Rome – Best Classic Roman Pasta

Classic Roman Pasta Dishes Romans love their pasta and have four or five favourite sauces that have become the classic Roman pasta dishes. Enjoy these classic Roman pasta dishes on my small-group Southern Italian food & wine tour starting in Rome! Despite the locals never considering themselves “southern”, Rome is far enough south that Roman […]

Chinese Restaurants (Sydney)

Best Chinese Food in Sydney China is a huge country, with as much regional diversity as Europe. But for too long, Chinese food in Sydney meant Cantonese, the food of Hong Kong and Guangdong province, the ancestral homeland of many Aussie-Chinese. After Sydney’s best Chinese dumplings and noodles? Here’s where to find them! More recently, […]

Chinese Dumplings & Noodles (Sydney)

Best Dumplings & Noodles in Sydney Food is often symbolic in Chinese culture: noodles represents longevity (don’t ever cut them, just slurp them up whole) and dumplings look like little coin purses to attract prosperity. Book a Duck & Pinot Walk in Chatswood for more delicious Chinese food Add a splash of red chilli for […]

Favourite French Markets

Best Markets in France I love exploring French markets. I always discover something new among the fresh produce and the best markets in France offer traditional baked goods, distinctive charcuterie and local cheeses too that give an insight into the regional cuisine. Love European food markets? Join me on a small-group food & wine tour […]

German, Austrian, Swiss Food in Sydney

Best German Food in Sydney I like winter. I look forward to a few months each year where I can wrap up in colourful scarves, pull on a large coat and enjoy some of the best German food in Sydney. Join me on a Food & Wine Adventure soon! Well, let’s keep it broad and […]

Portuguese Shops in Sydney

Best Portuguese Shops in Sydney The inner western suburb of Petersham is officially Sydney’s ‘Little Portugal’ and home to the best Portuguese shops in Sydney. Join me on a Food & Wine Adventure soon! Petersham has the largest Portuguese community in Australia and hosts Bairro Portugues, an annual street festival celebrating the Portuguese cultural heritage […]

Paris: Food Shops on Place de la Madeleine

Shops on Place de la Madeleine (Paris) Paris has many beautiful public squares (‘place’ in French), but none more attractive to food lovers than the one built around the imposing 19th century neoclassical church L’église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine. Discover The Quirkiest Shops in Paris on this Self-Guided Walking Tour! Ringed with gorgeous, indulgent food shops, Place de […]

Paris Bistros

Best Bistros in Paris For food lovers the world over, a pilgrimage to Paris is a rite of passage, but all those Michelin-stars can add a couple of extra zeros to the bill. Thankfully Paris is also the birthplace of bistros, casual restaurants serving traditional French food at great prices. Looking For A Drink? Discover […]

Paris Wine Bars

Top Paris Wine Bars Frenchs joie de vivre is all about eating, drinking and socialising. And Parisians love few things more than a glass of wine and a nibble with friends at one of these top Paris wine bars. Ready For Some Traditional Eats? Discover the Best Bistros in Paris! These great spots combine interesting […]

Best Pasta Dishes in Sydney 2016

Best Pasta Dishes in Sydney 2016 I love pasta! It’s one of the few things I love eating out as much as I love cooking at home. And the best pasta dishes in Sydney follow the same rules. Join me on a Food & Wine Adventure soon! Don’t overcook it (dried pasta should be al […]

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