El-Phoenician has opened a second restaurant following the success of its Parramatta venue. Opening in Walsh Bay, late last year the restaurant offers a fine dining experience just stroll away from the Sydney Dance Company. I recently reviewed it for Nine To Five. To read the full article click here: REVIEW Warning! The following photo’s [...]
First it was peanuts, then pretzels and now popcorn. Simple staple foods of a recent breed of Sydney small bars. Tio’s Cerveceria is the latest addition and since owners Alex and Jeremy originate from the Shady Pines family it’s easy to see where they inherit their winning formula. Nestled on Foster St, just up from [...]
Two slices of toasted bread filled with layers of corned beef or pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing is said to be the original combo for the famous Rueben sandwich. Who invented the Rueben? This is up for debate. Some sources claim Reuben Kulakofsky a Lithuanian-born grocer from Omaha, Nebraka was the inventor. [...]
So long overpriced, average seafood and tourist trap that locals know only too well. Hello The Bucket List a new pop up bar and eatery situated at Bondi Pavilion where Nicks Seafood once called home. With milk crate chairs and tables made out of wooden pallets the relaxed beach vibe transcends the light and open [...]
A few Friday’s ago the girls took me to Neild Avenue for a belated birthday dinner and celebration. Rookie error for a Sydney Foodie, I should have known better. Of course the brand new restaurant from chef Robert Marchetti and restaurateur Maurice Terzini from Icebergs Dining Room and North Bondi Italian would be packed. Of course you [...]
They’ve won countless awards and after almost 2 years running you’ll still find a line of people snaking down the dark lane way behind Oxford St dying to get in to Shady Pines Saloon. A simple concept of whiskey and shots in a low lit saloon style bar with stuffed animal heads on every wall [...]
To celebrate in true Australia Day style the good folks at Hendrick’s have created the ‘Gold Rush Tea’ cocktail. Inspired by the delicious fresh mangoes of Queensland and Australia’s rich gold fields in the 19th century this creation will be featured at the ‘Island Bar’ on Cockatoo Island. For the intrepid mixers who fancy making [...]
El-Phoenician has opened a second restaurant following the success of its Parramatta venue. Opening in Walsh Bay, late last year the restaurant offers a fine dining experience just stroll away from the Sydney Dance Company. I recently reviewed it for Nine To Five. To read the full article click here: REVIEW Warning! The following photo’s [...]
First it was peanuts, then pretzels and now popcorn. Simple staple foods of a recent breed of Sydney small bars. Tio’s Cerveceria is the latest addition and since owners Alex and Jeremy originate from the Shady Pines family it’s easy to see where they inherit their winning formula. Nestled on Foster St, just up from [...]
Two slices of toasted bread filled with layers of corned beef or pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing is said to be the original combo for the famous Rueben sandwich. Who invented the Rueben? This is up for debate. Some sources claim Reuben Kulakofsky a Lithuanian-born grocer from Omaha, Nebraka was the inventor. [...]
* Attention cocktail connoisseurs of Sydney, we’re about to discover the best bartender in the world! Back for it’s third year the World Class is a global competition organized by Diageo RESERVE brands. Celebrating cocktail culture and the art of bartending across 40 countries the search is on for the finest bartender in the world. [...]
Hunting in Hyde Park. A thought bubble springs above my head with a cartoon reel of me chasing a terrified possum through the grass with a giant slingshot. I’ve done crazier things whilst intoxicated at 3am in Sydney. Sounds perfectly normal. Put the phone down, don’t be hasty, there is no need to call animal [...]
So long overpriced, average seafood and tourist trap that locals know only too well. Hello The Bucket List a new pop up bar and eatery situated at Bondi Pavilion where Nicks Seafood once called home. With milk crate chairs and tables made out of wooden pallets the relaxed beach vibe transcends the light and open [...]
A few Friday’s ago the girls took me to Neild Avenue for a belated birthday dinner and celebration. Rookie error for a Sydney Foodie, I should have known better. Of course the brand new restaurant from chef Robert Marchetti and restaurateur Maurice Terzini from Icebergs Dining Room and North Bondi Italian would be packed. Of course you [...]
They’ve won countless awards and after almost 2 years running you’ll still find a line of people snaking down the dark lane way behind Oxford St dying to get in to Shady Pines Saloon. A simple concept of whiskey and shots in a low lit saloon style bar with stuffed animal heads on every wall [...]
It’s on of my favourite places for lunch with friends not for the atmosphere (it’s a bit quiet on a Tuesday lunchtime) but because the food is so damn good. The East Village Hotel recently opened their restaurant and dining room on level 2 where Head Chef Adam Spencer from Yorkshire serves wholesome, hearty meals [...]
High tea, cupcakes and bubbles on a sunny afternoon sounds oh so delightful but not very masculine. At least that’s what I thought. But it seems boys brave enough to try the traditionally female past time may actually enjoy the fancy pants frills of pretty edible treats. My friend Mr Biceps Brown recently proved that at [...]
When Clovis Young moved to Sydney from California, he was told again and again that Aussies don’t like Mexican food. Slated as too spicy, too oily, too different, Clovis saw an opportunity to introduce the concept of fresh, healthy Mexican food that maintained quality despite being quick and affordable. Opening the first Mad Mex on [...]
