Category Archives: Sydney

Food Diary: Voulez Vous, Sydney

Posted on 6 August 2015 by andyq

So Wednesday’s nights Food Diary was a bit different than usual. Zomato (formerly Urban Spoon) has been noticing my restaurant write-ups. I met @Nickbarraclough and @sarasez for a coffee at Paramount a while back, and this lead to them inviting … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Rosie Campbell’s, Sydney

Posted on 4 August 2015 by andyq

Is Caribbean food having a ‘moment’ in Surry Hills? Not Quite Nigella tells me that Jonkanoo has opened up a few blocks down on Crown Street towards Cleveland. Queenies is only a few blocks away on Riley Street. And now … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Hakiki Ice Cream

Posted on 15 July 2015 by andyq

Who knew? Turkish ice cream has two magical ingredients, the root of a wild orchid, salep, and mastic, a chewy resin. These turn ice cream chewy and stretchy. It is reputed that in region in Turkey, there is an especially … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Quay, Sydney

Posted on 13 July 2015 by andyq

Quay surpassed any expectations that I had of it. Currently sitting at #58 in the World’s Best Restaurant list, it’s one of the few high-end Australian restaurants that I haven’t tried in my time here. It’s been on my list… … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Dodee Paidang, Haymarket, Sydney

Posted on 7 July 2015 by andyq

Dodee Paidang seems to be most infamously known for its Tom Yum soups, with noodles, that come in ratings from 0 (something like ‘infantile’) to 5 (volcano). The first time wewent here, we had a 3. It was so spicy, … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Cafe Shenkin, Surry Hills, Sydney

Posted on 5 July 2015 by andyq

Between trying out the Knafeh bakery yesterday and returning to Cafe Shenkin a few days ago for lunch, the theme of the first week in July of 2015 seems to be Israel. And why not? I’ve never visited the country, … Continue reading →

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Thor and Freyja Playing

Posted on 21 May 2015 by andyq

Because there are not enough kittens on the internet:

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Food Diary: Doraji, Waterloo, Sydney

Posted on 20 May 2015 by andyq

I’ve been dying to try this place out since a Korean acquaintance said it was his favourite Korean restaurant in Sydney. He said that the selection of appetizers (that come free with your meal) was unusual, and I’d agree with … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Besser, Surry Hills, Sydney

Posted on 20 May 2015 by andyq

From what I can tell, Besser is making quite a buzz. I can see why: it’s got a ton of style and character, from the friendly Guido-esque waiters, most in fedoras, to a mix of high and low (metal plates … Continue reading →

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Jump if you want to

Posted on 20 April 2015 by andyq

Our new children are Thor and Freyja, though only Freyja is caught on camera here. They’re Russian Blues, and Freyja is about 5 months in this video. They are endless entertainment. While pipe cleaners and crumpled up pieces of paper … Continue reading →

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