Category Archives: Sydney

Coffee in Sydney: Cafe Rumah, Surry Hills

Posted on 10 September 2017 by andyq

Cafe Rumah is offereing a pretty cool concept: coffee, Malaysian treats and great men’s clothes. I had coffee here a few times before I finally tried one of their treats. My god: what was I missing? They made the madeleines … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Kiroran Silk Road

Posted on 10 September 2017 by andyq

After seeing a sensational film at the Latin American Film Festival (Adriana’s Pact: a gripping story about the extent to which a family member was involved in Pinochet’s secret police), a group of us were taken to one of YK’s … Continue reading →

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Drinking in Sydney: Bitter Phew, Darlinghurst

Posted on 2 September 2017 by andyq

I had stated that I’d just have one drink (on a Saturday late afternoon) and by the time I met up with D, I knew that we’d have two. But how did we end up having four drinks? Such is … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Bistro Rex, Potts Point

Posted on 8 August 2017 by andyq

This place has got a major buzz about it, whenever I’ve walked by. Sometimes I get this suspicious feeling with shiny, new, popular places like this. Is it hype? Will it deliver? We popped in for a pre-theatre dinner, and … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: El Loco at the Excelsior, Surry Hills

Posted on 8 August 2017 by andyq

Way back when, in the mists of time, when El Loco opened up at the Excelsior, it was cause for a serious buzz. Merivale was making its mark, and could be counted on to do something interesting. It was before … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: The Sparrow’s Mill, CBD

Posted on 8 August 2017 by andyq

With the additional name, ICG (Incredible Chicken Good), the Sparrow’s Mill is an inviting little place on Liverpool Street bustling with people and colourful. I popped in for a Monday lunch after buying lightbulbs at the only hardware store in … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Maya Vegetarian, Surry Hills

Posted on 4 August 2017 by andyq

  If Homer Simpson was South Indian, instead of doughuts and saying ‘D’oh!’, would he have craved dosa and said ‘D’oh… sa’. These are the type of questions that keep me up at night. A really good dosa is a … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Fonzarelli’s, Surry Hills

Posted on 4 August 2017 by andyq

Happy Days. Who knew that Australians watched it too? As a Canadian kid, it was as foreign as… well, Australia, to see a depiction of 50s Americana. I was never a huge fan: I found Ralph and Potsie annoying, didn’t … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Brick Lane, Darlinghurst

Posted on 30 July 2017 by andyq

There seems to be a moment happening in Sydney cuisine with some fresh, modern takes on Indian cuisine. Bring it on, I say. Nestled into a strip of restaurants on Stanley Street, Brick Lane has a cosy atmosphere. We ordered … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Five Points Burgers, North Sydney

Posted on 30 July 2017 by andyq

A number of years ago, I used to go the restaurant Tomislav, a stone’s throw from the Coke sign in Kings Cross. I loved it. I remember it being inventive and high-end, with sensational service, and reasonable cost. The delicious … Continue reading →

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