All-you-can-eat ribs. It’s such a beautiful concept that it almost makes me tear up at the thought.

Tender, succulent crescents of meat that slips effortlessly off the bone. The finger licking goodness of the slightly sticky sweetness of the flavourful sauce. As much as your stomach will allow, and then a little more.

I’ve been hankering for these all-I-can-eat ribs from Cafe Ish, ever since I’d first heard about them while on a holiday in Malaysia. Read more »

The beautiful, formal place-setting of the Opera Harbour private dining room at the Park Hyatt hotel. What amounts to around a case of various Chardonnay wines to sample; a wine that I rarely enjoy drinking, and thereby rarely ever drink. The watchful gaze of mature, high society ladies that are in their element. The dim lighting of candles and down lights, which makes for superb mood lighting but reaps havoc on correct exposure and white balance. If there ever was a time that I was out of my element, out of my comfort zone, this would be it.

A sizable number of food bloggers were invited to an exclusive dinner to “put Chardonnay to the test”.  As much as I had my personal issues of discomfort, this turned out to be a rather interesting and educational evening. Read more »

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Denea aka Jessica Rabbit is the brainchild behind the newest food-&-beverage-centric publication on the block GourmetRabbit. A little while ago, a launch party was held at the French bistro & wine bar Tastevin in order to celebrate the launch of her print and online publication. The theme for the launch party was billed to be an “Alice in Wonderland” sort of affair.

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A troupe of food bloggers, as well as Mei from Brasserie Bread, engage in a dialogue. Suggestions. Discussion. Indecision. Options. Sore feet. A spur of the moment decision.

The cast make their entrance onto the stage of Kika Tapas for a post-function, late night supper. Though seemingly a decision born from a minimal requirement for walking, as well as the availability of churros noted on the playbill of dishes by the restaurant’s entrance, it is one that I am glad we made. Read more »

So, one day I start going through my grandfather’s magazine collection-

No wait, wrong story.

Back in September, Nuffnang Australia were courteous enough to invite eight food bloggers out to dine at Steel Bar & Grill. The purpose of this meal was to persuade fence sitting bloggers to sign up with Nuffnang, as well as having an open discussion on the relationship between PR & food bloggers.

If you think this looks good, you should see the backside… Read more »