Sammy’s Kitchen, Canberra
I first went to Sammy’s Kitchen when it was on the other side of Bunda Street… which was a long, long time ago. So let’s be clear about this. You go to Sammy’s for the…
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The Cupping Room, Canberra
The Cupping Room by specialty Canberra coffee roaster Ona Coffee is a triumph of Mexican influenced food, great atmosphere and superior coffee. Immediately visible is their friendly, passionate approach to coffee with espresso and filter coffees, and…
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Banjo Patterson Cottage Restaurant, Gladesville
Banjo Patterson Cottage Restaurant operates from a lovely sandstone building dating back to the 1830’s. “Rockend” is a National Trust building where the famed Australian poet A.B.’Banjo’ Paterson lived as a young man with his maternal grandmother….
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Gowings Bar & Grill, Sydney
Gowings Bar & Grill continues to deliver a premium drinking and dining experience. Since opening last year, we have been impressed on multiple occasions by the cocktails in the Bar, the cooking in the Grill and the service at every touchpoint. The…
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The Potting Shed, Alexandria
The Grounds of Alexandria has become a phenomenon – albeit a phenomena with a decidedly long queue. So the opening of the Potting Shed by the same team as The Grounds is welcome indeed. Situated right…
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Two Birds One Stone, South Yarra
Two Birds One Stone is a charming cafe in Melbourne’s trendy South Yarra neighbourhood. The relaxed, easy-going atmosphere belies a serious commitment to coffee and food making it one of a handful of eateries I regularly…
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Mercato e Cucina, Gladesville
Mercato e Cucina, on the notoriously busy Victoria Road, is a well-conceived oasis of Italian goodness. Walking in off Victoria Road is like stepping into a better, more Italian, world with friendly service, good quality food and…
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The Copper Mill, Alexandria
It was my hairdresser who told me about The Copper Mill. They have a sandwich with pork crackling it in she told me. And indeed they do. It’s called the Peruvian B&E and along with…
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Nomad, Surry Hills
Nomad [16 Foster Street, Surry Hills], co-owned and operated by Al Yazbek and Rebecca Littlemore, is housed in the old Spence & Lyda warehouse. The renovation has made the most of the historic warehouse, with…
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Berkelouw, NSW Southern Highlands
Berkelouw Book Barn, located just outside Berrima in the NSW Southern Highlands, is the iconic home of the Berkelouw Book Business. Built early last century, the Book Barn has recently been renovated to highlight its exposed timber…
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Jonah’s Whale Beach
Jonah’s is a stunningly positioned restaurant high above Whale Beach on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Start your visit with cocktails against a backdrop of breathtaking views on what has got to be one of the best restaurant terraces in the world. Follow…
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Old Town, Chinatown
Old Town is one of a new breed of Chinatown restaurant that delivers tasty Hong Kong style food with a stylish fit-out. Gone are the formica tables and tiled floors, these being replaced with a…
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Spice I Am, Surry Hills
The appropriately named Spice I Am, serves a spicy Thai cuisine including a delicious crispy pork belly with Chinese broccoli. Dishes are typically HOT, with the pork belly being one of their milder dishes. Spice I Am…
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Single Origin Roasters, Surry Hills
Single Origin Roasters is one of the quintessential Surry Hills experiences and have been a part of my morning coffee ritual for the past ten years. Sidewalk tables are there to watch the passing parade, while superior…
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Shenkin Kitchen, Enmore
Shenkin Kitchen is an Israeli cafe serving creative and sensationally tasty dishes. This cafe is alive with good cheer, Mecca coffee and an array of unusual food. In a town that offers almost every style of…
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