Category Archives: European

Coffee in Sydney: Fratelli Fresh, Darling Harbour

Posted on 31 January 2020 by andyq

Fratelli Fresh is a bit of an empire in Sydney, and I have watched its growth over the time I’ve lived here and understand why. Its first restaurants offered perfect, refined, simple and authentic Italian food, and sometimes groceries at … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Alba Salentian Restaurant, Newtown

Posted on 25 January 2020 by andyq

Our trips to Puglia, the heel of Italy, gave us some of our favourites memories of our Italian holidays, and that’s saying a lot! So, how exciting to find a restaurant opened in Newtown that is serving authentic food from … Continue reading →

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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: Johnny Goes Italian, Darlinghurst

Posted on 8 January 2020 by andyq

I never made it to Fishbone, the previous incarnation of Johnny Goes Italian but I have made it to Buffalo Dining Club, a sister restaurant, and here, I got the same vibe. It’s a really cool vibe. It’s hipster and … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Son of Frank, Darlinghurst

Posted on 25 December 2019 by andyq

We were looking for somewhere for an easy meal after drinks at the Green Park and one of our party mentioned this restaurant, which I’d heard of and had been meaning to try. Long ago, I remember Sel et Poivre … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: The Bavarian, Moore Park Entertainment Quarter

Posted on 15 December 2019 by andyq

We saw Seaton Smith at the Comedy Store (Really, really amazing) and were needing some food. I find the branch of Fratelli’s a bit expensive. There was a scary-looking place where people were wearing fake Mexican hats. There is a … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Bayswater Kitchenette, Kings Cross

Posted on 15 October 2019 by andyq

It was good preparation to go to Bayswater Kitchenette before my vacation in Italy. The team (Broadsheet tells me it’s Glenda Lau, Alessia Bottini and Robert Patterson-Hyde) is serving up deceptively simple homestyle Italian food. The flavours are rich, savoury … Continue reading →

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Roman Food Diary: Capo de Faro, Travestere

Posted on 30 September 2019 by andyq

 My last chance for a meal in Rome before beginning a driving holiday: My AirBNB host recommended this place, saying the pasta was great, and referencing the house specialty: the democratic rigatoni. When I arrived, just past 12.30pm, there was … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Barbetta, Paddington

Posted on 22 August 2019 by andyq

Hurrah for food reviews. Right? I had only the quickest glance at Broadsheet’s recommendations for cafes in Paddington, but if I hadn’t, I wouldn’t have noticed Barbetta, tucked away in a side street, and near where we parked to drop … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Gigi Pizzeria, Newtown

Posted on 8 June 2019 by andyq

There are a few things to love about this place. I absolutely adore that this is a vegan pizzeria that doesn’t really advertise as such. I didn’t see it on the walls of the restaurant, or signage, or the menu. … Continue reading →

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