Tag: sydney
Food and sake pairing
It’s hard to find anything in Japan that isn’t efficient and calculated. The trains run on time, the people word hard and the toilets do things to you that you never thought possible. Yes, it can said that Japan is a wondrous place and when it comes to food, Japan is world leader in cuisine that...
Small Bar Culture
My colleague Megan and I were interviewed on our views about small bars, and how we have shifted our drinking culture from glamorous venues that hold 500+ to the new intimate locations that fit no more than 50 that are now popping up all over in Sydney. There is something very alluring and comforting...
Grasshopper – Temperance Lane
Hidden in an alleyway so mysterious even a search on Google maps won’t help you, Grasshopper is a little haven in the centre of the Sydney CBD joining the small bar trend. You can find it in Temperance Lane, just off George street, in between RM Williams and Oakley shopfronts and not too far from...
Tomislav
Nestled in Kirketon road in Kings Cross, Tomislav is a new mini bistro opened by Tomislav Martinovic. Having recently worked with Heston Blumenthal at the Fat Duck, and followed by being head chef at Koi in Woolwich (both my absolute favorites), Tomislav provides an understated extravagance to his cooking...
Michel Roux (Snr)
Michel Roux’s approach to cuisine is all about removing the complexity from dishes and making the experience clean and crisp. He arrived in England in 1971 with his older brother Albert, to open the original Le Gavroche Restaurant in Lower Sloane Street, London and it was an instant hit during...
Love Lunches by Annalise
I’ve always been sensitive to wheat & yeast – but it’s never stopped me from devouring foods I enjoy. As far as I’m concerned, if it tastes amazing, I can deal with the consequences later.
When my friend Adam Lane (ex Ivy Teppanyaki / Nobu London) told me about the new venture...
Bacco Wine Bar
Tucked away under a set of escalators, a dark cosy Italian wine bar would be the last thing you expect in the lobby of Chifley Plaza. It is a very popular haunt for executives doting Italian suits during weekday lunches, but by night, it is an inviting space for a glass of wine or aperitivo with their...
Shark’s Fin on Chawanmushi
My ultra short trip to Kuala Lumpur was exactly that. Between all the events that happen amongst wedding celebrations, I hardly had any time to explore the city. I did try to catch a taxi to Sek Yuen, only to find that it was closed mid afternoon on a Friday. He stopped by a take-away stand so we...
Bennelong Pre-Theatre Dining
Went to the Juliette Binoche and Akram Khan dance performance at the Opera House last week, and what better pre-theatre dining options to have than Guillaume at Bennelong! Nested under one of the ‘wedges’ of the Opera House with sweeping harbour views, it’s just beautiful during...
Seagrass Brasserie, Jervis Bay
Located in Huskisson, Seagrass is a a very popular destination for visitors around the South Coast as well as locals. Don’t forget to book as it gets very busy during the holiday seasons. It has a beautiful outdoor deck dining area and also intimately lit indoor areas with bright aqua accents...
