Month: September 2013

Allpress Espresso, Shoreditch (London)

Allpress Espresso, Shoreditch (London)

I like how there are several cafes and bars in London which remind me of the ones back home.  My friend suggested that we meet for a sneaky Monday brunch at Allpress Espresso in trendy Shoreditch.  I did a quick google and turns out they …

Barrafina, Soho (London)

Barrafina, Soho (London)

The Food Book has moved to London! Yes that’s right, The Food Book decided to join the flocks of Australians taking a working holiday in the UK and the next chapter of this food blog will be set in London. I hope you enjoy reading …

The Barber Shop, Sydney CBD

The Barber Shop, Sydney CBD

The Barber Shop is yet another small bar on York Street in the Sydney CBD. Unlike a few of the other small bars, this one isn’t hidden. You just have to walk through a barber shop and up the stairs at the back to enter …

Hartsyard, Newtown

Hartsyard, Newtown

Hartsyard is a hot spot right now and this is made evident by their online booking system which shows nights filled a week or two in advance! I was after an impromptu visit and they were booked out but encouraged me to try for a …

CoCa Chu, Hamilton Island

CoCa Chu, Hamilton Island

I took a short trip to Hamilton Island for the first time and was blown away by how wonderful the little island was.  The flight from Sydney to Hamilton Island airport was only 2 hours yet I felt like we were in a different country …