The Sydney Traveler

I consider myself a bit of a foodie, so I’m surprised I haven’t heard of artisan bakers before. I also didn’t know that Sydney had any! But apparently we do, and they work at Brasserie Bread.
So what exactly is an artisan baker? As the old saying goes, a baker uses his head and his hands, but an artisan baker uses his head, hands, and heart. It sounds a little bit airy fairy, but the proof’s in the pudding. Or should that be the pastries?
Brasserie Bread offers a huge range of delicious handmade pastries, cakes, and breads all delivered with their …read more

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Much more than just a place to buy seafood, the Sydney Fish Market is one of the city’s greatest attractions.
The Sydney Fish Market is Australia’s only working fishermen’s market, a colorful and vibrant place which gives visitors and locals the chance to see what goes on before the fish lands on your plate.
It all starts at around 5:30 am each morning, when restauranteurs and seafood enthusiasts arrive to secure the best fish. 1000 crates, equal to around 50 tonnes of seafood, are auctioned off every morning!
If you arrive around lunchtime you won’t be disappointed. The Markets are home to seven …read more

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Have we seen the last of the rain clouds? They certainly dampened my spirits this long weekend, but I’m biting my tongue because I know we need the rain.
Now that it looks like it’s clearing though, I’m starting to think of ways to enjoy this sunny weather. One particularly appealing option is an Ultimate Sailing course. It’s going to require three weekends of fine weather, but I’m an optimist.
Sailing’s one of those sports that tends to intimidate people, but is really terribly easy. It doesn’t take long to learn the basics, leaving you plenty of time to just soak in …read more

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I love going out for dinner but I have to admit, my favourite meals are the ones I’ve cooked myself. There’s something about taking the time and effort to create your dish that always makes it taste that much better.
It seems plenty of Sydneysiders agree with me because Sydney’s Greek cooking school, Greekalicious, has just moved to larger premises to cope with the demand for their classes.
Founder Maria Bernadis is passionate about Greek food, and it shows. She only uses the very best ingredients to create a mix of traditional and modern Greek fare. She’ll give you the story and …read more

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Have you always wanted to learn to surf, but been too intimidated to try? With the weather heating up, there’s no better time to muster your confidence and give it a go.
Let’s Go Surfing makes it easy with their learn to surf classes at the world-famous Bondi Beach. They cater for all levels of experience, from people who’ve never been in the ocean to water babies looking to catch their first wave. They’ll also teach anyone, from kids to seniors. Group and private sessions are available.
All Let’s Go Surfing instructors are experts with a Bronze Medallion from the Australian Surf …read more

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It’s Saturday, a time when so many of us are nursing a little hangover after one too many cocktails to celebrate the week’s end. Personally, the hangover doesn’t hurt quite as much as realising how much money I’ve spent on those fancy drinks.
Why pay for someone else to mix your drinks when it’s so easy to make your own? At Cruise Restaurant & Bar, you can learn how to create all your favourites with their fun cocktail classes!
Cruise’s chief bartender, Loy Catada, hosts the classes. He’ll show you how to make his favourite drink, the classic martini, and loads more. …read more

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