Category Archives: Sydney

Sydney Food Diary: Thanon Khaosan, Chinatown

Posted on 15 September 2016 by andyq

Thai desserts. How I love them. Asian desserts often seem to confuse Westerners as whatever sweetness involved is quite subtle. They might even have a savoury hint to them. On numerous business trips to Bangkok, I discovered different Thai desserts, … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Krispy Kreme’s Peanut Butter Doughnut

Posted on 14 September 2016 by andyq

So, I actually saw this first on my Facebook feed, posted by an American friend who wondered why he couldn’t get one in America. Reading more closely, I was like WTF? Krispy Kreme in Australia is now doing Reese’s Peanut … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Friday night at Bangbang Cafe, Surry Hills

Posted on 13 September 2016 by andyq

Friday night was a bloody fun night out, with Earth, Wind and Burger, at Bang Bang Cafe in Surry Hills. They’ve got a licence so they’re testing the waters… They’ve got two guys, Groove City, spinning some cool tunes, and … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Mr Mo, Surry Hills

Posted on 6 September 2016 by andyq

  Meeting my pal Darryl for brunch at Mr Mo, he tells me that there’s a whole new set of waiters, so he’s not sure if it’s under new management. The menu is the same, and the vibe is too: … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Mercado, CBD

Posted on 4 September 2016 by andyq

Exciting new Moorish-inspired restaurant in the CBD. It’s hard to keep up with all the new restaurants in Sydney, so when we couldn’t get into Hubert (not even close, apparently you have to be super early or late with their … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Singapura Eating House, Darlinghurst

Posted on 1 September 2016 by andyq

I used to pop in Singapura Eating House when it was a few blocks closer to the City, in Oxford Square. Lots of folks from the Fitness First would eat there, and it seemed to me a little bit of … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: The Isle Greek Mezze Bar, Darlinghurst

Posted on 31 August 2016 by andyq

A newly opened taste of the Greek Islands It’s apparently only been open for two months… so new that Zomato didn’t have a listing. We ran into friends who’d just eaten at Harumi on Victoria Street, and we were at … Continue reading →

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Drinking in Sydney: The Newtown Hotel

Posted on 29 August 2016 by andyq

The everchanging Newtown Hotel Oh, gone are the days… I used to love the Newtown Hotel, not that I frequented it very often but it offered a completely different atmosphere than the gay bars on Oxford Street, more down to … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Bliss and Chips, Newtown

Posted on 27 August 2016 by andyq

How do they do that, anyways? It’s a pretty fantastic story that Bliss and Chips don’t necessarily shout out their vegan credentials, and that some people walk in, order fish and chips, and have no idea that they’re not eating … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Nordic B., Newtown

Posted on 26 August 2016 by andyq

Is a Scandiwegian food and drink trend sweeping Australia? Just this week, I tried the fabulous Norsk Door in the CBD and now I stumble across the charming Nordic B. in Newtown which has only been open for two months. … Continue reading →

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