Eating and drinking
What to eat, where to drink, and the regional specialities worth the detour.
30 articles from the archive.
- Places to Eat in West End, Brisbane: Australia Travel Guide
When people think of alternative neighborhoods in Brisbane they tend to resort to the notorious Fortitude Valley. But although the Valley is certainly off-beat, eclectic and lively, it… - Coffee's Up in Sydney! A Look at Sydney's Coffee Culture
One of the biggest surprises greeting any visitor to Sydney is the deeply ingrained coffee culture found throughout this stunning harbour… - Australian Beers by State
When traveling around Australia, you will quickly find that different beers are found on tap in different areas. In fact, beer offerings and beer brand loyalty are quite regional, and that… - Three Bags Full cafe, Melbourne
This guest post is brought to you by Heather Rudd of There’s No Place Like Oz. Heather spent the previous year of her life traveling (and eating) her way around Australia, so here’s one of… - Coffee’s Up in Sydney!: Australia Travel Guide
One of the biggest surprises greeting any visitor to Sydney is the deeply ingrained coffee culture found throughout this stunning harbour… - Menu Tips in Australia
It’s the subtle differences in Australia that make it interesting. While the country and culture as a whole appears to be quite similar to that of Americans or Canadians for example, those… - Famous Food in Australia
Australia is not known for being the culinary delight that countries like Italy and Spain are, but if you know where to look, you can be sure to get into some of the bits that make… - What to Eat in Australia: Famous Australian Food
Australia is not known for being the culinary delight that countries like Italy and Spain are, but if you know where to look, you can be sure to get into some of the bits that make… - McLaren Vale, South Australia, d'Arenbergs Winery: Australia Travel Guide
A couple of months ago I flew to Adelaide for the U2 concert. Since I was headed to the area, I was on a mission to try and experience some of the local produce both in eaten and imbibed… - Iconic Aussie Food: As Australian as Meat Pie
This post is part of an ongoing series on iconic Aussie food. Be sure to check back for more food adventures, or subscribe to my RSS feed to receive updates automatically to your… - Gold Coast Food: Restaurants and Cafes
The Gold Coast has no shortage of things to do, and definitely no shortage of places to eat. You can spend hours just deciding what kind of food you want for lunch or dinner, but who wants… - The Iconic Aussie Foods List
Australia has heaps of good food, and it ranges from Asian to seafood and Aussie to pub grub. You can find all the best types on the famous foods in Australia… - Sydney, Hot Dates in October: Australia Travel Guide
Every October Sydney comes alive with festivals. The below are some of the loved up major annual events. The dates listed here are for 2007, however, these weekends generally remain… - Iconic Aussie Food: As Australian as Meat Pie: Australia Travel Guide
This post is part of an ongoing series on iconic Aussie food. Be sure to check back for more food adventures, or subscribe to my RSS feed to receive updates automatically to your… - Iconic Aussie Food: Vegemite
This is a post in an ongoing series on iconic Aussie food. Be sure to check back for more, or subscribe to my RSS feed to receive updates automatically to your… - Australian Wine 101: Covering the Basics: Australia Travel Guide
When venturing to Australia, you will have the opportunity to drink plenty of local wines – and I’m not talking about our cheap friend, Goon. Australia is known for being one of the largest… - Iconic Aussie Food: Violet Crumbles & Crunchies
This post is part of an ongoing series on iconic Aussie food. Be sure to check back for more food adventures, or subscribe to my RSS feed to receive updates automatically to your… - Australian Wine 101: Covering the Basics
When venturing to Australia, you will have the opportunity to drink plenty of local wines – and I’m not talking about our cheap friend, Goon. Australia is known for being one of the largest… - Iconic Aussie Food: Lamingtons & How to Make Them
This post is part of an ongoing series on iconic Aussie food. Be sure to check back for more food adventures, or subscribe to my RSS feed to receive updates automatically to your… - Sydney Pubs: The Local Taphouse & Their 20 Tap Beers
I haven’t decided yet if the Good Pub Food Guide 2011 for Sydney and its surrounds was the best or worst holiday present my boyfriend could have received. While it led us to eating and… - Indulge in Coffee World at the Coffee Works
The sign said it was “the most delicious detour on the planet.” Those seemed like big words, but after rounding the corner to get inside the Coffee Works building, my senses were… - Hunter Valley Tours, a few options: Australia Travel Guide
Hello all of you out there in TV land! Only about 2 hours from Sydney, the Hunter Valley is one of the most publicized wine regions in Australia. As far as wine goes, the Hunter generally… - Murdering Point Winery is More than a Silly Name: Australia Travel Guide
With such a unique name, I knew I had to stop at Murdering Point Winery, but I definitely prepared myself for the worst. See, I’m a Cabernet type of girl; I like my wines very red and very… - Iconic Aussie Food: Milo
This post is part of an ongoing series on iconic Aussie food. Be sure to check back for more food adventures, or subscribe to my RSS feed to receive updates automatically to your… - Murdering Point Winery is More than a Silly Name
With such a unique name, I knew I had to stop at Murdering Point Winery, but I definitely prepared myself for the worst. See, I’m a Cabernet type of girl; I like my wines very red and very… - Indulge in Coffee World at the Coffee Works: Australia Travel Guide
The sign said it was “the most delicious detour on the planet.” Those seemed like big words, but after rounding the corner to get inside the Coffee Works building, my senses were… - How to Select and Prepare Australian Seafood. Know what you are ordering with help from the Sydney Seafood School: Australia Travel Guide
Do you know what a Balmain Bug is? Chances are you’ve read about it in your guide book on the plane ride over. No trip to Sydney is complete without trying some of the fantastic seafood on… - Iconic Aussie Food: Tim Tams
This is a post in an ongoing series on iconic Aussie food. Be sure to check back for more, or subscribe to my RSS feed to receive updates automatically to your… - Australian Wines, Mudgee Wine Tours: Australia Travel Guide
Man oh Man! What a way to see the country! Mudgee is currently one of the lesser known wine regions of Australia, but it is should soon be shaking that problem. Get there before everyone… - What's on in Perth, Little Creatures Brewery: Australia Travel Guide
I realize that a large number of my posts center around the amazing social life of Sydney, so in an act of good will and opportunity to acknowledge that there are other cities with a…