Monthly Archives: February 2016

Food Diary: Gratia, Surry Hills. Sydney

Posted on 9 February 2016 by andyq

  A few months ago, I stopped by for coffee at this social enterprise cafe. How interesting, I thought. Profits to charity? I couldn’t help but applaud, but I was drawn to have coffee because it looked like a nice, … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Buon Gusto, Redfern/Darlington, Sydney

Posted on 8 February 2016 by andyq

So, around Eveleigh Markets is kind of confusing. Cornerstone Bar seems like it should be a great idea, but we’ve been turned away because of a VIP function, and then, with an absolutely packed theatre event finishing (and patrons wanting … Continue reading →

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Grog Diary: Nordic Liqueurs

Posted on 8 February 2016 by andyq

It’s a bit of an interesting timeline to learn that since we travelled to Sweden, Finland and Denmark in Oct 2013 that it’s taken us basically two years and four months to finish up two different bottles of Swedish liqueur. … Continue reading →

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Food Diary, Folonomo, Surry Hills, Sydney

Posted on 7 February 2016 by andyq

So, a financier (which is a good word, isn’t it?) named Matthew Byrne has financed a ‘social enterprise’ restaurant and cafe called Folonomo (For Love Not Money) and Grazie respectively. I’m expecting they pay their staff a proper wage, and … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Food Diary: Ichiba Sushi, Tsukiji Fish Market

Posted on 6 February 2016 by andyq

I don’t know what exactly will happen to these sushi restaurants with Tsukiji soon due to move to a new location. So, it was a MUST to take my better half (and myself) to morning sushi at the fish market, … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Grandma’s Little Bakery, Alexandria, Sydney

Posted on 6 February 2016 by andyq

I have to admit to being most of all charmed by the juxtaposition: homestyle, homey food, as if your grandma would make it, if your grandma was israeli. But the setting is Sydney warehouse cool, a big open space in … Continue reading →

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