Category Archives: Food n’ Grog

Sydney Food Diary: Tim Ho Wan, Chatswood

Posted on 19 June 2015 by andyq

Ever since I found out there was a Michellin-starred Dim Sum house in Hong Kong, the most inexpensive Michellin-starred restaurant in the world, I’ve been recommending that friends go there if they’re in Hong Kong. I’ve never managed to get … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Chonsiam, Sydney

Posted on 18 June 2015 by andyq

Sydney has such freaking good Thai food. An unmentioned friend of a friend won’t eat the Thai food here in Sydney because it’s not as good as in Thailand, but the thing is: a lot of people think the Thai … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: La Cuchara de San Telmo, San Sebastian, Spain

Posted on 17 June 2015 by andyq

In August 2014, I had the most stunning pintxos I’ve ever had. This is partly because although I’ve had many tapas, as they’re known in most places, I’ve not spent time in Northern Spain where they call them pintxos. But … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Sepia, Sydney

Posted on 9 June 2015 by andyq

September 2013, I took a colleague out to Friday lunch at Sepia to thank her for her professional kindness, and she arrived to tell me big and wonderful professional news. It was a great occasion to eat somewhere I’d heard … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Gagging for Gaggan, Bangkok

Posted on 9 June 2015 by andyq

Sorry. I couldn’t resist the wordplay. Gaggan was just rated the world’s best Asian restaurant, and is #10 on the world’s best list of restaurants that comes out every year. ‘Progressive Indian Cuisine’ in the Lumpini area of Bangkok, I … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Doraji, Waterloo, Sydney

Posted on 20 May 2015 by andyq

I’ve been dying to try this place out since a Korean acquaintance said it was his favourite Korean restaurant in Sydney. He said that the selection of appetizers (that come free with your meal) was unusual, and I’d agree with … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Besser, Surry Hills, Sydney

Posted on 20 May 2015 by andyq

From what I can tell, Besser is making quite a buzz. I can see why: it’s got a ton of style and character, from the friendly Guido-esque waiters, most in fedoras, to a mix of high and low (metal plates … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Chinta Kechil, Double Bay, Sydney

Posted on 26 April 2015 by andyq

Many years ago, I took my folks, visiting Sydney, to Chinta Ria in Darling Harbour. Even though we’d eaten a LOT of Asian food, Malaysian food wasn’t really familiar to us. It’s been a pleasure living in Sydney getting to … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Mere Catherine, Sydney

Posted on 18 April 2015 by andyq

We’ve been meaning to go to this tiny, unassuming restaurant in Potts Point FOREVER. A sign says that it seats just 14, and you can’t see into the restaurant from the street. It looks like someone’s kitchen. Inside, it’s a … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Subcontinental, Sydney

Posted on 16 April 2015 by andyq

So, Sam Christie. I’ve never met the guy. But starting with Longrain, he’s moved onto opening the Apollo (amazing modern Greek food), Cho Cho San (just been there recently, amazing modern Japanese food) and lately, we stopped by Subcontinental (amazing … Continue reading →

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