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Japan times - part 12: Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo
Earlier this year I spent two-and-a-half weeks in Japan, eating and drinking my way through a destination I've wanted to visit for more than a decade. This is the twelfth (and final) of several posts...
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Green tea rocky road: a sort-of recipe - and have a Merry Christmas
Christmas tree at the Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore(Singapore food and travel posts to come soon)First of all, Merry Christmas! I hope you spend tomorrow and all the festive season with...
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Umi Sushi + Udon: Beyond the sushi train
There are similarities across sushi menus in Sydney, especially when it comes to sushi trains. And although Umi Sushi + Udon in the new-ish Darling Quarter precinct features an elegant sushi train,...
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The year that was, 2012
It's been a whirlwind year and I'm really not just saying that. I remember last new year's eve all too well and the 12 months that have transpired since then have been jam-packed with work, life...
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Beach Burrito Company: Mexican beached in Newtown
Last year had to be the year of the burrito and taco in Sydney: from the fast-sprouting popularity of "healthier" Mexican fast food chains, to pub menus and dedicated Mexican restaurants decked out in...
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Ananas Bar and Brasserie: Pineapples ain't pineapples
I fell for Ananas in its first week of opening - the very first time I had late night cocktails in its long L-shaped bar, complete with a fresh seafood bar and pineapple lamps and features...
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The White Hart High Tea: Cocktails with a twist
Traditional English high tea isn't quite my cup of tea - I mostly blame my prior experiences with stodgy scones. But when The White Hart in Neutral Bay - renowned for fun, novelty cocktails - invited...
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Good times collective #6
We're off and running in 2013, and straight back into the thick of things. There's a sense of reserved optimism this summer and I get the feeling that it's a prelude to a pretty massive year to come -...
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Gia Hoi: Vietnamese in the 'burbs
Sydney is blessed with suburbs like Cabramatta, Bankstown and Marrickville for Vietnamese food and restaurant options. But it's almost as if Vietnamese restaurants are the new Thai restaurants, popping...
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Slide on through The Passage
Right up near the Kings Cross end of Darlinghurst, The Passage has been onto the slider craze a while now. The long, narrow space offers respite from the Kings Cross hubbub with its own brand of bar...
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Eat like a Dumpling King
Chinese dumplings are traditionally shaped to resemble gold pieces from back in the day, so it makes sense that I feel like royalty when scoffing a plate of them.At Dumpling King on Newtown's main...
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Cross lunching at Concrete Blonde
I don't spend a great deal of time in the Cross these days which means I'm probably missing out on some of the dining options in the area, including restaurants in Kings Cross, Potts Point and...
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Singapore slinging - part 1: Sentosa and more
I swung over to Singapore for a few days in December - my first visit to the tiny country renowned for its humidity and food. I wasn't let down on either count.Outside Universal Studios, Resorts World,...
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MoVida Sydney: Thanks for moving up
On various Melbourne visits in the past I’ve attempted to visit both MoVida in iconic, graffiti-ed Hosier Lane and MoVida Next Door multiple times – my walk-in attempts unsuccessful every time. But...
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PaperPlanes Bondi: Flying high
The hundreds of colourful, individually-painted skateboards on the ceilings of contemporary Japanese restaurant, PaperPlanes Bondi are only the beginning – there’s more to be done on the site, says...
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Singapore slinging - part 2: Singapore chilli crab at Jumbo Seafood Restaurant
It was an odd admission to some: that I’d never tried Singapore chilli crab before. But if this was ever going to change, there was no better place for it than in Singapore where I spent a few sweaty...
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Albion Street Kitchen: The new casual
I was surprised to see a deal voucher on offer so soon for Albion Street Kitchen – Warren Turnbull's and head chef Grant Astle's very recent rebirth of Assiette. I snapped it up quick-smart and booked...
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A sweet Dram(buie) at the Pullman Hotel
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be introducing new contributors to Food, booze and shoes. This article was written by Janice – whisky drinker, insomniac baker and dinner party queen. From more than 250...
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Dine out and Givva Fork
When giving to a worthy cause is as simple as tacking on a few bucks to the bill at the end of a nice dinner out, it's hardly a difficult task. This is the angle that Major Raiser is taking for its...
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Win Taste of Sydney double passes
Taste of Sydney is back for another year in Centennial Park, from 14-17 March 2013. It's hard to think that last year's event can be topped, but I'm really looking forward to seeing what restaurants,...
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