Inside Light Years Newcastle: lush interiors, bold favours, and cocktails to match
Light Years Newcastle is more than just dinner – it’s an experience. With modern Asian flavours, a stunning art deco setting, and cocktails worth lingering over, it’s the kind of place you’ll want to return to again and again.
Susuru Japanese Izakaya: our favourite ramen spot in Newcastle
Susuru Japanese Izakaya in Newcastle has reopened with a fresh new look and the same comforting Japanese flavours locals love. From rich, velvety tonkotsu ramen to crispy karaage and sticky honey soy wings, here’s what we tried — and which dishes we’d order again.
Our Top 5 Best Playgrounds and Parks in Newcastle and Beyond
Looking for the best play parks in Newcastle and Maitland? Discover our family’s top 5 playgrounds, from harbourside favourites to quiet suburban gems.
Fresh Finds: July Roundup
This month’s roundup is wrapped in winter warmth, big life shifts, and little joys worth savouring. From comforting bowls of pho to some of the best shows out there recently, and a few beauty gems in between, here’s everything I wrote, loved, and recommend from July.
Bringing Filipino Flavours Home with Beef Bicol Express
This Filipino Beef Bicol Express is a lighter, beefy twist on the classic – rich coconut milk, savoury bagoong, a hint of ginger warmth, and just the right amount of spice (or none at all, if that’s your thing). Comfort food, Filipino-style.
Hanok Korean BBQ Newcastle: Authentic Charcoal Dining Experience
Hanok Korean BBQ is an authentic charcoal dining experience on Westfield Kotara’s rooftop. Explore the Hanok Korean BBQ menu featuring premium wagyu cuts, seafood, and a fun Korean BBQ buffet vibe in Newcastle.
The Swordfish Co Warners Bay: Fresh Seafood & Lakeside Dining
Fresh seafood and classic fish and chips by the lake – discover Swordfish Warners Bay for casual dining, takeaway, and generous seafood platters.
Antojitos Newcastle: This Authentic Mexican Taqueria Is A Local Favourite For A Delicious Reason
Antojitos Newcastle serves fresh, bold Mexican food in a vibrant space. Delicious tacos, burritos, house-made aguas frescas, and chill vibes make it a local favourite.
Best Ramen in Chatswood: Our Visit to Manpuku Sydney
If you’re searching for the best ramen in Chatswood, Manpuku Ramen is worth the hype. This cozy spot serves up soul-warming bowls like the vegetarian Yasai Shoyu with its delicate soy-based broth, and the Tsukemen with thick, tangy dipping sauce that’s an umami explosion. With dishes on the Manpuku Chatswood menu that range from crispy Karaage Chicken to perfectly pan-fried Gyoza, this is the ultimate destination for ramen in Sydney.
Quick and Easy Niku Udon (Beef Udon) Recipe: Savory Japanese Beef Noodle Soup That Is Comfort In A Bowl
If you’re craving beef udon or looking for an easy niku udon recipe, this comforting beef noodle soup is perfect for chilly winter nights. Made with tender beef slices, chewy udon noodles, and a light soy-based broth, it’s comfort food you can whip up in 20 minutes.
Best Pho In Newcastle: Pho Huy Is The Hidden Gem We Need To Talk About
This family-run Vietnamese restuarant serves the best bowls of rich, delicate Pho.
A Day at the Harvest Festival in Central Coast
Over the long weekend, we drove out to the Central Coast to experience first hand the famous Harvest Festival: A two-day event that celebrates the