Category Archives: European

Rome Food Diary: Baylon Cafè, Trastevere

Posted on 15 June 2018 by andyq

I went back and forth on this one. While I really wanted to go to Sora Margherita in the Jewish Ghetto, I was reminded of the reviews on TripAdvisor that it can be very hard to get into, if there … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Bistro Guillaume

Posted on 5 June 2018 by andyq

So, classic with a twist. The famous Guillaume has opened a bistro in the City that is serving up classic French bistro food. It’s not a hole-in-the-wall bistro like you might find on a side street in Paris, but rather … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: House Bar and Bistrot, Kings Cross

Posted on 4 May 2018 by andyq

Nestled behind Kings Cross at the end of Kellett Street is the House Bar and Bistrot. Chef Mauro Forgillo, who has worked at Fratelli Fresh, Rockpool and Merivale restaurants had the dream to open his own restaurant, and he’s achieved … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: The Sconery, Chippendale

Posted on 25 April 2018 by andyq

Sometimes you just have to have a scone, you know? Or at least that’s why we’re heading to the Sconery after a visit to the White Rabbit gallery (usually amazing but I was uninspired by this particular show). But Josh … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Baccomato Osteria, Surry Hills

Posted on 31 March 2018 by andyq

Baccomoto Osteria sits right below the Cambridge Hotel on Riley Street, and it looks like they provide breakfast for the hotel guests. In the evenings, it’s been a reliable dining choice for many years for folks from the neighbourhood, no … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Alchemy, Surry Hills

Posted on 20 January 2018 by andyq

Alchemy has been around for yonks in Surry Hills. I’ve had another brunch here and had perogies for dinner one time (Yum. Heavy but yum). A Sunday after the dawning of a new year and man ,was Surry Hills ever … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Sven-San, Paddington

Posted on 17 January 2018 by andyq

Are Japanese-Scandinavian restaurants the new trend in Sydney? Following Edition Coffee Roasters in Darlinghurst comes Sven-San, at the top of Oxford Street in Paddington, just across from an entrance to Centennial Park. It looks rather casual from the outside (and … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Bill & Toni’s Restaurant, Darlinghurst

Posted on 14 January 2018 by andyq

Bill & Toni’s has been around since the early 1970s and eventually, it was long-time customers that took over both ownership and management. It serves up Italian-Australian food in huge portions, home style, with a friendly vibe. You can order … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Belloccio, Darlinghurst

Posted on 14 December 2017 by andyq

If it’s a weeknight, say a Tuesday night, and it’s 10pm, and you’re in Darlinghurst or Surry Hills, you may have no other choice but to eat at Belloccio. Every other restaurant on the way from Potts Point to Oxford … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Balkan Seafood Restaurant, Darlinghurst

Posted on 30 November 2017 by andyq

I was never sure if the Balkan Seafood Restaurant was officially connected to the Balkan Restaurant a few doors down on Oxford Street that was there from 1964 all the way until 2012 when they moved to Crown Street. It’s … Continue reading →

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