To get the best out of Sydney’s dining and nightlife, you have to know where you’re going. It’s not as easy to follow your nose and strike gold in the sprawling city, as it is in well-planned Melbourne. For me, knowing where to eat and drink in Sydney took a few goes as I got to know the city better, but on my fourth visit … Continue reading The Best Bars & Restaurants in Sydney
March has some of the most beautiful weather of the year in Victoria, so on the weekend my boyfriend and I decided to make the most of it with a day trip to the Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges. Initially, we planned to do a hike in the Macedon Ranges, have a picnic by Lake Daylesford and then stop in at a winery or two … Continue reading A Day Trip to Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges
Last weekend, I visited The Grampians for the first time with two girlfriends, Olivia and Marlo. The Grampians National Park is one of the most beloved regions of Victoria, around four hours’ drive west of Melbourne. The park is enormous, and best explored in sections. We stayed in Hall’s Gap, which is close to more lookouts, mountains and hiking trails than we could possibly do in … Continue reading Highlights from a weekend in the Grampians
New Orleans is famed for it’s complex, flavourful regional cuisine and vibrant nightlife. Eating and drinking in the city was an exploration of several layers of foreign cuisines at every meal – American, Southern, Cajun and Creole. Despite having a few must-try iconic New Orleans dishes on my to do list, I didn’t really have a list of particular cafes, bars or restaurants I wanted to … Continue reading The Best Bars & Restaurants in New Orleans
The best restaurants in Melbourne, according to me, don’t always come with a Chef’s Hat (Australia’s equivalent of a Michelin star). I worked in marketing and PR for the hospitality industry in Melbourne for three years (and now do the same, but in New York), so eating at restaurants around the city was as much a personal passion as professional research. My favourite restaurants in … Continue reading The Best Restaurants in Melbourne
South Melbourne is one of Melbourne‘s most food-obsessed neighbourhoods. Locals seriously spoiled when it comes to eating and drinking, with more than their fair share of cafes, tiny owner-operated restaurants, specialty wine stores and old world pubs at their doorstep. At the centre of it all is the famous South Melbourne Market, full of fresh produce and street food. After living in the area for … Continue reading Where to Find The Best Brunch in South Melbourne
The Mornington Peninsula has won the geographical lottery. Fringed with beaches and filled with wineries, the peninsula is quickly becoming my favourite destination for day trips from Melbourne. While you could definitely plan a weekend spent between waves and wineries, we did a simple day trip with coffee in Sorrento followed by wine tasting and lunch at T’Gallant Winery. When I started planning a weekend … Continue reading Wine & Sunshine on the Mornington Peninsula
If you’d told me a year ago that I’d wait 30+ minutes for brunch at a vegan cafe, I would have choked on my poached eggs. I’m pretty dependent on a classic flat white + poached eggs + avocado combo on a Saturday morning, but I was rewarded when we branched out for a super healthy brunch in St Kilda at Matcha Mylk Cafe on … Continue reading Vegan Brunch in Melbourne: Matcha Mylk Bar, St Kilda
One of the best things about moving cities is having new regions to explore on weekends. Autumn is a great time of year in Victoria. Forty-degree heat waves are a thing of the past but it is still warm enough to enjoy the outdoors. We took advantage of the beautiful weather and made a day trip to the Yarra Valley, one of Australia’s top wine regions. … Continue reading An Autumn Day Trip to the Yarra Valley
The Night Noodle Markets sweep through Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney for a couple of weeks every year celebrating the diversity of Asian cuisine and its profound influence on Modern Australian cuisine. It’s one of my favourite foodie events. Whether you’re a local or a visitor in town, the Night Noodle Markets do a great job of representing the many cuisines that have played such a … Continue reading Melbourne’s Night Noodle Markets