We didn’t visit here just because the chef is named Lennox, rather because it was on our must visit list for a while now. We finally had a child free evening and we were lucky to secure a table as a walk in. Chef and owner Lennox Hastie of Firedoor has opened this second venue … Continue reading Gildas
Raise a glass to celebrate Brix Distillers’ all-new Australian Core Range. Hosted by Brix co-founders, Damien Barrow, James Christopher, and Shane Casey, Head Distiller of Brix, they treated us to tastings of the new Brix Australian Core Range Rums, both neat and made into delicious cocktails crafted from all three fantastic varieties. The NEW look … Continue reading Brix Distillers’ all-new Australian Core Range.
I’m originally from the South West and when living there back then there weren’t too many dining venues to choose from. In my early adulthood I moved to the city and became accustomed to plenty of entertainment and was never short on finding a good place to eat out. When I heard there was a … Continue reading El Patron @ Gregory Hills
If you didn’t know the restaurant was here, you probably wouldn’t just stumble across it, for Ren Ishii is located in the bottom of a neighbourhood apartment block. However, do make it a priority to head to Ramsgate and try out this excellent Japanese Restaurant. Despite its inconspicuous location, it seems to have everyone talking, … Continue reading Ren Ishii
The Dolphin hotel has long been in Surry Hills and a popular venue for those that love a good meal and a drink or two. It is open 7 days a week for all day dining from midday til late. You can book or generally be pretty lucky with walk-ins. We often sit out the … Continue reading The Dolphin @ Surry Hills
We have visited the Porterhouse Hotel before for dinner at Dixon and Sons, and returned this time for the Spice Trader Bar in the same complex. The heritage building has room for 80 patrons and has been fitted out beautifully, with dark timber and brass fittings, marble bar and green banquette and stool seating. The … Continue reading Spice Trader @ Porterhouse hotel
Best of 2022 2022! What a crazy year - coming out of lock down and back to kind of normalcy, a new normal might we say. With the added freedom available, we made sure we had a few getaways for some overnight stays and weekends up and down the coast. It has been great to … Continue reading Our ‘best of’ 2022
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 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
Dixon and Sons is one of the sophisticated and contemporary new eateries inside the 5 level hospitality venue, the Porter House Hotel on Castlereagh Street, Sydney. It is absolutely stunning and our photos don’t do it justice. Huge wooden doors in a Victorian Standstone building and beautiful furnishings inside, they’ve really done a great job … Continue reading Dixon & Sons
