Category Archives: Sydney

Sydney Food Diary: The Forresters, Surry Hills

Posted on 23 October 2018 by andyq

Like the venerable Clock Hotel a few blocks away, and even the White Horse (now, the Horse), even closer, the Forresters has stood the test of time. I’m sure it’s been through management changes over the years. Gone is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bar, Food n' Grog, Sydney | Leave a comment

Sydney Food Diary: Bang Street Food, Surry Hills

Posted on 18 October 2018 by andyq

Just across the street from Bang Street Food, Bill’s has moved a few doors down into a new spot (most recently a pop-up restaurant specialising in dishes with avocado, and much longer back than that, the famous Marque restaurant), a … Continue reading →

Posted in Food n' Grog, Review, Sydney | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Drinking in Sydney: Handpicked Cellar Door, Chippendale

Posted on 13 October 2018 by andyq

Right at the end of Spice Alley in Chippendale is Handpicked Cellar Door. And what a fun place to hang out. I love visiting vineyards and tasting different wines, and this place brings the cellar door experience right to you, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bar, Food n' Grog, Sydney | Leave a comment

Coffee in Sydney: Two Daughters, Surry Hills

Posted on 11 October 2018 by andyq

How about this weather? These burst of rain, not heavy, but enough to soak you. I even checked the satellite before heading out to do a chore, and while I had planned on treating myself to a coffee, I didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Cafe, Food n' Grog, Sydney | Leave a comment

Coffee in Sydney: Ampersand Cafe, Paddington

Posted on 26 September 2018 by andyq

I was walking home after dropping off some used clothes at the Australian Red Cross in Paddington (my favourite op-shop to donate to) and grabbed a takeaway latte with my handy keep cup from Ampersand Cafe. It was so good, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cafe, Coffee, Food n' Grog, Sydney | Leave a comment

Sydney Food Diary: RaRa Ramen, Redfern

Posted on 24 September 2018 by andyq

I saw a review up by Ramen Raff, Sydney’s specialist reviewer of ramen, and who am I to argue? Located on Regent Street, a stone’s throw from Redfern Station, it’s a lovely contemporary space that specialises (hurrah, hurrah) in ramen. … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian, Food n' Grog, Sydney | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Sydney Food Diary: Joe’s Table, Darlinghurst

Posted on 21 September 2018 by andyq

There are a lot of reasons to be impressed with Joe’s Table, a hole in the wall, nestled at the side of the large courtyard of the Republic Apartments that host various restaurants and children playing. But I didn’t even … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian, Food n' Grog, Sydney | Tagged | Leave a comment

Sydney Food Diary: Wok and Noodle Bar, Potts Point

Posted on 20 September 2018 by andyq

I’d heard rumours over the last two years of Wok and Noodle Bar’s owner, Jun Toyoda, and Chef Kazuteru O-San’s tiny ramen restaurant at the top of Llankelly Place, but I’d never tried it (or seen an empty seat, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian, Food n' Grog, Sydney | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Sydney Food Diary: Two Monsoons, Surry Hills

Posted on 19 September 2018 by andyq

Does Crown Street and Sydney need more Thai food? In the Mood for Thai always seemed popular, and I liked the mood and decor, so was surprised when it closed down to be replaced by another Thai restaurant. At first … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian, Australia, Food n' Grog, Review, Sydney | Tagged | Leave a comment

Sydney Food Diary: Spice Temple, CBD

Posted on 17 September 2018 by andyq

  I’ve always wanted to try Neil Perry’s Spice Temple, hearing that its take on regional Chinese cuisine is fabulous, and have you seen the door, which is a digital picture of a door, on top of a door, that … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian, Food n' Grog, Sydney | Tagged | Leave a comment