2 years ago we travelled to Argentina and it has been a culinary highlight for us, in particular their amazing proteins and thus Asado became a favourite of ours. This is where the meats are cooked on the Asado or Parilla grill (meat mounted on a rack, cooked over an open flame) by the Asador … Continue reading Porteno – for your South American protein fix
On the shore of Wooloomooloo Bay in the Domain Sydney, you will find Andrew “Boy” Charlton Pool. Named after the Olympic swimmer, this facility has a 50 metre pool with lanes to swim laps, a swim school and even yoga classes. We visited the pool for another reason, to eat brunch in a prime café … Continue reading Poolside cafe @ Andrew “Boy” Charlton pool
On a cold Saturday night, we were hungry and looking for somewhere cheap and cheerful. We head in the car to the local strip of shops at Mascot and settle for Mascot Fresh Kitchen. It's a no frills style place with all your Chinese favourites; Mongolian lamb, honey chicken, fried rice and spring rolls. We … Continue reading Mascot Fresh Kitchen
Kingswood is a small specialty coffee located in World Square (George St side) with a wooden facade and a huge visible la marzocco coffee machine. Plenty of customers hanging around enjoying their daily coffee (or like me, two). Kingswood roast their own coffee and serve the house blend for milk coffees, as well as a … Continue reading Kingswood Coffee @ World Square
We have visited Q dining a few times now and find it to be one of the most relaxing spots to have a quality meal by the harbour for extremely reasonable prices. Location wise you’ll find the restaurant on the second floor of the Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour. Situated on the level below the … Continue reading Q Dining – Fri & Sat shared menu
Chargrill Charlie’s is a family owned business that has been operating for over 30 years. Beginning in Coogee (soon to reopen there) and they’ve got many venues across Sydney and open 7 days a week. We visited the new store in Randwick for a takeaway dinner (no seating at the moment due to Covid safety … Continue reading Chargrill Charlie’s – new to Randwick
Located in Alexandria, this cafe has a great aesthetic. From Mitchell Road, you’re met with some bright blue and red graffiti art and a few spots to sit outside. Upon entering, you’re instantly met with a cool artwork of some local streets and a cup of coffee being poured. The pastel colours complement the decor … Continue reading The Mitchell Road Cafe
Wild Sage Barangaroo is the second venue for the business, the first being in Cammeray. Close to the wharf, this is a vibrant spot with plenty of space to eat indoors or out. You can also order all day brunch as well as lunch and dinner items, their menu serves up plenty of creatively inspired … Continue reading Wild Sage Barangaroo
We’ve been wanting to try Egyptian bakery, Pioik for a while now. Positive word of mouth as well as sampling things in other cafes led us to making a trip to Pyrmont. The store is quite small, located on Harris Street in Pyrmont. The front counter showcases the goodies on sale but you can also … Continue reading Pioik Bakery
Catalina, well known for its waterfront location and unobstructed harbour views of Rosebay, comes highly recommended. Watch seaplanes take off and land from the water landing next door or feel calm seeing the yachts sail by, it’s really a relaxing place to spend an afternoon (or evening). Whilst it is a one hatted fine dining … Continue reading Catalina, Rose Bay
