Although my exploration of the Western suburbs of Melbourne has been somewhat limited - I don't think I can count staring out of the window on my commute to the city for work - I am slowly discovering more and more hidden gems. The latest is Reverence Hotel in Footscray; a venue known for their live music and Mexican food, with a menu that can ...
Sydney: Favourite Spots to Eat + Drink
Having spent four months living in Sydney, it's safe to say I did my fair share of eating and drinking. We arrived with good intentions, cooking beans and rice in our hostel kitchen, but there is temptation everywhere. Frugal eating lasted about a week. After that, my bank balance took a considerable beating, but I was at ...
The Good Life Eatery, Chelsea
I don't often venture into Chelsea - much to the relief of my bank balance - but while I was in the area visiting the latest exhibition, Champagne Life, at the Saatchi Gallery, I decided a quick detour via The Good Life Eatery was needed. Situated on Sloane Avenue, The Good Life Eatery is the kind of place you could easily walk past, but once ...
Sticks’n’Sushi, Covent Garden
Sticks'n'Sushi has been popping up all over my Instagram feed for months now; tempting me, begging me to visit. I'm never one to deny myself a sushi craving, so when my friend Amy came to visit on Friday I knew exactly where to take her. We visited the Henrietta Street restaurant, just a short walk from Covent Garden and Leicester Square. It looks ...
Sindhu by Atul Kochhar, Marlow
Atul Kocchar was the first Indian chef to win a Michelin star - he now has two to his name and it's easy to see why. His most recently opened restaurant, Sindhu, in Marlow, showcases his talent for creating decadent contemporary Indian dishes. I visited last night for my mum's birthday and could not fault a single thing; the service was attentive, ...
Turtle Bay, Bath
Turtle Bay is fast becoming one of my favourite places to eat and drink. If you like your food with a kick, served to Caribbean music and washed down with rum cocktails, this is your kind of place. One of my friends from home came to stay with me in Bath yesterday, and after salivating over the online menu, we went for a late lunch to catch ...