Monthly Archives: January 2013

The Merrywell, Southbank

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Jacq
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Late last year, I travelled to Melbourne for a week. It’s only a one and a half hour plane trip from Sydney, but I love going there and exploring the city, since there’s always new things to see and places … Continue reading →

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Lamington Bites

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Jacq
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Lamingtons are an iconic Australian dessert, so I thought it was only fitting to make these for Australia Day coming up. It’s a simple dessert of sponge cake, dipped in chocolate and rolled in dessicated coconut, and was named after … Continue reading →

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Rise Restaurant, Darlinghurst

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Jacq
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I’ve blogged about Rise Restaurant twice previously, and so I was sad when I heard that it had closed down at the end of 2010. Thankfully, it was re-opened by Kevin Seo, who was worked previously as a sous chef … Continue reading →

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Orto Trading Co, Surry Hills

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Jacq
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Catching up with friends is always done best over delicious food. It doesn’t hurt to have a nice ambience and pretty decor either, and thankfully Orto Trading Co delivers on all three. I’m one of the first in our group … Continue reading →

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Tenkomori Ramen House, Sydney

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Jacq
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I was sad to hear that Ton Ton in Regent Place was closing since I had eaten lots of tasty karaage there. However, I was also pleased to hear that it would be replaced by another ramen place from the … Continue reading →

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