Category Archives: Sydney

Sydney Food Diary: Belluci Cucina, Australia Square

Posted on 5 February 2019 by andyq

My financial advisor took me to lunch at this restaurant right below his office in Australia Square. It was a bit worrisome how hot and bright it was, but there are seats around the side in the shade. It seems … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Hanh Phuc, Surry Hills

Posted on 3 February 2019 by andyq

The Naughty Chef has gone vegetarian. A long-standing casual Vietnamese restaurant on Albion Street near Elizabeth Street that seemed to have steady business, I noticed that they’d closed down for a renovation and changeover, and now: meat be gone! It’s … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Two Chaps, Marrickville

Posted on 29 January 2019 by andyq

So, walking up Chapel Street in Marrickville, this is a really non-descript street, some businesses which look like they’ve been around for a long time, a school, a boxy old office building. And then BAM. There’s a cafe, full, with … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Mark + Vinny’s Spaghetti and Spritz, Surry Hills

Posted on 26 January 2019 by andyq

So, first of all, count me completely charmed by this experience: we rock up on a Tuesday night for our anniversary dinner, and don’t have reservations. They managed to find a table for us, but not before Vinny welcomes us … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: The Lookout, Elizabeth Bay Marina

Posted on 18 January 2019 by andyq

What could be more beautiful than brunch with friends, next to the water, on a sunny summer morning? The last time I was by Elizabeth Bay Marina, it was still being constructed, so was basically just boarded up. Now, it … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Tandoori Hut, Enmore

Posted on 14 January 2019 by andyq

One of our friends who took us to the Tandoori Hut said that if he had a death row meal, butter chicken from the Tandoori Hut would be it. The other friend said that it’s noisy and loud and the … Continue reading →

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Review: Sasha Velour’s Smoke and Mirrors, Sydney

Posted on 13 January 2019 by andyq

Went with husband last night to Sasha Velour’s show Smoke and Mirrors at the Enmore Theatre. By chance, we’d been across the street from the theatre the night before, when the Suicideboys were playing. Wikipedia tells me they’re a depressed … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Vino e Cucina, Paddington

Posted on 12 January 2019 by andyq

We stumbled across Vino e Cucina, looking for somewhere to eat after the exhibition at the Lyons Gallery in Five Ways, ‘Let’s Dance: Celebrating the Life of David Bowie’. My friends couldn’t be convinced to try Tequila Mockingbird (too expensive … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Rumpus Room Asian Fusion Cafe

Posted on 27 December 2018 by andyq

Hey, I said to my friend Davy, as we were looking for a place for a casual Sunday brunch. That amazing little Italian bar is now open for brunch. Let’s try it. But it had an Asian-themed menu, and it … Continue reading →

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2018 in lists: concerts & shows, theatre, books, movies, TV

Posted on 25 December 2018 by andyq

Concerts, Shows, Theatre, Exhibitions & Words Muriel’s Wedding, the Musical: Loved the adaptation and update, music and cast. A fun show. I wonder if it will transfer overseas. Darlinghurst Nights, Hayes Theatre: A thirty-year old musical revived, a love letter … Continue reading →

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