Category Archives: Australia

Sydney Food Diary: Mr Mo, Surry Hills

Posted on 6 September 2016 by andyq

  Meeting my pal Darryl for brunch at Mr Mo, he tells me that there’s a whole new set of waiters, so he’s not sure if it’s under new management. The menu is the same, and the vibe is too: … Continue reading →

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Blue Mountains Food Diary: Flemish Flavours, Leura

Posted on 29 August 2016 by andyq

Food to warm your cockles in the Blue Mountains. It was so cold this Saturday evening coming up to the Blue Mountains, a bright and sunny day in Sydney but the closer I got, by train and then a torturous … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Uliveto, King’s Cross

Posted on 17 August 2016 by andyq

A new chef and some creative daily specials make this a worthwhile place to check out. How King’s Cross and Bayswater Road have changed. It used to be a little buzz of activity, between Bayswater Fitness and Hugo’s Lounge, Bar … Continue reading →

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Home Cooking: Adam Liaw’s Magical Marmalade Custard Cake

Posted on 25 July 2016 by andyq

I love a gimmick. So I could not resist when I saw this recipe go up online. How would this cake work, that purportedly separates into cake and custard? I once made Magic Custard Pies, where by mixing the egg … Continue reading →

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Drinking in Sydney: Earl’s Juke Joint

Posted on 16 July 2016 by andyq

I remember, back in the days, going into an old-style butcher’s, East European, with interesting jars and cans of things, and an array of meat behind the counter. I can’t remember if I got anything, as it was a bit … Continue reading →

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Drinking in Sydney: Coco Vodka

Posted on 9 July 2016 by andyq

So, the question was: Would this tropical-inspired drink banish the feeling of Sydney winter? It’s been cold and wet here and what surprises people who move here is just how cold 10 degrees can feel when there’s no heating in … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Cafe Paris on King

Posted on 14 June 2016 by andyq

It seems like this cosy new cafe, at the end of King Street, is new. It’s barely got a Yelp listing, and now I’ve flagged it for Zomato. We just happened to stumble upon it, after going orchid shopping on … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Dancing Zorbas, Mosman

Posted on 14 June 2016 by andyq

So, we’re heading back from Vivid at the Taronga Zoo on a Tuesday night and my better half says he’s so hungry he could eat the crotch off a low flying duck. For y’all foreigners, that’s Aussie talk! My handy … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Lotus in the Galeries, CBD

Posted on 9 June 2016 by andyq

In some countries, fine dining can’t be found in shopping malls, but these days in Sydney, there are some pretty swanky choices. Lotus, in the shopping centre, the Galeries, at George and Park Streets, is upmarket and chic with very … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Mad Spuds Cafe, Surry Hills

Posted on 5 June 2016 by andyq

Poor Mad Spuds. Why was I so cruel? So prejudiced? With the uber-cool Four Ate Five right next door, and the inviting Organic Cafe a few doors down, I always thought this humble cafe looked a little down-market. With a … Continue reading →

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