Emmilou, Surry Hills

It was in the middle of snowboarding season winter when S sent me a coupon for Emmilou with a hearty endorsement that every time she’s been it’s been fab and that we should go. I, of course, couldn’t pass up such an offer and thought it’d be a nice break amidst the crazy weekends (there is sometimes too much of a good thing after all).

Cotton Duck, Surry Hills

When I heard that Jared Ingersoll of Dank Street Depot was going to open up another restaurant I knew that I had to try his new project out. Of course, life being life, I didn’t manage to dine at Cotton Duck until recently.

Norita, Sydney

My friends and I had finished an immensely satisfying dinner earlier in the night, but the slim pickings from the dessert menu made us head out in search of something… more.

It was a bit of an aimless search until a friend mentioned a cafe that doubled as a games parlour. That definitely piqued our interest and we trooped off to Norita.

Kingsleys Steak & Crabhouse, Woolloomooloo

A very long time ago, Minh’s savoury broccoli and cheese muffin won her a $150 voucher at Kingsley’s Crab and Steak House… it was some time last year, really (but it feels like an age!). ...

High Tea at Crossroads Bar, Swissotel, Sydney

High tea at the Swissotel’s Crossroads Bar is not like your traditional high tea experience, but if you’re up for a buffet of the usual components of high tea, then you’re in for a treat.

Catalina, Rose Bay

Catalina has been on our radar for a terribly long time – we even had booked it once, only to find out later that we had double booked that day and had to cancel the dinner (boo) – so we were pretty excited to finally dine here.

Blancharu, Elizabeth Bay

F managed to surprise me for our anniversary by taking me to Blancharu – a restaurant that’s been on my to-eat list for the longest time.