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Poly

Nothing tastes as good as a celebratory meal, and oh do I have reason to be celebrating today. After barely 3 years out of university, Chris (aka my other half) has been promoted to a senior software developer! He’s of course stoked, and don’t tell him I said this because he’s already had so many…

01/05/2019

Best Of Sydney, Hatted, Modern Australian, Mr. Moneybags ($45 Plus), Surry Hills, Wine Bar

Surly’s

Seriously, is there anything better than a feast of American BBQ? I honestly can’t think of many things more enjoyable than a platter of smoky meats, served with heaping bowls of mac and cheese, collard greens, and cornbread. Coupled with the fact that decent BBQ isn’t all that common in Australia, and how I won’t…

17/04/2019

American, BBQ, Impress Your Date ($30-$45), Just A Bit Special ($15-$30), Pub, Surry Hills

Spice I Am

Doctoring aside, one of the things that excited me the most about moving to Sydney was regular access to all the amazing Thai restaurants. Melbourne may be a culinary big-shot, but they never seem to get Thai food right, not in the way Sydney does. Even my local take-away in Sydney is as good, if…

21/03/2018

Asian, Just A Bit Special ($15-$30), New South Wales, Surry Hills, Thai

Bills

For all the raving I’ve done about the food in Sydney, I haven’t forgotten about Melbourne. After all, who could forget the hipster cafes, hidden laneways, and excellent brunch on every other street corner? So it was with a mixture of nostalgia (already!) and curiosity that Chris and I visited Bills, one of the most-lauded…

05/01/2014

Brunch, Cafe, Just A Bit Special ($15-$30), New South Wales, Surry Hills

MoVida Sydney

This is why I came to Sydney. Ok maybe Chris’s 21st and our anniversary and having some down-time together had something to do with it, but like any foodie, I travel to eat. And whilst I’ve had some great meals lined up, the one I was most excited for was MoVida Sydney, the newest member…

26/12/2013

European, Hatted, Mr. Moneybags ($45 Plus), New South Wales, Spanish, Surry Hills, Tapas, Wine Bar