The Sydney Traveler

My husband and I eat out a lot, so it takes something really special to blow us away. But that’s exactly what happened when we ventured into Leichardt’s Carpaccio last night. Really, you can’t go wrong when you head to Norton Street for Italian food, but this was one of those meals which simply wowed us.
I was taken in by the promise of ravioli with duck and porcini mushrooms in a Riesling cream sauce, and this was definitely the highlight of my experience. All that tender duck and fresh pasta and creamy goodness is a heavenly combo. But the lightly …read more

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The Rum Diaries sounds like a seedy pirate hang-out but don’t be fooled. This hot new Bondi eatery is super friendly restaurant and bar.
Emmy-Award winning designer Mark Bowey has created a colonial interior which is warm and welcoming.
The open atmosphere continues with the menu, which features around 20 “fusion tapas” dishes which are made to share. My mouth’s watering just thinking about the Chilean Pil Pil prawns with citrus crème, Tuscan braised chicken drumsticks with olive salsa, and the naked wedges with Murray River salt and thyme.
But as the name suggests, visitors come for the rum. Your stay is not …read more

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Velero is the newest restaurant to open on the coveted Woolloomooloo Wharf. It’s got all the style of its upmarket neighbours, but its brand new food sensibility will set it apart from the pack.
Velero offers Spanish tapas and Italian fare just like mama used to make. Share Spanish treats like cured meats and imported cheese, or order one of the main meals for a real feast. With dishes like home-made pasta and fresh market fish on the menu, you can’t really go wrong.
This is a dining experience as it should be, with unpretentious dishes which let the flavours of the …read more

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Regular readers might have noticed I’ve been posting a little less than usual in the last few days. I’ve been busy! Busy-ness is always lots of fun, but it does mean blogging’s a little harder. Although luckily it does give me something good to write about when life settles down.
On Thursday I ventured into the city to head out to dinner with my husband and his work buddies at the Lowenbrau Keller. Many of us had never been, but it’s such a great venue for a casual get together.
The first thing that got me salivating was the menu. The first …read more

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If you’re an oyster lover, you’re going to want to check out Sydney Cove Oyster Bar. This luxurious restaurant serves up Australia’s most prized seafood all year round.
Here they serve the oysters six ways, and they’re always fresh and tasty. Enjoy Sydney Rock oysters from Tweed Heads and Batemans Bay in summer, and feast on Pacific oysters from Tassie and South Australia in the cooler months.
Oysters are an acquired taste, so if they’re not your bag don’t worry. There are plenty of other delicious options on the menu, including crispy skinned barramundi and porcini mushroom risotto.
The location, right on Sydney …read more

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For a meal that mum, dad, and the kids will love you can’t beat Café Piemonte. The yummy blend of Australian and Italian cuisine and the welcoming family atmosphere of this Terrey Hills eatery make it a great choice these school holidays.
The little ones will love the kids menu which serves up old favourites like spaghetti bolognaise, calamari and chips, and margarita pizza. They’ll also adore the authentic gelato for dessert. Once they’re done they can play on the outdoor playground, feed the chooks, or pat friendly Ted the Shetland pony.
Parents can keep an eye on them from the balcony …read more

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The cooler than cool Ivy complex just upped the cred with the opening of Uccello. With the acclaimed Italian chef Massimo Bianchi at the helm, diners are in for a real treat.
Bianchi’s skills are evident in all the dishes, from the simplest antipasti plate to the exquisite handmade pasta dishes. There are so many tempting options on the menu it’s worth bringing your appetite, and your wallet. The prices don’t miss you, but we all deserve a little pampering now and then, right?
The view’s also a little lacking right now while the outdoor pool deck is under construction. Once that …read more

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Steel might seem like an unusual name for one of Sydney’s newest bars and grills, but when you step inside the Michael McCann-designed eatery it all makes sense. Every surface is shiny, slick, and metallic. It looks so clean and modern!
The restaurant is the newest venture for Damian Heads (yes, the guy from Ready, Steady Cook). The open kitchen adds a little entertainment to proceedings. And those live tanks let you know your crayfish is as fresh as can be.
The menu is modern yet unpretentious. My mouth is watering thinking about the dry-aged rib eye on the bone, the Goan …read more

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Sydney fine dining hotspot Quay has impressed all the right people, recently being named restaurant of the year by the Gourmet Traveller and 2009 Good Food Guide. This is the first time a venue has taken out both prestigious titles in a year.
But most often the winners of these kinds of awards are out of sync with the tastes, and budgets, of most diners. Thankfully this isn’t the case at Quay. It’s not cheap, but the restaurant does offer the sort of value that will leave food enthusiasts satisfied with the splurge.
Quay is located in the heart of Sydney Harbour, …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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