Most major cities have a handful of tourist hotspots – those places every traveller has on their must see/do/photo list. In Sydney, my home for the last 10 years, the two most iconic draw cards are the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. A third, lesser known one, is The Rocks – a historic … Continue reading
Along Sydney’s Cockle Bay Wharf tourists and locals are spoilt when it comes to waterside eating. Confronted with lots of choice too often special offers on blackboard menus or sheer convenience will tempt diners. These same diners unwittingly end up in a restaurant with no real identity. So, like at any tourist hot-spot, it becomes … Continue reading
Slicing. Curing. Marinating. Indulging. Roasting. Kneading. Preserving. Savouring. These 8 words, all intrinsic to The Rocks Friday Foodie Market, are music to my eyes (or should I say music to my tastebuds). So, when I was invited to visit one of Sydney’s most unique markets for a stall by stall tour I couldn’t resist. Every Friday along … Continue reading
Fans of Mediterranean food take notice when a local restaurant talks about how it embodies the Italian way of eating and sharing, with simple dishes that pay homage to the recipes of mothers and grandmothers. This is what’s happened in Neutral Bay with the opening of Italian Street kitchen. The restaurant sits on Grosvenor Street, alongside … Continue reading
Sydney does so many things well when it comes to spoiling locals and tourists with top places to feast. Like restaurants with glorious water views. And menus that showcase the best local produce. Affordable food prices that allow you to justify becoming a regular. And drinks lists that hero Australian wines and craft beers. But … Continue reading
As I say on my ‘about me’ page I’m an English-Aussie, who, after many trips to Italy, is almost Italian at heart. I love everything about the relationship the Italians have with food – it’s fresh, seasonal, local, mindful, social, generous and hearty. Gelato, pizza and prosecco are my biggest vices and my two dogs, … Continue reading
As much as I dabble in tea I’m self-confessed coffee addict. Recently after a teeth whitening treatment the dentist advised me to stay off coffee for a week. I lasted 24 hours. More recently I attended an espresso course to learn more about the art of coffee making. Continue reading
I recently found myself in Manly on a sunny Saturday afternoon without being clued up on where to try for lunch. This is a big deal for me – the queen of planning ahead. After a quick last minute search online I picked out Showbox Coffee Brewers. Showbox opened in early 2014 and the owner … Continue reading
One of my most memorable feasts ever was an Italian one. Vini e Vecchi Sapori is a tiny family run spot down a lane way in Florence, a favourite with locals that’s hidden from all but the most in-the-know tourists. I booked weeks out to secure one of a handful of tables. The seasonal menu … Continue reading
The Morrison Bar & Oyster Room sits on a prime corner of George Street. Close enough to Circular Quay to attract Sydney’s tourists, and just a short walk away for thousands of hungry office workers. And, despite what’s been called a ‘New York’ interior The Morrison feels very Sydney esk. I say this in a … Continue reading
