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I’ll just go ahead and say it, Gastro Park is bloody brilliant. Book yourself a table and you’ll quickly realise why it’s the best meal you’ve had all year. We began our recent meal with a pressed terrine of confit duck and foie gras –...
When I was in the Hunter Valley a couple of weeks ago, I had the most amazing ricotta hotcakes prepared by Ben Farley, the founder of Bar-Be School. I dare say they were better than the ones at Bills, so I thought I’d share this...
The Sydney Film Festival is debuting two hotly anticipated foodie docos this year. If you loved Kings of Pastry and Tetsuya’s Pursuit of Excellence, then you’ll love Jiro Dreams of Sushi and El Bulli: Cooking in Progress which hits screens in mid June. To celebrate,...
While some foodies spent last Thursday night in the company of Anthony Bourdain and AA Gill, I had a date with the legendary Marco Pierre White. He was in town for the week on a media circuit spruiking Continental’s new jellied stock pots. As I...
I’ve always been curious about smoking. No, not cigarettes, but the cooking technique. I love the subtle ‘lift’ smoke can bring to a dish and the wonderful earthy flavours that seem to go hand in hand with poultry. I didn’t realise smoking was as simple...
Sydneysiders love a great getaway and June will be the perfect excuse as the Hunter Valley kicks off its annual Wine & Food month. There are more than 70 events on the June calendar, including outdoor festivals, prix-fixe dining events, winemaker dinners, cooking classes and...
With the wet weather we’ve been having this week, I’ve found myself craving something hearty and heavy. So I set out to find an easy roast beef recipe I could cook after work. Jamie Oliver came to the rescue with this simple foolproof recipe. I’ve...
It’s a ballsy move putting something as complex and intricate as the soup dumpling on a bar menu in Potts Point, miles away from Chinatown. It’s all the more risky knowing full well that Sydneysiders have their dumpling palates sharpened by the likes of Din...
It’s interesting how much expectations play into the enjoyment of a particular restaurant. It’s nice to be surprised when you have nothing to expect, yet painfully disappointing when a restaurant falls short of expectations. Sepia was at the top of my ‘to dine’ list and...
I never thought I’d be smitten with a falafel from a takeaway spot in Newtown. Don’t you love it when life surprises you? All too often, falafels are dry and crusty, without much flavour. Sabbaba’s magical falafel are made fresh to order and served piping...
Easter is just around the corner and I’m sure most of you are busy planning ways to spend the glorious five day long weekend, but the only thing on my mind is chocolate! My Easter chocolate of choice has always been the Lindt chocolate bunny....
If you’re wondering why the city’s restaurants are suddenly empty this weekend, it could be because the crowds have flocked to Taste of Sydney, which is in town until Sunday. The winning dish for me was the cured ocean trout from Berowra Waters Inn. The...
