Author Archives: andyq

Sydney Food Diary: Barzaari, Marrickville

Posted on 5 April 2017 by andyq

I love a restaurant in an unexpected place, and while I’d heard about this much-lauded restaurant in Marrickville, it was still a surprise to walk along a humble section of Addison Road to find this stylish fit-out among the other … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: La Renaissance Cafe Patisserie, Waterloo

Posted on 4 April 2017 by andyq

We were browsing carpets in PYD. Yup, we were. In need of coffee, and perhaps a little snack, we stopped by here. We actually did a macaron class here years ago, so we know the quality of the pastries and … Continue reading →

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Buenos Aires Food Adventures: La Cabrera

Posted on 2 April 2017 by andyq

  Clocking in last year at #33 on the Top 50 restaurants in Latin America list, La Cabrera seemed like the obvious choice to try a traditional Argentinean grill during our recent trip to Buenos Aires. Located in a fun, … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Adriano Zumbo Patisserie, Circular Quay

Posted on 2 April 2017 by andyq

The Zumbo empire expands. And why not? I think the fame is not (only) based on his appearances on Masterchef and then his own dessert competition show, but because he makes beautiful pastries. I stopped in for a look. I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Selected Stories of Mavis Gallant

Posted on 29 March 2017 by andyq

The Selected Stories of Mavis Gallant by Mavis Gallant My rating: 3 of 5 stars A university lecturer named Francine Prose praised Mavis Gallant’s short stories effusively, yet precisely, in this article in the New Yorker. http://www.newyorker.com/books/page-t… This article, among … Continue reading →

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Coffee in Sydney: Bread & Fill, Circular Quay

Posted on 28 March 2017 by andyq

Hmm. Coffee at 11am on a Saturday. In search of a little fuel in between the Max Dupain-inspired exhibit at the State Library and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Three people behind the counter but not enough staff: the cashier … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Happy D’s, Redfern

Posted on 26 March 2017 by andyq

Hilarious. My kingdom for a wine glass with a dumpling illustration on it! Happy D’s is a very happy place with a long, fake, ironic fishtank, a kick-arse neon sign and a good selection of drinks (wine, beer, sake and … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Snag Stand, Westfield, CBD

Posted on 25 March 2017 by andyq

I’m trying to eat less meat these days. It’s good to do so for the environment and for my health. But sausages are a weakness. I’ve wanted to try the Snag Stand many a time, but flashier fare has called … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Grand Duk, CBD

Posted on 24 March 2017 by andyq

Does this look like a restaurant to you? I think that’s definitely part of the charm of this breakfast and lunch eatery in the CBD right in the middle of Grosvernor Place across George Street from the cool new Ernst … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Viet Thanh Nguyen’s The Sympathizer

Posted on 23 March 2017 by andyq

The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen My rating: 5 of 5 stars I told two friends that I was reading a book about a Vietnamese spy living in America after the Vietnamese war and that it was really funny, and … Continue reading →

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