For a limited time the Picasso exhibition is showing masterpieces from the Musee National Picasso in Paris right here in Sydney at the Art Gallery of NSW. Over 150 paintings, drawings and sculptures will fill 10 rooms on the ground floor of the gallery. These are ‘Picasso’s Picassos’, personal and revealing works that have shaped [...]
Those clever kids at Bourke St Bakery have been causing queus for a few years now and have just opened a neighbourhood style cafe/restaurant in Potts Point called Wilbur’s Place. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 6 days a week they offer a quick, freshly cooked meals available eat in or take away. I’ve become [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What’s better than a passionate Italian man who can cook exquisite northern Italian dishes? Two Italian men who can cook exquisite northern Italian dishes, together, in the same restaurant, on the same night. Ormeggio sits at the base of Spit Junction, Mosman on the picturesque waterside. It’s a long way from Brescia in Lombardy, [...]
Pin codes and passwords a plenty we all have our own special way of remembering our top-secret digits. Bankcard pins, security pins to access your phone records, the four-digit code to your precious bike chain are all very important. Birthdays, anniversaries, the address of your first house, your grandfathers brothers graduation day times 2 are [...]
Oktoberfest in Sydney? Last month I had the luxury of experiencing both Oktoberfest at the Bavarian Bier Café and Löwenbräu. But it’s not all about oversized German sausages. What to consider when choosing your Oktoberfest feast: Taken from my experience at the Bavarian Bier café at Manly Wharf. 1) Bring a man: It’s best if you enjoy an [...]
Warning; this article is not suitable viewing for vegetarians, vegans or pescetarians. The 15 year anniversary of Certified Australian Angus Beef (affectionately known as CAAB) on 20 October 2011 was a hearty culinary celebration of all things cattle, embracing over a decade of awards, medals and prestige. Part of the Crave Sydney Food Festival, Chef [...]
The secret is out and this society is about to get a whole lot bigger. Check out my recent review of Food Society, Polish inspired dining in Darlinghurst here on Nine To Five: http://nine-to-five.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/restaurant-review-food-society/ For more mouth watering pictures scroll down! Food Society 91 Riley Street Darlinghurst NSW 2010 (02) 8090 3462
