Dessert
It’s widely believed that Chinese cuisine is a tricky match for wine: it’s heavy, oily and salty, calling for a cold beer rather than a glass of Riesling. Nonetheless, New Shanghai are setting out to show that it is possible and it can be a...
It’s that time of year again, Sugar Hit is back! Azuma Kushiyaki’s Sugar Hit offering has always proved to be one of the most popular options for sweet lovers during the Crave Sydney International Food Festival. This year Azuma has pushed the boundaries by introducing...
Just when you thought macaron fever was losing steam, a new Japanese inspired “macaronery” has opened up in Sydney’s mid city. Located next door to Berta, this tiny 22 square cafe is owned by Yu Sasaki, a trained chef who cut his teeth at the...
I don’t usually get carried away with Christmas themed goodies, but Lindt’s new range of Christmas treats has got me really excited. Leading the lineup is the Christmas Delice, decked out in the festive colours of red, green and white. Flavoured with Christmas spices and...
In an ideal world, Macaron Day should be a public holiday. But sadly, it’s merely an excuse for macaron lovers to make an annual pilgrimage to Adriano Zumbo. In a sense, this hole-in-the-wall patisserie is the holy land for those with a sweet tooth, and...
As we drove into the city for our first Sugar Hit of the month with tastebuds Lisa and Andrew, we joked how the Intercontinental was one of those Sydney hotels only popular with business travellers, celebrities and American dignitaries – including one George W. Bush....
I’m forever inspired by stories of seachange. There is something incredibly heartening about the risks that people take to live out their dream. It seems that when you’re passionate about something, you work hard to push yourself out of an everyday routine and pursue that...
Molecular gastronomy is a loose term used to describe a new style of cooking that’s arisen in the last few years. More and more chefs are beginning to explore new possibilities in the kitchen through scientific techniques and equipment. We’re talking onion in the form...
Friday night… it’s been a long week, it’s hot as hell and you’re longing for somewhere cool to cut loose for the weekend. Where should you go? Zeta Bar is redefining the way Sydneysiders wind down on a Friday night with the launch of an...
Another year, another chance to check out what the top restaurants in Sydney have to offer as part of the Sydney International Food Festival (formerly known as Good Food Month). A big highlight on the calendar of festivities is Sugar Hit, which affords foodies a...
I have to admit, fusion isn’t something I usually get excited about. The word is thrown about so loosely these days, it seems that you could pick any two dishes from two different menus and somehow sell it as fusion. While there are some fantastic...
Ferrero has a new chocolate and it’s deliciously dark. The new Ferrero Rondnoir offers layer upon layer of creamy, crunchy dark chocolate and an exquisite dark chocolate praline centre. Rondnoir is the perfect after dinner praline, great with a glass of red wine or a...
