Category Archives: Sydney

Sydney Food Diary: The Nielsen, Vaucluse

Posted on 2 May 2018 by andyq

I really wasn’t expecting at a beach during school holidays to pop into a restaurant and for it to be so elegant. But it was. Fine dining in a lovely location and a very pretty old house at Nielsen Park. … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Cafe Salina, Bronte

Posted on 1 May 2018 by andyq

So, I took my dear friend Daniel on the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk, and we, of course, needed sustenance en route, particularly after a swim at Bondi Icebergs. Cafe Salina has slightly higher ratings on Zomato than the other … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: No. 1 Bent Street by Mike

Posted on 29 April 2018 by andyq

So, let’s talk about Mike. I mean, Mike is a pretty common name, so I think it’s amazing that Mike McEnearney​ has cornered the market on putting his name on a restaurant and causing a buzz. He was at Rockpool, … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Chica Bonita, Manly

Posted on 27 April 2018 by andyq

So many restaurants to choose from! We came to Chica Bonita (“Pretty Girl”) because somehow they’ve managed to score a little higher than everywhere else on Zomato. So, why not? And I like Mexican food, the authentic kind and the … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: The Sconery, Chippendale

Posted on 25 April 2018 by andyq

Sometimes you just have to have a scone, you know? Or at least that’s why we’re heading to the Sconery after a visit to the White Rabbit gallery (usually amazing but I was uninspired by this particular show). But Josh … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food and Coffee Diary: Reuben Hills, Surry Hills

Posted on 24 April 2018 by andyq

Reuben Hills is an institution. I often recommend it to friends. This morning, we had an early breakfast, at 7am, on ANZAC day and I’ve never seen the cafe so empty (though it wasn’t really empty). As I’ve said before, … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Musuo, CBD

Posted on 21 April 2018 by andyq

Who’s a meat-lover? From the team behind the ridiculously delicious ramen restaurant Yasaka Ramen is Musuo Yakiniku, a Japanese BBQ restaurant. It’s one of those rather modern places where you have an electronic menu on the wall that you order … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Cafe Organism, Surry Hills

Posted on 21 April 2018 by andyq

My pal works near Taylor Square so we’re slowly working outwards from there for our occasional lunch dates. I’ve always found Cafe Organism charming in terms of its outlook, a tall narrow terrace house, and somewhat steep stairs. I’m also … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Indu, CBD

Posted on 8 April 2018 by andyq

The cluster of restaurants behind Angel Place is lively and interesting and I can’t say I’ve had a bad meal at one them; in fact, they’ve all been fabulous, and I’d add Indu to that list now. Amusingly, my dining … Continue reading →

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Theatre review: In the Heights, Blue Saint Productions at the Hayes Theatre

Posted on 7 April 2018 by andyq

My first impression of this current production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights playing to sell-out houses at the Hayes Theatre in Sydney was frustration that the music was so loud that I couldn’t hear the lyrics of the opening … Continue reading →

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