Category Archives: Sydney

2016 in lists (art, books, entertainment, shows)

Posted on 31 December 2016 by andyq

Concerts & Shows Defying Gravity, Theatre Royal: A collage of Stephen Schwartz with the composer on stage at the end of the show himself, it was really amazing to see top Broadway performers letting loose with these songs: Sutton Foster … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: My Duo Pie Chain, Ultimo

Posted on 12 December 2016 by andyq

My assumption is that ‘chain’ meant that this is a chain of snackeries from somewhere in the world. I asked the guy behind the counter where the chain was from, and he said ‘China’. But since I can’t find anything … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Jarern Chai Boon Cafe

Posted on 12 December 2016 by andyq

The idea of a cool fusion Thai cafe in the middle of an excellent Thai grocery store is pretty appealing; when the folks bringing it to you are Chat Thai, that’s even better. I think that’s the reason why I … Continue reading →

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Coffee in Sydney: The Reformatory Caffeine LAB, Surry Hills

Posted on 6 December 2016 by andyq

I pretend to know something about coffee, but it’s basically a visceral experience for me. Most coffee in Sydney is delicious. Occasionally, something about the flavour or temperature will make me think, ‘This is a really good coffee’. Sometimes, there’s … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Cape Comorin, Cremorne

Posted on 5 December 2016 by andyq

Basic, tasty Indian food. We were on the way to see the worst movie ever made (‘The Room’) at the Orpheum and needed somewhere to eat. There are quite a few restaurants on that strip of Military Road, so we … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: The Local Bar, CBD

Posted on 4 December 2016 by andyq

My stars! Up and down. I think there’s a certain amount of wit about calling a restaurant, ‘The Local’, especially when rather than referring to your neighbourhood pub, it’s a restaurant in the courtyard of the enormous 161 Castlereagh Street, … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Automata, Chippendale

Posted on 4 December 2016 by andyq

We were definitely sold on this hot, new restaurant. Automata’s been on my hit list for a while. I’d read about it before it opened… and then good reviews after it opened. It’s just taken me a while to get … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Guzman y Gomez, Australia Square

Posted on 2 December 2016 by andyq

Reopening in the courtyard: fiesta! Guzman y Gomez celebrated its 10th birthday on Wednesday night with a move on its Australia Square location from inside the Food Court to outside in the courtyard. It’s a perfect location really. This place … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Kerasma, Newtown

Posted on 1 December 2016 by andyq

Australia’s only Cypriot food… authentic, farm to table and homemade ingredients. There’s something really interesting happening at Kerasma Souvlaki Merchant in Newtown. My friend and I were shouted to a special meal there by Peter, and we discussed it afterwards. … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Rusty Rabbit, Darlinghurst

Posted on 28 November 2016 by andyq

Atmosphere. And story. The cafe at the corner of Forbes and Burton has gone through a lot. I remember it when I first arrived in Sydney as the popular DOVe cafe, which then headed over to open up an equally … Continue reading →

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