Category Archives: Sydney

Sydney Food Diary: Royale Specialty, Surry Hills

Posted on 29 May 2019 by andyq

First, there was the Gnome Cafe. For years and years. I always thought it was cute: a compact place, busy but you could get a seat with some effort, serving great coffee. Then it was taken over by Brewtown for … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Oiden Bowl Restaurant, CBD

Posted on 28 May 2019 by andyq

Right next to the extremely popular Mappen Udon Noodle Restaurant is the Oiden Rice Bowl Restaurant, in the odd little Skyview Shopping Plaza, just down from the George Street Cinemas and up from 3 Wise Monkeys bar. It’s simple, quick … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food & Grog Diary: Rosé Royale, Potts Point

Posted on 26 May 2019 by andyq

‘Wow. That food was so bad I think I’ll have to give it two stars.’ ‘Give it a one.’ I guess what surprised me was that my pal Freddy also found his food bad. I mean, here I was thinking: … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Longrain, Surry Hills

Posted on 24 May 2019 by andyq

Longrain is moving! I just read about it. No definite location yet, but they’re leaving Surry Hills. What an institution it’s been. While I’ve dined only a few times in the last decade or two, I’ve always known it’s part … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: The Beyond Burger at Grill’d, World Square

Posted on 23 May 2019 by andyq

Hold the door! I was so excited. I’d been reading about Beyond Meat but didn’t know it was available in Australia. I love the taste of meat, but I’m fully on board with the research that says we eat too … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Mekong, Chippendale

Posted on 21 May 2019 by andyq

I went to Mekong not long after it opened. I thought it was very impressive indeed. Then friends booked for a staff Christmas party and weren’t as impressed, so it’s taken me a while to get back. A friend, who’s … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Sabbaba, Bondi Junction

Posted on 19 May 2019 by andyq

I’ve always liked the Bondi Westfield mall. It’s got a good vibe, good shops and beautiful people. We occasionally end up here for a movie, and if we have time, a meal before the movie. There’s a lot to choose … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Grandma’s at McEvoy, Alexandria

Posted on 6 May 2019 by andyq

Listen the food is fine here, but I kind of liked the way the whole place made me ask questions. Like how they get business? My guess is that it’s all people on their way to shop at Bunnings, Victoria’s … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Cafe con Leche, Surry Hills

Posted on 2 May 2019 by andyq

I stopped by this cheery cafe on Fitzroy street for coffee a few months ago so was glad to come back with my pal Darryl for breakfast. It’s a Colombian cafe, I believe, and has a neighbourhood, authentic feel. Thus, … Continue reading →

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Drinking in Sydney: Scout Sydney, Surry Hills

Posted on 30 April 2019 by andyq

I’m a sucker for the hype occasionally, and the Scout Sydney team has been bringing it. I think I saw a sign on a local bus shelter. I saw an article in Time Out Sydney before it had opened its … Continue reading →

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