EAT > Bistro C, Noosa (13/20)

The beachfront of Noosa's iconic Hastings Street is something of a perfect location. Bistro C offers a quintessential Queensland dining experience that is part beach and part casual smart dining. As the gentle sea breeze filters through the open-air dining space and the rhythmic sounds of waves provide a natural soundtrack, it becomes immediately clear…

ByCrispyApril 19, 20250Comments

EAT > WOLLONGONG

EAT > Florentino, Melbourne (15/20)

Florentino is one of Melbourne’s oldest grand restaurants. At the ‘Paris End’ of Bourke Street (if there is such a thing), the restaurant is the centre piece of Guy Grossi’’s restaurant empire, which includes the Grossi Grill, Cellar Bar and the excellent Cocktail Bar Arlechin. Climb the stairs to a warm welcome on the first floor,…

ByCrispyApril 19, 20250Comments

STAY > Sicily STAY > ITALY

STAY > UNA Hotel Capotaormina, Sicily Italy (16/20)

Perched dramatically on a cliff overlooking the Ionian Sea and out to the Isola Bella (which is immediately familar to anyone who watched White Lotus) The UNA Hotel Capotaormina offers the perfect beach alternative to being up high in the pretty village of Taormina (204 metres above). The UNA is a funny hotel its…

ByCrispyApril 18, 20250Comments

EAT > WOLLONGONG

EAT > The Boathouse, Wollongong (15/20)

Perched atop the North Wollongong Surf Life Saving Club, The Boathouse North Wollongong has quickly established itself as one of the South Coast's premier dining destinations since opening in October 2024. (Not that there has been a huge amount of competition for upmarket dining in Wollongong up until now). With panoramic views across North…

ByCrispyApril 13, 20250Comments

STAY > WA

STAY > Pullman Bunker Bay Resort, Western Australia (15/20)

Bunker Bay is one of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the world. Turquoise blue water, sandy white beaches, red stone feature reefs it is stunning. With one of the best new world wine districts (for Cabernet and Chardonnay) just down the road, there are hundreds of excellent Margret River wineries to…

ByEd ItorDecember 28, 20240Comments

EAT > SYDNEY EAT >

EAT > Promenade Bondi Beach

Promenade is the newest restaurant in Bondi and the premium tennant in the newly renovated Bondi Pavilion which is right on the foreshore at Bondi Beach in Sydney. With so many restaurant options around it is a challenge to have a smart new venture with quality fine dining, a good wine list so close…

ByCrispyApril 10, 20230Comments

DESIGN

Pontoon Time

The floating pontoon is an icon of American film and television, tethered out on a lake, a place for sun baking and hanging with mates. In late 2022 Boia launched a modern take on the iconic pontoon, an inflatable floating platform easily packed into a small bag. The Dock, Harbour and Wharf come…

ByCrispyApril 3, 20230Comments

EAT > Bistro C, Noosa (13/20)

EAT > Florentino, Melbourne (15/20)

STAY > UNA Hotel Capotaormina, Sicily Italy (16/20)

EAT > The Boathouse, Wollongong (15/20)

STAY > Pullman Bunker Bay Resort, Western Australia (15/20)

EAT > Promenade Bondi Beach

Pontoon Time

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