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Marvellous mocktails at The Pink Lady rooftop bar
It never ceases to amaze me how innovative mocktails can be. We may think we know it all, but in reality, there’s always something new to learn. The Pink Lady crew gave me an impromptu explanation of their current mocktails.
15 August 2025 Read moreMICE - Melbourne's renowned international coffee exhibition
20 June 2025The Melbourne International Coffee Exhibition is an annual three-day International Coffee event. It's a magnet for coffee lovers, and industry professionals alike. Over the three days exhibitors share the latest trends and technologies with the local coffee industry, while the general public can learn, sample and buy.
Read morePegasus Bay Estate more than just a winery
30 May 2025Tucked away north of Christchurch on the South Island, in the heart of the Waipara Valley is Pegasus Bay Estate. What a gem, clearly this winery had more to offer than just wine.
Read moreThe SilverKris Lounge, a pre-flight sanctuary
16 May 2025Have you experienced the frantic airport rush? It can be a very stressful time and the thought of missing the plane can get the better of us.Let me introduce you to Singapore Airline’s SilverKris lounge.
Read moreBeen there, sipped that now add chocolate
02 May 2025Mind Your Temper is such a clever name! Why? Because tempering chocolate is a significant part of chocolate production; and chocolate surely is the perfect antidote to quell a bad temper!
Read moreHotel check in: The Old Government Building stands the test of time and an earthquake
18 April 2025It’s been over 10 years since a major earthquake rocked Christchurch. While the city is well on its way to recovery, it was clear that the devastation that occurred in 2011 took a serious toll on this beautiful garden city.
Read moreA ship's cabin and a hotel room, let's float the difference
04 April 2025The more I travel; the more hotels I visit and the more joy I gain from experiencing a new place, a new hotel and a new view. I’ve realised that not all hotel rooms are created equal.
Read moreWake up to a Barista Breakfast at Nelson
28 March 2025Nelson was a surprise find on a recent trip to Melbourne. The coffee stole to show, my flat white gave a perfect kick start to the morning, it was rich, smooth and came with cool art, but it was the Barista Breakfast that was a real surprise that had me bouncing around for the rest of day.
Read moreBaker D. Chirico flagship store opens in Brisbane
06 December 2024The well respected Baker D. Chirico has been a hugely popular coffee haunt in Melbourne since 2001, and there's been a lot of anticipation around the opening of their new flagship cafe in Brisbane.
Read moreQ Roasters - Roasting hot on sustainability
22 November 2024For Australians, the morning coffee has become one of the most loved daily rituals. But as we sip our latte it can be easy to ignore the fact; that our lust for coffee has placed enormous pressure on the environment.
Read moreHotel Check In The Inchcolm Hotel, oozing Spring Hill charm
15 November 2024The Inchcolm is instantly recognisable for its beautiful old world facade. It really is a cute little building with a large heart. For those familiar with Dr Who; it also has an uncanny resemblance to the Tardis, where the exterior is tiny but the inside is large, once inside it appears to go on and on.
Read moreThe coffee machine as we know it, just got pulled apart
25 October 2024The Modbar system is a sleek looking system of steam wands and extraction levers that sit on the bench while the main module is located under the counter. Literally, this espresso machine has been deconstructed!
Read moreBrisbane reaches new heights with the opening of Sky Deck
18 October 2024When I walked out of the elevator on level 23 I was aghast. I could be forgiven for feeling like I was on top of the Marina Bay Sands hotel in Singapore.
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