Tag Archives: Food and Wine

Wonderful Western Sydney

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Briar's Travel Beat

Lately I’ve been touring Western Sydney, gathering stories for articles, and I’ve been blown away by the diversity of experiences and attractions available for every age group and type of visitor, from thrill seekers, to nature lovers and history buffs. … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Australia, New South Wales, Sydney, Travel | Tagged Blue Mountains, driving holidays, family fun, Food and Wine, Hawkesbury, kids' activities, sydney, Sydney Hills, weekend getaways | Leave a comment

Toe-tapping retro fashion fun in the Blue Mountains

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Briar's Travel Beat

Love retro fashions? Like a bit of toe-tapping on the dance floor? Enjoy lingering with friends over delicious regional food and wine? Then you’ll love the Roaring 20s Festival. Held in Sydney’s Blue Mountains this year’s event takes place on … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Events, Fashion, festivals, Food & Wine, New South Wales, Sydney | Tagged Blue Mountains, Blue Mountains Vintage Cadillacs, Charleston Challenge, Charleston for Charity, Charlotte Smith Collection, Charlotte Smith Fashion Collection, Dress up, fashion, festivals, Food and Wine, Hydro Majestic, Hydro Majestic Long Lunch, Plate Up, retro fashion, roaring 20s, Roaring 20s fashions, Roaring 20s Festival, vintage cadillacs | Leave a comment

A cooking safari dishes up more than food in Cape Town’s colourful Bo-Kaap district

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Briar's Travel Beat

With a history as varied as South Africa’s, it can be difficult for visitors to grasp its complexities during a short stay. Even more challenging is getting a feel for how events have impacted today’s citizens. One way to get a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking School, South Africa, Travel | Tagged Bo-Kaap, bobotie, Cape Town, Food and Wine, home cooking class | Leave a comment

Sydney’s top pub grub

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Briar's Travel Beat

More than 100 reviewers ‘risked life and limb’ to visit over 500 pubs in New South Wales, says Keith Austin, editor of The Sydney Morning Herald Good Pub Food Guide, which was launched in Sydney last night. But only about … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Food & Wine, New South Wales, Travel | Tagged Dining, Food and Wine, Hotel food, Pub food, Pubs, sydney | Leave a comment

Nudity in Outback Pub

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Briar's Travel Beat

There’s nudity-a-plenty at this family outback pub. But don’t let that put you off – it’s only of the artistic variety, from the likes of Clifton Pugh, Russell Drysdale and other artists of the bush. The walls of the Tooles Family Hotel in … Continue reading →

Posted in Accommodation, Australia, Food & Wine, Outback, Tibooburra | Tagged accommodation, Food and Wine, outback, travel | 1 Comment

Pick me! Bite me! (Hawkesbury Farm Gate Trail)

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Briar's Travel Beat

‘Bite Me!’ screams the shiny red gala as I pluck it from the tree. I oblige, crunching into the crisp white flesh, juice dribbling down my chin. The flavour is far sweater and fresher than any store-bought apple I’ve tasted recently, … Continue reading →