Author Archives: andyq

Book Review: Joan London’s The Golden Age

Posted on 12 October 2015 by andyq

The Golden Age by Joan London My rating: 2 of 5 stars I did find the setting and time intriguing, and the idea of a care home for kids with polio and a European immigrant couple adjusting to the New … Continue reading →

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Home Cooking: Cantonese Wonton

Posted on 10 October 2015 by andyq

So, I am on the cusp of posting up the recipe I’m using but am going to wait first to make the second batch of them (the filling and skins are both in the freezer, one recipe is good for … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Michael Cunningham’s The Snow Queen

Posted on 9 October 2015 by andyq

The Snow Queen by Michael Cunningham My rating: 5 of 5 stars Michael Cunningham has always been one of my favourite authors and his latest book, The Snow Queen, reminded me why: I think it will be one of my … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Pei Modern, the Rocks, 2015

Posted on 5 October 2015 by andyq

Even though we’ve been to Pei Modern in Melbourne, I kept forgetting its provenance: the famed chef Mark Best of Marque opening a more casual eatery in Melbourne and now a branch has opened in Sydney at the Four Seasons. … Continue reading →

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Review: François Chaignaud’s Dumy Moyi

Posted on 4 October 2015 by andyq

Lucky to catch this deliciously crazy performance at Carriageworks by François Chaignaud. Not knowing quite what to expect was excellent. A small group of people lead into an intimate space to sit on clear blow up cushions or cubes. The … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: John Montagu, Woolloomooloo

Posted on 3 October 2015 by andyq

Tucked away in a cute corner of Woolloomooloo is this bustling cafe. Very cute feel to it. Evidence: People hanging around outside with their dogs. For breakfast: an egg and bacon roll, but anywhere that serves 62 degree soft-boiled truffled … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: the Apollo, Sydney

Posted on 2 October 2015 by andyq

Apollo serves inventive, modern Greek food, and is excellent. I had a fantastic meal here last night, a pre-theatre meal in March and before that with my friend Dan ages ago. The last time when I returned, I wondered ‘Is … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Danjee, Sydney CBD

Posted on 30 September 2015 by andyq

What a great surprise. Danjee served up some amazing vegetarian food, for my vego pal and I, with unusual flavours, good prices and a lot of tastiness. I usually go to restaurants based on recommendations or good ratings on Zomato, … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Kin Senn, Haymarket, Sydney

Posted on 30 September 2015 by andyq

It’s amazing how many Thai restaurants can fit into a small area of Sydney. And to my not particularly skilled taste buds, they mostly seem really good to me. Boon Cafe looked way too busy for lunch on Tuesday (and … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Nel., Surry Hills

Posted on 27 September 2015 by andyq

I’ve been hearing great things about Nel. and thought a lunch would be a nice introduction. I wasn’t disappointed. Reviews talked about the great value for high-class degustation. For lunch, that’s four courses with an extra treat at the end. … Continue reading →

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