Cairns has welcomed a new Irish pub, Murphy’s, bringing a fresh take on the traditional Irish sports bar to Sheridan Street. Opening in June 2026, Murphy’s combines Irish hospitality, live sport, music and hearty pub food. Come along as I try several Irish dishes including the Irish spice bag! This post may contain affiliate links,…
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The New Cheeseburger Toastie on Virgin Australia.
Yes — Virgin Australia has just added a viral “Cheeseburger Toastie” to its buy-on-board Economy menu. It launched in May 2026 The toastie includes: 100% Australian ground beef melted cheese ketchup mustard pickle cheesy sauce Virgin says the idea came from a viral TikTok food trend with nearly 20 million views. This post may contain…
A Visit to Spice Temple Melbourne – Ten Years Later… (With a Sneaky Cocktail at Marmont!)
While in Melbourne with my cousin Cath, visiting from Calgary, I suddenly exclaimed, “We have to go to Spice Temple!”. It has been almost ten years since my last visit, and I was genuinely excited to return to this unforgettable dining experience. A quick search reveals that on Fridays they offer a Yum Cha menu,…
Let’s be Frank about the wonderful food at Frank, Hobart, Tasmania.
Located opposite Franklin Wharf in Hobart, Tasmania’s capital, Frank provides a unique dining experience with its South American inspired cuisine made from premium Australian ingredients. It’s open ambiance and top notch service enhance the culinary journey we embarked on. I’m here with a group of friends from Sydney, enjoying a five day cruise with Hobart…
