Tag 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”.

Becasse Again

Damien and I have been to Becasse Restaurant, when it was located in Surry Hills on several occasions together, with the most memorable probably being the Five Regions of France … Read the rest “Becasse Again”

Near Death Experience

I nearly died this afternoon, crushed to death by a fallen tree. OK, maybe that’s being a little dramatic, but as you can see from the accompanying photograph, this tree … Read the rest “Near Death Experience”

Second Hand

I suppose I get it from my dad, but I’ve always been a bit of a hoarder. Just like my dad, my garage is full of unopened boxes containing goodness … Read the rest “Second Hand”

Hail Storm in Nickson Street, Surry Hills

Snow in Sydney?

After an unseasonably warm day, this is the kind of scene – “winter wonderland” – you don’t normally expect to see in Surry Hills at this time of the year, … Read the rest “Snow in Sydney?”

Södermalm Church

Surry Hillsong

I thought Surry Hills was homo heaven with its large gay population, significant drug taking population, multicultural elements and significant homelessness problem. Even though Hillsong has a branch just around … Read the rest “Surry Hillsong”

Benzin

480 Crown St Surry Hills 2010 NSW Phone: (02) 9383 9388 Chef: Krongtong Akkichito I went out for dinner tonight with old school mate, Anthony and his friend, JT, at … Read the rest “Benzin”