Category Archives: Food n’ Grog

Coffee in Sydney: Ampersand Cafe, Paddington

Posted on 26 September 2018 by andyq

I was walking home after dropping off some used clothes at the Australian Red Cross in Paddington (my favourite op-shop to donate to) and grabbed a takeaway latte with my handy keep cup from Ampersand Cafe. It was so good, … Continue reading →

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Melbourne Food Diary: Meatball & Wine Bar, CBD

Posted on 25 September 2018 by andyq

Ermigod. Offering meatballs and wine, it was very unlikely that I would be disappointed by the Meatball & Wine Bar on Flinders Lane in Melbourne’s CBD. And I wasn’t. The menu is uncomplicated and appealing. We both decided to do … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: RaRa Ramen, Redfern

Posted on 24 September 2018 by andyq

I saw a review up by Ramen Raff, Sydney’s specialist reviewer of ramen, and who am I to argue? Located on Regent Street, a stone’s throw from Redfern Station, it’s a lovely contemporary space that specialises (hurrah, hurrah) in ramen. … 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: Joe’s Table, Darlinghurst

Posted on 21 September 2018 by andyq

There are a lot of reasons to be impressed with Joe’s Table, a hole in the wall, nestled at the side of the large courtyard of the Republic Apartments that host various restaurants and children playing. But I didn’t even … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Wok and Noodle Bar, Potts Point

Posted on 20 September 2018 by andyq

I’d heard rumours over the last two years of Wok and Noodle Bar’s owner, Jun Toyoda, and Chef Kazuteru O-San’s tiny ramen restaurant at the top of Llankelly Place, but I’d never tried it (or seen an empty seat, as … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Two Monsoons, Surry Hills

Posted on 19 September 2018 by andyq

Does Crown Street and Sydney need more Thai food? In the Mood for Thai always seemed popular, and I liked the mood and decor, so was surprised when it closed down to be replaced by another Thai restaurant. At first … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Spice Temple, CBD

Posted on 17 September 2018 by andyq

  I’ve always wanted to try Neil Perry’s Spice Temple, hearing that its take on regional Chinese cuisine is fabulous, and have you seen the door, which is a digital picture of a door, on top of a door, that … Continue reading →

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Coffee in Sydney: In the Doghouse, Surry Hills

Posted on 16 September 2018 by andyq

As there are cat cafés around the world (including the Catmosphere Space Cat Cafe in Surry Hills, Sydney), a dog café has been awaited. Or at least a dog-themed café, from what I gather from the name. On the corner … Continue reading →

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Coffee in Sydney: Bare Naked Bowls, Surry Hills

Posted on 15 September 2018 by andyq

After 30 years, the owner and designer of Wheel and Dollbaby, with their shopfront on Crown Street, decided to call it quits, and suddenly there’s a new cafe selling extremely healthy looking meals, and some interesting hot drinks. Surry Hills … Continue reading →

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