Author Archives: andyq

Food Diary: Chonsiam, Sydney

Posted on 18 June 2015 by andyq

Sydney has such freaking good Thai food. An unmentioned friend of a friend won’t eat the Thai food here in Sydney because it’s not as good as in Thailand, but the thing is: a lot of people think the Thai … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: La Cuchara de San Telmo, San Sebastian, Spain

Posted on 17 June 2015 by andyq

In August 2014, I had the most stunning pintxos I’ve ever had. This is partly because although I’ve had many tapas, as they’re known in most places, I’ve not spent time in Northern Spain where they call them pintxos. But … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Sepia, Sydney

Posted on 9 June 2015 by andyq

September 2013, I took a colleague out to Friday lunch at Sepia to thank her for her professional kindness, and she arrived to tell me big and wonderful professional news. It was a great occasion to eat somewhere I’d heard … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Gagging for Gaggan, Bangkok

Posted on 9 June 2015 by andyq

Sorry. I couldn’t resist the wordplay. Gaggan was just rated the world’s best Asian restaurant, and is #10 on the world’s best list of restaurants that comes out every year. ‘Progressive Indian Cuisine’ in the Lumpini area of Bangkok, I … Continue reading →

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Concert review: Sufjan Stevens, Sydney Opera House

Posted on 27 May 2015 by andyq

Photo by Jules Minnis via http://public-domain.pictures/ (He was looking older and sadder than this…) Monday night, 25 May 2015, we caught one of Sufjan’s shows at the Sydney Opera House as part of the Vivid Festival. Pretty amazing, he did … Continue reading →

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Thor and Freyja Playing

Posted on 21 May 2015 by andyq

Because there are not enough kittens on the internet:

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Food Diary: Doraji, Waterloo, Sydney

Posted on 20 May 2015 by andyq

I’ve been dying to try this place out since a Korean acquaintance said it was his favourite Korean restaurant in Sydney. He said that the selection of appetizers (that come free with your meal) was unusual, and I’d agree with … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Besser, Surry Hills, Sydney

Posted on 20 May 2015 by andyq

From what I can tell, Besser is making quite a buzz. I can see why: it’s got a ton of style and character, from the friendly Guido-esque waiters, most in fedoras, to a mix of high and low (metal plates … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Patrick Gale’s Notes from an Exhibition

Posted on 20 May 2015 by andyq

Notes from an Exhibition by Patrick Gale My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a novel about the death of an artist that allows an exploration of her family, with key themes of manic depression, the Quaker religion, artistic … Continue reading →

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Relief for Nepal? Debt cancellation!

Posted on 15 May 2015 by andyq

(My friend Sunil is circulating this article in response to Nepal’s crisis, and the second major earthquake to hit. I think it’s worth sharing around.) External debt is a cancer to Nepal: Cancel it now! I would like express my … Continue reading →

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