The Sydney Traveler

Sydney is heaven for shoppers. From the inner city to the suburbs, you’ll find fashion outlets and boutique stores to satisfy any budget. Now all that’s well and good, but if you’re looking for something really unique and an unbeatable atmosphere, you’ve got to check out the markets.
Weekend is market time in Sydney, and you’ll find them in the streets, in school grounds, and in churches all over the place. Sydney weather is perfect for strolling around these crowded marketplaces at any time of year. So where should you go? The following markets won’t let you down.
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Think all Chinese restaurants are the same? Think again.
Australian palates are used to Cantonese-style Chinese eateries, with their mild black bean, sweet and sour, and Mongolian dishes. But there’s a new kid on the block guaranteed to delight folks looking for something a little hotter.
Spicy Sichuan Restaurant in Glebe offers traditional Sichuan creations like sliced beef cooked in chilli oil, dry fried chicken with chilli pods, and steamed pork chops coated in flour and chilli. Yes, these dishes have a lot of chilli.
If you’re after something a little spicier than Sydney’s standard Asian fare, this could be just the ticket.
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I’m not sure what it is about women and chocolate. My husband enjoys it, but he certainly doesn’t experience it the way I do. He just pops it in his mouth like any other piece of food, whereas I tend to savour it and make contented little noises as it melts away.
So I was thrilled to hear the Melbourne Chocolateria San Churro chain has set up shop in Sydney. They offer Spanish-style chocolates, which are so rich and delicious they’ll have you coming back for more.
You know those chocolate ads which show the swirling melted chocolate? This place actually has …read more

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Did you know medieval cultures used egg yolk to make roast chickens appear gold plated? Or that medieval societies believed a perfect balance of earth, water, air and fire would grant them immortality?
These are just a taste of the things you’ll learn when Heather Bentley presents a free talk on food and medieval culture at Glebe Library tomorrow.
Heather is a food enthusiast and U3A lecturer. She’ll be talking about a range of topics like manners, spices, medicinal foods and hunting rituals.
Date: Saturday 9 February
Time: Doors open at 10 am for 1:30 pm start
Location: Glebe Library
Address: 186 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
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Glebe Point Diner is a relatively new face on the Sydney dining scene, and a welcome one. Its recipe for success is simple. Use only the freshest ingredients to create hearty, unpretentious dishes. Serve them with a laid-back attitude in comfortable surrounds, and you’re on to a winner.
Everything here is handmade, so you know it’s fresh. It’s so rare to visit an eatery serving up not just homemade bread, but hand-churned butter too. And there’s just nothing like handmade pasta.
The roast organic chicken is divine, marinated and flavoured with lemon and herbs. It’s also hard to pass up the roasted …read more

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Cucina di Lusso brings all the charm of the country to inner city Sydney.
This Italian restaurant is the Sydney arm of di Lusso Estate, a winery based in Mudgee. The kitchen utilises the winery’s exquisite wine and fresh produce, which includes olives, olive oils, and figs.  
Like many country establishments, Cucina di Lusso is a family affair. Robert Fairall is the owner and sommelier, son James is the head chef, and daughter Jo is the barista and front-of-house manager.
The family is influenced by the traditional cucina alto borghese style of cooking. While it was popular with the Italian upper class, it …read more

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Darbar in inner city Glebe offers authentic Indian cuisine at affordable prices.
The bustling eatery uses recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation to create spicy Tandoori chicken, mild lamb kormas, and delicious desserts.
The only thing that tends to worry me with Indian is the heat. But Darbar have this covered, with their menu indicating which dishes are mild, medium, and hot. That should keep everyone happy!
Trading hours: Open for lunch Tuesdays to Sundays and dinner seven nights a week 
Address: 134 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
Public transport: Several buses stop at nearby Parramatta Road including the #412, #435, #440, …read more

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If you’re looking for Christmas gifts with a difference then look no further than the Glebe Street Fair. The fair will celebrate its 24th year this Sunday, and it’s promising to be bigger and better than the last.
A unique range of stalls ensures you’ll pick up some one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts. After a day of shopping, you’ll be glad for the free lattes and cappuccinos being given away as part of the Gun Barista competition. Sydney’s finest coffeemakers will battle it out for the title, and you can taste their creations at the Life and Balance Centre in St Johns Road.
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