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If you live for good food, wine and a well-crafted cocktail, you\u2019re my kind of person. I\u2019m Ms Darlinghurst<\/a> and I eat, drink and write for a living. When I take a short break, I live to eat. I\u2019m not alone. Foodie hotspots like Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart are more popular than ever, with tonnes of \u00a0Expedia Travellers taking Short Breaks<\/a> they can savour.<\/p>\n

Here are my hot tips to maximising your meals on your next short break:<\/p>\n

Do Your Research<\/h2>\n

Before you take a short break, read food and drink blogs from the city you\u2019re visiting. Read reviews from people who\u2019ve been to the cafes, bars and restaurants. Social media is a great way to get recommendations from people you already know. Update your Facebook status or tweet your followers for their favourite restaurants and bars. Then make a list of your top must-try venues. If you want to be super organised, put them into categories and list the best time to go and what to eat.
\nFor example:
\nDarlinghurst, Sydney
\nEat: Bunker Cafe for breakfast, try the omelette of the day
\nDrink: Love Tilly Devine for afternoon vino, order a cheese board<\/p>\n

Book In The Right Area<\/h2>\n

You’ve\u00a0only got a few days so you need to maximise your time. Choose a hotel that\u2019s central to the restaurants and bars you want to explore. You\u2019ll not only save money on taxis and public transport but the staff will no doubt have some good tips on where to get the best coffee, mid-afternoon snack or late night drink. Having a plan is great, but don\u2019t be afraid to deviate should you get an awesome foodie tip from a local.<\/p>\n

Plan Your Day<\/h2>\n

Some people will plan their short break around shopping, others art galleries and for some historical landmarks. For a foodie, it\u2019s all about breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try to plan these meals within walking distance from one another. You can call this tip the \u2018food and booze trail\u2019; a day of eating and drinking your way to new adventures. It\u2019s usually while walking to your next foodie destination that you\u2019ll discover more fun things to do along the way. Don\u2019t be afraid to step off the beaten track either. Down little laneways and around leafy corners is usually where you find boutique shops, cool art galleries and fun cafes. With all that walking you won\u2019t have to feel guilty about indulging in your next meal!<\/p>\n

Try Something New<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s so easy to order the same old thing off the menu when you\u2019re dining out, so anytime I take a short break I try to order something different. If possible try the region\u2019s signature dishes. Ask to try the chef\u2019s signature dish. Perusing a drinks menus is fun, but what\u2019s even better is having the bartender create a drink just for you. Tell them what you feel like and let the experts surprise your taste buds.<\/p>\n

Document Your Trip<\/h2>\n

As foodies, we get a lot of grief from our friends for constantly photographing our food. \u201cWait, wait…don\u2019t touch, I want to take a quick photo\u201d is usually followed by an awkward retreat of an eager hand and a sigh. One of the best things about taking a short break is that any photos you post on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram are justifiable because what you\u2019re really doing is sharing recommendations with your friends on what to do next time they visit the area. Nope, it\u2019s not self-indulgent or blatant boasting. When it\u2019s on a short trip it\u2019s 100% allowed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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