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A gift to experience for Father's Day

31/8/2016

In our family Father's Day is not just about gift giving its about spending the day together doing something everyone enjoys. I loved the creative ideas suggested by the Newcastle Herald last week to make some memories on Father's Day. Scavenger hunts, mini golf and hiking among them! But if you still need a gift we have gift vouchers available. Easy!

Art is not always something you look at.

31/5/2016

At this months Insiders' Lounge we delve into the idea that art is more than something to look at. This months guests discuss the therapeutic nature of art and how these benefits are being recognised in society as a way of delving behind the scenes of our thinking. Naomi Wild and Bliss Cavanagh our are guests and food blogger Ash Bailey from For My Senses will be treating us to some warming dishes. More info and tickets.

February Insider's Lounge

29/1/2016

This month's guests have given themselves permission to fly. At the February Insiders' Lounge, hear how a birth photographer and a yoga instructor are loving life's little surprises. Popping up at Insideout in Parry Street on Wednesday 3 February at 6.30. Share a meal of Ethiopian curries from Habesha Ethiopian Restaurant as part of a special project Kate is involved in and wines from Gundog Estate. More info.

December Insiders

30/11/2015

Our December insiders love to just see where life takes them. Find out what inspires them and enjoy supper with some perfect strangers at the December Insider's Lounge. More info

Insider's lounge

15/10/2015

Get up close and personal with some passionate locals who are a little bit underground. In October you'll meet the Cheese Mongrel, Kyle Liston who's been searching for his ideal gig in the food world for a while and indigenous art curator, Ann Snell who's moved her family to Newcastle for a change of pace, bringing connections with remote communities to source indigenous art that promotes cultural identity and community sustainability. More info.

Enjoy a long lunch with friends in the holidays

13/9/2015

Are you looking for something to do with visitors in the holidays? Are you normally committed to school activities during term time? Join us for a long lunch on 2 October. Enjoy four courses in four different restaurants, a few glasses of wine and make some new friends along the way. Book for one or book for ten. Visit our food tours page for details and to buy tickets.

A seafood feast for the men in your life

27/8/2015

If you've left it too late to book your favourite restaurant for Father's Day or prefer to avoid the Sunday lunch crowds, take your Dad, or your man, to a seafood feast visiting four different restaurants in Newcastle. Sadly, we can't do a tour on Sunday, but if Friday doesn't suit, you can buy a gift voucher for Dad to use at one of our other food tours or pop up events.
Friday 4 Sept. 12.00 - 2.30pm.
$110 pp. Four course lunch and drinks.
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Graze your way around the East End

11/8/2015

Gathering for an East End feast with perfect strangers there to meet. Your stories are shared at each new seat. An entree in one, main in the next; breads torn and shared to enjoy the dish. A stroll in between and then a sweet treat. Three city restaurants host a course each. Which ones will they be and what will you eat? Play to the whim of the chef in each, connect and partake as a family feast. Wednesday 2 Sept. $95pp. Get your tickets.

Bringing a bit of Melbourne to Newcastle's backstreets

13/7/2015

Celebrated international Chef Nic Poelaert is in town from Melbourne! Hunter foodies will be treated to a rustic French dinner, farmhouse style, on Saturday 25 July. Don't leave it too long to get your tickets. Find out more.

Can't wait until Friday for a food tour?

9/6/2015

Let's face it, most of us hang out for Friday, but, if you are just visiting Newcastle for a short time and can't wait until our scheduled Friday tours we can offer you the West End Frontier tour in fast forward. We can't guarantee the full VIP treatment from cafe and shop owners, but you'll still discover a part of Newcastle that's off the beaten track and taste some treats that the local's want to keep a secret. Phone 0438 208 297 or email us to enquire about availability.