Monthly Archives: August 2016

Sydney Food Diary: Uliveto, King’s Cross

Posted on 17 August 2016 by andyq

A new chef and some creative daily specials make this a worthwhile place to check out. How King’s Cross and Bayswater Road have changed. It used to be a little buzz of activity, between Bayswater Fitness and Hugo’s Lounge, Bar … Continue reading →

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Coffee in Sydney: Kwila, Surry Hills

Posted on 11 August 2016 by andyq

I was thinking that the decor was trippy hipster, but I read that it, in fact, is based on the highlands of Papua New Guinea, a coffee region. I stumbled across this place coming back from Chinatown and because on … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Silom Soi Song, Oxford Street

Posted on 10 August 2016 by andyq

Hurrah! Lao food comes to the Eastern Suburbs. It’s a must try for foodies in search of new flavours. On frequent work trips to Bangkok, I managed to go to a few restaurants that specialise in Lao food. There are … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Luyu and Yum Yum

Posted on 10 August 2016 by andyq

Surprisingly fabulous dumplings hidden upstairs on King Street, Newtown. It’s perhaps unfair but there are so many dumplings in Sydney, of which I have eaten a fair few, that I didn’t have high expectations for what I’d heard were interesting … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Pei Modern, the Rocks, 2016

Posted on 9 August 2016 by andyq

Pei Modern is named after the architect I. M. Pei, who was responsible for Collins Place in Melbourne. After eating at the Sydney location last year, a pre-theatre meal (and very good), I’ve been on their mailing list ever since. … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: The Dolphin Hotel, Surry Hills

Posted on 8 August 2016 by andyq

Wow, has the Dolphin ever changed! I’ve been there for many a casual meal and drink over the years; now, taken over from the team behind Icebergs, there is much to explore. First of all, there are three different eating … Continue reading →

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Coffee in Sydney: Sample, Surry Hills

Posted on 8 August 2016 by andyq

It’s hard to give a proper review for such a simple menu, and where I’ve admittedly only had the coffee. Or perhaps it makes the review more proper by just focusing on one thing. Coffee! I’m not sure why I … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Chinta Ria, Westfield CBD

Posted on 7 August 2016 by andyq

On arriving in Sydney (more years ago than I’ll mention), I found it pretty wonderful to be introduced to Malaysian cuisine. I wasn’t familiar with it from growing up in Vancouver, nor knew it from my travels. The Cantonese-influenced dishes … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Cornerstone Bar & Food

Posted on 7 August 2016 by andyq

I’ve had a bit of a funny experience with trying to get into Cornerstone. I wanted to try it for breakfast a few times but arrived too early at the market on Saturday. Another time, some fashion event seemed to … Continue reading →

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Paris Diary: On the sweet trail, South Pigalle

Posted on 4 August 2016 by andyq

Here’s my latest article to appear online on Bonjour Paris, a fun ‘Insider’s Guide’ to the City of Lights. Here’s the full article. Below is a preview to whet your appetite… It’s easy to get dazzled by Sacre Coeur and … Continue reading →

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