Category Archives: Modern Australian

Sydney Food Diary: Bowery Lane, CBD

Posted on 23 July 2017 by andyq

So, a lunch with some folks on our building’s body corporate; this is one of the favourite restaurants of one of them. At lunch, in the city, it has the feel of a business lunch; you’d want to have a … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Momofuku Seibo, Star City

Posted on 11 July 2017 by andyq

I’ve been to Momofuku Seibo at least twice (and loved it) but haven’t been to try it since the new chef, Paul Carmichael, Barbados-born, arrived. This was a thrilling, fun, tasty and memorable meal. I’ve never had fine dining combined … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: The Paramount Coffee Project, Surry Hills

Posted on 18 April 2017 by andyq

I’m not sure how I haven’t managed to blog about the Paramount yet, as I’ve been here a number of times. Aside from the fact that it can get mighty crowded, what more to say about excellent coffee, friendly service … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Kepos Street Kitchen, Redfern

Posted on 16 April 2017 by andyq

Oh my god: this breakfast. The middle eastern ‘cigars’ filled with lamb mince, with two poached eggs, pine nuts, greenery and some sauce. Absolutely delicious and my dining companion thought his Kepos Eggs Benedict (with a milk brioche) was pretty … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Zambo, Surry Hills

Posted on 24 February 2017 by andyq

We were lucky enough to try Zambo for Valentine’s Day dinner. It was a fun night out, seeing the wide variety of couples that Surry Hills encompasses. I’ve been wanting to try Zambo for a while. What a change from … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: S’Age Bistronomy, Crow’s Nest

Posted on 22 February 2017 by andyq

It was a fun little adventure to head up from Surry Hills to Crows Nest on a Tuesday evening for dinner at S’Age Bistronomy. Billed as Japanese with French influences, it’s located on a corner on Pacific Highway, formerly Waqu, … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Good Luck Pinbone, Kensington

Posted on 28 January 2017 by andyq

So, it would seem like you have until the end of July 2017 to get to the pop-up restaurant Good Luck Pinbone, which took over from a Japanese takeaway, and whose building will be demolished at a certain point. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Black by Ezard, Star City (Pre-Theatre Menu)

Posted on 26 January 2017 by andyq

I don’t often have two reviews up for the same restaurant but this recent meal was much different than the first, which was a special Entertainment dinner with Penfolds, matching food with wine. This meal was a pre-theatre one (before … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food and Drinking Diary: The Bar, Sir Stamford Hotel, Circular Quay

Posted on 14 January 2017 by andyq

Just a block or two up from Circular Quay, this is a great location for a drink or light dinner, on your way to or from the Quay, or as a destination on its own. The Bar has a fun … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Three Blue Ducks, Bronte

Posted on 28 November 2016 by andyq

The fabled Three Blue Ducks. Solid. I was surprised, going to a group dinner on a Saturday night, that the organiser managed to get us into Three Blue Ducks. I’ve heard about it for years, as well as how hard … Continue reading →

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