Monthly Archives: December 2017

2017 in lists (Concerts & shows, theatre, books, movies, TV)

Posted on 31 December 2017 by andyq

Concerts, Shows, Theatre & Words Ladies in Black, Lyric Theatre, January: An Australian homegrown musical with music by Tim Finn of Crowded House, this show got great reviews when it was being developed a year go… though the reviews of … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Yok Yor, Chinatown

Posted on 30 December 2017 by andyq

They say that good Thai food in Sydney can be even better than in Thailand because the chefs have access to better quality produce and are free from tradition to create better dishes. When my family was visiting from overseas, … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Xage, Surry Hills

Posted on 30 December 2017 by andyq

A casual Vietnamese meal with the family during the Christmas holiday period. My favourite Vietnamese dish are Nem, the deep fried spring rolls with a delicate rice noodle crust or wrapper. These were suitably delicious and the highlight of the … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Fish Market Cafe, Fish Market

Posted on 26 December 2017 by andyq

It’s very hard to figure out where to eat as a casual diner at the Fish Market, and particularly when you have to figure out what to recommend for out-of-town family or friends. Both of my last family lunches (my … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Cafe Kentaro, Surry Hills

Posted on 25 December 2017 by andyq

I knew I knew the name Kentaro from somewhere… and that’s because I had brunch quite a while ago at Cafe Oratnek (Kentaro, backwards, get it?) in Redfern. I love me some Japanese fusion, and I can see the rest … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Hong Kong Diner, Spice Alley

Posted on 24 December 2017 by andyq

I love Spice Alley in Chippendale for a quick and easy meal with friends, where you can all choose what you want from whichever stall you want. I was in the mood for a bowl of Cantonese noodles, and noticed … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Harry’s Cafe de Wheels, Capitol Square, Chinatown

Posted on 23 December 2017 by andyq

It was imperative that I show my family (from Canada and Hawaii) what an Australian meat pie is, and more than that, I thought it duty-bound as an Australian (well, dual Australian-Canadian citizen) to encourage trying the “Tiger”, any pie … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: The Gözeleme Co., Circular Quay

Posted on 23 December 2017 by andyq

Gözleme may be a Turkish dish, but I’ll probably always associate it with Sydney, coming across it at the Surry Hills Market or at Mardi Gras Fair Day or pretty much any other outdoor event, Turkish ladies in head coverings … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Regatta, Rose Bay

Posted on 18 December 2017 by andyq

I was lucky to be invited to a Christmas lunch here by the amazing PR group Wilkinson Butler, and I was amazed that the food matched up to the surroundings. I heard that Regatta has been through a few changes … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Meet Mica, Surry Hills

Posted on 17 December 2017 by andyq

There’s a nice buzz happening about Meet Mica, and I think it’s well-deserved. I think the phenomenon of instagram-ready cafés and restaurants is an interesting one. I’d find it cynical or irksome if the visuals weren’t matched by the taste, … Continue reading →

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