Ary’s Warung is a pretty place for a drink before dinner. Skip the food though. The reviews on the web are positive but this potentially gorgeous place seems to be getting run down. We sent our expensive poorly cooked meals back an…
Coco’s Bistro, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Coco’s Bistro is an open layout restaurant on the main street directly across the road from one of the evening Balinese shows. From here you get a free mulled version of the music, which judging by the early trickle of people leaving turning into a stea…
Tutmak, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Recently I discovered I’ve become quite the coffee snoot and am increasingly difficult to please where my java is concerned. Fortunately, a fellow coffee snob recommended Tutmak in Ubud to fulfill my caffeine needs. They roast their beans daily and very m…
Lamak, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Paying just a little extra in Ubud can you get you a creative meal and arty setting right down to the last detail. At Lamak, even the placemats are unique in design. As with such a place do make a visit to the loo to check out the mirrored ceilings, hu…
Naughty Nuri’s, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Naughty Nuri’s is a carnivore’s delight enticing you off the street with wafts of smoke and the mouth watering smell of barbecued pork ribs. The ribs were clearly the reason this small street side restaurant was packed and at only 30000 …
Churros in Lima, Peru.
For the best Churros in Lima, Peru, do visit Manolo Churreria. Sooo good! Manolo Av. Larco 608 – Miraflores Tel 511 444 2244 www.manolochurros.com…
Mario’s, Restaurant Week, Broadbeach, Gold Coast
I was fortunate enough to be on the Gold Coast during Broadbeach Restaurant week this year between the 15th and 24th of July. The event was a perfect excuse to try out some new places with over 35 participating restaurants offering three course set menus at $35 and $5…
Sushi Train, Gold Coast, Australia
When my sister recommended the Sushi Train on my recent visit to the Gold Coast I wasn’t so sure what to expect. Having worked in Asia for so many years often means that attempts at Asian food in Australia have a hard time living up to my expectations. Of course […]
Coffee Club, Mater Children’s Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
Gooey caramel cheesecake. Say no more. The Coffee Club (in front of the Mater Children’s Hospital) 538 Stanley Street South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia(07) 3255 3913 www.thecoffeeclub.com.au…
Dinner & Show, Jupiter’s Casino, Gold Coast, Australia
The best value meal on the Gold Coast can be found at Jupiter’s casino. Buy tickets for a show, add ten bucks and you’ll get a two-course meal as part of the experience. I’m not saying the food is worth going for on its own but it sure is a […]
David’s Fine Coffees, Coffs Harbour, Australia
Locally roasted, David’s Fine Coffees can be found at markets around Coffs including the Thursday local market in the main street and the monthly wine and gourmet food tasting in the industrial estate in front of North Coast Wines. David’s Fine Coff…
The Windmill, Coffs Harbour, Australia
The Windmill was on the borderline of making it to The Yum List as the service received on our last visit wasn’t very smiley. However, I’ve been assured by my more kindly mum that usually service is good and perhaps the “poor dear was having a bad d…