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Italian Restaurant The Westin WA

Garum Perth, The Westin Perth, Italian Restaurant

Garum Perth – Fantastic Lunch Deal Monica Tindall Garum, at The Westin Perth, came up a handful of times when I asked Perth foodie friends and chefs to recommend the hottest places to eat in the city. Headed by chef Mario Di Natale, and conceptualized by chef Guy Gros…

Bridge to OPTUS Stadium

Perth Accommodation, Great Little Air BnB in East Perth

Perth Accommodation Charming Air BnB Monica Tindall If you are staying in Perth (anywhere in Australia really) for more than a couple of days, the way to go with accommodation is renting a room from a service provider such as Air BnB or Stayz. Offering the comfort of …

Teppanyaki Restaurant Surfers Paradise

Misono Japanese Steakhouse, Teppanyaki Gold Coast

Misono Japanese Steakhouse – Eatertainment on the Gold Coast Monica Tindall If you enjoy a bit of entertainment with your dinner, then a booking at Misono Japanese Steakhouse at Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa is a must. Most have at least seen on TV, if …

A selection of steamed buns or 'bao' - Akiba, Canberra, Australia

Akiba Canberra City, Canberra, Australia.

Words: Jane Speechley          Images: Jane Speechley and supplied. It’s been exactly three years since Akiba Canberra turned on the neon signs and opened its doors, but in a city where both menus and venues seem to change with the seasons, this busy little eate…

Super-king-sized beds at the Little National Hotel, Barton, Canberra, Australia.

Little National Hotel, Barton, Canberra

Little National Hotel, Barton Words: Jane Speechley          Images: Little National Hotel While much of the international attention on Canberra recently has focused on the revitalised district of Braddon near the city’s centre, smart travellers won’t ov…

Healthy Cafes Gold Coast

Healthy Cafes on the Gold Coast, Queensland

Monica Tindall In my mind, there are two sets of people on the Gold Coast: those who drink, party and think hot chips are the be all and end all of good food; and those who exercise, meditate and care about what goes into their bodies. And then perhaps, there […]

Art of Aperitivo selection at Joe's Bar, East Hotel, Canberra

Joe’s Bar, Art of Aperitivo Menu, East Hotel, Canberra

Words: Jane Speechley          Images: Jane Speechley and supplied. Joe’s Bar in the lobby of East Hotel in Kingston has been a popular installation on the Canberra dining scene since it opened its doors in August 2016. Though it’s only been open a relatively sh…

Agostini's 'You had me at pizza' neon sign in hotel lobby

Agostini’s, Kingston, Canberra

Words: Jane Speechley          Images: Jane Speechley and supplied. There’s nothing like a vacant space in a busy location and a few ‘under construction’ signs to build anticipation. Since the popular Ox Eatery at East Hotel closed down last year, locals and h…

The Kitchens, Robina Town Centre

Crafted Coffee Co., Robina Town Centre

Crafted Coffee Co. Monica Tindall Less than a year old, Crafted Coffee Co., at The Kitchens in Robina Town Centre, is delighting coffee fans with their extensive options of beans from the roaster, to the machine and even to the shaker. Owners, Sarah, Gary, Adrian a…