The Spotted Pig in New York is so hot right now – it was recommended by chef Gary Mehigan, from Australia’s MasterChef, and by another esteemed food, wine, and beer writer in Australia. A Michelin-starred gastro pub, the couple sitting next…

Malaparte Italian Restaurant, NYC
While watching the opening match of the World Cup, Brazil v Croatia, at our über cool hotel roof top bar Soho House, we met Will, an architect from London now living in NYC. Will was one of the founding members…

World Cup dream shattered
After three awesome nights in NYC, we were to fly to Manaus to arrive the night before the huge Italy v England game. When in transit in Panama City, Copa Airlines informed us that the flight from Panama City onto…

Breathlessly beautiful – Lake Como
I’m in love, and her name is Lake Como. My love for Italy has deepened, which I didn’t think was possible, thanks to the breathless beauty of Lake Como. From Paris, we flew into Milano and hired a little Citroen…