Category Archives: Food n’ Grog

Sydney Food Diary: Beijing Legend, Pyrmont

Posted on 27 May 2018 by andyq

Is Beijing Legend legendary? Maybe not. But it’s pretty great food. Located in a part of Pyrmont I’m unfamiliar with, it’s basically above the John Street Square stop on the light rail. I don’t know the history of the light … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Food Diary: Hong Kong Café’s Apple Tarts

Posted on 16 May 2018 by andyq

The Cantonese villagers who moved to Vancouver in the 1900s populated Chinatown and opened up Chinese businesses. One of them was the ‘Hong Kong Cafe’ which apparently was located at the Chinese Theatre on Pender Street from the 1930s and … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Glebe Point Diner

Posted on 10 May 2018 by andyq

Lai Heng took me here for lunch once, and I didn’t manage to blog it, so am glad to get an opportunity with a lovely dinner with some friends from the United World Colleges. We did the $70 banquet menu … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Croquembouche Patisserie, Botany

Posted on 9 May 2018 by andyq

I needed a little sustenance on my way to a pottery sale at Claypool. And this pastry shop looked very appealing. Ringing with the authentic sound of French accents, it looks like they serve up classic pastries and savouries too, … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Hicksons Izakaya, Walsh Bay

Posted on 8 May 2018 by andyq

So, what could be better than a little izakaya next to the water in Sydney? Not much, I think! Hicksons Izakaya has not been open that long, and is a welcome addition to the dining options in Walsh Bay. It’s … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Monkey’s Corner, Chippendale

Posted on 7 May 2018 by andyq

  This looks like a really cute place to hang out for a drink and a snack sometime. Appealing design. Cosy. On Chippendale’s eat street, which I think is a phenomenal success in terms of urban design. Koi, as you … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Holy Duck! Chippendale

Posted on 5 May 2018 by andyq

Just over a year past my first visit, I brought my pal Tim to Holy Duck! It’s as good as it was, but nicely, much busier than it was before when it looked like it was finding its feet. These … 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 Nielsen, Vaucluse

Posted on 2 May 2018 by andyq

I really wasn’t expecting at a beach during school holidays to pop into a restaurant and for it to be so elegant. But it was. Fine dining in a lovely location and a very pretty old house at Nielsen Park. … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Cafe Salina, Bronte

Posted on 1 May 2018 by andyq

So, I took my dear friend Daniel on the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk, and we, of course, needed sustenance en route, particularly after a swim at Bondi Icebergs. Cafe Salina has slightly higher ratings on Zomato than the other … Continue reading →

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