From the people who brought us Lotus Dining, The Resident takes Mediterranean flavours and Australian ingredients to life. Overlooking Hyde Park, the restaurant is helmed by Pablo Tordesillas, formerly of Brisbane restaurant Ortiga. Drawing on his history growing up in Spain, Tordesillas unites the traditional and contemporary on The Resident menu. Designed by Paul Papadopoulos of DS17 (the…
Category: Restaurant Reviews
Mercado, Sydney CBD
There have been mixed reviews looming, so I wasn’t sure what to expect when I booked an 8.30pm sitting at Mercado. The Australian’s John Lethlean called out co-owner and chef Nathan Sasi on the supposed woodfire oven (or lack thereof) situation. And quite a few friends of mine weren’t impressed by the food or the…
Mr Wong, Sydney CBD
I’m a huge fan of Dan Hong’s style of cooking. Watching his #Shelfie series on ABC iview confirmed this further: he was throwing together random but delicious ingredients like instant noodles, corn chips, chilli oil, and kewpie mayo (well, not into one dish – though I feel like that could taste amazing). And I was left feeling…
Yellow, Potts Point
I love vegetables, so I was pretty keen to find out how Yellow is tackling a full switch to a vegetarian menu. I’ve been to Yellow twice before it went down the veggie route – for brunch (which still has non-veg options now) and for dinner. Yellow’s siblings Monopole and Bentley were my preferred restaurants,…
Chaco Bar, Darlinghurst
I’m a bit late to the party, but Chaco Bar is indubitably excellent for yakitori and other delicious Japanese dishes in a cozy, homely Crown Street space. Taro chips with aonori are mixed with what we think are potato chips. Half a dozen plump gyoza are served in the pan – they get quite sticky to the…
What To Eat in Newcastle, NSW
If you’re longing for a quick getaway from Sydney, Newcastle is the perfect destination as long as you’re into small towns, food and ocean baths. Most people would probably drive to Newcastle, but we take the train. Within Newcastle we take buses (where Opal also works, FYI) to get around quite easily. Subo The reason Eric…
Boilerhouse Harbourside Restaurant & Bar, Manly
Nestled within Q Station, a heritage retreat and Australia’s first and oldest Quarantine Station, Boilerhouse Harbourside Restaurant & Bar has upped the ante with Matt Kemp at the helm. With an impressive list of lauded restaurants under his belt, Matt Kemp took on the role of Executive Chef of Q Station in March 2016. Formerly…
Willis Canteen, Ultimo
Gado gado is my all-time favorite Indonesian dish. A great gado gado is predominantly defined by the peanut sauce (or the bumbu as Indos would say). In Sydney, most Indonesian restaurants take shortcuts, creating the sauce using peanut butter. But the legitimate way is to make it from scratch using peanuts, grinding it with an ulekan (mortar and…
Restaurant Hubert, Sydney
My expectations were high when we rocked up at Hubert on a Tuesday evening. Every single person I had spoken to (bar one) was raving about the modern French restaurant. Surprisingly, it lived up to the hype. The vibe is like no other in Sydney, teleporting you straight to Europe. And the service is attentive (though we were mystified by…
Bar Brosé, Darlinghurst
Bar Brosé has opened where The Passage used to be, bringing a casual but polished wine bar to Darlinghurst. The space has been revamped with a lighter, brighter interior compared to the dark and heaving bar-cum-club I used to frequent for sliders and a bit of a dance. When we arrive at 3pm on Sunday (or…
What To Eat in Hobart, Tasmania
The food in Tasmania is arguably the best in the country. With incredible produce at their fingertips, chefs are free to experiment with only the finest, freshest ingredients. After collating a list of recommended restaurants, cafes, and markets, I shortlisted my favorites, and started making bookings. Bookings are essential at most of the restaurants I’ve…
Kensington Street Social, Chippendale
Nothing at Kensington Street Social disappoints. Service is impeccable. The fit out is fantastic. In fact I like everything about Kensington Street Social. Sure, there are some dishes that are better than others – but that’s expected. The food is adventurous without being overbearing. Start with the crisp ink crackers accompanied by a creamy cucumber and…
Sarah vs Carbs 