The crowded, warm, and cheery Tapavino, tucked away in one of Sydney’s side streets was the perfect place to catch-up with a high school friend on a rainy and wintery (by Sydney standards) evening. My friend Tracy chose the place, and golly, I was so glad she did, because everything about it was amazing!

Firstly, I loved the bustling atmosphere–Tapavino‘s one of those places where you need to cosy up with your company and raise your voice to be heard, but you’re happy to do so because of the positive energy and good cheer surrounding you. It’s where you’d go to meet an old friend, with whom you can talk about everything and nothing, or perhaps spend a hearty evening in the comfortable company of a loved one. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Tapavino reminded me of the well-loved bars in Europe, where the delicious food and wine form just the beginning of a great evening.

The bustling bar.

So much loveliness!

I realised that evening I’d never had white sangria before, so Tracy and I got a glass each—it was fruity, fresh, and simply delightful!

I think I’ve been spoilt for white sangria now…

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