I have always wanted to visit the Lagoon Restaurant, especially as it is primarily a seafood restaurant. It was my Mum’s 60th birthday and my sister Renee was paying for our family (Renee, her son Levi, boyfriend Brad, Mum and I) for dinner and I was told to choose anything on the menu. They had…
People are often asking me, ‘What does Illawarra mean?”Illawarra is a region of New South Wales, Australia just anhour’s drive from Sydney. It encompasses the cities ofWollongong (known for being a Steel City and City of Innovation),as well as Shellharbour City and Kiama. It also loosely includesthe area north of of Wollongong City and south…
On signing up for myTaste.com.au (a food and restaurant review site) I was asked to list my top 5 dining experiences. I have decided to share them here with some illustration as to why I rate them so highly. Top 5 dining experiences in the Illawarra Ocean Beach Hotel, Shellharbour Village I love this restaurant…
I have just heard the news that Crust Pizza is opening a branch in Wollongong! Here are a few of my favourites but take a moment to view their full menu Tandoori Chicken Breast Fillets Marinated in Tandoori Spices with Shallots & crushed Cashews, topped with Mint Yoghurt Medium $16.00 Large $20.00 Satay Chicken Breast…
First launched in Taiwan in 1992, Easy Way Tea is an international, multi-award winning franchise specializing in tea, with an extensive range of unique tea related beverages.The EasyWay Tea beverage range includes:– Milk Tea– Relish Tea– Blended Ice– Soy Punch– Hot drinks (in winter months) All of which you can add your favourite flavours and…
You don’t have to go to Sydney to be part of the Sydney International Food Festival. As the NSW South Coast’s ONLY hat-awarded restaurant, Caveau has been invited to host Sydney International Food Festival (SIFF) events. The newly renovated Caveau has chosen two events: Hats Off and Sunday Family Lunch. Please find details of these, plus the Eldridge Estate…
Strapped for cash? You can get a great meal from the following locations listed in the Food Fairness Low Cost & Free Meals directory with some I have added (look for the *) and can recommend.If you know of a low cost or free meal that isn’t added, please let me know! Can you believe…
A guide to sweet treats found in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama cities. Queen Street Bakery, Warilla One of the best kept secrets of the Illawarra and they keep winning awards for their quality cakes, pastries, breads and other delectable treats. Make sure you try their pecan pie, individual lemon meringue pies, cheesecakes and their cupcakes…
One of my favourite restaurants of Shellharbour, La Marina Tapas Bar and Restaurant has moved to Keira St, Wollongong. If you like Spanish food then you’ll love La Marina. Below are some of the meals we enjoyed at La Marina when they were still located in Shellharbour. I hope to visit their Wollongong store very…
Tutti in Piazza – Italian Day at Crown St MallSaturday, 30 May 2009 – 9am-4pmTo celebrate Italian Week, Crown St Mall will be transforming into an Italian Piazza on Saturday 30 May from 9am-4pm. Sample food prepared by the local Italo-Australasian Association originating from various regions of Italy including pasta, Italian sausage, coffee beans &…