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
When we heard Chef Brent Strong had opened a new restaurant in Berry, we made sure to visit. We had sampled his exquisite food over the past two years at Bangalay Dining in the Shoalhaven and really enjoyed it. His new venture is ‘Harvest Berry Mountain’ on the Main Street of Berry. This is essentially … Continue reading Harvest Berry Mountain
We’d been to Tokki in Surry Hills a few times and really liked it, so when we heard a sister venue was open, we made it a priority to visit Kinhboy. It’s a cool and modern adaption of traditional Vietnamese restaurants. More of a night style place, upmarket, hip and serving up tapas style food, … Continue reading Kinh Boy @ Redfern
From Thursday to Sunday, Rocker in Bondi hosts an amazing bottomless brunch. Gather together a group (minimum 2 people) for a 2 hour period and enjoy some delicious food, cocktails and wines in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Rocker is located in North Bondi and the restaurant is easy to find, occupying a corner location, … Continue reading Bottomless Brunch @ Rocker, Bondi
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
New to Surry Hills is the Four Pillars Gin Distillery, retail shop, cocktail bar “Eileen’s” and the Four Pillars Drinks Lab, where you can enrol in a gin masterclass. I’ve been to their distillery in the Yarra Valley, Victoria many years ago and absolutely love Four Pillars Gin. So when I heard they were opening … Continue reading Four Pillars Gin in Sydney
This not for profit company began in response to a few events in Australia which created thoughts ticking over in the minds of its founders Michael and Shannon. The severe bushfires which ravaged Australia in 2019/2020 was one of the first events which impacted businesses and wages of staff. In addition, with the Covid19 restrictions, … Continue reading Cheers to your local
Ardbeg An Oa is named after the Mull of Oa in the south west side of Islay, Scotland, which is where Ardbeg distillery is situated. An Oa is one of the more approachable Ardbeg single malts, with many different casks influencing the whisky, without losing the characteristic Ardbeg peatiness. Distinctively Ardbeg, the bottle is unique, … Continue reading Ardbeg An Oa – approachable and complex whisky
Goodfields is a beautiful light filled venue on the North Shore offering luxe menu items that show creative flair. The eatery is located opposite Lindfield train station which makes it super accessible, and if driving, it is approximately 20 minutes from the CBD. There’s ample free parking nearby. We love the fit out of the … Continue reading Goodfields eatery
Renowned Australian Wine Glass brand Plumm recently unveiled it’s newest range, Plumm Three. We tried out the new Plumm Three wine glasses at a wine tasting event at the Bentley Restaurant and Bar in Sydney. The Bentley was the perfect location to host the event to see the glasses in action with some some quality … Continue reading Plumm launches Plumm Three – premium glassware
