The Hyatt Regency is an upmarket hotel in the heart of Brisbane. I took the whole family to sample their "Season of Sunshine" Queensland high tea, held in Lennons Restaurant. If you like high teas, have a look at my guide to the best high teas in Brisbane. The...
Located in the Pacific Fair shopping centre in Broadbeach, the new Hello Kitty Café is fast becoming a Gold Coast icon. This Japanese café is cutesy and eye-popping and will be a huge hit with the kids. It’s no wonder it’s attracting quite a buzz. The Cafe The Hello...
So we all know I'm a self-proclaimed high tea expert. I'm from the UK, where afternoon tea is a big deal, and it's always been one of my favourite things to do. These days I live in Brisbane, but I definitely haven't lost my love of afternoon tea - or high tea as it's...
Chocolate Country is a beautiful artisan chocolate shop in Montville, in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Selling handcrafted chocolates made locally in their factory, this is a true chocolate lover's dream, and a must-visit in Montville. The Chocolate Factory in Hunchy...
The Coolum Social is a modern cafe and brunch spot in the Sunshine Coast suburb of Coolum. Just across the road from the beach, you'll find this light and airy cafe serving coffee, breakfast and lunch. The Setting Coolum is a beachside suburb at the northern end of...
Jocelyn's Provisions is a bakery and gourmet provisions store with three locations across Brisbane. Albion Park is their original store and home to the kitchen, but you'll also find stores in Camp Hill and James Street, all stocked full of wonderful products....
Tamborine Mountain Distillery is a family-run distillery located at the end of the famous Gallery Walk. Known for its handcrafted liqueurs and spirits, this award-winning distillery is the perfect place to unwind with a drink in a beautiful setting. It's...
The Imperial Hotel is a 5 star luxury hotel on The Spit in the northern Gold Coast of Queensland. In the hotel's beautiful lobby they offer a Couture High Tea, which I sampled recently with my 9 year old daughter. Here's my full review of the Imperial Hotel high tea....
During the April school holidays, the Stamford Plaza in Brisbane is offering a Mad Hatter's High Tea for the whole family. I took my two children, ages 9 and 5, to the opening 11am Saturday session. Here is my full review of this heavily-themed high tea. Looking for...
The W Hotel is a modern and trendy 5 star hotel in Brisbane city centre. The hotel offers a unique, elevated take on a traditional high tea. Here is my full review of the W Hotel high tea. The W Hotel high tea is held in the Living Room Bar of the hotel. The menu is...
The Ritz is the grand old dame of afternoon tea in London. This outrageously lavish and opulent hotel has been open since 1906 and afternoon tea has been a …
Belle Epoque is a French cafe/patisserie located inside the Emporium Hotel in Southbank, Brisbane. They do high tea year round, and a special festive high tea at Christmas time. For a festive treat I took Rose to high tea for a mummy/daughter day out before Christmas....
Verona is a foodie paradise. With so much excellent food on offer, here's a complete guide to what to eat when you're in Verona. Pasta Ok, this is an obvious one given that we're in Italy. But the standard pasta dishes in Verona are uniformly excellent. This also...