Last week I was lucky enough to attend a pizza making master class on behalf of the lovely Ms Darlinghurst. As a newbie in Australia and its food, I was keen to get involved with every experience… there was only one issue that I foresaw – I don’t eat cheese. Nevertheless I have a great [...]
Chef Sean Connolly has teamed up with Fraser Short to open The Morrison Bar and Oyster Room a new ‘must-try’ dining destination for CBD dwellers. Situated on the corner of George and Grosvenor Street it is almost impossible to snag a lunchtime booking at these hot new digs Monday to Friday. I was lucky enough [...]
In celebration of the gloriously warmer weather, Sake Restaurant & Bar and The Cut Bar & Grill are offering Spring-time specials. We were lucky enough to enjoy a sample of both Sake’s Cherry Blossom Festival and The Cut’s Spring Lamb Banquet in a progressive dinner that saw us salivating over the seasonal produce and beautiful [...]
Pasta is something I have wanted to conquer for quite some time. Conceptually I’m fine with it, but it’s the process of working the dough into beautiful thin ribbons, with arguably the world’s shakiest hands, that has consistently scared me off. But like they say, it’s always best to face your fears head on and [...]
Tempus Two is the perfect sponsor for the Fashion Festival and Fashion Week, with their focus on creating wine that tastes as good as it looks. Before the show we ate at Bistrode CBD and were given the chance to sample some wines. The 2011 Pewter Pinot Gris was fresh and fruity with some acidity, working well [...]
Good news for all bleary eyed, hungover and donning their darkest shades, Saturday mornings are looking now looking much better! Surry Hills tapas bar and watering hole The Carrington is now serving breakfast from 9AM – 1PM on weekends. Whether you’re punching on from last night’s party or simply a brunch enthusiast, the Spanish influenced menu provides [...]
On a rainy Saturday afternoon last weekend, a group of hungry food bloggers entered the cosy deli space of the Crows Nest restaurant Extra Virgin Fine Foods. We were here for one thing, and one thing only - paella. After a brief introduction and tour by owner Mauricio before donning aprons and entering the kitchen. [...]
After extensive refurbishment to strip the building back to its original historical structure, the Harbour Rocks Hotel is looking very chic indeed. The contemporary interior of the hotel’s Scarlett Restaurant, flaunts original colonial brickwork, sandstone and beams in a relaxed bistro setting. The small intimate venue offers a modern Australian menu developed by sous chef [...]
The Hilton Hotel has a new executive chef, Carl Middleton. He’s brought with him a wealth of foodie experience and a new ‘signature’ breakfast dish to Glass Brasserie. The tasty combination includes Beach wood house smoked salmon with English potato scones, pan roasted asparagus, free range scrambled eggs and baby watercress. The introduction of [...]
An unsuspecting new bar has popped up on the main King St drag of Newtown, where Funky Bar once stood. Blacksheep quietly opened its doors a few weeks ago, adding to the steadily expanding portfolio of quirky small bars in Sydney’s inner west. Dimly lit by chandeliers and tea candles in mason jars, the décor is a [...]
“The hair of the dog”, a saying I loosely throw around often at hung-over friends I’m trying to persuade into backing up the next day. Only last night did someone actually clarify where this saying comes from. Apparently it originates as far back as Shakespeare days with a popular belief that a few hairs of [...]
There are two things in life that terrify me. One is wet wool, but that’s an entirely different story. The second, rodents. Rats. Dirty little fiends with beady eyes, freaky tails and razor like teeth. Usually haunting Hyde Park and other green, bushy areas around Sydney I’ve always thought Paddington to be a relatively rat-free [...]
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