Category Archives: Food n’ Grog

Sydney Food Diary: Shinmachi, Newtown

Posted on 20 February 2017 by andyq

Shinmachi advertises itself as Japanese Tapas. I think it was called Wagaya and changed to the present incarnation around April 2016. David and I popped by here on a Saturday night after seeing the bizarrely not terrible movie, The Great … Continue reading →

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Coffee in Sydney: Crown St Grocer, Surry Hills

Posted on 16 February 2017 by andyq

Crown St Grocer is a bit of an institution, selling high-quality and slightly expensive Italian food and deli products. They have a great range of cheese. And the coffee is just fine. What better outlook on a morning in Surry … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Ippudo Ramen, CBD, Sydney

Posted on 14 February 2017 by andyq

C’mon. This place is the bomb. Famous around the world (apparently); they’ve figured out how to meld cool Japan with hip Sydney. Their branch at Westfield CBD is effortlessly hip. The Argentinean host called out to the rest of the … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart, World Square

Posted on 11 February 2017 by andyq

Ah, what would the world be without new tasty treats. A world pretty damn short of new tasty treats, I’d say. So, spotting this pop-up counter in the basement of World Square: I mean, we had to try it, right? … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Schnitz, Westfield Bondi

Posted on 11 February 2017 by andyq

I like the feel of the food court at Bondi Westfield lately. I liked the last version too, but it’s good for a change. We usually go for something fried and Japanese, but Schnitz caught our eye. I like a … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Good Luck Pinbone, Kensington

Posted on 28 January 2017 by andyq

So, it would seem like you have until the end of July 2017 to get to the pop-up restaurant Good Luck Pinbone, which took over from a Japanese takeaway, and whose building will be demolished at a certain point. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Young Alfred Bar, Circular Quay

Posted on 26 January 2017 by andyq

Good old Sydney went from absolutely swelteringly hot to a torrential downpour on early Tuesday evening. I’d wanted to try the Spice Room in Circular Quay but man, is that place busy. Perhaps it’s a go-to spot for pre-theatre meals. … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: A Brewer’s Tale Cafe, Darlinghurst

Posted on 26 January 2017 by andyq

This little corner of Darlinghurst goes through rather a bit of a changeover and it’s taken me a while to get to this latest incarnation: A Brewer’s Tale Cafe. I stopped by twice for a hot drink before I managed … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Black by Ezard, Star City (Pre-Theatre Menu)

Posted on 26 January 2017 by andyq

I don’t often have two reviews up for the same restaurant but this recent meal was much different than the first, which was a special Entertainment dinner with Penfolds, matching food with wine. This meal was a pre-theatre one (before … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food and Drinking Diary: The Bar, Sir Stamford Hotel, Circular Quay

Posted on 14 January 2017 by andyq

Just a block or two up from Circular Quay, this is a great location for a drink or light dinner, on your way to or from the Quay, or as a destination on its own. The Bar has a fun … Continue reading →

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