Category Archives: Food n’ Grog

Sydney Food Diary: Dove & Olive, Surry Hills

Posted on 19 June 2019 by andyq

Our gang from school usually meets at the Shakespeare but to try something different, we went to Dove and Olive. I like the name, which reminds me of all those pubs in London with the same theme – Slug and … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Rey’s Place, Darlinghurst

Posted on 18 June 2019 by andyq

Rey’s Place combines all my favourite things about dining in Sydney: new and unusual flavours or dishes; food that comes from somewhere, authentically; and fine dining – I like a casual meal too, but I like to when I can … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Paragon Hotel, Circular Quay

Posted on 15 June 2019 by andyq

If you live in Sydney, you know this place, even though you might not know that you know it. It’s the pub on the corner at Circular Quay next to and above the McDonalds. I must have passed it a … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Gami Chicken & Beer, Central Park Mall, Chippendale

Posted on 13 June 2019 by andyq

Reader. Yes: I was crying. We ordered the fried chicken, as recommended, where you get to choose two flavours. Correctly, I chose the original, because then you really get to appreciate the crispy coating. And they served it with a … 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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Sydney Food Diary: Don’t Tell Aunty, Surry Hills

Posted on 30 May 2019 by andyq

So, we couldn’t get into SÁNG, as I didn’t know how tiny it is. I thought the shop (or restaurant?) on the corner was part of it, so was surprised, trying to get into this modern Korean restaurant, that there … 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: Oiden Bowl Restaurant, CBD

Posted on 28 May 2019 by andyq

Right next to the extremely popular Mappen Udon Noodle Restaurant is the Oiden Rice Bowl Restaurant, in the odd little Skyview Shopping Plaza, just down from the George Street Cinemas and up from 3 Wise Monkeys bar. It’s simple, quick … Continue reading →

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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: Longrain, Surry Hills

Posted on 24 May 2019 by andyq

Longrain is moving! I just read about it. No definite location yet, but they’re leaving Surry Hills. What an institution it’s been. While I’ve dined only a few times in the last decade or two, I’ve always known it’s part … Continue reading →

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