Summer Menu @ Altitude – Shangri-La Sydney Monica Tindall I have a special relationship with Altitude, Shangri-La Sydney. It was the first place I dined when I returned after an absence of two and a half years due to the pandemic. It became my go-to spot for ca…
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Monica Tindall If you’re going to splurge on a luxury hotel in Sydney, make sure it has spectacular views, exceptional service, comfortable rooms and great food and beverage options. For all of the above reasons, Four Seasons Hot…
Mode Kitchen & Bar – Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Monica Tindall Mode Kitchen & Bar is Four Seasons Hotel Sydney’s all-day-dining restaurant. You might be wondering why The Yum List is in such a place, considering our preference for concepts w…
Grain Bar – Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Monica Tindall I’m no stranger to a good cocktail, and with Grain Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney making it to Boothby’s Top 50 Bars in Australia list, how am I to resist? We’re back home for Chrissy st…
The Dining Room by James Viles – Park Hyatt Sydney Words & Photos: Monica Tindall Header Photo Credit: Manuel Lesser We’re so happy to be back in Sydney and grateful for the many experiences of dining on contemporary Australian cuisine made by s…
WICKED – A Must-see in Sydney, Australia Sydney has become the go-to destination for theatre enthusiasts, as the sensational Broadway hit WICKED delights audiences and critics alike, prompting an extension of its season until February 4, 2024. The exci…
Short Scenic Walks Coffs Coast If you’re a regular reader, you’ll know this is my first time back home to Australia for two and a half years. Besides family, one of the things I miss most while living overseas is easy and endless access to pristine natur…
Return to Australia, Shangri-La Sydney Monica Tindall My return to Australia (after two and half years of absence and countless days of pandemic restrictions in Asia) is the thing dreams are made of. Vivid is on, the festival that lights up the city in a dazzling di…
Vivid Menu – Altitude, Sydney Monica Tindall The team at Altitude, Shangra-La Sydney’s modern Australian grill, is featuring a vibrant menu to celebrate the city’s world-renowned light festival, Vivid. With a spectacular outlook over the iconic harbo…
Eltham Valley Pantry Monica Tindall It would be challenging to imagine a more idyllic setting than that of The Eltham Valley Pantry. Set on a plot surrounded by 300 pecan trees, beautiful gardens and a 100-year old farmhouse, this gourmet retreat is worth a detour…
Ground Earth Woolgoolga Monica Tindall Offering a wholesome menu where all dietary needs are respected, Ground Earth furnishes a vibrant list of balanced recipes. Plant-based and gluten-free choices are in abundance, as also are decadent gourmet dishes made …
Day Trip from Coffs Harbour Monica Tindall Regarded as the most liveable climate in Australia, Coffs Harbour is a highly appealing holiday destination. Located on the North Coast of NSW, the seaside city holds much charm with pretty beaches, coastal walks, vibr…
