Month: September 2009

The Observatory Hotel, the Rocks

The Observatory Hotel, the Rocks

High tea at the Observatory Hotel! Hosted by my friend, the Vintage Queen, it was delightful fun. Alas, I forgot to take photos of the interior design and lighting! Oops. Usually one of my favourite parts of food blogging. High tea takes place in the …

The Falconer, Darlinghurst

The Falconer, Darlinghurst

After Phamish, the Chief and I ventured on a search for some good dessert. We took a short walk up to Oxford St and the Chief recommended the Falconer. It was warm and cosy inside, a very welcome shelter from the rain beating down outside. …

Phamish, Darlinghurst

Phamish, Darlinghurst

Those of you with eagle eyes will have noticed that Phamish has been sitting at the top of my ‘to-eat’ list for a while (though to be honest, that list isn’t in any particular order). Luckily for me, the Chief was just as eager to …

Portuguese Tarts

Portuguese Tarts

I just wanted to share another recent afternoon tea treat that I had, courtesy of the Pastry Chef. To be honest, I’m not a huge fan of Portuguese Tarts. They have enough similarity to a custard tart that I can’t help but compare the two. …

The Beauchamp Hotel, Darlinghurst

The Beauchamp Hotel, Darlinghurst

After seeing a movie at the nearby Palace cinemas on Oxford Street, my friend suggested that we visit the Beauchamp for a bite to eat. It was a lazy Saturday afternoon and the place was quite empty but not in a bad way. The Beauchamp …

Kasumi, Haymarket

Kasumi, Haymarket

One of my readers has been kind enough to share their own food photos from a recent dining experience. I wasn’t there and they can’t remember names or prices of dishes but I have labelled them as I see fit. Chinatown laneway where the restaurant …

Sunny Harbour Seafood Resaturant (2), Hurstville

Sunny Harbour Seafood Resaturant (2), Hurstville

Some of you may remember Sunny Harbour as the restaurant where we enjoyed a recession lobster. This time we were back. For mud crab. Three cheers, yay! I have no idea how much these individual dishes cost, so just enjoy the pretty pictures. Tea and …

Flying Fajita Sisters, Glebe

Flying Fajita Sisters, Glebe

Flying Fajita Sisters for $3 tequilas and tacos on Tuesdays. I had always been curious about their tequila and taco night. What kind of poor student wouldn’t be? We were a large group and were seated in their courtyard. I think their courtyard is really …

Ten Ren Teahouse, Haymarket

Ten Ren Teahouse, Haymarket

Newsflash. If you operate a place that sells bubble tea, please do not run out of pearls. This is something that Ten Ren apparently does quite often. On this occasion, and when I went back a few days later, the same thing! My friend informed …

Vanilla Slice

Vanilla Slice

As some of you may know, my father is a talented pastry chef. Sometimes if we’re lucky, he makes some fresh treats at home for us. Recently he made one of my favourites – vanilla slice. I love vanilla slices! The dusting of icing sugar …