Location So I am in beautiful Bondi Beach on this lovely Saturday afternoon. I have been longing for a casual beachside lunch for a while, but Sydney’s punishing winter weather has made it ever so difficult of late. I capitalise on the respite from the…
Location Otto Ristorante is a lovely restaurant overlooking Woolloomooloo wharf in Sydney. It a place of long business lunches and that special celebratory dinner – it is a Sydney institution. Otto has a special my heart, as almost ten years ago I was invited to…
When I do my annual jaunt to Europe I always find myself at Claridges Bar. It has to be my favourite spot in London. I think it’s because it balances a bit of class, casualness, fine cuisine, an electric bar menu and service that’s second to none.…
Location I am having my final dinner in the beautiful town of Lucerne and what better way to finish my stay than dining at the Hotel des Balances. The focus on fine food and wine at this hotel is second to none. I have thankfully booked…
Old Swiss House Approximately nine years ago, travelled through Europe (12 countries in just over a month) and I ended up in Lucerne for a few days. During my stay I had a stunning dinner at the Old Swiss House. It was winter at the time…
Zug So here I am in the beautiful town of Zug in Switzerland. I have an special love for it – the town has a secretive James Bond-style thing going; it houses tax exiles, large commodity trading companies and is very welcoming to industry and…
So I am in Milan and having mastered the art of people watching, admiring the high-end fashionistas and absorbing the views of the beautiful architecture on display (see my prior post here), I head-out for dinner at a restaurant overlooking the beautiful Duomo. View When I…
I have decided to wrap-up my series on the Italian Riviera with some snaps and reviews of the town of Camogli where I based myself. I stayed at the Hotel Cenobio dei Dogi and used that as a base to visit the rest of the…
So I find myself in the town of Riomaggiore. The colourful buildings, hidden stony pathways really define the town as well its beautiful open marina. Like all the other Riviera towns, the rocky cliff faces and crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean are a feature.…
Location The location for a splendid lunch overlooking the Bay of Portofino is a spectacular hotel perched on the cliffs of the town of Portofino – Hotel Splendido. This is picture of the hotel from the boat on the way into Portofino (its the highest…
So I find myself in Sestri Levante today on the Italian Riviera. It’s such beautiful part of the world; the fresh air, the sound of the waves crashing on the beaches, those little stone laneways with the petit bars and cafes and of course the…
Location So I am in the beautiful state of Queensland for a few days and just can’t wait to try out some new restaurants. A work colleague has recommended a restaurant on Eagle St Pier called Il Centro which has a flagship dish of a sand…
So have you ever wondered what’s behind the culinary delights you’re having at 30,000 ft? I have always been curious about the quality produce behind the dishes onboard and I was privileged to attend an event hosted by Qantas EpiQure called “Producer to Plane” this week…
I just love Papi Chulo in Manly – it’s one of my favourite restaurants in Sydney. I have spent many a Saturday afternoon chilling by a bar next to the window sipping on a creative cocktail / glass wine and enjoying some smoky meats from…
Location I love waterfront dining, whether its overlooking Sydney Harbour, or the beauty of the French Riviera or the Venetian Canals – there something about blue waters that make you feel a little more relaxed. Today I am at Bronze Kiosk on Mona Vale Beach –…
