Category Archives: Food n’ Grog

Sydney Food Diary: Calabur Cafe & Diner, Bondi Junction

Posted on 23 December 2018 by andyq

I had an appointment in Bondi Junction so whipped out my handy Entertainment app to see where I could use a coupon. I love coupons. Calabur Cafe & Diner is discretely hidden justs below street level off on Spring Street. … Continue reading →

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Hawaii Food Diary: Opal Thai Food, Chinatown

Posted on 22 December 2018 by andyq

Opal Thai Food was the best food I had in my first few days in Hawaii, and it’s not just the food that’s great. Chef Opal comes to your table, asks you what you like to eat, and then brings … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Mikirin, World Square

Posted on 19 December 2018 by andyq

From what I can tell, Mikirin is the new restaurant from the two sisters who have the Spicy Lips Asian-fusion restaurant at George Street cinemas. I’ve been intrigued by the name, but have never tried it. Their website is under … 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: Fernside Coffee Shoppe, Redfern

Posted on 14 December 2018 by andyq

Is this the best bacon and egg roll in the Eastern Suburbs? I’m going out on a limb to say: yes. I mean, it’s a pretty perfect food already. Crispy bacon. Eggs. Breakfast. Mmmm… But I’ve often had ones that … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Goryon San, Surry Hills

Posted on 10 December 2018 by andyq

A kushiyaki restaurant has opened up in Surry Hills, just a few minutes’s walk from me. What used to be the casual Mediterrean restaurant, the Reservoir, has suddenly morphed into a chic, buzzing Japanese place that specialises in grilled skewers. … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Contrabando, CBD

Posted on 6 December 2018 by andyq

This is a good choice for going to the Opera House or hanging out at Circular Quay and on a Wednesday night was surprisingly pumping. The wait staff seem mostly Latina, and kind of the same height and look, and … 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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Coffee in Sydney: Dovetail, CBD

Posted on 28 November 2018 by andyq

Upstairs in World Square, Georgie Boy’s Coffee looked much hipper. But it was an unusually cool Saturday morning in Sydney, and I really wanted a place to sit down, read a little bit of my current book, Lily Brett’s New … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Botany View Hotel, Newtown

Posted on 26 November 2018 by andyq

My pal who lives near the St Peters Station tells me that the pubs have some of the best food in the area. It’s the quiet end of Newtown and King Street is dotted with restaurants, but it is true: … Continue reading →

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