Sydney

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 […]

Sepia

Sepia was awarded Restaurant of the Year by the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide in 2012. It is easy to see why. From the moment you walk in through the grand glass doors it is obvious you are not in Kansas anymore, you are definitely in the land of […]

The Botanist

The Botanist, located in the leafy borough of Kirribilli, is a hub of mixology and sophisticated bar chow. I had been wanting to visit for some time. I had imagined a kind of conservatory; that lovely mix of greenery and glass. There are some plants placed throughout the venue, but […]