Quality Tea are purveyors of a broad selection of black, herbal, Japanese and Chinese teas located on the ground floor of Sydney’s iconic Strand Arcade. In business for over 15 years, husband and wife team Tony and…
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AeroPress, an immersion method of brewing filter style coffee, is for many of Sydney’s best baristas their preferred method of brewing coffee at home. We talked with Dylan Johnson, 2014 Australian AeroPress champion, head barista at Paramount Coffee…
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The urban regeneration of Sydney’s inner city continues to fascinate me. Sub-Station No 152 in Alexandria is an excellent example of repurposing a derelict space and making it useful once more. The No 152 electricity sub-station…
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Last night, Grain at the Four Seasons played host to Wild Turkey master distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell’s small batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon. The father and son team have over eighty years combined distilling experience…
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The Incinerator is smart Willoughby cafe somewhat vaguely related to The Grounds of Alexandria. Taking over the old Walter Burley Griffin designed facility, you can expect good food, well-made coffee and a family friendly atmosphere suitable…
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The Lotus Dumpling Bar, an ever popular choice for the Walsh Bay theatre crowd, has opened a stunning 270 seat venue in the city. Beautifully designed by Paul Papadopoulos of DS17, the space features a…
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‘Posto’, translating to ‘place’ in Italian, has been satisfying diners with their modern take on Italian dishes since opening in 2013. Situated in the chic neighbourhood of Rushcutters Bay, this casual eatery is surrounded by art…
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The Reformatory Caffeine LAB, winner of the SMH Good Cafe Guide’s 2014 ‘best brew bar’ award, is Simon Jaramillo’s hyper-focused brewhouse. Born on a Colombian coffee farm, he has a depth of knowledge and passion for coffee…
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The Golden Age Cinema has reinstated the fun of going out for a movie with a glamorous cinema and bar in the old screening room of Paramount House. Well-made cocktails and tasty snacks accompany an…
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Akiba is one of those funky places that will stick in your mind and keep you coming back. Why? Imagine this scenario. You’ve just driven 300km from Sydney to Canberra after an intense week at work….
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I have finally tried the best cake in my whole life. Typically, I never order dessert (although I might try it if you order), and certainly wouldn’t go into a café to order a cake. There…
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The Royal Albert Hotel has been offering a consistently great selection of craft beers on tap since publican Michael Bain took over the licence. Now you can also take away your favourite beverage in a handy one litre…
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I’ve got a very clear definition of whether I love a place or not. It’s something that probably comes with being a creative person. I’ve always had a huge passion for interior design, architecture and…
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The Bun Gallery on the western edge of Chinatown must have one of the best value food items in Sydney; a large steamed pork bun for $2.20. It is a filling and delicious snack or satisfying meal…
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Three Williams is nicely positioned cafe in a transformed warehouse space on Elizabeth Street, Redfern. The space is light-filled and echoes its previous, more functional usage as a storage facility with polished concrete floors and exposed copper piping…
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Bodega’s modern interpretation of South American and Spanish cuisine continues to impress with crowds at 6pm on a Saturday night a testament to its popularity. The team does a great job of managing the floor, while…
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Reuben Mardan’s focused coffee operation on Holt Street in Surry Hills has spawned a second cafe/roasting facility in St Peters. Housed in a rapidly changing industrial complex, Reuben’s simple mission of bringing pleasure to ones morning…
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Boon Cafe at Jarern Chai grocer has just opened by the team behind the wildly popular Chat Thai on Campbell Street. The cafe opens at 7am serving traditional Thai breakfasts including pork skewers with sticky rice (delicious…
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Bistro Moncur, in the iconic Woollahra hotel, has long been a favourite with well-to-do eastern suburbs diners. Head chef Sam Kane, Executive chef Darrien Potaka and their team in the kitchen were awarded one ‘Hat’ in…
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My Aunt is a vegetarian. For years she tolds stories about the challenges of being a vegetarian in Sydney in the 1970’s and the times the restaurant would merely remove the steak, thus providing her a dinner of potato and peas….
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