Category Archives: Food n’ Grog

Sydney Food Diary: Thirty Coffee, Paddington

Posted on 6 April 2018 by andyq

A mid-week lunch with a friend in Paddington, and we’ve stopped by Thirty Coffee, a long, narrow space: industrial chic. We grab a table at the back, which has a lovely breeze coming through though feels a bit of a … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Bar Patron, Circular Quay

Posted on 2 April 2018 by andyq

Ah, so let’s see: there was Cafe Ananas, which I had a pleasant meal or two at, a French cafe at the corner of Circular Quay, a good place to go before a show at the Opera House (in this … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: BBQ King Restaurant, Chinatown

Posted on 1 April 2018 by andyq

BBQ King Restaurant moved from its old location to a newer one in 2016 but with reputation intact. It’s been around since 1983, and it seems to be part of Sydney’s food history. Every few years, a newspaper article will … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: love.fish, Barangaroo

Posted on 31 March 2018 by andyq

     While I find the meals pricey at Barangaroo, I’ve not really had a miss so far. The atmosphere, open and airy, is matched with the constant buzz of people enjoying themselves, the view, the food and each other’s company. … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Baccomato Osteria, Surry Hills

Posted on 31 March 2018 by andyq

Baccomoto Osteria sits right below the Cambridge Hotel on Riley Street, and it looks like they provide breakfast for the hotel guests. In the evenings, it’s been a reliable dining choice for many years for folks from the neighbourhood, no … Continue reading →

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Home Cooking: Chez Panisse Almond Tart (David Lebovitz)

Posted on 29 March 2018 by andyq

Lord, this was good! I first started following David Lebovitz’s website and newsletters when living in Paris. He had wonderful hints for living in Paris, hunting down the best places to eat and buy treats, and great recipes, which always … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Jimmy Blanco, Surry Hills

Posted on 27 March 2018 by andyq

I like a good concept and Jimmy Blanco is both playful and brash, announcing itself as a hybrid of Latin America and Australia, and a lot of fun. But branding wasn’t enough to save Jimmy on Friday night. I’ve actually … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Vietnamese Healthy Rolls, Surry Hills

Posted on 27 March 2018 by andyq

It’s a charmless part of Elizabeth Street, just south of Cleveland, so a perfectly charming Vietnamese cafe gets extra points. Also, the air of mystery was intriguing since it’s hard to actually tell what the name of the restaurant is. … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Shift Eatery, Surry Hills

Posted on 21 March 2018 by andyq

If you check out the slightly tricky graphics of the signage for Shift Eatery you’ll note that the feel is contemporary, with a technological edge. This is not how, in the past, you’d try to sell people on vegetarian (or … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Bread & Circus, Alexandria

Posted on 17 March 2018 by andyq

Yup, it was delicious. Conveniently located across from Dan Murphy’s (I’m only kind of joking), this warehouse space has always been appealing as a place for coffee, a snack or breakfast. Bread & Circus is brightly coloured and whimsical, and … Continue reading →

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