We are not Vegans but do value the health benefits of a plant based diet. We also don’t mind trying anything. We’d heard plenty of good things about Paperbark restaurant in Waterloo and we were keen to check it out. We booked and went on our Anniversary, for it is the sort of restaurant you … Continue reading Native inspired Vegan degustation @ Paperbark
We’d been recommended by a few people to go to Bella Brutta in Newtown, as these tipsters spoke of its great pizzas and casual vibe to enjoy a social catch up with a few drinks. There’s been a lot of hype, for it received a timeout award. You can judge for yourself whether it meets … Continue reading Bella Brutta @ Newtown
Being brought up in the country, I do have a tendency to like things a little bit rustic. When we stepped foot into Saddles property at Mt White, I instantly connected to its theming and it brought back fond memories of a Country life. Together, we both like little weekend getaways, so the fact that … Continue reading Picturesque dining @ Saddles Mt White
This reincarnation of Kitchen by Mike is operating out a large modern space on Bent St, at the Circular Quay end of the city. Kitchen by Mike is part of the movement cooking on wood fired open flame, which seems to be popular in Sydney at the moment. Former Rockpool chef Mike McEnearney heads the … Continue reading Kitchen by Mike
Located downstairs in a large space off Bayswater road in Potts Point, you’ll find Ovo Boteco, which is a new take on Brazilian food in Sydney. Completely unlike other restaurants of Brazilian influence here. This is typical of street food you’d find in Brazil. The restaurant has a fun vibe, and staff are keeping to … Continue reading Rodizio @ Ovo Boteco, Potts Point
A hipster little joint located at the south end of Newtown with a cool mish mash of repurposed tables and seating, with a mighty cool artwork in the main wall by the coffee machine. Scotty Nagy, the artist has certainly produced something that fits the space perfectly. An interesting and eclectic menu from Welsh rarebit, … Continue reading Rolling Penny @ Newtown
A great little corner coffee shop in Crown Street, Surry Hills. It’s everyone friendly, bring you dog, your kid and dare I say it even your mother. With a menu to suit any diner and a comfortable environment with outdoor seating that suits bringing your puppy for your morning brunch. The vibe here is cool, … Continue reading Royale Specialty Coffee
We often pass through Sutherland on our way down the coast for a surf and also have a few friends in Jannali. On this particular occasion, we were here to try out the revamp of the Jannali Inn, which is now the Union Place Hotel, with a set of apartments above. Not far from the … Continue reading All things Chicago @ Union Place Hotel, Jannali.
When you think of heading to a Thai restaurant these days, often a curry puff, spring roll or green curry comes to mind in a cheap and cheerful local store. But when we headed to Riverside Thai in Pyrmont, we were pleasantly surprised to see a more upscale Thai restaurant with a super interesting menu … Continue reading Signature Thai @ Riverside Thai, Pyrmont
The bubble tea fad has shown no signs of fading, if anything, it is getting rapidly larger! Originating in Taichung, Taiwan in the 1980's, it has become hugely popular for its wide range of flavours and 'pearls' or 'bubbles' in the drink. Ever since our recent trip to Taiwan, we have been obsessed with Bubble … Continue reading Milksha Tea arrives to Melbourne
