Eat & Drink - Hills District Mums

Things to do in the ‘rural’ Hills

By Hills District Mums HQ | Feb 15, 2024 | Eat and Drink, Latest, Play & explore

Here in the Hills, we're blessed to have a piece of the country right on our door step. Here are some ideas for day trips in the outer Hills.

Markets in the Hills

By Hills District Mums HQ | Apr 16, 2023 | Eat and Drink, Play & explore, Play & explore popular

Do you like to roam markets on a sunny day? There are numerous markets running in the Hills, several of which have been around for years now! It's a great way to support local producers and small businesses. Here's a list of the regular options.

Cafes with play areas: The Hills, Sydney

By Hills District Mums HQ | Nov 2, 2022 | Eat and Drink, Eat popular, Play & explore

Cafes with play areas on site or nearby come in very handy when you're wanting to finish a coffee and a conversation in relative peace! Here are some local options.

Pubs, clubs and restaurants with a playground in or near the Hills

By Hills District Mums HQ | Jul 26, 2022 | Eat and Drink, Play & explore

A playground or play area in a pub, club or restaurant means that mum and dad can usually enjoy a meal and drink in relative peace. Here's a list of some local venues with this perk!

HDM visits Wonder.full Eatery

By Hills District Mums HQ | Jun 14, 2022 | Eat and Drink, Eat popular

Wonder.full Eatery in Knightsbridge opened in 2021 - a super brave time to open! But the cosy venue has weathered the storm and is serving great food and coffee to locals. If you haven't visited, it's well worth popping by.

What’s new on the Hills food scene

By Hills District Mums HQ | Nov 22, 2021 | Eat and Drink

We love a new spot to check out, be it a cafe, bar or restaurant. Check out what's new on the Hills food scene.

HDM visits Bowl and Bean

By Hills District Mums HQ | Nov 17, 2021 | Eat and Drink

Bowl and Bean is a brand new eatery in Norwest offering the Hills District great HEALTHY options for breakfast, brunch, lunch and anything in between!

Spots to eat outdoors in the Hills Sydney

By Hills District Mums HQ | Oct 17, 2021 | Eat and Drink

Outdoor eating is always popular with our great weather and it's often easier with kids. And now, as we navigate through Covid and the new norm, being outdoors is even more enticing. Here are some venues that have large outdoor eating areas in the Hills.

HDM visits L’Americano Espresso Bar

By Hills District Mums HQ | May 18, 2021 | Eat and Drink

With 2020 being the year it was, we were starved of new cafes and restaurants opening in the Hills! But one little gem managed to pull it off and has been quietly serving its fans since September. These fans may be disappointed that word is out because we strongly suggest you put a visit in your diary asap!

Local staycation | Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley

By Hills District Mums HQ | May 5, 2021 | Eat and Drink

How badly do we need a weekend away? A romantic weekend? A girls’ getaway? Family trip? Some 'me' time? Something! Anything! Could an oasis not far from home be the perfect risk-free answer? We think so!

HDM visits La Boucherie

By Hills District Mums HQ | Nov 25, 2020 | Eat and Drink

Given it seems like we may never travel overseas again at the moment, transporting yourself there via great restaurants and delicious food is one way to experience Europe. And if a quick French fix is in order, La Boucherie in Baulkham Hills is an excellent substitute for the real deal.

HDM visits Eden Gardens, North Ryde

By Hills District Mums HQ | Jul 30, 2020 | Eat and Drink, Play & explore

A nice little outing that includes coffee for mum and a play for the kids!

Kids dinner ideas – when you can’t be bothered to cook

By Hills District Mums HQ | Mar 28, 2020 | Eat and Drink, Eat popular

With everything on your plate at the moment, there may be days where you just don't have dinner in you! Totally fine - it won't be the end of the world! Here are some easy ideas to get dinner on the table.

HDM visits Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley for brunch

By Hills District Mums HQ | Aug 21, 2019 | Eat and Drink

We'd driven past the Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley several times before and always thought it looked gorgeous. We visited recently for brunch and can confirm it's as pretty as a picture and they offer numerous casual drop-in dining options that are great for mums!

Winter weekend dinner – white wine chicken casserole with rosemary dumplings

By Samantha Brennan | May 13, 2019 | Eat and Drink

This chicken casserole recipe is delicious! We make it a lot during winter as everyone in the family loves it!

Make: spice rubs

By Liz Macri | Sep 10, 2018 | Eat and Drink

Now that Spring has sprung, the weather is starting to warm up - time to clean that barbeque! Here are a couple of spice rubs to add a little zing to your grill!