Food
Paul’s favourite places to eat in Coogee Beach and beyond. Paul’s food posts are on his “Breakfast Oracle” Instagram.
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Where is the best coffee in Coogee?
Sydney’s eastern suburbs brim with cafés, but not all Coogee coffee is created equal. We consider beans, baristas, politics, and…
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My favourite food in Assisi – A photo essay
There is the peace that surpasses understanding and then there is the peace of carbohydrates. Italian food is unsurpassed and…
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Going underground in Torino
I almost never go out for dinner — but in Turin, a vegan fine dining restaurant called Cucina Underground stopped…
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Why should you pay to have breakfast with Paul?
That’s a fair question — and here’s my honest answer. I’ve lived in Coogee since 2008 and I know this…
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How would you describe Australia to a foreigner?
Three Tourism Australia films that brilliantly capture what it feels like to be in Australia — the blue water, the…
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The Path That Led to iluminar
Paul McCarthy’s life changed direction when he visited Brasil to acquire a crystal light healing apparatus in 2008. He learned…
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Bologna again
Back in Bologna for a second time — revisiting the shrines of St Catherine of Bologna and St Dominic, a…
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Doughnuts with an ultra-orthodox Jew
A walking tour of ultra-orthodox Jerusalem with Kitty — bad wigs, long temple curls, charity boxes on every corner, and…
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The doughnut divinity is definitely Jewish
OMG! Jerusalem is life changing — and it has taken me to the point of seriously considering giving up pastry…
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The spiritual and pastry pinnacles of Paris
Veneration of the Crown of Thorns at Notre Dame, the crystal reliquary, the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre — and…
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Pastries in Budapest
The world-class pastries of Deryne bakery, the loving energy of King Matthew’s Church, and a strong recommendation to visit Hungary.…
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Orally fixated vegetarians can easily find satisfaction in NYC
A guide to the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in New York City, with personal recommendations for each. (3 min…
