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Culinary Delight – Goldfinch Restaurant – Brisbane
Goldfinch has this unique feel that had us guessing - were we in a fine dining restaurant with a casual flair or a casual eatery of sophistication?
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Bamboo Bungalows Nusa Lembongan – Not like Bali
We all dream of island holidays in the sun, and many movies will tease us by assuring a relaxing experience away from our everyday stresses. Well, dreams do come true.
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Naked Life’s Canadian Rye, Dry & Lime – Yes!
You could have fooled me into thinking it was the real thing! The taste was...
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The Perfect Lager – with? Without!
One could be excused for thinking there was swearing going on when he yelled, “OH,...
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Pullman Albert Park – A Calming Home Away from Home
If you’re looking for a place to stay while visiting Melbourne, the Pullman Hotel Albert Park isn’t hard to find travelling along Queens Road yet away from the busy city hub, and it offers the perfect place of calm for anyone seeking reprieve from travel and business…
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Eye Fillet with Charred Broccoli & Fried Spuds
Being born with a passion for food I grew up in Germany, yet didn't like most of the food. One much-loved go-to has always been 'Bratkartoffeln' - fried potatoes. Yum!
And, as it is still just a tad colder than the season suggests, a nice and hearty meal wasn't going astray.
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Culinary Seduction at Henrietta’s Melbourne
Famed for its sought-after eateries it is the strip to come to for dining, meeting friends, and going out for tasty delights and drinks. Not surprising then that Melbourne’s newest restaurant Henrietta’s opened shop here.
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Staying above the clouds at Oakwood Melbourne
Standing on its own, the Oakwood Premier towers at 40 levels distinguished by its striking contemporary facade featuring a harmonious blend of deep, modern tones accented by luminous copper highlights. Its distinctive exterior makes it a prominent landmark amidst Melbourne’s skyline and claims its place among the finest accommodations along Southbank.
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Exquisite Dining On Top of the World – Strato Melbourne
Unique dining experiences usually have three things in common – great food, excellent service, and a second-to-none atmosphere or location. Nothing could be more true than this for Strato Bar & Restaurant on Melbourne’s South Bank.
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Boats, Boats and more Boats…
The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, affectionately referred to as SCIBS by those in the know, was yet again held on the Gold Coast. An event I had the pleasure of attending previously a few years ago, yet made a point of visiting again, and am glad I did.
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The Hempel – a touch of Zen in London
If you’re a fan of unique designer hotels, then you’ve likely heard of Anouska Hempel and her impact on London’s hotel landscape. She is famed for her “Dark & Opulent” hotel, The Blakes in Kensington, which earned global recognition as the world’s first luxury boutique hotel in 1978 with its dark, eclectic and sensual interior. Then in 1996, the New Zealand-born Australian-raised British designer went to the other end of the spectrum with her Zen-inspired Hempel hotel.
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