Ah, Venice. The city of water, of masks, of bridges. Is there any other city quite like it? Built entirely as a system of canals that link more than 100 islands, perhaps the most iconic images of Venice are those of romantic bridges arched over blissfully calm waters, and slim, banana-shaped gondolas. As part of…
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El-Phoenician Restaurant, Parramatta
Despite being a big fan of more well-known Lebanese foods like falafel, hummus and tabbouleh, I must sheepishly admit that I know very little about real Lebanese cuisine. The reality is that I don’t really eat Lebanese food very often – not because I don’t like it, but rather because it’s just not the first thing that…
Yayoi, The Galeries
Yayoi is not just another Japanese restaurant. Yayoi is a restaurant specialising in Teishoku – a Japanese set meal that consists of a number of smaller dishes, often served on a tray with steamed rice and miso soup. The restaurant sits on the upper level of The Galeries, with large windows framed by timber beams…
I love Choux!
There is something quite extraordinary about pastry. I find it truly amazing that a simple mixture of butter, flour and water can magically transform in the oven into a light, airy puff, or develop a multitude of flaky layers. There are so many desserts that would be amiss without pastry. What would the world be…
A Tuscan Feast at Andiamo Trattoria del Popolo, Chippendale
If you asked me as a child what my favourite cuisine was, my answer would have been Italian. I still adore pizza and pasta. I remember when dining out used to be all about enjoying simple, honest food. This was particularly so when we frequented our local Italian restaurants, which dished up home-cooked favourites free from…
Summer Vibes at The Newport
What’s an Aussie summer without a day spent by the beach? Located in the northern suburbs, a little further away from Sydney’s more well-trodden beaches, The Newport is a lively place to spend a long summer afternoon. There is a buzzing, beach club party vibe about the venue. With alfresco-style seating, live music on the…
Ms. G’s, Potts Point
The outer facade of Ms. G’s, lit by glowing red neon lights, exudes a sense of playfulness and mystery. It’s enough to make you instantly want to enter and join in on the fun. The restaurant combines funky, pan-Asian food with contemporary Western culinary trends. There aren’t many items on the menu that you will…
Old Town on Barangaroo
With the opening of the new tunnel connecting Wynyard to Barangaroo, it’s now a whole lot easier to access Sydney’s newest harbourside precinct. The dining and retail portion of the area is marketed as ‘The Streets of Barangaroo’, and walking through the clean, modern streets gives rise to the exciting feeling of exploring a newly…
Rell’s Kitchen, Randwick
With the Superfood craze that is becoming ever popular in today’s dining scene, I have to admit that I had never tried Acai before visiting this cute little Randwick cafe. Rell’s Kitchen is a café that manages to integrate the wholefoods trend with an honest, down-to-earth atmosphere. At the same time, it’s a place that makes…
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