eating out
Restaurant reviews & trips away
What we thought of the places we've eaten, mostly around the Central Coast, and the trips we've taken for good food and drink. These are older write-ups, so check the details before you go.
Restaurant reviews
Ettalong Beach Hotel
The Ettalong Beach Hotel is situated a short distance from the Ettalong waterfront. It is in a fairly new building…
Gosford RSL
A good spot for a cheap, quick meal. Take the time and get a membership. All the food comes at a discount for…
Le Chat Noir
The key here is consistency! Consistently good food at a reasonable price. A definite recommendation. We will be back.
Lifeboat Seafood
The restaurant has a reasonable amount of outside seating making it nice on a sunny day but as the only protection…
The Bay Cafe
A place willing to serve real Australian food that has a chef with the ability to do it justice. I believe we’ll be…
Trackside Restaurant
Stone grill is the way to go. Providing the cuts of meat are good, there is no excuse and no one to blame if your…
The Fraser Coast, Queensland
Hervey Bay and the Frazer Coast
Our visit to the town of Hervey Bay on the Frazer Coast was the result of an invitation to a friend’s wedding. Now,…
Mammino Gourmet Ice Cream
Nestled amongst the sugar cane fields in the small town of Childers, Mammino Gourmet Ice Cream is to be found.…
Trent and Leahs Wedding
On the 20th of February 2010 Trent Cooper married Leah Chapman. We were lucky enough to be invited. This is how the…
The Bundaberg Rum Distillery Self Guided Tour and Tasting
When someone mentions the town of Bundaberg to me, the first thing that pops into my, and I suspect quite a few…
The Reefworld Aquarium
During our trip to Hervey Bay we actually managed to stumble upon the Reefworld Aquarium by accident as we walked…
The Bundaberg Ginger Beer Barrel Display and Tasting
After Bundaberg rum, the second most prominent brand I know related to the town has to be Bundaberg Ginger Beer. My…
The Hunter Valley
The Hunter Valley
What do you think of when someone mentions the Hunter Valley? Well if you ask me, two things spring to mind, coal…
Hunter Valley Hot Air Ballooning
One of our more memorable trips to the Hunter Valley actually happened a few years back now. It was our wedding…
Ivanhoe Wines
Ahhh Ivanhoe, I tend to have a bit of a love hate relationship with this winery. I first visited the place a few…
The Bluetongue Brewery Cafe
First off, I think I’d like to say that I like the beer produced by the Bluetongue Brewery. Overall I’d probably…
Leaves and Fishes
We’ve been to this restaurant a few times now and have enjoyed the experience every time. The restaurant can be…
