Did you know there is another revolving restaurant in Sydney other than the Sydney Tower?
【Sydney Food】Bottom of the Harbour (Balmoral Beach fish’n’chips)
My philosophy is, if I want to indulge in something deep fried and calories loaded, for example fish’n’chips, I only want to eat from the best. If you are like me, Bottom of the Harbour (also known as balmoral beach fish’n’chips) is the answer to your cheat day.
【Sydney Food】Pancakes on the Rocks
Pancakes on the Rocks is one of the few 24/7 restaurants in Sydney. We came here quite regularly in our younger days, always after big night outs (mainly because we couldn’t afford Golden Century back then).
For Sydneysiders, this is the go-to place for thick, fluffy and heart-warming pancakes at any hour of the day. For tourists, Pancakes on the Rocks has become a must-do experience with its instagram-worthy steak, ribs and pancakes at the heart of The Rocks.
【Sydney Food】Cafe Sydney
Cafe Sydney is often recommended to overseas and interstate visitors as a “nice restaurant with an amazing view”.
Even though that statement is technically correct, I find it difficult to recommend Cafe Sydney to anyone. I have been here twice – once at night for a cocktail event, and another time for a weekday lunch. Both times, I felt genuinely underwhelmed by the level of service and the value we received.
【Sydney Food】The Boat House, Balmoral Beach
The Boat House is a beach-side gem at the Balmoral Beach, one of my favourite beaches. It’s hard not to fall in love with this charming establishment filled with abundance of exotic flowers, fresh fruits and the soothing seaside breeze.
【Sydney Food】Burger Project
We heard about the Burger Project from a well-traveled foodie friend. According to his friend, this burger joint is considered the next Shake Shack of Sydney. Yep, it’s all hearsay and I’m not even sure if there’s such a saying… All I was able to find out was that this place is by the chef hatted Neil Perry of Rockpool. Since Mike and I thoroughly enjoyed our Shake Shack burger at the Dubai airport earlier in the year, I was keen to try the Burger Project out.
【Sydney Food】Sepia
As we walked out of Sepia after our office’s Christmas dinner, my boss and I looked at each other and said…”Great, now we better start thinking where to go next year…How are we supposed to top this next Christmas!“.
That’s right, Sepia has set the bar quite high this year with their glorious degustation.
【Sydney Life】Sydney Fish Market .::Seafood lovers’ heaven::.
Sydney Fish Market is the largest fish market of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Well, usually I shrug off any “largest/best/only in the Southern Hemisphere” claims because, really, we don’t have much competition down under. But take this: Sydney Fish Market is the third largest fish market in terms of variety in the world. Now, that’s impressive.
【Sydney Food】Muse Restaurant, Hunter Valley
Mike planned a Hunter Valley day trip for his mom’s birthday, and picked the 1 chef’s hat (in 2014 Regional NSW category) Muse Restaurant for the celebratory luncheon.
Road trip, wine tasting and fine dining, woot!