Nov 26, 2010 Posted by Roger

Mixing with Colin Fields

The hotel Ritz has long been a favourite of the world’s wealthiest and most famous people including Princess Diana, Greta Garbo, Elton John and Charlie Chaplin. Coco Chanel (who lived here for 30 years) and Ernest Hemmingway have even had some of the most luxurious bars named after them. For the rest of us; the good news is from around $A30.00 we can enjoy one of the world’s must drink cocktail... see more

Nov 1, 2010 Posted by Roger

French drinks good enough to eat

When in Paris all Living Coffee subscribers should take the scenic five minute walk from the Eiffel Tower to the fabulous Hôtel Plaza Athénée*. If you can’t afford to stay, a visit to their Neo Classic Bar will quickly immerse you in the last word in Parisian drinking chic. Not only that, but according to Manager; Thierry Hernandez this bar has the most unique cocktails on the planet. Watch and... see more

Sep 17, 2010 Posted by Roger

Living Wine with Robert Hill Smith

He’s the owner and CEO of the Yalumba Wine Company, Chair of the Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel, on several boards including SACA, WFA and agri-advisory to Rabobank. Fundamentally however, Robert Hill Smith is a sixth generation South Australian winemaker with a very personal passion for Barossa Valley Shiraz and the ancient craft of barrel making. ... see more

Apr 1, 2010 Posted by Roger

Like coffee like wine

According to leading wine writer, Dan Coward; the similarities between the growing of fine wine and great coffee are striking. On a recent trip to New Zealand’s Marlborough region he was captivated by the craftsmanship and passion of the winemakers from Wither Hills. “Wither Hills crafts beautiful, delicate, aromatic wines from New Zealand’s Marlborough region by perfectly understanding the... see more