Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
There’s nothing quite like arriving home on a flight to Australia as the sun is rising. Right about the same time as breakfast service on the midnight run from Malaysia to Sydney, a fiery striation spans the horizon indicating the day’s inception. It reminds me of h…
Google “best high teas in Sydney” and Shangri-La Hotel is bound to come up every time in the top three. Much of this fame can be attributed to the “punk princess of the pastry kitchen,” Chef Anna Polyviou, and her contemporary take on executing all things sweet and pe…
Best Coffee on the Gold Coast The coffee culture on the Gold Coast has grown from strength to strength over the past half decade. Every year when we return we discover new places and find more people passionate about their craft. Here’s our most recent list of …
Shangri-La Hotel Sydney’s Café mix has been gifted a boost of pizzazz with a tantalising street food menu developed by chef Bo Sorenson. Drawing on his experiences of growing up as an expat kid in Hong Kong, alongside his fine dining training, chef Bo has managed to …
After drinks in Blu Bar on 36 (and if you’re in Sydney, you must have a cocktail or two here), my darling friend Mel and I proceed next door to another stunning location, Altitude. There’s not much to describe décor wise, as the floor to ceiling windows steal all atten…
On the top floor of Shangri-La Hotel Sydney resides one of the most chic bars in the city. Walled with glass and offering dazzling views over magical Sydney Harbour, it’s a happening spot every night of the week and should be on your “must visit” list on any trip to […]
We do love a our brekkie at The Yum List, so in a recent hop through the beautiful Coffs Coast we spent a good deal of time tracking down menus, sipping hot beverages and indulging in a bellyful of morning delights. After some serious food hunting and tasting, here…
Just an hour from Brisbane and 90 minutes from the Gold Coast, Spicers Hidden Vale retreat is far enough removed from the urban sphere to experience a complete escape, but sufficiently close to make a very convenient getaway. Peaceful Spot Location As scenery …
A Breakfast Worth Traveling For Breakfast is included at Homge restaurant in most packages at Spicers Hidden Vale retreat, but we think it’s worth stopping for, while on a day’s meander through the countryside for outside guests too. As I’ve already blabbed on …
Our first experience at Homage had hubby moaning with delight throughout the meal and I swear he slept with a smile on his face that night dreaming of the delicious degustation menu we’d demolished. I was equally charmed and, as such, we couldn’t wait for our second …
“Respect for the land, the people and the produce” From paddock to plate, Chef Ash Martin, head of Homage restaurant at Spicers Hidden Vale, knows his produce. Highly valuing the source of every ingredient, if his kitchen team doesn’t grow it, you can just about …
The stunning surrounds of Spicers Hidden Vale retreat is home to the highly-reputed Spa Anise. Around an hour’s drive from Brisbane and 90 minutes from the Gold Coast, it makes for a brilliant day out, alone, as a couple or with a group. The journey from the city f…