Category Archives: European

Sydney Food & Grog Diary: Rosé Royale, Potts Point

Posted on 26 May 2019 by andyq

‘Wow. That food was so bad I think I’ll have to give it two stars.’ ‘Give it a one.’ I guess what surprised me was that my pal Freddy also found his food bad. I mean, here I was thinking: … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Belluci Cucina, Australia Square

Posted on 5 February 2019 by andyq

My financial advisor took me to lunch at this restaurant right below his office in Australia Square. It was a bit worrisome how hot and bright it was, but there are seats around the side in the shade. It seems … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Mark + Vinny’s Spaghetti and Spritz, Surry Hills

Posted on 26 January 2019 by andyq

So, first of all, count me completely charmed by this experience: we rock up on a Tuesday night for our anniversary dinner, and don’t have reservations. They managed to find a table for us, but not before Vinny welcomes us … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Vino e Cucina, Paddington

Posted on 12 January 2019 by andyq

We stumbled across Vino e Cucina, looking for somewhere to eat after the exhibition at the Lyons Gallery in Five Ways, ‘Let’s Dance: Celebrating the Life of David Bowie’. My friends couldn’t be convinced to try Tequila Mockingbird (too expensive … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Lavie & Belle Bakery, Surry Hills

Posted on 17 December 2018 by andyq

I may not be an expert in French croissants but I did spend months chasing down the ones on various best lists in Paris a few years ago. So, what a treat that there are amazing croissants in my own … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Alpha Restaurant, CBD

Posted on 4 December 2018 by andyq

Holy cow did I like this restaurant. In a lovely airy and bright space, Alpha serves up Modern Greek food. Years ago, some friends had the opportunity to live in Athens for a while, and said that while the food … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Bistrot Gavroche, Chippendale

Posted on 9 November 2018 by andyq

It’s so hard to decide where to eat on Spice Alley! But our decision was made for us, somewhat, in that not everything is open on a Sunday night. For example, in this little complex of restaurants stacked on top … Continue reading →

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Melbourne Food Diary: Bar Lourinhã, Little Collins Street

Posted on 27 September 2018 by andyq

What does one do if you’re Sydneysiders in Melbourne for the weekend? Eat and drink, I’d say (though we also loved the MOMA exhibit at the NGV). Bar Lourinhã was a superb choice for dining. It felt like Melbourne. Stylish … Continue reading →

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Melbourne Food Diary: the European, CBD

Posted on 23 September 2018 by andyq

Sunday brunch in Melbourne. The wait at Cumulus was 45 minutes so we thought we’d head here instead. It’s got a lovely old-fashioned feel about it, very… European. I had a delicious flat white to start off, and then a … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: IKEA, Tempe

Posted on 11 September 2018 by andyq

So, I would completely understand someone who would call IKEA’s famous meatballs as bland and without texture, and wonder from where its fame came from. However, I am not that person. I find something deeply comforting about industrial food. I … Continue reading →

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