Category Archives: Food n’ Grog

Sydney Food Diary: Tokyo Laundry, Circular Quay

Posted on 8 March 2018 by andyq

The entire Gateway complex was heaving. Heaving. On a Monday night. That tells me how great the need was for reasonably priced food in Circular Quay, probably Sydney’s most dense tourist area. And we needed something to eat before the … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Speedo’s Cafe, Bondi Beach

Posted on 7 March 2018 by andyq

Husband tells me that Speedos Cafe has been around for yonks. When he lived in Bondi, he used to come down regularly. Looking for a casual place for lunch while showing some out-of-towners Bondi, this seemed like a perfect place. … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Queen Chow, Enmore

Posted on 1 March 2018 by andyq

If I keep on writing that Sydney’s restaurants are surprising me, it’s a good sign that 1/ I’m not becoming a tired, old jaded thing (at least I think I’m not) and 2/ Sydney’s restaurants are constantly offering something new. … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Yasaka Ramen, Neutral Bay

Posted on 1 March 2018 by andyq

So, we were off to a movie at the Hayden Orpheum and what to choose among the dozens of restaurants along Military Road? On this quiet Monday night, I felt like ramen! I checked with the ratings of Sydney’s resident … Continue reading →

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Drinking in Sydney: Covent Garden Hotel

Posted on 26 February 2018 by andyq

Whether or not this was a conscious marketing decision, putting a bit of London’s Covent Garden smack dab in the middle of Sydney’s Chinatown, at the bottom of Dixon Street, seems a good move, and the fellow behind me in … Continue reading →

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Coffee in Sydney: Artificer Specialty Coffee, Surry Hills

Posted on 25 February 2018 by andyq

Artificer is still going strong. There are no frills. There isn’t a lot of seating. But it’s obvious that the coffee is attracting the denizens of Surry Hills. It’s all about the quality. I get it though. When I last … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Cairo Takeway, Enmore

Posted on 24 February 2018 by andyq

I’d heard of Cairo Takeaway but I got a strong recommendation to try it from an English school teacher who is Chinese and Jewish and called herself Jewsian. I love that! My delight in the multicultural ways of the world … Continue reading →

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Coffee in Sydney, Lidz Caps and Coffee, Enmore

Posted on 23 February 2018 by andyq

I am completely up for multi-tasking. I know it’s supposed to be bad for your brain and make you less efficient, but as a creature of the modern world, at least I like to believe that I can do more … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Cubby’s Kitchen, Circular Quay

Posted on 22 February 2018 by andyq

I didn’t even know that Cubby’s Kitchen in Surry Hills had popped down, and has now popped up again in Circular Quay. I had a great meal in the Surry Hills location; would it be as good in the new … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Saint Peter, Paddington

Posted on 21 February 2018 by andyq

I’d heard various rumours of greatness; a smart young food blogger told me at our Christmas food bloggers event that Saint Peter was her favourite current restaurant; I’d seen a few good reviews but not read them carefully; SMH’s Good … Continue reading →

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