual eatery. This time, we dined in and had an early booking. We began with … Continue reading Henrietta Chicken
Signage for this Italian dining space is visible from Bridge street, yet you enter from the rear lane, down a staircase, where you find yourself in a dimly lit old worldly bar. The loveliest of waiters greets you to discuss your booking. We didn’t have one, but went on a whim, hoping to squeeze into … Continue reading Bistecca
Jolene’s brings the country American charm to us in a basement bar to Sydney’s CBD (in what was Mojo Record Bar). Head downstairs from the mainstreet and you’ll see the sparse with plenty of booth seating, velveteen chairs and bar stools. Prints of country stars; Dolly Parton (her song, the namesake of the bar), Taylor … Continue reading Nashville inspired whisky bar
Last week we dined at Kazan dining, a new Japanese restaurant in the CBD inside 25 Martin Place, only recently opening in June. Design of the space is semi-circular, looking out to the forum area of Martin place dining. Minimalist with the tables and seating but a beautiful Japanese patterned roof reminds us of our … Continue reading Kazan dining
Pellegrini’s Italian is located in Chatswood’s The Mix and it’s a restaurant in a nice open casual space where you can share a meal with friends and family indoors or out. The menu is traditional Italian with a modern twist, with the likes of woodfired pizza, pasta, risotto and a range of entrees too. They … Continue reading Pellegrini’s Italian Chatswood
Having visited Cape Byron Distillery, we have tried all their wonderful products, and even got to try their whisky ahead of its release to the public. We are excited to hear and subsequently share to you all that master distiller, co-founder Jim McEwan and co-founder and distiller Eddie Brook are releasing their first single malt … Continue reading Cape Byron Distillery launches their single malt whisky
We were lucky enough to go to the launch of a limited edition beer by Big Drop Brewing co - the “Woodcutter Brown Ale” at Maniax, Marrickville. Big Drop are producers of non-alcoholic craft beer and have a range of different styles, mostly focusing on the bold dark beers such as the Galactic Milk Stout … Continue reading Big Drop Brewing Co @ Maniax
When you need some amazing home style cooked food (that is all prepared for you), think of Simmone Logue, whis passionate about wholesome and delicious food. She has a range of hearty dishes such as pies, quiche, soups and slow cooked meats that can be bought from supermarkets. She also has some beautiful cakes, cupcakes, … Continue reading Simmone Logue’s food range
The Patonga Hotel is a boutique hotel and pub in the coastal town of Patonga in the Central Coast. Approximately 1 hour and a half from Sydney, and not far from Ettalong and Umina, Patonga is a holiday area right on the water (not the beach, rather than be Hawkesbury River and Broken Bay). You … Continue reading The Boathouse Hotel Patonga
