If you grew up in Australia, and think of a “Sunday Roast” your mind probably jumps straight to the classic clichés of a predominantly English/Irish heritage: a slightly overcooked leg … Read the rest “First Sunday Roast Club (Update)”
Everyone you ask in Sydney tells you they’re sick to death of all the rain. After a record-breaking August that saw over 368mm of rain—more than four times the monthly … Read the rest “Sunny-ish Sunday”
For the three decades I’ve lived in this area, my local shopping centre in Surry Hills was affectionately, or perhaps ironically, known as the “Murder Mall.” I, however, preferred to … Read the rest “From ‘Murder Mall’ to Modern Marvel”
Celebrating a more-than 30-year friendship, I attended John’s 70th group birthday last night, a truly special occasion. The venue was Luke’s Kitchen in Sydney, a place I had only vaguely … Read the rest “Luke’s Kitchen at Kimpton Margot Hotel…
Even with the Aussie sun blazing at 40°C, some traditions are hard to shake! Like many of my generation, I grew up with a classic Sunday roast lunch, followed by … Read the rest “First Sunday Roast Club”
Upon receiving an invitation to join a sizable group for Yum Cha in Sydney’s Chinatown, I quickly accepted. This was a group I’ve regularly met with over the twenty years, … Read the rest “Not quite ready for large group…
I didn’t expect to be eating hospital food today. I didn’t expect to be eating anything at all. From Monday’s breakfast until this morning, I haven’t been able to keep … Read the rest “Hospital Food”
After weeks and weeks in the hospital, and a couple of weeks at home, I was finally well enough to enjoy a “major meal” out with a friend at “Warike … Read the rest “Warike Restaurant, Surry Hills”