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The Limb Shift / James O'Brien

Surry Hills

With the exception of four years in Brisbane, I spent the first thirty years of my life in the country: Lismore, Bourke, Renmark and Wagga. When my career brought me to Sydney, I was really excited.

As I knew I didn’t want to live too far from work, I drew a “walking circle” (old style protractor) around Ultimo, that reached out to Glebe and Pyrmont, but I quickly settled on an apartment in Surry Hills. And even though I’m a country boy at heart, Surry Hills has pretty much become “home”.

Stix in Surry Hills
Blogging

Ice Cream

ByJames O'Brien 18/04/201407/12/2022

Sydney loves a trend. For the last couple of years, trends have included: queues for bread, beards, and small bars.

The latest is ice cream/gelato. Yes, it’s true, people are … Read the rest “Ice Cream”

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Empty Vessell at The Giant Dwarf
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The Chaser’s Giant Dwarf

ByJames O'Brien 12/04/201412/04/2014

“In the last twelve months two of the institutions I’ve given so much of my life and passion to have disappointed me deeply”, was the most memorable line from Kristina … Read the rest “The Chaser’s Giant Dwarf”

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Surry Hills Video Shop
Blogging

Video Shop

ByJames O'Brien 09/04/201409/02/2016

I knew it was only a matter of time before the video shop in Surry Hills closed down. I didn’t know it was coming, though, until I took a walk … Read the rest “Video Shop”

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Grains at Nomad
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Nomad

ByJames O'Brien 29/03/201410/06/2019

Having enjoyed a really fantastic meal the other week, I suggested a friend and I should catch up there for dinner. But when I tried to book last week for … Read the rest “Nomad”

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Haloumi at Nomad
Blogging

Nomad Restaurant

ByJames O'Brien 13/03/201420/09/2019

A week or so ago, I asked a friend for advice about where I should take Robert and Sandra for dinner. Sandra and Robert are visiting from Sweden at the … Read the rest “Nomad Restaurant”

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