EAT > Frank, Hobart (14/20)

Frank is a smart restaurant with robust South American cuisine that is right on Franklin Pier looking out towards Sullivan’s Cove. It was described by a friend as, “you can’t miss it, its right underneath the Commonwealth Bank”. Arriving at the front door the restaurant is disected into two zones on the left…

ByCrispyJune 15, 20240Comments

DRINK > HOBART

DRINK > Lucinda Wine Bar, Hobart

If you are walking down Collins Street, Hobart you might easily miss Lucinda hidden away in a beautiful historic building but the signage is very subtle. Step inside and you will find a small room with a large central table and bench seats around the outside. They also have a larger room,…

ByCrispyJune 14, 20240Comments

EAT > MELBOURNE

EAT > Pinotta, Fitzroy North (15/20)

Pinotta has been a busy bustling bistro wine bar on St Georges Road in Fitzroy North since 2011, led by the vibrant Heidi Modra who welcomes guests who come from the neighbourhood and across Melbourne. The big change in 2024 is the addition of Phillipa Sibley as executive chef. Sibley (you may well remember her…

ByCrispyJune 11, 20240Comments

EAT > ROME

EAT > Armando Al Parthenon, Rome (16/20)

When you ask for recommendations on where to get an excellent traditional meal in Rome you get the same recommendation again and again. Armando al Pantheon its brilliant. A fairly simple restaurant that takes Roman dishes and perfects them. Started in 1961 by Armondo Gargioli, initially it was a wine bar with…

ByAl ManakJune 8, 20240Comments

DRINK > WINE DRINK > WINE > Cabernet Sauvignon DRINK > WINE > Merlot

WINE > Wantirna Estate, Amelia 2016 94/100

Wantirna is a suburb at the edge of Melbourne's sprawling metropolis. As you drive out towards the Dandenong Ranges, one moment it is traffic lights and shopping strips, the next quiet country streets and the idyllic 10 acres that make up Wantirna Estate. Set amongst the golf courses and nature reserves that follow the…

ByEd ItorJune 6, 20240Comments

DRINK > MELBOURNE

DRINK > V Wine Salon, Melbourne

V Wine Salon is located in the slightly unlikely West End of Melbourne's CBD. For those who are less familiar with region it is close to the Southern Cross Train Station which tends to make it an area less obvious as a destination for fine dining or fine wine-ing. But…

ByEd ItorMay 28, 20240Comments

EAT > MELBOURNE

EAT > Carlton Wine Room, Melbourne (16/20)

There is something so completely Melbourne about the Carlton Wine Room. I cannot imagine a bar or restaurant quite like it anywhere else in the world. The combination of wood, light, food, service and wine. A wonderful mix that comes from our cosmopolitan population and the wonderful venues that have…

ByEd ItorMay 20, 20240Comments

SKI > FRANCE TRAVEL WHERE TO SKI >

SKI > Alpe d’Huez

MENU Getting There > Where To Stay > Where To Eat > Where To Drink > Where To Ski > Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, Alpe d'Huez is a ski resort that offers an unparalleled experience for winter sports enthusiasts. Known for its extensive ski terrain, vibrant après-ski scene, and stunning…

ByEd ItorMay 20, 20240Comments

SKI > CANADA TRAVEL TRAVEL > CANADA WHERE TO SKI >

SKI > Revelstoke

MENU Getting There > Where To Stay > Where To Eat > Where To Drink > Where To Ski > Nestled in the heart of British Columbia, Revelstoke Ski Resort is a winter paradise that offers more than just world-class skiing. With its breathtaking landscapes, diverse activities, and vibrant community, Revelstoke stands out as…

ByEd ItorMay 18, 20240Comments

SKI > USA WHERE TO SKI >

SKI > Mammoth, California

When people talk about Mammoth, they normally say something like "yep, wow, can't wait to get back there". Or "the best skiing I have had in the US". Or "I love the incredible diversity of the mountain". Or "bloody hell it was impossible to drive there in the blizzard". Mammoth Mountain creates…

ByCrispyMay 14, 20240Comments

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