Tag: sydney

Taste of Sydney 2011

Today, I was lucky enough to be treated to the Taste of Sydney Festival, by a very generous friend. Held in Centennial Park, it is described as Sydney’s Ultimate Restaurant Festival, with a good smattering of Sydney restaurants serving up top fare. Interstate and international producers are also showcased. I […]

Jimmy Liks

Always a favourite, I introduced my mother to Jimmy Liks on Saturday night. Mum, this is Jimmy. Jimmy, Mum. I had a feeling they’d get on very well… Whenever Jimmy and I meet up, the corn fritters are always on my mind. Whenever anyone mentions Jimmy, I salivate for those […]

Saké

Saké is the latest Sydney hotspot epicureans flock to and the other night I made the pilgrimage for a second round of birthday festivity. Having a friend who works there as a chef, I have all the inside goss. Jake Gyllenhaal dined there recently, and Oprah booked it out for […]

China Doll

I dined at China Doll for my birthday celebrations. Merriment indeed.  It came highly recommended and lived up to expectations. Oh the blessings of friends with great taste.  Modern Asian cuisine with fresh flavours; bold an unapologetic. Corn and Zucchini Cakes w Coriander Chilli Sambal Fried Tofu with Five Spiced […]

Glass Brasserie

I said to myself that I was not going to get three courses, because I simply cannot eat that much, however, I could not resist ordering an entrée of Confit Petuna trout, Alaskan crab, avocado, green tomato gazpacho with apple sorbet on the menu. Forgive my crassitude, but those chunks […]

Toko

Last night, after a wonderful afternoon with my best girl, a dear friend and I went to Toko in Surry Hills. I had never been, but his taste is impeccable and when he recommended it, I knew we were onto a winner. A large and slick space, Toko is a mix of […]