The Sydney Traveler

Leichardt’s Norton Street Italian Festa is a highlight of Sydney’s cultural calendar, offering locals and tourists alike the chance to celebrate modern and traditional Italian fare.
This Sydney institution began twenty years ago. Then it showcased Italian food and coffee, but it’s grown to become much more than that. These days the emphasis is on two of life’s greatest pleasures: food and wine. If you love to indulge as much as I do, the classes, tasting sessions, and gourmet stalls will be right up your alley.
Food writer Joanna Savill and acclaimed chef Danny Russo will lead crowds in cooking classes designed …read more

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As a self confessed foodie, there’s one place I don’t hesitate to recommend at the moment. That’s Orange. This destination in country New South Wales has been doing some amazing things, producing some of the tastiest reds and most delicious fresh produce I’ve ever had.
Of course, we can’t all get to the country to experience them. So happily the country is coming to us this weekend! Taste Orange brings more than 30 food and wine stalls from the region to Bondi on Sunday.
There’ll also be cooking demonstrations and music to keep the crowds entertained, and children’s activities to keep the …read more

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Sean’s Kitchen is Star City’s newest dining destination, and it’s got all the right ingredients to be something special.
If you’re Star City regulars, you may have already tasted chef Sean Connolly’s cuisine. He was the head chef at Astral before given the opportunity to run this brand new venture. Now he’s doing things his way, with an emphasis on fresh produce and fabulous service.
There are no secrets at Sean’s Kitchen. The chefs put on a show in the open kitchen, entertaining guests before their meals arrive.
The menu includes a little of everything, which is sure to …read more

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My husband and I ventured out to see Jason Mraz at The Enmore on Saturday night. I love shows at this intimate Sydney theatre, and it goes beyond the venue’s fantastic vibe. What really wins me over is that it gives me an excuse to try another Newtown restaurant.
King Street is dotted with exciting eateries boasting a range of cuisines, but we were swayed by the inviting atmosphere and tempting specials board of Gigi.
Gigi offers much more than the Italian staples of pizzas and spag bol. In fact, it was difficult to choose exactly what I wanted. I decided to …read more

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Culture vultures and foodies can happily come together at the Gallery Café. This rustic eatery in Annandale delivers both in abundance, making it a favourite amongst locals.
Almost every square inch of wall space over the two levels is adorned with works from some of Sydney hottest young artists. And the best part is, if you see something you like you can take it home. Everything displayed here is for sale.
It’s quickly earning a reputation for serving up some of the best breakfasts in the inner west thanks to the interesting menu which goes beyond your average bacon and eggs. Those …read more

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Indian culture is everywhere, with Indian restaurants popping up in every suburb and Bollywood films attracting a cult following. If you love the Middle East you’ll want to check out the India Australia Friendship Fair this weekend.
This massive festival is one of the largest gatherings of Indians outside India! But you don’t have to be Indian to join in the fun. Every year more than 25, 000 Sydneysiders attend to learn more about Indian culture and have a lot of fun!
Popular stars Tania Zaetta and Kamahl will perform alongside 70 other entertainers from India and Australia. There’ll be more to …read more

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You don’t have to head to Europe to experience authentic Italian cuisine. Just visit the Gazebo Wine Garden!
Every Tuesday night the restaurant will bring guests flavors from all corners of the world. It all starts with their Drink in Sicily events throughout July and August.
Wine experts will be on hand to match the traditional fare with the best European wines. Dishes start from $18 while wines are $9 by the glass or $42 for the bottle.
That’s a small price to pay for such a delicious night out!
Trading hours: The restaurant is open from 3 pm to midnight on Mondays to …read more

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Indulge your senses at The Rocks Aroma Festival tomorrow. It’s all about the finest things in life: coffee, tea, spices, and oh yes, chocolate.
More than 20 of Australia’s finest coffee roasters will be brewing up a storm, and you can sample some of their delicious drinks for just $1 each. You won’t find prices like that at your local Gloria Jeans!
You can also learn how to recreate these yummy treats at home with the latest equipment, demos, and discounts at the Domestic Coffee Machine Expo.
But if you’re after something a little bit naughtier I suggest heading to Chocolatiers’ Boulevarde. Even …read more

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What do you do after a long day at the Good Food and Wine Show? Why, you go and eat!
Yes, my husband I probably didn’t need dinner on Saturday night, but the lure of Darling Harbour’s buzzing eateries proved to strong to resist. We opted for the Ice Cube Seafood Grill, deciding it was the best spot for something light. It turns out much of Sydney had the same idea, so we waited at the bar for a vacant table.
The bar really needs more seats for those busy nights. After a day on our feet, it was a little frustrating …read more

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My legs are aching when I walk, and I’m utterly exhausted, but that’s what I get for spending the last two days in Sydney at the Good Food and Wine Show.
My husband and I are food and wine nuts. We arrive as the show starts, and don’t leave until it ends for the day. But if you hope to see everything, that’s the only way to do it. As it stands we had to skip a lot of wineries and we missed some of the food stands too. But …read more

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