Category Archives: Brunch

Sydney Food Diary: Caffe Bartolo, Surry Hills

Posted on 23 January 2020 by andyq

Taking over from where Bill’s was located FOR 23 YEARS (before moving next door), Caffe Bartolo doesn’t necessarily have to compete with Bill’s, just welcome the overflow. After all these years and on a Sunday morning, the line-up for Bill’s … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Martini Cafe, Newtown

Posted on 5 January 2020 by andyq

Wow. 40 degrees on a Saturday morning. It was hot in Sydney. So we were looking for somewhere with a table and not out in the sun! The Martini Cafe had a cute table available right in front of the … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Tuyo, Potts Point

Posted on 28 October 2019 by andyq

My friend Freddy was excited to bring me to this cafe, very close to where they live in Potts Point, which they have discovered and really enjoyed. And true: it’s hard to go wrong with good food and good service. … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Song Kitchen, CBD

Posted on 21 September 2019 by andyq

As far as I can tell, this humble restaurant is part of the Song Hotels, which is the new name for the YWCA hotels. Well, not so new now, I think. So you’d think that a YWCA restaurant, and a … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Paramount Recreation Club Kiosk

Posted on 11 August 2019 by andyq

A Saturday morning and we weren’t sure where to take our friends from Adelaide for breakfast. Paramount downstairs was packed. So, then we see the sign to take us all the way up to the rooftop (perhaps we should have … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: L’Americano, Alexandria

Posted on 20 June 2019 by andyq

We were not going to fight with the crowds at The Grounds of Alexandria after dropping off our e-Waste on e-Waste disposal day (this was surprisingly satisfying to do). And while restaurants attached to stores can be hit and miss, … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Royale Specialty, Surry Hills

Posted on 29 May 2019 by andyq

First, there was the Gnome Cafe. For years and years. I always thought it was cute: a compact place, busy but you could get a seat with some effort, serving great coffee. Then it was taken over by Brewtown for … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Sticky Fingers Kitchen and Bar, Surry Hills

Posted on 27 March 2019 by andyq

I don’t know it took me so long to try out Sticky Fingers, just a block back from Oxford Street along the strip. It’s super close to where I live, and I’d heard rumours it was good. Now I’ve managed … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Two Chaps, Marrickville

Posted on 29 January 2019 by andyq

So, walking up Chapel Street in Marrickville, this is a really non-descript street, some businesses which look like they’ve been around for a long time, a school, a boxy old office building. And then BAM. There’s a cafe, full, with … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: The Lookout, Elizabeth Bay Marina

Posted on 18 January 2019 by andyq

What could be more beautiful than brunch with friends, next to the water, on a sunny summer morning? The last time I was by Elizabeth Bay Marina, it was still being constructed, so was basically just boarded up. Now, it … Continue reading →

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