Articles tagged with "Food and Drink"
Little Portugal in Sydney, Petersham
By Heather | January 17th, 2007Would you believe there is a road in Sydney that leads straight to the heart of Lisbon- tiled murals, terrible road signs, bad drivers and all? I of course loved Portugal, however, those last two things do stick in my mind. Driv ...
What's on in Perth, Little Creatures Brewery
By Heather | January 14th, 2007I realize that a large number of my posts center around the amazing social life of Sydney, so in an act of good wil ...
Adelaide, Wine Bar and Tapas, The Apothecary
By Heather | January 8th, 2007Major find! Tapas, Wine bar, and a super posh yet not expensive restaurant upstairs. I originally just stopped in for a glass of wine and was planning to go elsewhere for dinner. That plan went all wonderfully pear shaped (Auss ...
Australian Wine Review- Tim Smith, Barossa Valley
By Heather | January 3rd, 2007Tim Smith Grenache Mataro Shiraz 05', Barossa Valley. Omigosh! Let me say that again. Omigosh! I realize that is not proper wine speak and ...
Sydney: Gourmet Food Safari Tours
By Heather | December 18th, 2006Living in sydney, it is difficult not to, (at the very minimum) be a closet foodie. There are just so many phenominal places to eat and so many types of food available that you would almost have to live under a bridge not to not ...
Attention Food Intolerants! Cafe' Mosman!
By Heather | December 13th, 2006Café Mosman is at the top of Military Road just down from the Spit. Mosman has several great little café’s. Though most importantly there is one that caters for genetic defects like myself with food intolerance's. This plac ...
Tuffles Galore! Kirribilli and Cafe Luigi
By Heather | November 7th, 2006Want to eat brekkie with the Prime Minister? Kirribilli is the home of the Prime Minister’s Sydney residence and is a funky little suburb with massive views. Basically built underneath the Harbour bridge- it is a darling tree ...
Artichoke Gallery Cafe, Manly NSW
By Heather | October 29th, 2006The Artichoke Gallery Cafe, is not only a cafe but also Sangria Bar and Local live music venue. This cozy little eatery is one of the best and most friendly venues for ...
BlueBelle Cafe and Cottage Nursery, DeepWater, NSW 'Bring us a Shubbery!'
By Heather | October 22nd, 2006Adorable! Fresh Baked Goods! Locally made Art! Clean Toilets! All of the perfect reasons to take a Driver Reviver stop at the BlueBelle Café and Cottage Nursery in Deepwater, NSW. DeepWater is a tiny little village between ...
Cheap Stuff- Pub Meals
By Heather | October 12th, 2006One other way to save a bit of dosh on your nosh- is to eat at a pub. You will have to scout your pubs carefully, some are tragically expensive. Then there are the few local beauties that offer $5 steak day, Free steak with the ...
Chips, Crisps, Chilli and Chicken?
By Heather | October 12th, 2006One thing I have always enjoyed when travelling to far and distant lands is checking out the local junk food. Even with different states in the US- there is regional variation. I do have to say- awards go to Texas for some of th ...
Chips, Crisps, Chilli and Chicken?
By Heather | October 12th, 2006One thing I have always enjoyed when travelling to far and distant lands is checking out the local junk food. Even with different states in the US- there is regional variation. I do have to say- awards go to Texas for some of th ...
Snowy Mountains- Wildbrumby Schnapps
By Heather | October 10th, 2006The Snowy Mountains are in the Southern part of New South Wales. They are the home of the highest peak in OZ, and are a region worth exploring during all season ...
Sydney- Belgian Beer Cafe
By Heather | October 9th, 2006Epoch- Moooosels from Bruussellls! There are 2 Belgian Beer Cafe’s in Sydney- One in Cammeray- (which was said by Australian Cosmo to have the most attractive ...
Sydney- The Manly Wharf Hotel
By Heather | October 8th, 2006The Wharf Bar- shiny slick, hip, and ever so convieniant. Lovingly known by locals as The Wharf Bar , the actual name is the Manly Wharf Hotel. The coolest new lounge music plays ...
Northern Territory- "Doing The Triangle"
By Heather | September 28th, 2006When visiting the Northern Territory- a very common route is called The Triangle This is basically Darwin to Jabiru to Pine Creek or Katherine and back up to Darwin via Litchfied Park. When taking on this Great driving route m ...
Sydney- Northern Beaches- The Arms
By Heather | September 27th, 2006The Newport Arms is a Northern Beaches institution. A massive rambling “Hotel” or huge pub/bistro. 'The Arms' also has accommodation and overlooks Pittwater Bay on the west side of the Northern Beaches Penninsula. An idea ...
Sydney- Northern Beaches -Cafe Ibiza!
By Heather | September 27th, 2006A trip up the Northern Beaches is not complete without a trip to Avalon. Famous for the worlds slowest pedestrians- Avalon works on its own sense of time. Unconcerned and unhurried pedestrians wreak havoc with the local traffi ...
Australia- Cheap Stuff
By Heather | September 26th, 2006Food, among other things, in Australia is fairly expensive. One easy source of nosh that is available in most parts of Australia is Cheap Sushi! This is not really the sushi you are thinking of. I will certainly agree that the ...
Australia- Cheap Food!
By Heather | September 26th, 2006Food, among other things, in Australia is fairly expensive. One easy source of nosh that is available in most parts of Australia is Cheap Sushi! This is not really the sushi you are thinking of. I will certainly agree that the ...
Darwin- Cavenagh Street Attractions
By Heather | September 24th, 2006Cavenagh Street is two over from the Backpacker hangout/Entertainment district of Mitchell Street. Watch out for... or... check out the small "adult entertainment" district plunked right between the two (depending on your prefere ...
Darwin- Restaurant Review: Roma Bar
By Heather | September 24th, 2006One for the girls and the arts community- seriously though- this modern place would appeal to most serving brekkie and lunch there are community events posters all over the walls and windows. Not amazingly stimulating, but a ...
Darwin- Restaurant Review: Relish
By Heather | September 24th, 2006An awesome kitchy litte café reminiscent of Santa Fe. There are wood framed ceiling hangings, dirt red walls, local art, and an eclectic selection of collectibles including an R2D2, mini deer head, dash board, and gold high- ...
Northern Territory- Mary River YHA
By Heather | September 20th, 2006Mary River Camp Ground and YHA- Mary River is family outfit that is very professionally run. Blessed with a stunning country side, they have managed a very good back-to-basics wildlife and river retreat while adding the ke ...
Sydney- Beer, Laksa, and a Show!
By Heather | September 20th, 2006The Old Fitroy (Pub/Theater) 129 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011 http://www.oldfitzroy.com.au/trs/shopexd.asp?id=434 This place is a Culture Vulture Back ...
Darwin- Mindil Beach Night Markets
By Heather | September 19th, 2006Glorious from the first to the last second, the sunsets in Darwin are almost a religion all of their own. Everyone, tourists and local alike, are out on the streets or at the beach to witness the sun slipping behind the opaque go ...
Southern Highlands NSW, Elephant Boy Cafe
By Heather | September 17th, 2006Borwal (pronounced Barrel) NSW, in the Southern Highlands is a popular weekend get away for Sydnesiders looking for a bit of "country." Lush shops, country markets, and slick cafe's line the streets and surrounds just waiting ...
The 'Green Bag' phenomenon
By Heather | September 17th, 2006Want to be part of the cool crowd? Want to fit in like a local? Seriously- to go to the beach, to a rugby game, to the grocery, on the train... you can't live without... A green bag! The Aussies have really put together a great ...
Darwin- Wisdom (Restaurant Review)
By Heather | September 17th, 2006Wisdom, 52 Mitchell Street- Ever wondered what to call a restaurant built in what used to be the town dental clinic? Aside from the strange previous property usage, this place is fantastic. A mostly open air restaurant/bar bui ...
Darwin- food intolerance info
By Heather | September 15th, 2006Coeliac/Gluten Free General Note- While almost all of the Cafes/restraurants were knowledeable about Gluten Free requirements and quite good at working with you on gluten free products, the supermarkets have a very slim selection. ...
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