Sydney

Reuben Hills

It was one of those gorgeous spring days where one feels happy for no reason in particular, but seems to derive joy from every small thing. I met the lovely Daryl at Reuben Hills in Surry Hills for lunch. A new terrace conversion, Reuben Hills serves simple fare in chic […]

Hartsyard

Hartsyard. I had been wanting to experience this American haven of artery-clogging goodness for a while, and it was finally time. I had prepped myself by not eating all day. My stomach was a cavernous pit, ready to be filled. Daryl, my hot date, was running late due to the […]

The Grounds of Alexandria

When spring comes to town, there is nothing better than casting off the shakles of weekday-itis and having an al fresco luncheon somewhere fabulous. That somewhere fabulous was The Grounds of Alexandria. One of Sydney’s latest warehouse conversions, The Grounds of Alexandria is a stunning new development amidst the industrial […]

Tandoori Sizzler

When we arrived in the car park and I saw a big neon sign saying “Tandoori Sizzler”, visions of Indian salad bars and cheese-bread danced through my head. Alas, it wasn’t a Tandoori Sizzler, but a simple suburban Indian restaurant with great food. The evening was already going well, a […]

Flying Fajita Sisters

After an impassioned and intelligent dose of God, or in more prosaic terms, after church, my friend and I took our table at Flying Fajita Sistas and I prepared for the deliciousness he assured me was on its way. The restaurant is cosy and quaint with a good splash of […]

Noggi

Noggi is a frozen yogurt shop in Strathfield, where people (my friend included) will wait half an hour in line for one of these treats. I had to try it. I told the girl that it was my first time, and she generously let me taste several of the flavours. […]