Month: July 2011

Shearwater Restaurant, Coffs Harbour, Australia

Go for an early morning walk along the serene Coffs Creek and down to the boardwalk that winds through the tangled mangroves. Spy the tiny soldier crabs and be sure to work up an appetite as value $10 breakfasts await you at Shearwater Restaurant.  Drink, eat and be …

Ex Services Club, Coffs Harbour, Australia

Located in the heart of Coffs Harbour, the Ex-Services Club is an indefectible haven for a family meal. Before we even get to the food, there is a fully supervised and gated Kids Club costing only $2 per child and a children’s menu with all meals accompanied by …

Thursday Local Market, Coffs Harbour, Australia

Mum’s Home Cooking, K’Pane artisan organic bread, fresh local produce, and David’s roasted coffee beans are all found on a Thursday morning at the Coffs Habour local produce market.  Pleasant climate and cerulean blue skies in the subtrop…

Club Coffs on West High, Coffs Harbour, Australia

Eating at a local surf or bowling club in Australia usually assures you of a reasonably priced meal and  drinks.  Such is the case at Club Coffs on West High, Coffs Harbour. A fine example of exceptional value is the large dessert portions for only $4.00. Similar s…

the Source Cafe, Newcastle, Australia

The Source Cafe along the Honeysuckle development in Newcastle is a great spot for brekky.  Good coffee and an interesting breakfast menu are just two reasons to come.  The other ones are a beautiful setting and great service.  These guys are super flexible an…

Morpeth Sourdough, Newcastle, Australia

Morpeth sourdough is THE bread to buy around the Hunter. The bakery is at Morpeth but you can find a range of their breads in speciality stores around Newcastle.  This particular loaf came from Beaumont St. in Hamilton.  The bread is hand made using only flour, w…

Bodega, Sydney, Australia

Bodega Tapas Restaurant and Bar, with its high tables and stools, bright muralled walls and wine bottle-lined shelves is the perfect backdrop for enjoying amigos, comida and vino.  The bite-sized tapas are ideal for sharing and slowing filling up on while you s…

The Red Door, Sydney, Australia

Find the red door and you’ve found a loungy spot for a before, in between or after meal drink. The RED Door 65-67 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010 Australia +61 (0)2 9212 4194 www.thereddoor.com.au…

Wine Library, Sydney, Australia

I visited the Wine Library in Woollahra (other end of Oxford St.) on a Tuesday night and it was packed – not like sardines in a squishy way but more like eggs in a carton – not a lot of room but cosy and each with her own spot.  The […]

Fix St. James, Sydney, Australia

Fix St. James is an affable little nook in the heart of Sydney and a terrific place for a drink with friends. They have food too, which looked enticing, but I didn’t try any so can’t comment.  Their charismatic wine list however is more than enough to ma…