Eau-De-Vie in Sydney’s CBD is an underground 1920’s style speakeasy style bar, with its dim lighting providing an intimate experience. Whilst there we had lots of different staff serving us, taking our order to bringing us the drinks or checking in throughout the dining experience. They were efficient and gave good advice. The bar is … Continue reading Eau de Vie
On the weekend my mothers group and I went to the Museum of Sydney and prior to the visit, we ate @thisway.canteen ⬆️ located at the entrance to the museum. It has a subterranean feel to it in its heritage building and despite the cool weather outside it was warm and comfortable. They’ve got a … Continue reading This way canteen
We couldn’t think of much better to do on World Caramel Day than celebrate with a drink or two, and even better, a caramel vodka! So, that’s just what we did at the Underground Spirits event at the Little National Hotel in Sydney’s CBD. This was the perfect excuse to have a mid week drink … Continue reading World Caramel Day with Underground Spirits Australia
Last week we dined at Kazan dining, a new Japanese restaurant in the CBD inside 25 Martin Place, only recently opening in June. Design of the space is semi-circular, looking out to the forum area of Martin place dining. Minimalist with the tables and seating but a beautiful Japanese patterned roof reminds us of our … Continue reading Kazan dining
In the city recently, strolling around, I passed by Leible coffee on York St in the city, just before closing time and managed to grab a coffee. Coffee has been sourced and roasted by Yama Kim, Australia's World Cup Tasters Champion. The specialty coffee is from all around the world. I found it to be … Continue reading Leible coffee in the Sydney CBD
Located inside the George St Merivale complex, Lorraine’s is a patisserie selling an array of baked goods; tarts, cakes, pastries and slices. My favourite is the Mascarpone Cake: a Lightened mascarpone, layered with crisp coconut dacquoise, fresh strawberries and the combination of flavours and textures is unreal. Watch the chefs work in the open pastry … Continue reading Lorraine’s Patisserie
Bonnie Coffee is a specialty coffee store hailing from Melbourne, but with an outlet in the Sydney CBD. The space is close to Wynyard station and inside and heritage building (from 1927 - Scots Presbyterian Church) and thus the fit out is in keeping with that. It is trendy, with its washed walls, brass light … Continue reading Bonnie Coffee
Banksia Bakehouse has been a project that Chris Sheldrick, Hannah Kim-Sheldrick, Josh Kim and Aileen Zhang began developing in 2018. It was lovely to sit and chat with Aileen and hear their story and vision and they seem like a remarkable team; with passion and enthusiasm in bringing their dream to fruition. They saw a … Continue reading Banksia Bakehouse, CBD
Black Star Pastry, makers of the internationally famed Strawberry Watermelon Cake have reopened in a central location in the CBD Galleries. Whilst their flagship store is in Newtown and they have a cafe style space in Rosebery and a store in St Kilda, Victoria, they’ve also been selling their sweet treats through a little spot … Continue reading The world famous Strawberry Watermelon cake by Black Star Pastry has a new home in the Galleries
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
