The Dolphin hotel has long been in Surry Hills and a popular venue for those that love a good meal and a drink or two. It is open 7 days a week for all day dining from midday til late. You can book or generally be pretty lucky with walk-ins. We often sit out the … Continue reading The Dolphin @ Surry Hills
We have visited the Porterhouse Hotel before for dinner at Dixon and Sons, and returned this time for the Spice Trader Bar in the same complex. The heritage building has room for 80 patrons and has been fitted out beautifully, with dark timber and brass fittings, marble bar and green banquette and stool seating. The … Continue reading Spice Trader @ Porterhouse hotel
Best of 2022 2022! What a crazy year - coming out of lock down and back to kind of normalcy, a new normal might we say. With the added freedom available, we made sure we had a few getaways for some overnight stays and weekends up and down the coast. It has been great to … Continue reading Our ‘best of’ 2022
We recently made a return to Mille Vini for it is such a great restaurant and wine bar. Located on Crown Street in Surry Hills, the venue is set in an historical building with the original features of the building retained and highlighted to create an elegant sophisticated dining space. With the dimly lit lights, … Continue reading Mille Vini revisit
Deli Republic has taken up space in the Rosebery Cannery. It is a store that sells breads, bagels, small goods, cheeses, meats, olives and other gourmet pantry items as well as brunch meals. We dined in and ordered the “spicy mort” which is a sandwich with mortadella and provolone and a house made chilli sauce … Continue reading Deli Republic @ Rosebery
Bar Conte in Surry Hills Foveaux Street and Riley Street is named after the inventor of the Negroni, Conte Negroni. As inspiration, this Italian bar is home to over 20 types of negroni’s. By the day it’s also a cafe, with ONA coffee, panini and sweets. The dining space is intimate, dimly lit and Italian … Continue reading Bar Conte
I drive past Lion and Buffalo in Coogee on my way to work every day and always want to go, yet not often find the time. So I was happy to have a holiday day to visit. It’s always buzzing with customers. There’s plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and if you’re inside, you’ll note … Continue reading The Lion and Buffalo
Pa.ra.mi is a cute little corner spot in a short little laneway / alley in Alberta Street Surry Hills. The kitchen is small and there’s only spots to sit outside but that’s all you need for this style of cafe. They primarily focus on Onigiri or Japanese rice balls. Some are on the counter ready … Continue reading Pa.ra.mi (Onigiri cafe)
If you’re like us, and you’re someone that prefers a café made coffee than one made at home, be sure to check store opening hours so as to not be disappointed. We’re sure the cafes and baristas need a break too, and it seems to be the case, with a lot less stores open this … Continue reading Where to get (or not be able to get) coffee this Christmas period
Osborn House is a boutique hotel located in the Southern Highlands, in Bundanoon, just 1.5 hours drive from Sydney’s CBD. The hotel is amongst bushland and gardens with sweeping views of the hills around it. As you enter the property, take time to take in the beautiful scenery of Morton National Park. The property is … Continue reading Osborn House
