Author - Rosemarie John and Joseph Ellis

Lake George Winery ushers a new verve to the Canberra region

Come for the vineyard but stay for starry sky, rolling hills and ‘paddock to plate’ experiences at the revitalised Lake George Winery. With a brand-new restaurant menu and vintage wines on offer, we were excited to be one of the first few to experience the inception of something brilliant. Located on the shores of Lake George and a 45-minute drive away from Canberra...

Momoda Chinese eating house and bar

Update: Momoda is no longer in operation. Housed in the Melbourne Building on Northbourne Avenue, Momoda is a Chinese eating house and bar that offers a unique take on fusion flavours. Intrigued by their unconventional dishes and cocktails on offer we ventured in. Intricate wood carvings from Guangzhou and oil paper umbrellas dot the entrance.  A feature wall of...

Nimmitabel – a quaint town located on the Great Dividing Range

Nimmitabel – a quaint town located on the Great Dividing Range

Sometimes you get an urge to take a drive, and sometimes you act on that urge. Two months ago, it was one of those ‘sometimes’ moment. We hopped into bumblebee and took a short road trip that saw us driving from Canberra to Nimmitabel, a quaint town located 1,070 metres above sea level. Situated on the Great Dividing Range and on the top ten list of the...

Pie Time Southern Highlands NSW – Celebrate all things pie!

Pie Time Southern Highlands NSW – Celebrate all things pie!

Last Sunday, we embarked on a road trip with intent to experience Pie Time Southern Highlands. The mission was to savour as many pies as we could. So, we took our well planned itinerary and empty bellies on a food adventure through picturesque towns, colourful gardens and gorgeous landscapes. Heatherbrae’s Bakery Having recently won the NSW/ACT Best Pie Award for the...

The Gan-jeez, a whimsical take on Indian cuisine

The Gan-jeez, a whimsical take on Indian cuisine

Portraits of chillum smoking sadhus and picturesque imagery of the holy river Ganga embrace you immediately as you walk into Belconnen’s newest eatery. And like the mystical Ganges, The Gan-jeez charms you into a unique experience of gastronomical delights! This is no typical Indian restaurant. There are no copper or brass bowls and pre-made curry bases upon which a...

Unwrapping Shoalhaven – Breakfast and beach combo

Unwrapping Shoalhaven – Breakfast and beach combo

We woke up in our cosy wood-fire heated cottage and took some time to soak in the view of Pigeon House Mountain in the distance. The sun had risen and its crepuscular rays streamed through the gaps in the clouds—it was refreshing. While we could have cooked up breakfast in our fully-equipped kitchen, we decided to eat out and found an amazing restaurant named Milk...