The Royal Albert Hotel has been part of the Surry Hills landscape since 1927, undergoing many changes over the decades. Recently, Publican Michael Bain, has transformed what was a tired old man hotel by into a bustling celebration…
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I first went to Sammy’s Kitchen when it was on the other side of Bunda Street… which was a long, long time ago. So let’s be clear about this. You go to Sammy’s for the…
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Having worked in North Sydney several times, finding coffee has always been … tricky. So it was with great joy we saw The Roots café open nearly twelve months ago. Re-visiting recently, things have only…
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The Cupping Room by specialty Canberra coffee roaster Ona Coffee is a triumph of Mexican influenced food, great atmosphere and superior coffee. Immediately visible is their friendly, passionate approach to coffee with espresso and filter coffees, and…
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Banjo Patterson Cottage Restaurant operates from a lovely sandstone building dating back to the 1830’s. “Rockend” is a National Trust building where the famed Australian poet A.B.’Banjo’ Paterson lived as a young man with his maternal grandmother….
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Gowings Bar & Grill continues to deliver a premium drinking and dining experience. Since opening last year, we have been impressed on multiple occasions by the cocktails in the Bar, the cooking in the Grill and the service at every touchpoint. The…
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Brickfields is a stylish addition to the rapidly improving Chippendale precinct. Taking its name from the historical brick pits of the area, this is a class operation with their specialist sourdough and pastries cooked on…
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The Grounds of Alexandria has become a phenomenon – albeit a phenomena with a decidedly long queue. So the opening of the Potting Shed by the same team as The Grounds is welcome indeed. Situated right…
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The Baxter Inn continues to impress as one of the best cocktail bars in Sydney. Located in a basement behind bicycle shop Atelier de Velo, moustachioed bartenders serve serious cocktails—Sazerac Rye Old Fashioned’s being my personal…
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Whether you’ve recently over-indulged, are in training or just not feeling like it, going out when you’re not drinking can be unappealing, mostly due to the lack of options – after all standing around with…
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Bunker operates out of an ivy covered garage in an inner industrial suburb of Brisbane. Popular with locals and coffee fanatics alike, Bunker really lives up to the hype specialising in both coffee and chocolate. In…
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Walk into Campos Coffee in Newtown and the smell of freshly ground beans wafts over you as you make your way to the counter. Espresso from Brazil, Cold drip from Columbia, this smells and looks…
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Two Birds One Stone is a charming cafe in Melbourne’s trendy South Yarra neighbourhood. The relaxed, easy-going atmosphere belies a serious commitment to coffee and food making it one of a handful of eateries I regularly…
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Mecca Espresso is not really in the greatest location if you want a relaxing start to your day, after all King Street traffic can get a little busy. But for the average office worker, coffee in…
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Mercato e Cucina, on the notoriously busy Victoria Road, is a well-conceived oasis of Italian goodness. Walking in off Victoria Road is like stepping into a better, more Italian, world with friendly service, good quality food and…
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It was my hairdresser who told me about The Copper Mill. They have a sandwich with pork crackling it in she told me. And indeed they do. It’s called the Peruvian B&E and along with…
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One of summers’ most refreshing (non alcoholic) drinks has got to be ginger beer and its fiery cousin ginger ale. Gingerella Ginger Ale is produced by socially responsible New Zealand firm All Good and has one of the kitschiest labels we…
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Nomad [16 Foster Street, Surry Hills], co-owned and operated by Al Yazbek and Rebecca Littlemore, is housed in the old Spence & Lyda warehouse. The renovation has made the most of the historic warehouse, with…
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Berkelouw Book Barn, located just outside Berrima in the NSW Southern Highlands, is the iconic home of the Berkelouw Book Business. Built early last century, the Book Barn has recently been renovated to highlight its exposed timber…
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Brother Baba Budan is a superb CBD coffee house from Seven Seeds Coffee Roasters, serving their espresso, filter and cold drip brews. Vintage chairs cover the ceiling with wooden benches, metal stools and various coffee paraphernalia…
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