For our wedding anniversary, we drive out to Nick OโLearyโs restaurant Heywood at Wallaroo (near Hall) after booking an outdoor undercover table. We decide to order multiple small plates to share, with one main and side, skipping the entire charcuterie section of the menu. There are a few mocktails on the menu and Iโm happy […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Other cities’ category
Muttonbird (Wanaka, New Zealand)
We had a mini-holiday over in New Zealand, and mainly stayed in Wanaka (south island). I wasnโt expecting it to be such a foodie destination, but even in the tiny town of Wanaka, there are some really great food options. I book into Muttonbird a few weeks in advance. On the night, our table of […] Read more…
Buffet Breakfast @ Hayman Island
We recently went to Hayman Island in the Whitsundays for a holiday. There is only one resort โ the Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort on the entire island. A buffet breakfast is included in our room rate and the buffet itself does not disappoint. Breakfast is at the Pacific Restaurant. I did make breakfast reservations but […] Read more…
Little Sutton Bakery
If you’re up for a short drive away from the ACT, check out Little Sutton Bakery in Sutton NSW. I have no idea what it was like before, but they have obviously renovated and the place looks great. There are fresh breads baked daily, freshly baked hot pies (the pie menu is on the wall) […] Read more…
Eating in Italy (Padua) – Part 10 – Trattoria dalla Mora
Following on from Eating in Italy Part 9, we had lunch at Trattoria dalla Mora, specialising in traditional food from the Veneto region. There are several outdoor tables but these are all full on such a lovely day, so we’re seated indoors. A bread basket filled with an assortment of breads and crackers is set […] Read more…
Lunch @ Berkelouw Book Barn (Berrima)
On a weekend getaway to Bowral, we stopped by the Bendooley Estate winery in Berrima NSW to have lunch inside the Berkelouw Book Barn. It’s been on my want-to-visit list for some time, so I made sure to reserve a table in advance. Berkelouw Book Barn is busy and almost full when we get there […] Read more…
Eating in Italy (Padua) – Part 8 – Rivoluzione Pizza
Following on from my Eating in Italy (Padua), my aunt took us to Gianni Calaon’s restaurant Rivoluzione Pizza, who has won 4 World Championships for his pizza. All trophies are proudly displayed in the restaurant. Some appetisers were brought out – small pieces of soft bread topped with a savoury chive mousse. We tried the […] Read more…
Dinner @ Birch (Mossvale)
While staying in Bowral, we dined in at Birch in Mossvale for dinner one night – just 15 minutes down the road. Street parking was easy to find and we were greeted, and led to our table by the window. Birch offers a choice of a la carte or the 7 course degustation. We both […] Read more…
Eating in Italy (Padua) – Part 5 – Val Pomaro
In the hills of Padua, my aunt drove us to the small town of Arqua Petrarca for a fine-dining lunch. My aunt tells me Val Pomaro offers the traditional specialties from the Veneto region presented as a modern twist. Decor is elegant but simple with white linen tablecloths and covered chairs. Red wine is ordered […] Read more…
Eating in Italy (Padua) – Part 4 – Locanda Bel Fiore
Following on from Eating in Italy (Padua) – Part 3 – El Gaucho, another dinner location in the town of Arqua Petrarca that my aunt took us to is Locanda Bel Fiore. It’s such a charming little country house set on top of the hill. My aunt frequents this restaurants and somehow the manager stayed […] Read more…