Drink & Dine
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The Grounds of Alexandria
If you get the chance to visit Sydney, then one place you should make a bee line for is The Grounds of Alexandria or otherwise simply known as ‘the grounds’. The Grounds really is a magnificent place to explore, offering amazing food options in an equally impressive garden setting. After my recent visit, this place is now my absolute favourite place in Sydney. The philosophy at the Grounds is simple ‘from paddock to plate’ and you can’t get any fresher than that. Serving wholesome, organic food, in such atmospheric surrounds, you’ll easily find that you could spend a few hours eating and wandering about. My first impressions when I…
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Drinking a Singapore Sling in Singapore
A visit to Singapore really isn’t complete without ticking this item off your bucket list. The quintessential Singaporean experience is drinking a Singapore Sling in Singapore. Now you can’t just have a Singapore sling at any establishment, you need to go to the place that invented it – Raffles Hotel. Tourists come in droves to the magnificent Raffles Hotel to sample this delightful beverage and I too was no exception. Over the years, I’ve heard much about this famous Singapore Sling (mainly stories of inebriation) and I’ll admit to never having tried one. So since I was in Singapore, I thought what better place to try one than where it…
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Must Visit Cafes in Byron Bay
Must visit cafes in Byron Bay Folk This little hidden treasure is just a short stroll out of town. Don’t be fooled by the fact it is located in a caravan park, make the trek out there as Folk is unique. Set right on the corner of the park entrance, Folk manages to create a tranquil space with it’s lovely treed outdoor areas. Folk concentrates on vegetarian, vegan, gluten free dishes and makes healthy stuff mighty tasty. Coffees, teas, chai and hot chocolates all step out of the box with amazing presentation. A chilled out indie vibe rounds this place off nicely. Where: Located at the Discovery Caravan Park, Byron Bay…
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Breakfast in Singapore
Venture beyond the CBD and you will find some real gems for breakfast in Singapore. I found two such places located on the outer edge of the Arab district. The first being Tolido’s Espresso Nook and the second simply called Artistry. What brought me to these cafes, was the fact that my hotel’s breakfast was less than impressive – actually it was downright woeful! So I was looking for the exceptional, a place where I could relax with a good coffee, awaiting a freshly cooked breakfast that would have my tastebuds rejoicing. Tolido’s Espresso Nook This relaxed cafe has a lovely ambience, with it’s slightly eclectic decor, it beckons you to…
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The best breakfasts in Bali
Are you looking for the best breakfasts in Bali? If so, then read on, as I have found three fabulous cafes serving the most delectable breakfasts going around. Forget your hotel’s buffet breakfast, no really, forget it, even if it is free! Because the food at these cafes are going to have you saying to yourself “get in my belly” now! All three cafes could sit right at home in amongst Melbourne’s cafe scene, each styled with their own unique vibe and serving incredibly good and drool worthy food. Sisterfields Sisterfields is like stepping into Melbourne’s cafe scene, except you will find this little gem in Seminyak, Bali. This place…
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Finding the Buza Bar in Dubrovnik
Whilst visiting Dubrovnik, you may get recommended to check out the Buza Bar. Actually finding the Buza Bar in Dubrovnik due to the towns maze of streets, may prove to be somewhat elusive. Now don’t let that stop you though, for going out searching for something hidden and out of the ordinary is all part of the fun. The Buza Bar is often referred to as the hole in the wall bar by locals, due it’s rather secretive entrance. The word Buza is from an old Dubrovnik dialect which literally means hole, hence how it got it’s name. The bar itself sits clinging to the outer side of the city’s…
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Coffee in Mykonos and a Cat for a Date
Coffee in Mykonos and a Cat for a Date – Whilst travelling about, I always try and find a great cafe to recommend for coffee. In my usual life, I live down the road from where you will find the worlds most competitive and creative barista’s. Anyone who frequents Melbourne’s coffee scene will know what I mean. Melbourne has an amazing coffee culture which sets expectations high wherever ‘we’ go. I’ll add here that most (not all) are quick to become a critic – aka coffee snob. Now getting back to finding a decent coffee in Mykonos. After a couple of days wandering about with my camera, I noticed this…
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PK Cocktail Bar Santorini
A visit to Santorini isn’t complete without stopping to have a cocktail at the gorgeous PK Cocktail Bar. Imagine yourself, sipping on some seriously delicious cocktails with the surreal backdrop of Santorini’s caldera to gaze upon. PK Cocktail bar is a bar with one of the worlds most beautiful views. From the street, the concrete doorway frames the magnificent view and simply beckons you to step inside. Once inside, you will find a great choice of classy cocktails, made with quality spirits and beautiful fresh fruit. They boast that all their ingredients are freshly made and that they never use artificial syrups or flavourings. It is a little on the…
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The Romantic Port of Ammoudi Bay
If you are staying in Santorini for more than a couple of days, then one place you should make a visit to is Ammoudi Bay. Ammoudi Bay is a port just below Oia, which has some lovely seafood restaurants with the most gorgeous view. I went during the day for lunch and it couldn’t have been anymore perfect. I feasted on seafood, wine and that impressive view. Restaurants There are a number of restaurants lining the port and all specialising in seafood. I was recommended to come down to Ammoudi for some delectable seafood, by a friend who had been there a couple of months earlier. The area is really…
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Fine Dining at La Maison Santorini
Fine dining at La Maison Santorini is an absolute must destination for any ‘foodie’ who is visiting Santorini. Just a 30 minute stroll from Fira, you will find La Maison in Imerovigli. Imerovigli is a peaceful area known for luxury accommodation and fine dining. The restaurant has a rather simplistic fit out but boasts a spectacular view of the caldera. The view may be impressive but here you will find the food rivals this view. The cuisine at La Maison is modern French with a local Greek Mediterranean influence. The chef who presides over this restaurant is very talented and testament to this is the calibre of dishes on offer.…
