And here we…sitting on the balcony drinking a glass of rose surveying our kingdom like a smug seagull. My ears are tuned into the rhythm of the waves. As the sun dips the Norfolk pine trees stretch their shadows. An orchestra of voices rises from below; a shriek of laughter, the odd woof, babble of children playing, chatter - life.
Whenever I visit Manly, I always wonder why I don’t go to this world-famous Sydney locale more often – with it’s beautiful beaches and views, buzzy atmosphere and people (and possibly even whale!) watching, it deserves it’s popularity. This time I have been lured by the institution that is The Pantry on the beachfront, with...
Oh, Lordy, this location. I’m checking into the new Pepper’s Manly Beach (it just opened its doors at the end of August), and it’s hard for me to pay attention to Riley, the very nice gentleman trying to get me sorted. The fact is, right behind me, the waves are crashing like bumper cars and...
Situated beach ball throw from Manly beach, 4 Pines has a loyal following of easy, breezy northern beaches fans. It’s the love child of a post-surf beer conversation between father and son and just like that…the brew pub in Manly was born! Over the years I have rocked up for beers n’ burgers in it’s...
Which is your favourite? Southern California, Mexico or the expanse of Latin America? Well the good news is that you don’t need to choose your favourite when you can enjoy the tastes of them all at Cali’s Kitchen Anyone familiar with Manly has most likely ended up (or started at cocktail hangout Donny’s Bar), tiptoe...
The past few months may have left us wishing we could step back in time… to a time where it was safe again. Whilst space travel supposedly isn’t that far away, time travel is elusive unless you find yourself in a ‘safecation’ in a National park just minutes from Manly. This corner of the world...
Cookies, cakes, smoothie bowls, ice cream, fudge, doughnuts, jars, even straight by the spoon – if you love peanut butter, you’ll love Manly’s new peanut butter based cafe. Located just off Manly’s Market Place, a block back from the beach, the blue and white pinstripe store front is hard to miss. Whether you want it sweet, savoury,...
Now we’ve finally kicked all that rain, we can jump on board Summer. Or at least jump over to Manly to check out the revamped Manly Wharf Hotel Jetty Bar. After a busy day in the office, a hop, skip, and a jump (ok one ferry – and take the fast one and have a...
It’s the quintessential beach debate; are you a Northern or Eastern Beaches fan? Whilst Bondi has Icebergs, Manly has been gaining its hipster dining edge, first with 4 Pines Brewery, Merivale’s Papi Chulo, then a collection of artisan small bars. Recently a newly launched Manly Pavilion has been quietly opening its many doors onto sparkling...
Donny done good. Manly’s drinking hole is hedging its bets by doing a little bit of everything. Beef sliders. Check. Dumplings. Check. Drinks in jars. Check. Cool bar, cool kitchen, cool kids. Check, check, check. Maybe Manly local Matt Clifton just got sick of taking the ferry – the ex-Merivale operations manager is part of the new...
