For a city crowning the most beautiful harbour in the world, it is a tough gig finding really great seafood in restaurants. Even specialised seafood restaurants fail at delivering an outstanding experience. Overcooking fish, undercooking fish, overpricing miniscule scallops and overcomplicating their creations. After a sojourn in New York, where I encountered fresh, delicious seafood,…
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Longrain, Sydney
In a city fickle with trends and the proliferation of Thai/Asian spinoffs, Longrain has well and truly stood the test of time. A seasoned fan of this establishment, I always know that, no matter what, Longrain will come up with the goods. The no-booking policy doesn’t phase me. The wait is never too long, even…
Icebergs Dining Room & Bar, Sydney
The occasion for our lunch was a farewell to Sydney for a lovely friend, moving to Melbourne. So we wanted to go somewhere appropriate. A place we could be Ladies who Lunch, frock up and delight in the very best that Sydney has to offer. World renowned for its beach, Bondi is a haven for…
Marque Restaurant, Sydney
One of Sydney’s most recognised restaurants had never been at the top of my “must try” list. I’d read a lot of hype about Marque over the years, yet anyone I know that had eaten there, didn’t ever rave about it, despite it being named Gourmet Traveller’s 2012 Restaurant of the Year. I got the…
Sake Restaurant & Bar, Sydney
Sake Restaurant & Bar 12 Argyle Street, The Rocks Sydney NSW 2000 http://www.sakerestaurant.com.au Back in Sydney and with babysitters on tap I was keen to have a rare night out and catch up with my girlfriend (and guest GB blogger) Jacqueline. So on a balmy summer eve we drove into The Rocks, parked just before…
Gourmet Belly 