The famous Illawarra Pie shop is probably somewhere everyone identifies with about Robertson, having been a stalwart in the area since 1961. It’s like a rite of passage to buy a pie if you’re in the area or passing through. They’re nothing crazy fancy, but your old school pie, thin pastry filled with sweet and … Continue reading Robertson Pie Shop
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The Spice Tailor celebrates with Biryani
We’re back at the home cooking again with our trusty food kits by The Spice Tailor. This time we’re feasting with Biryani. We’ve made plenty of the curries and Dhal and always find them to be super flavourful and easy to make. The Biryani is too! All you do is fry off the spices, add … Continue reading The Spice Tailor celebrates with Biryani
Elwrays specialty coffee and food van in Robertson
We stayed in Robertson for the weekend and drove past this little container brewing up speciality coffee. The hipster joint is serving up milk based coffee, espresso, cold brew and some food too. Good for a quality coffee when down the coast. Note: not open Sundays and they don’t do skim milk Elwrays 71 Hoddle … Continue reading Elwrays specialty coffee and food van in Robertson
The Bunker Cafe, Bar and Restaurant
Located inside a beautiful cottage on the hill at the top end of Leura, the Bunker cafe and Bar is what we last remembered as a Belgian Beer Restaurant. It’s been a while between Blue Mountains trips for us since we are told the bunker has been around for 2 years. We are intrigued at … Continue reading The Bunker Cafe, Bar and Restaurant
Belle Fleur Fine Chocolates
We tried out the chocolates at Belle Fleur fine chocolates which now has an outlet in Maroubra, in addition to Petersham and Rozelle. Their history tells us they’ve been in the industry for over 30 years and you can certainly tell that they know what they’re doing. They use high quality Belgian couverture to create … Continue reading Belle Fleur Fine Chocolates
Great Scott cafe
Great Scott is a new cafe in Rosebery/Mascot/Alexandria on the strip of shops opposite Gardners Road Public School. The location is central but almost impossible to get a car spot, so the cafe has to rely on foot traffic. The cafe however, is excellent. The food and coffee is on point. We love it when … Continue reading Great Scott cafe
Hominy Bakery @ Katoomba
Hominy bakery can be found at the bottom end of the shopping strip on Katoomba street. The small little store is your old school type stuff with a different loaf special daily. Their specialty is a loaf using potato in the sourdough mix. The bakery also sells full sized cakes, slices, foccacia, danishes and more. … Continue reading Hominy Bakery @ Katoomba
Frankly My Dear coffee @ Katoomba
Whilst on our little Blue Mountains getaway, we were on the hunt for good coffee as always. We were recommended to try Frankly My Dear Coffee in Katoomba. It is a cute little spot, on trend with pastel hues and a small shelf selling coffee equipment and beans. The specialty coffee shop serves up reubenhills … Continue reading Frankly My Dear coffee @ Katoomba
Mensch Bagels
Mensch Bagels, founded by Mike Samaha was inspired by a trip to NYC where he fell in love with bagels. Having visited NYC ourselves and having eaten our fair share of bagels, we certainly can understand this. We made a visit to the Surry Hills store and thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Mensch Bagels. This … Continue reading Mensch Bagels
Gin Loot – alcohol subscription service
We’re in lockdown and that makes it difficult to get out and about. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy a drink or two and Gin Loot makes it easy to do so by ordering online and having it delivered right to your doorstep as part of Liquor Loot’s alcohol subscription service. They have … Continue reading Gin Loot – alcohol subscription service