Ottolenghi, Islington

Ottolenghi, Islington

Ottolenghi is somewhat of an Islington institution.  It has a prime position on Upper Street, about halfway between the Highbury/Islington and Angel tube stations.  On most days, especially weekend mornings, there is queue out the door.  The restaurant specialises in fresh food with a modern …

Byron Burger, Angel (London)

Byron Burger, Angel (London)

While I was out and about exploring London, I saw this burger chain called Byron Burger often enough to pique my interest.  I looked it up online and found mixed reviews.  Funnily enough, the most negative reviews were focused solely on the decor – people …

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 …

Imperial Treasure Chinese Restaurant, Hurstville

Imperial Treasure Chinese Restaurant, Hurstville

In the ‘burbs, you can be spoilt for choice in terms of yum cha.  In particular, Hurstville has quite a few options and this is one of the newest – Imperial Treasure Chinese Restaurant. It is perched high on Level 3 of Club Central which …

The Pie Tin, Newtown

The Pie Tin, Newtown

It has been well over a year since I first heard about The Pie Tin, a glorious shop in Newtown specialising in sweet and savoury pies.  I haven’t ventured much to Newtown since my uni days and when I recently found myself in the area, …

Sadhana Kitchen, Newtown

Sadhana Kitchen, Newtown

Let me start off by saying that this is not my usual type of choice for venue.  I tend to steer pretty clear of healthy eating and towards the other end of the spectrum – gluttinous eating.  So when my friend suggested Sadhana Kitchen in …

Chur Burger, Surry Hills

Chur Burger, Surry Hills

I mourned the loss and closure of Albion Street Kitchen, it seems as though its life was so short lived and I only got to visit once!  When I heard that it had been replaced by a burger venture, I wasn’t super excited – it …

Cafe Nice, Circular Quay (2)

Cafe Nice, Circular Quay (2)

You might recall my last visit to Cafe Nice soon after it had opened up at Circular Quay. A few months have passed and I decided to visit again but this time, for lunch. It was a beautiful winter’s day in Sydney and the sun …

Pho Viet, Cabramatta

Pho Viet, Cabramatta

I rarely make the trek out to Cabramatta and am a bit of a newbie when it comes to eating in ‘Little Vietnam’. But fear not, Luke Nguyen compiled his list of favourite places to eat in Cabramatta and I slavishly followed his direction to …