If you’ve noticed a quiet shift happening at Autumn Rooms Stockton, you’re not imagining it. The café has gently reintroduced itself as Haze, a name that better reflects both the space and the suburb it calls home.
For more than six decades, Dawson’s Oysters has been a cornerstone of Lake Macquarie life. From the first oysters processed in a small garage to the bustling Warners Bay shop today, generations of locals have relied on Dawson’s for Christmas prawns, Sydney Rocks and the signature friendly service that has made the store a community favourite.
The team behind two of Newcastle’s most celebrated restaurants, Flotilla and Humbug, is bringing something completely new to the city. Papalote, opening this November in Newcastle West, is a vibrant Mexican restaurant and agave bar from friends and co-owners Eduardo Molina, Michael Portley and Stephanie Wells.
ACACIA Dining has launched a new evening menu, bringing refined yet approachable dining to a night out in Maitland. Swell chats to owner Reece Hignell to find out more.
After a very drizzly old winter, we could not be more keen for some weekend adventures! Lucky for us, we don’t have to go too far from home to explore some amazing spots. From riverside towns to coastal gems, here are five easy day-trips from Newcastle to make the most of sunny days ahead (fingers crossed!)
From the highs of London’s fine dining scene to one of Newcastle’s most beloved patisseries, Covered In Crumbs, Gareth Williams has always had one mission: make unforgettable food.
Newcastle’s about to get a taste of the internet’s wildest food trends.
If there’s someone who knows a thing or two about classic Australian sweets it’s Cakeboi himself, Reece Hignell. Here he shares his take on the iconic Monte Carlo biscuit. Impress your guests at your next morning tea with these sweet, chewy and nostalgic bickies.
Few people capture the joy of baking quite like Reece Hignell, the warm and wonderful force behind Newcastle’s Cakeboi. Known for his nostalgic, home-style creations and heartfelt connection to family recipes, Reece’s cookbook Cakeboi: A Collection of Classic Bakes continues to win hearts (and sweet tooths) long after its release.
Whether you don’t really like coffee, are on a detox or sticking to just one caffeine fix per day, these are the alternatives to nourish your soul.
