1.06.10 - The Emporium is awarded Best Small Luxury Hotel, Australia

Put your hands together Brisbane and applaud, because the city’s Emporium Hotel is simply one of the country’s very best! Last night the hotel won the Best Small Luxury Hotel Category for the second year running at the prestigious Australian Gourmet Traveller 2010 Travel Awards....

1.06.10 - Belle Époque’s First Tuesday Champagne Club

Belle Epoque is inviting champagne lovers to an indulgent affair at their next First Tuesday Champagne Club. Hosted by the renowned Bernadette O’Shea, attendees will be treated to a special evening savoring the flavours of Devaux Champagne, with the spotlight firmly on showstopper Blanc de...

31.05.10 - New chef makes his mark at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley

Just weeks after relocating to the Hunter Valley from Canberra, where he was head chef for Parliament House Catering by IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), new executive chef Steve Forrester has transformed the dining experiences at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley. Drawing on his extensive...

31.05.10 - The Masters of the Hunter Valley reveal their wine & food secrets in June 2010

If you’ve ever wondered how the master families of the Hunter Valley produce fine wines, delectable cheeses, grow juicy olives and make mouth watering chutneys, then the fourth annual Hunter Valley Wine and Food Month in June should definitely be on your list of things to do this winter....

31.05.10 - Hunter Valley Flavour Fest - A Feast for the Senses this June long weekend

From Saturday 12 June to Monday 14 June 2010, Hunter Valley Gardens will host the inaugural FlavourFest, to be held during the Hunter Valley Wine and Food Month. The three day culinary extravaganza will feature fine food, exquisite wine, cooking demonstrations and celebrity guest hosts...