Restaurant Sixpenny, we learn is named after the sixpence restaurants that operated in the late 1800s in Australia. Generally these were 5 or six courses with pastry for six pence. Now, be sure to save your pennies to dine here, for it costs a fair tad more than that today. Your seven course degustation will … Continue reading Sixpenny @ Stanmore
New to Surry Hills is the Four Pillars Gin Distillery, retail shop, cocktail bar “Eileen’s” and the Four Pillars Drinks Lab, where you can enrol in a gin masterclass. I’ve been to their distillery in the Yarra Valley, Victoria many years ago and absolutely love Four Pillars Gin. So when I heard they were opening … Continue reading Four Pillars Gin in Sydney
Pilgrims, a Vegetarian cafe hailing from Milton on the South Coast is now going great guns in Bronte. With a sustainable and ethical focus, it’s become very popular in a short time. The cafe offers breakfast and lunch menus as well as a Mexican dinner. Beautiful interiors, with white-washed brick walls, pendant lights, wicker chairs, … Continue reading Healthy Mexican dinner @ Pilgrims
I am a huge fan of bagels and ate them aplenty in New York and on a recent trip to Israel. So when I hear somewhere selling bagels, I’ll be there. I’ve had Brooklyn Boy often, previously at markets, in their recently closed Circular Quay store and also at other cafes that stock the product. … Continue reading Brooklyn Boy “Drive-up”
Yia Mas Greek taverna is a huge authentic Greek restaurant in St Peters. On our visit, the restaurant is absolutely packed. We shared a phenomenal banquet of a fresh Greek salad along with breads and dips; tzatziki, garlic and tarama. The entrees were delicious, a beautiful haloumi and lightly fried calamari. In addition, the Prawn … Continue reading Yiamas Greek Taverna @ St Peters
Anyone who has been to Portugal knows they have some of the best pastries going around. So you have this in mind when you hear of a shop selling a Portuguese tarts and make it a mission to visit. I’m not sure why I’ve never noticed Tuga before since it’s only a block from where … Continue reading Tuga Pastries @ Clovelly
We love venturing to a different cafe for coffee, especially those places where the coffee is excellent but the staff are also friendly and not at all arrogant. That is certainly the case at Double Tap. This neighbourhood cafe in Marrickville can be found in the backstreets amongst factories and plenty of mechanics. It is … Continue reading Double Tap @ Marrickville
When heading out to a bar, my number one go-to cocktail is an espresso martini. With that little bit of a pick me up combined with the sweet element provides a decadent cocktail to drink and one that oozes sophistication. During COVID regulations and spending way more time at home, we’ve certainly be missing some … Continue reading Espresso Martini’s at home by Lexington Hill
Plus Two is brought to us by Tony Xie, Barista Championship Runner Up and PuqPress Official Latte art competition winner. Despite being open for almost a year, I hadn’t heard about it due to limited promotion or exposure on any socials. A tip from my brother led to me paying a visit to this specialty … Continue reading Plus Two Coffee @ Waterloo
Truffles are considered a food delicacy, they are coveted around the world, as their aroma and flavour can luxuriously enhance a meal. They are all the rage this time of year. Restaurants are doing truffle dinners, truffle degustations and cafes are shaving it over pretty much anything they serve for a hefty price tag. Some … Continue reading The Truffle Farm @ Mount Majura
