Your Sweet Escape

Australian Companion
Feb 1, 2024
2 min read

There’s something undeniably alluring about an evening that lingers - the kind that unfolds slowly, deliciously, and maybe ends with lipstick on the pillowcase. While a cheeky afternoon rendezvous certainly has its charm, connection over dinner offers something deeper ..

A thoughtfully made reservation. Your favourite wine already chilled. A hotel suite with crisp white sheets waiting to be undone. And the next morning? Flirtatious glances exchanged over coffee, bare feet on hotel carpet, and a kiss that threatens to make you late for your morning meeting.

Dinner isn’t everything - but done well, it’s the ultimate aperitif. Food and romance have always been old friends. Conversation flows more easily, laughter bubbles up, and suddenly we’re not strangers anymore - we’re co-conspirators.

If you're feeling nervous, let the evening be our gentle introduction. There’s something special about setting aside time to be with each other. It’s therapeutic: an excuse to talk, reflect, and laugh. A connection can be established that isn’t always accessible in a mere hour together.

Prefer to stay in? I’m more than happy to play chef. I’ve recently completed cooking classes with Michelin-star legend Wolfgang Puck (thank you, MasterClass). Allow me to create a playful at-home date. You needn't lift a finger .. unless you want to.

Of course, a romantic evening doesn’t require candlelit dining and a five-star wine list (though I do adore both). Whether it’s your favourite neighbourhood spot or something a little more decadent, the magic is in the time we share - not just the setting.

After dinner, in the privacy of our room, we can slip into the plush cotton sheets together. The flirting, the teasing banter, the intimacy that has built up over the evening together .. A romantic dinner is the ultimate foreplay.

And if you're tempted to stay a little longer…

There’s a certain intimacy to the morning after. Coffee in bed, soft touches, and sleepy kisses. A knowing look across the breakfast table. Or maybe no table at all - just us, tangled in each other, until we’re both thoroughly awake.

You’ll find a few of my favourite restaurants listed below, in case inspiration strikes .. or you’re in the mood to impress.

Brisbane

e'cco Bistro [Newstead]

Julius Pizzaria [South Brisbane]

Sake [Eagle Street Pier]

SK Steak [Fortitude Valley]

Drum Dining [Newstead]

Noosa Beach House [Noosa]

Rice Boi [Mooloolaba]

Rick Shores [Burleigh Heads]

Melbourne

NOMAD [Melbourne CBD]