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Assembly Bar

I fall off the map at QVB. Rarely going further south along George St – why would you as it is nothing but a giant cineplex, tacky Asian accessory shops and adult book exchanges – I was hesitant when my friend gave me directions to Assembly saying it was “behind […]

Easter Cookies

Easter Cookie goodness. Simply make your favourite biscuits, and then decorate with a fondant topping. Not the sort of treat you can just whip up, as they take time and care to decorate, the dough needs to chill, the fondant needs to be dyed, but they are certainly festive and […]

Palings Kitchen and Bar

“Food you love to eat.” This was the brief given to Palings Kitchen and Bar Head Chef, Christopher Whitehead by Merivale captain Justin Hemmes. The latest evolution in the ivy open-air courtyard, Palings Kitchen and Bar, has seen the birth of an upmarket food-hall style of dining, serving everything from […]

Taste of Sydney 2013

Set against the backdrop of a stunning autumn day, darling Nic and I ventured to the 2013 Taste of Sydney Festival in Centennial Park. Showcasing a range of Sydney restaurants, it is important to study the menus as tummy space is limited and the ramifications and feelings of regret can […]

Mr Wong

After a glorious night at the theatre, a late-night supper was in order. Housed in the old Tank night club, Mr Wong is very New York; exposed brick, multi-levelled and teaming with people even though it’s after 10pm. One of the newer Merivale restaurants Mr Wong is a showcase of […]

La Lupita

On the recommendation of a friend, I set off this afternoon to sample the delights of pop-up taqueria, La Lupita. Nestled on a drab stretch of road, if you didn’t know it was there, you would rocket right past it. Its unassuming facade is just a decoy. Inside it is […]