“Good evening. May I offer you a cocktail with the compliments of Richard Branson and Virgin?” This must be a dream. Or an opening line from a movie or a setting for a lavish fantasy. I blink and remind myself that we are at Vessel, a swanky new venue in Sydney’s King Street Wharf. Our [...]

The Rocks Aroma Festival 2010 promised visitors the experience of the world through taste sensations. With four corners of the globe showcasing coffee, tea, chocolate and food, Sydneysiders descended to the historic Rocks area of Sydney where the event spilled onto the harbour foreshores. What it also served was a good dose of patience. The [...]

There’s nothing like the first swig of a rough red wine as it goes down the throat. At 10 am. Cassoulet, red wine and baguettes have become a tradition at La Gerbe d’Or in Sydney’s suburb of Paddington. Every year, owner Franck François puts on a generous serve of food and wine for francophiles who [...]

On Monday July 5 2010, the Gourmantic duo attended The Salt Book launch at Mumu Grill in Sydney’s Crows Nest. A few days earlier, I had won a ticket the event when I entered a Twitter competition run by @helenlovesfood of Arbon Publishing. With the principle of ‘salt wise’ , the Savouring Salt event gave [...]

How far would you travel for a loaf of bread? This is no ordinary bread. Nor is this your average bakery in the burbs. Tucked away near the industrial end of Botany Road in Banksmeadow, Brasserie Bread is an artisan bakery and café that seems more at home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Step inside and [...]

The call of the Mulled Wine drew us towards the night markets. Braving a chilly winter’s night to see the various events that make up the Vivid Sydney festival was well worth the effort. At the conclusion of the Fire Water spectacle, an announcement was made to lure the crowds towards the historical area of [...]

Chilly winter nights don’t keep eager Sydneysiders away from the stunning illuminations of Macquarie Visions. Part of the Vivid Sydney festival, the free public event of light and projection on landmark Sydney buildings commemorates the 200th anniversary and tells the story of Governor of New South Wales, Lachlan Macquarie and wife Elizabeth. Rugged up with [...]