About 20 minutes from the main strip of Nelson Bay, at Soldiers Point, you will find Bannisters hotel. Bannisters has restored an old retro motel (Salamander) into beautiful boutique accommodation. It is nestled amongst the bush, complete with bird life from the outlook of your balcony as well as amazing water views. The tranquil environment … Continue reading Bannisters Hotel @ Port Stephens
Bells at Killcare is a luxury 5 star boutique hotel / private coastal retreat situated up in the beautiful surrounding hills of Killcare, only 1.5 hours from Sydney. Whilst staying there, or even just pop in for a visit and dine at their on site restaurant: “The Wild Flower Bar & Dining”. The restaurant could … Continue reading The Wild Flower Bar & Dining @ Bells at Killcare
We have visited Q dining a few times now and find it to be one of the most relaxing spots to have a quality meal by the harbour for extremely reasonable prices. Location wise you’ll find the restaurant on the second floor of the Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour. Situated on the level below the … Continue reading Q Dining – Fri & Sat shared menu
Chargrill Charlie’s is a family owned business that has been operating for over 30 years. Beginning in Coogee (soon to reopen there) and they’ve got many venues across Sydney and open 7 days a week. We visited the new store in Randwick for a takeaway dinner (no seating at the moment due to Covid safety … Continue reading Chargrill Charlie’s – new to Randwick
It was a cold Saturday night and we were wanting somewhere to warm us up, and what better way, than with a curry. We were racking our brains on where to go and Doytao Thai, an old favourite we hadn't visited in a while came to mind. The recently upgraded road from Mascot through the … Continue reading Doytao @ Newtown
Restaurant Sixpenny, we learn is named after the sixpence restaurants that operated in the late 1800s in Australia. Generally these were 5 or six courses with pastry for six pence. Now, be sure to save your pennies to dine here, for it costs a fair tad more than that today. Your seven course degustation will … Continue reading Sixpenny @ Stanmore
Pilgrims, a Vegetarian cafe hailing from Milton on the South Coast has opened its doors in Bronte. Located in a strip of cafes and shops with a sustainable and ethical focus, only doors up from the famed Iggys Bread. The local area of Bronte is a hip and affluent beachside suburb where you’ll find plenty … Continue reading Pilgrims has arrived in Bronte
One of our favourite destinations to visit in NSW is the Shoalhaven region. So much so that we went numerous times last year. What do we love about it? There’s plenty of things; the proximity to the ocean, the fresh air, the flora and fauna, the fresh produce, the cafes, the retail spaces and the … Continue reading Shoalhaven tourism – moving to the digital realm
Following the success of Cafe Oratnek in Redfern, Chef Kenny Takayama opened a second cafe in Surry Hills. This large cafe in a quiet street with leafy surrounds is not far from Cleveland St, Crown St and the light rail stops, hence it is in an excellent location. The cafe is light and bright with … Continue reading Cafe Kentaro
Saint George is a contemporary dining spot offering bistro style cuisine with modern flavours and the menu changes seasonally to ensure they’re using the best of what Sydney has to offer. This relaxed space offers all day dining with brunch options by day and an evening menu too. We’ve attempted to visit by day but … Continue reading Saint George Dining
