My mother moved from Greece with my grandparents and uncle at the age of nine. Like every family who immigrated to Australia they too brought with them different culture and cuisine. Growing up in outback Australia I definitely wasn’t immersed in my mother’s heritage. Family holidays to Melbourne at Easter time to visit my yaiyai [...]
Ex-Rockpool chef Michael McEnearney has opened a sustainable new café in the heart of Roseberry called ‘Kitchen By Mike’. Residing inside an old factory the café is a cross between gourmet canteen and farmyard feast. The menu changes daily and is shared on their Facebook wall for all to drool. Mike describes his food as [...]
Set on the picturesque historical Finger Wharf in Woolloomooloo, Otto Ristorante cuts a striking image. Sitting mere metres from the sparkling harbour, it seems to me like the ideal location for a long, leisurely lunch and an afternoon cocktail. Head chef Richard Ptacnik produces stylish modern Italian cuisine with a focus on fresh quality ingredients. [...]
It has arguably one of the best kitchen fit outs in Sydney. No expense has been spared at Kings Cross restaurant, Concrete Blonde. Having opened late 2011 on Bayswater Road this one time gym now boasts stylish abodes tucked away from the Saturday night mischief dwelling on street level. Walk past Hugo’s Pizza and you’ll [...]
Potts Point bar and bistro The Village has been quietly operating for the last few months, after being refurbished from what used to be Favela Nightclub. Situated a skip away from The Cross on a nondescript corner of Kellet Way, the multi-level establishment officially kicked off its training wheels in style with a packed out [...]
There are many things you can do with a slice of cucumber. I prefer it in my Hendricks and tonic. Some prefer to compensate for their lack of ability to grow a moustache. That aside, there are plenty of things to keep you occupied at Bondi Hardware so most normal patrons shouldn’t need to invent [...]
Sydney’s new kid on the block is a sight to behold, the no. 1 Bligh St tower in Circular Quay provides a architecturally picturesque backdrop for the new JANUS bar and bistro. The official launch party on Wednesday night didn’t skimp on any frills, with an ice sculpture and a red carpet at the entrance, [...]
Arriving at a sunshine drenched Ash Street for the launch of March Into Merivale, I was greeted by a gorgeous young ‘door’ man, dressed in little more than a pink and orange tie-dyed apron and a smile to boot. He handed me a glass of bubbles and sent me off into a glamourous crowd of young professionals, stylish [...]
I admit, it would be hard to date a foodie. Trying to find new restaurants to impress and entice would be a challenge. So ten points goes to Mr Sweet Enough who took me on a very lovely date last year and introduced me to the BEST fish pie in Sydney. Set on the waters [...]
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 [...]
