Tag Archives: Italian

Sydney Food Diary: Belluci Cucina, Australia Square

Posted on 5 February 2019 by andyq

My financial advisor took me to lunch at this restaurant right below his office in Australia Square. It was a bit worrisome how hot and bright it was, but there are seats around the side in the shade. It seems … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Mark + Vinny’s Spaghetti and Spritz, Surry Hills

Posted on 26 January 2019 by andyq

So, first of all, count me completely charmed by this experience: we rock up on a Tuesday night for our anniversary dinner, and don’t have reservations. They managed to find a table for us, but not before Vinny welcomes us … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Vino e Cucina, Paddington

Posted on 12 January 2019 by andyq

We stumbled across Vino e Cucina, looking for somewhere to eat after the exhibition at the Lyons Gallery in Five Ways, ‘Let’s Dance: Celebrating the Life of David Bowie’. My friends couldn’t be convinced to try Tequila Mockingbird (too expensive … Continue reading →

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Italy Food Diary: Il Flauto di Pan, Ravello

Posted on 5 August 2018 by andyq

Our dinner at Il Flauto di Pan in Ravello reminded me strangely of our dinner at Le Jules Verne in the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The view and surroundings are so beautiful. It’s not that the food becomes irrelevant but … Continue reading →

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Rome Food Diary: Sora Margherita, the Jewish ghetto

Posted on 16 June 2018 by andyq

So, haters gotta hate. I’m very amused reading on TripAdvisor the latest reviews for Sora Margherita. Diners are upset that others love this place so much (and that they didn’t), and they complain about it being expensive, which I just … Continue reading →

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Rome Food Diary: Baylon Cafè, Trastevere

Posted on 15 June 2018 by andyq

I went back and forth on this one. While I really wanted to go to Sora Margherita in the Jewish Ghetto, I was reminded of the reviews on TripAdvisor that it can be very hard to get into, if there … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: House Bar and Bistrot, Kings Cross

Posted on 4 May 2018 by andyq

Nestled behind Kings Cross at the end of Kellett Street is the House Bar and Bistrot. Chef Mauro Forgillo, who has worked at Fratelli Fresh, Rockpool and Merivale restaurants had the dream to open his own restaurant, and he’s achieved … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Baccomato Osteria, Surry Hills

Posted on 31 March 2018 by andyq

Baccomoto Osteria sits right below the Cambridge Hotel on Riley Street, and it looks like they provide breakfast for the hotel guests. In the evenings, it’s been a reliable dining choice for many years for folks from the neighbourhood, no … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Bill & Toni’s Restaurant, Darlinghurst

Posted on 14 January 2018 by andyq

Bill & Toni’s has been around since the early 1970s and eventually, it was long-time customers that took over both ownership and management. It serves up Italian-Australian food in huge portions, home style, with a friendly vibe. You can order … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Fratelli Fresh, Entertainment Quarter

Posted on 3 November 2017 by andyq

Fratelli Fresh already has huge name recognition and a stellar reputation. Moving into the Entertainment Quarter, with few options for dinner, is a no brainer. So, no surprise this place was packed on a Saturday night, though we happily got … Continue reading →

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