Posts Tagged ‘Getaway’

MINI BREAK AT THE MEDUSA

There we were, circling the hotel like an eagle teasing it’s prey; we got a little closer every circle, only to find some traffic sign telling us we couldn’t turn or no parking spots were left. Eventually – victory was ours, and with one aggressively dangerously move, Mr. HG pulled into a park as someone was leaving & we slammed to a sudden halt.

You know that feeling you have when you’ve achieved the unachievable – you want to hug your fellow warrior right? We looked at each other in stunned disbelief.  Had it really taken us a little over an hour to drive a dozen or so blocks from the centre of Sydney to Darlinghurst? Have we lost the art of navigating seemingly familiar territory? Yep – guilty as charged!

We’d arrived slap bang in the upbeat & sophisticated part of Darlinghurst with all its edgy bars & spas; gourmet restaurants, boutique stores & cool clubs.  This area is Sydney’s answer to New York’s SoHo district with a bit of an eclectic vibe, we were about to check into the very elegant & stylish Hotel Medusa for an indulgent overnight Chillax before heading back to Canberra the next day. Continue Reading

To The Organic Expo & Green Show We Go!

I’m a huge fan of keeping up with all the new hot ‘n happening ideas in our industry; its exciting to keep a beady eye out for any new potential distributors hitting the scene, and whenever I can, I like to combine a ‘getaway’ to explore new restaurants & stay at some fancy hotels for some serious R&R.  This weekend I checked out The Organic Expo & Green Show in Sydney & found some interesting new players that I’m tipping are here to stay.

Certified Organic & Environmentally friendly products & services have traditionally been a little expensive for our industry to embrace, but consumer demand continues to ask for convenient, quick, fresh, healthy & tasty foods – preferably produced locally.  Health & Wellness is one of the major consumer trends in the food industry today!  Punters are paying more attention than ever to what they are eating – this is a great thing & top Chefs couldn’t be happier to work with superior ingredients. Continue Reading