Category Archives: Sydney

Sydney Food Diary: Pei Modern, the Rocks, 2015

Posted on 5 October 2015 by andyq

Even though we’ve been to Pei Modern in Melbourne, I kept forgetting its provenance: the famed chef Mark Best of Marque opening a more casual eatery in Melbourne and now a branch has opened in Sydney at the Four Seasons. … Continue reading →

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Review: François Chaignaud’s Dumy Moyi

Posted on 4 October 2015 by andyq

Lucky to catch this deliciously crazy performance at Carriageworks by François Chaignaud. Not knowing quite what to expect was excellent. A small group of people lead into an intimate space to sit on clear blow up cushions or cubes. The … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: John Montagu, Woolloomooloo

Posted on 3 October 2015 by andyq

Tucked away in a cute corner of Woolloomooloo is this bustling cafe. Very cute feel to it. Evidence: People hanging around outside with their dogs. For breakfast: an egg and bacon roll, but anywhere that serves 62 degree soft-boiled truffled … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: the Apollo, Sydney

Posted on 2 October 2015 by andyq

Apollo serves inventive, modern Greek food, and is excellent. I had a fantastic meal here last night, a pre-theatre meal in March and before that with my friend Dan ages ago. The last time when I returned, I wondered ‘Is … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Kin Senn, Haymarket, Sydney

Posted on 30 September 2015 by andyq

It’s amazing how many Thai restaurants can fit into a small area of Sydney. And to my not particularly skilled taste buds, they mostly seem really good to me. Boon Cafe looked way too busy for lunch on Tuesday (and … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Nel., Surry Hills

Posted on 27 September 2015 by andyq

I’ve been hearing great things about Nel. and thought a lunch would be a nice introduction. I wasn’t disappointed. Reviews talked about the great value for high-class degustation. For lunch, that’s four courses with an extra treat at the end. … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Chinatown Noodle King, CBD

Posted on 25 September 2015 by andyq

My kingdom for the perfect late night snack! But alas, I didn’t find it. After a movie (the very fun ‘Grandma’ with Lily Tomlin), we headed in search of something delectable, and I thought that the Zomato ratings on this … Continue reading →

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Movie review: Boulevard (2015)

Posted on 22 September 2015 by andyq

Opening film of the Queer Screen, Sydney’s LGBTI movie week, and the audience had a mixed reaction, most people enjoying it, but not a lot of enthusiasm, a wrinkled nose (indicating displeasure) and one pal who thought it ‘shouldn’t have … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Gelatomassi, Newtown, Sydney

Posted on 19 September 2015 by andyq

Gelatomassi has always been my favourite ice cream store in Sydney. I’m biased in that it was located on the street where I worked, so various treats to myself meant that I tried a number of flavours, and… well, it … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Two Sticks, Chinatown, Sydney

Posted on 14 September 2015 by andyq

We were coming back from a lecture on Ken Wilber’s Stages of Human Development, and you know, I was kind of hungry. My better half reminded me that if we stayed on the bus and extra stop, we’d be right … Continue reading →

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