Posts Tagged ‘Romantic’

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

DATE NIGHT – HOSPITALITY STYLE

My last meeting of the day dragged 45 minutes overtime & another happy bride & her mum finally reached unity & settled on the last minute special requests for the wedding on the weekend.  I wanted nothing more than to rush ‘em out the door, but you do what you gotta do & chat reassuringly instead; telling them everything will go off without a hitch & sent them off with hugs & smiles instead. Finding myself standing at the door waving & silently counting to 10 in case they looked back; I’m conscious I have exactly 15 minutes to get ready – just enough time to dash up to my office & tizz for another perfect dinner date with Mr. HG!

Imagine this.  It’s a bitterly cold & icy winters Tuesday night, the type of evening that begs a cozy warm ambiance & some serious comfort food! I have my fingers crossed that Mr. HG gets it right again; dating a chef can bring out some serious intimidation issues for a lesser man. Fear not though, my hero has done me proud as we are warmly greeted by Malissa, our maitre d’ from Bella Vista; a beautiful Italian Ristorante that’s become a bit of an institution here in Canberra, complete with romantic music & deliciously warm homely aromas wafting through the room. Continue Reading