Monthly Archives: January 2018

Sydney Food Diary: Gogyo, Surry Hills

Posted on 21 January 2018 by andyq

Oh, I wanted to like this so much: ramen, regional ramen, and a dish I’ve never tried before. Plus it’s in my ‘hood, taking over from Salaryman (with its slightly objectionable theme and decor but really very good food). And … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Alchemy, Surry Hills

Posted on 20 January 2018 by andyq

Alchemy has been around for yonks in Surry Hills. I’ve had another brunch here and had perogies for dinner one time (Yum. Heavy but yum). A Sunday after the dawning of a new year and man ,was Surry Hills ever … Continue reading →

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Coffee in Sydney: Two Good Eggs Cafe, Surry Hills

Posted on 17 January 2018 by andyq

Two Good Eggs does a cracking business, meaning I should have a breakfast and see what the fuss is about. But I just wanted a coffee, after doing some chores in the ‘hood. It’s got a nice view of Harmony … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Chinese Noodle Restaurant, Chinatown

Posted on 17 January 2018 by andyq

My marketing advice to the Chinese Noodle Restaurant is that when you’ve got a relatively Unique Selling Point (USP, kill me now, I know) you should flaunt it. Why hide under such a generic name like Chinese Noodle Restaurant when … Continue reading →

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Coffee in Sydney: Rapha Cycle Club Cafe, Surry Hills

Posted on 17 January 2018 by andyq

And why not have coffee in the front section of a shop in Surry Hills that sells cycle gear? I like the casual and simple feel here. It’s a limited menu as there’s no space! So, not sure how much … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Sven-San, Paddington

Posted on 17 January 2018 by andyq

Are Japanese-Scandinavian restaurants the new trend in Sydney? Following Edition Coffee Roasters in Darlinghurst comes Sven-San, at the top of Oxford Street in Paddington, just across from an entrance to Centennial Park. It looks rather casual from the outside (and … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Black Star Pastry, Moore Park

Posted on 15 January 2018 by andyq

What a contrast to the original Black Star Pastry in Newtown (0pened in 2008 by Haberfield’s own Christopher Thé)! Rather than a tiny serving space, and probably a line up to try to find somewhere to sit down and have … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Sonoma Café, Paddington

Posted on 14 January 2018 by andyq

Since the Sonoma bakeries have such a great reputation for supplying bread to many places in Sydney, the bread and pastries at one of their cafés were great. I got to introduce my non-Australian family to a perfect Lamington. The … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Bill & Toni’s Restaurant, Darlinghurst

Posted on 14 January 2018 by andyq

Bill & Toni’s has been around since the early 1970s and eventually, it was long-time customers that took over both ownership and management. It serves up Italian-Australian food in huge portions, home style, with a friendly vibe. You can order … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Devon Cafe, Surry Hills

Posted on 10 January 2018 by andyq

Around the corner of Haven and a few blocks away from Meet Mica, Devon is the original purveyor of Asian-Western fusion brunches and lunches. I last reviewed the Devon in 2015, three years ago, and it’s good to report (bringing … Continue reading →

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