Pancakes on the Rocks, Beverly Hills

Pancakes on the Rocks, Beverly Hills

Pancakes on the Rocks has opened up on the corner of Stoney Creek Road and King Georges Road in Beverly Hills, where Vaby’s used. What a great addition to the Beverly Hills restaurant strip! Although it only opened less than a month ago, word has 

Encasa, Haymarket (2)

Encasa, Haymarket (2)

It has been a while since I have been to Encasa, a Spanish tapas restaurant located on Pitt Street near Central Station.   Whenever Encasa is mentioned, I nod knowingly and exclaim “That place is always so busy!” Despite my act of my familiarity, I must 

Easy Cooking: Christmas Turkey for beginners

Easy Cooking: Christmas Turkey for beginners

I haven’t done an Easy Cooking post in a while and as an indication on my backlog of posts, here is one that I meant to post (much) earlier this year.  As Christmas time has come and passed us yet again, I thought I would 

Suminoya, Sydney CBD

Suminoya, Sydney CBD

Suminoya is one of my favourite places to eat with friends. Not only is there fun novelty value to try and order as much food as possible and cook it within the 90 minute time limit, but there is also a great variety of side 

Yebisu Izakaya, Regent Place

Yebisu Izakaya, Regent Place

In yet another example of the fast changing Sydney restaurant scene, there have been more changes to Regent Place.  Yebisu Izakaya has taken over the old location of Azuma Kushiyaki and remodeled with some pretty good graffiti art, hanging signs and bright lanterns.  Makes me 

Sushia Izakaya & Bar, Sydney CBD

Sushia Izakaya & Bar, Sydney CBD

Where is Sushia Izakaya & Bar?  When I first heard about this Japanese restaurant, I had to pause for a second to wonder where it was.  The address said 20 Bond Street in the Sydney CBD and the only building on Bond Street that I 

Jones the Grocer, Sydney CBD

Jones the Grocer, Sydney CBD

It seemed like only yesterday that I was dining at Quarter Twenty-One in the Sydney CBD Westfield.  How quickly times change!  The old space was boarded up for a while with signage declaring Jones the Grocer to be opening soon.  Now it is open and 

Abhi’s Indian Restaurant, North Strathfield

Abhi’s Indian Restaurant, North Strathfield

I discovered Abhi’s Indian Restaurant in the Entertainment Book and after searching for reviews online, found out that it is a rather popular place.  It is the sister restaurant to Aki’s Indian Restaurant in Woolloomooloo which proudly boasts one SMH chef’s hat on its website.  

Cafe Nice, Circular Quay

Cafe Nice, Circular Quay

Let me start off by saying that Cafe Nice is in one of the most convenient locations possible.  I am in love with the LOCATION of this restaurant. It is right next to Circular Quay station meaning next to a heap of bus stops and 

El Loco at Slip Inn, Sydney CBD

El Loco at Slip Inn, Sydney CBD

Earlier this week, I was fortunate enough to be invited to visit Merivale’s newly permanent El Loco at Slip Inn for a Blogger’s Fiesta dinner.  Of course I jumped at the opportunity – who can resist anything with Fiesta in the title? I have not