Over the past year, we have been stuffing our faces around Sydney. So I thought I'd write a blog post to try to capture some of the delicious highlights. I'm missing many of our favs, but I'll update as I find and upload more pics. Let the mouth watering begin!
We couldn't find a decent slice of pizza in this city until Pizza e Birra opened on Crown Street. Their pizza is Neapolitan style with thin crust and lots of fresh ingredients. We typically order a salad (the pumpkin one is delish) and split a pizza. The portions are well sized and we sometimes even have room for their amazing tiramisu. Come early, or be prepared for a wait, because this place is always packed!
Just down the street from us on Cleveland is the Norfolk Hotel. Home to the Surry Hills hipster type, this place serves up great drinks and has a decent pub menu. Head there for the $12 rib night or go in on a Sunday for their specialty bloody mary's!
Merivale establishments are always pretty amazing and Ms. G's fully meets expectations. Asian street food turned fancy and cocktails with tapioca and self-sealed lids make this restaurant a place that we like to frequent. LOVE: bahn mi, duck noodles, corn and fried chicken. If you're still feeling hungry, the stoners delight has ice cream, mars bars and candied bacon!
An American diner in Sydney? Fried chicken and waffles? Mac and cheese? Nuff said!
I love this place, it reminds me of a little fancier Brother's BBQ. The wait is long but well worth it. TONS of little side dishes, really good kimchee and all the meat and things to grill to your hearts content!
I wouldn't say this is our fav brekkie joint, but it gets high marks from me for their breakfast burrito. Eggs, cheese and chorizo. Plus, the atmosphere is super cute and the wait staff is always nice and friendly.
PIMMS
Not a place, but a Sydney fav. It's like sangria but a little sweeter and perfect for a sunny afternoon. The best ones that I've had are made by McKay and Esther!
I've only been here once, but will definitely go again. The pasta is all made in house and you can have the option of ordering a half size. I tried two different kinds. DELISH!
High tea with the ladies? Yes please! The QVB is a fun place to go with a group of girls for champers and traditional high tea. Shopping after!
HOMEMADE POKE
Poke in Sydney? Yes, thanks to Zac Cortez. Tastes so good, especially when I haven't had it in AGES.
I can't write about this place enough. Freshest sashimi in town, delicious robata and just as lovely desserts. We go here so often, they sometimes comp us a few dishes!
Everything at our local bakery is amazing. Fennel sausage rolls, ham and cheese croissants and pizzas folded into a neat little package. And have I mentioned the desserts? Oh the desserts!
Located above Porteno, Gardel's Bar is a place to go for a few small bites and fantastic cocktails. The bartenders are all extremely nice and will help you decide what to get from their extensive menu. If you have a chance to sit down, they have a wonderful bar menu. HUGE charcuterie plate, chorizo and octopus, cheese plates, sliders, ribs, and so much more.
This place has quickly become a local favourite. It's small and unassuming, but has wonderful cafe food. I especially love the poached chicken salad and their range of sub sandwiches. I recently found the three cheese grilled cheese. AMAZEBALLS.
