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Deep within Mosman’s suburban streets and surrounded by natural bush is a café that has eluded my reviews for a long time. Burnt Orange opened six years ago with the concept of a café and restaurant that feels like an … Continue reading
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With winter approaching, I find myself seeking out even more coastal cafés (as they’re more likely to be bathed in sunshine) so Coogee seemed liked a logical suburb. Joining me today were some friends who have a one year … Continue reading
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I’m back at one of my favourite cafés so I’ll keep this brief! I’ve reviewed Four Ate Five twice before (and visited many more times). I’m happy to report that it remains as popular as ever and it’s still one of the … Continue reading
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When a café changes owners, name and identity, it can be a tough job to build a reputation and customer base. Judging by the swarm of customers that I watched gather by mid-morning on a Sunday, Social Brew has managed to … Continue reading
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Sometimes you visit a café and everything goes as you expect. Parking is readily available, the service is prompt, the food is inspired and the coffee was worth getting out of bed for. This was one of those mornings as Le … Continue reading
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On a main road in the industrial-meets-residential part of Waterloo, John Smith Café has made a name for itself as the place for locals and breakfast aficionados to start their day. Founded by an experienced team, JSC produces some next-level dishes … Continue reading
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So today it was hot and sticky. The drive was long, the quest for parking was almost as long and the walk down the hill to The Little Kitchen was punishing… but I’d do it all again! Despite the small … Continue reading
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Bloody Mary’s sits on a very popular strip of Darlinghurst. It’s not only busy during the day but also abuzz in the evening. Bordering with Kings Cross, you would be correct in assuming that the bars and restaurants along the Victoria … Continue reading
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Long time readers will remember my fondness for The Fern as well as its spectacular fall from grace when it changed owners. It should be no surprise then that The Fern is no more. Café Oratnek has taken its place and with … Continue reading
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Right near the beginning of New South Head Road is a small, easily-missable café. It’s an unassuming establishment with a small number of tables but it’s clean and presentable. Service was spot-on throughout and this is probably one of the … Continue reading
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The Moody Chef on Atchison Street is one of three version of the café all within a few square kilometres! Owners George Dannaoui and Geoff Moody began the gradual domination of the St. Leonards café scene in October 2004 and they … Continue reading
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Besser could be considered as the offspring of Sydney Italian dining institution A Tavola. In April of this year, Ennio Di Marco, Eugenio Maiale, Sandro Di Marino and Luke Randall opened the new spot on the dining street that everyone knows, Crown. … Continue reading
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Avalon certainly has that coastal (small)town feeling. Your worries will melt away as you walk through the beach-adjacent streets and browse the gift shops. I paid the area a visit because smalltown has been making waves on the Northern Beaches scene … Continue reading
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Wild Basket has a great location; bright but not overly sunny, easy to find but the road isn’t too busy. You’ll need to hit up the counter to order and pay. Having said that I would have expected to see … Continue reading
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This corner café has only been open for about four months but because it’s doing so many things right, it will be staying around for a long time! Sure that could have been my concluding line but my breakfast … Continue reading
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I woke up on this particular morning feeling like a croque madame. I know, I know, who does that? My subconscious drove me to choose La Buvette (French for a small bar) and lo and behold, they had one on … Continue reading
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La Repubblica opened four years ago and continues to offer a large variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner options to an ever-expanding customer base. Moses and Joseph Nader, together with head chef Roja Siva and manager Andrea Dazzi have brought together … Continue reading
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Posto No. 19 has a prominent yet reasonably quiet location with the all-important barista taking prime position at the street-facing counter. Inside you’ll find a split level layout with a decent number of tables to ensure that you most likely won’t be … Continue reading
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I make a point of never mentioning other cafés in a review however in this instance it’s okay… Henley’s Wholefoods in Alexandria has recently opened on the site of Love Grub which I reviewed in 2010 (it’s also interesting to … Continue reading
Sydney on Sunday 