Category Archives: Review

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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Book Review: Andrew O’Hagan’s ‘Be Near Me’

Posted on 16 April 2015 by andyq

Be Near Me by Andrew O’Hagan My rating: 3 of 5 stars Because I’d raved about O’Hagan’s Marilyn Monroe book (as narrated by her dog, Maf), a new literary friend loaned me one of his favourite books, ‘Be Near Me’. … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Egg of the Universe, Rozelle, Sydney

Posted on 15 April 2015 by andyq

We’d stopped by one morning in Rozelle to poke around the Essential Ingredient, the upmarket and rather amazing kitchen supply store. And we were hungry. The very amusing shopfront ‘Egg of the Universe’ beckoned our attention. It’s a yoga studio … Continue reading →

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Book Review (of sorts): Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall

Posted on 12 April 2015 by andyq

Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel My rating: 4 of 5 stars I understand the fuss, and also the frustration. The writing in this book is simply beautiful, and the portrait of Cromwell, and his negotiations, machinations and dealings, is complex … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Tokyo Bird, Sydney

Posted on 23 March 2015 by andyq

I’ve always loved little Japanese bars and restaurants. I love, in my visits to Japan, that some specialise only in a few kinds of food, and that the experience is an integrated one: have a drink, and have a delicious … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Steersons Steakhouse, Sydney

Posted on 10 March 2015 by andyq

King Street Wharf is a strange location for us to eat. It feels a bit touristy, and not particularly inviting. But my better half’s parents were staying at a hotel nearby before their cruise, and this was in the right … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Cipro Pizza al Taglio, Sydney

Posted on 10 March 2015 by andyq

I’ve heard mention of this restaurant dozens of times and never made it. In particular, it is said that their flourless chocolate cake is the bomb. Sadly, when my pal and I went, it was explained that it’s difficult to … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Meadow Cafe, Prince Alfred Park, Sydney

Posted on 10 March 2015 by andyq

Open for lunch, daily (I think), next to the Prince Alfred Park swimming pool, this is a pretty damn fine combination: great food, friendly and competent service, comfy surroundings (inside if it’s too hot, but outside if you’d like) and, … Continue reading →

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