Chi Chi Asian Kitchen and Bar, Canley Heights
We were discussing Vietnamese restaurants with our good friend Liz recently and she directed our attention to one that immediately got mine and V’s attention. Occupying a specially designed space created by award winning designer Matt Woods, the newly opened restaurant oozes style. It’s supremely trendy and chic, which is only fitting for a place...
Homemade Anti-Valentine’s Day Meal
There’s a lot of things not to like about Valentine’s Day. It’s externally forced and commercially motivated. Bookings at restaurants are difficult to obtain. Prices are exorbitant and service is usually bad (due to full bookings). Let’s not forget the traffic. It’s so bad that a lot of sensible couples I know go out on...
A Night of Winter Eating in NYC: Momofuku Noodle Bar, Halal Guys and the Ritz
I’d recently visited various family members in the States (yet again) for the Christmas season. What may represent a geographical challenge to others represented a geographical opportunity to me. This trip had me spending quality time with different cousins in Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Washington DC and New York City. I’ll post pics from those...
Mexico City Taquerias
One night in July last year, V and I were exploring Mexico City’s Centro Historico, the city’s historic centre. It was the perfect balmy evening for a wander, for taking night photos and better yet, for sampling some of the street food! The city’s main plaza, the Zocalo, is in the Centro Historico and is...
Mexico Food and Liquor, Surry Hills
I was disheartened to hear that one of my favourite Surry Hills restaurants, District Dining, had served its last meal and had shuttered its doors. Thankfully, it was to open a couple of months later in its latest incarnation, Mexico Food & Liquor, and operated by the same capable and much awarded management.
My Awesome Birthday Cupcakes by SugarMamma
Unlike a secret identity, I’m very forthcoming about my love for comics books. For my recent birthday, my good friend Terri from SugarMamma surprised me with these amazing superhero-themed cupcakes. They’re insanely awesome… She specialises in birthday cakes like these but she’s done some amazing wedding cakes too. Like her on facebook and drop her...
Le Pub, Sydney CBD
Walking along King Street back to work the other day, I noticed a shiny red tiled sign boldly exclaiming, “Le Pub“, and gesturing downward into the old site of St Patrick’s Tavern. “Wow.” I thought. “This I have to check out.” See, prior to St Pat’s being closed down, it’s heyday was long over. I...
Regional Dinner at Vini, Surry Hills
Vini has been running their Tuesday night Regional Dinners for several years now but only recently had we had the pleasure of actually trying it. The premise is simple enough – each Tuesday, the skilled hands at Vini craft a menu of dishes specific to a particular Italian region. Though the ingredients are mostly sourced...
Mega Ramen at Gumshara
I’ve blogged about the amazing ramen at Gumshara before but here’s a photographic addendum. The lure of the Mega Ramen has called out to me before and it was only a matter of time before I attempted this generous bowl of awesome. Over the thick soup, it’s stacked with a Pork Spare Rib, a BBQ...
Manmaruya, Campsie
So V and some of her friends went to a ramen joint last night that got me drooling with envy when she told me. She was kind enough to go with me again tonight.
Cornersmith, Marrickville
Over the last 7 or so years, Marrickville had been lauded by real estate agents as the New Paddington, a previously less attractive area that, due to its proximity to the city, relatively convenient transport and multicultural community, was set to boom. Sellers (and buyers) were quick to price in this potential. Luxurious warehouse conversions...
Visiting the Grand Canyon’s South Rim
We’re back in Sydney now and, after such an incredible holiday, it’s tough adjusting to normal life!
