Monthly Archives: March 2017

Sydney Food Diary: The Spice Room, Circular Quay

Posted on 15 March 2017 by andyq

Review sites and restaurants intrigue me. How does the Spice Room consistently make it into the Top Ten restaurants on TripAdvisor, when it’s not a particularly known restaurant, say, in other listings or guides? Is it that TripAdvisor’s clientele all … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Izakaya Fujiyama, Surry Hills

Posted on 14 March 2017 by andyq

  It’s impressive any time a restaurant can keep going so long in the tough and fickle Sydney market, and remain busy, buzzy and popular. Izakaya Fujiyama has been around for yonks and many friends consider it a favourite place … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Ze Pickle, Surry Hills

Posted on 13 March 2017 by andyq

So, looks like a successful concept imported from the Gold Coast (and then Brisbane) and now to Foveaux Street in Surry Hills. I’ve walked by this place a few times, and been intrigued: it’s a huge, open space and certainly … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Cafe Newtown

Posted on 12 March 2017 by andyq

Friends suggested this humble cafe as a place to meet for Saturday brunch and though I’ve passed by this place one zillion times, I’ve never stopped in. The outdoor tables are all filled so we grab a comfortable one inside, … Continue reading →

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Concert review: A night with David Helfgott

Posted on 11 March 2017 by andyq

On 4 March 2017, we had the very interesting experience of a night with David Helfgott at the Sir Stamford Hotel. It was arranged as a sort of cocktail party with music, where we had canapés and drinks before the … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Rolld, Castle Hill

Posted on 6 March 2017 by andyq

Myer at Castle Hill was one of the two Myers that had the suitcase of my dreams (the other one being in Penrith) so we took a little excursion out there, and then decided to have an early lunch. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Book Review: BooksActually’s Gold Standard 2016

Posted on 5 March 2017 by andyq

BooksActually’s Gold Standard 2016 by Julie Koh My rating: 4 of 5 stars So, a few Facebook friends were launching a book that sounded interesting so I went along to a launch in Sydney, and enjoyed the readings enough that … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: The Depot, Supa Centa Moore Park

Posted on 4 March 2017 by andyq

I was always impressed, as a Canadian, with the name of this shopping mall. I mean, not only do they commit to the Australian practice of changing the last syllable of words to ‘ah’ but they do it twice. Regardless, … Continue reading →

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Goodbye to all that

Posted on 3 March 2017 by andyq

It’s amazing how technology changes, and how technology changes us. After I got my website first set up, mainly to promote my books, I also decided to use it to share photos with friends, or strangers that came upon them. … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Sabbaba, Westfield CBD

Posted on 1 March 2017 by andyq

I’ve always like a good falafel and Sabbaba has always served up good falafels, nicely crispy with a good combo of condiments. I think it’s one of the best falafels in Sydney. I was up on the food floor at … Continue reading →

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