Marigold, Haymarket, Sydney

We’re at Marigold, a Chinese restaurant in Sydney well known for its dim sum. The restaurant takes up two massive floors in the Citymark building on George Street in Chinatown. Level 4 opens for a la carte dinner from 5.30pm and Level 5 opens for dim sum from 10am to 3pm. We take the lift […]

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Mamak, Chatswood, Sydney

In Sydney, Mamak’s queues are as famous as its roti, expertly rolled, flipped, stretched and folded, teasing and taunting as you watch through the window while your hunger grows and you wish you’d arrived much, much earlier. A zooshed-up fluffy ball, crisp witch’s hat and buttery snail… you can have it all plus more, but [&h…

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Crown Mushrooms, Wanneroo

This is ten-year-old Reilly Aloysius Johnson. He goes to work with his dad Scott Johnson every day, at Crown Mushroom Farm in Wanneroo. Reilly Aloysius Johnson Established in 1972 and still owned and run by the Johnson family, Crown Mushrooms is Western Australia’s largest locally owned mushroom farm, producing 25 to 30 tonnes of fresh [&hell…

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Singapore Takeout, Sydney

Singapore Takeout is part of the Singapore International Culinary Exchange (SPICE) – an initiative that aims to showcase Singapore’s cuisine, culinary talent and food products to a global audience. The Singapore Takeout mobile kitchen has been travelling around the world since June 2011, serving up Singapore-inspired culinary delights a…

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A food lovers’ tour of the Swan Valley

The Swan Valley is 25 minutes drive from the Perth CBD, a fantastic destination for those who relish good food and drink. It is Western Australia’s oldest wine growing region and home to many wineries, breweries, restaurants and food producers. When our Sydney friends Craig and Caroline came to visit, Jac and I took them […]

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Yum Cha in the Park, Eat Drink Perth 2012

Last Sunday was a scorcher, with the temperature hitting over 41C (105.8F) but Perth’s passion for yum cha and food markets brought the crowds to Yum Cha in the Park at Northbridge Piazza, part of this month’s Eat Drink Perth festival. The stage is set for Yum Cha in the Park – before the arrival […]

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Aisuru Sushi Bar, Northbridge

Aisuru Sushi Bar is barely a month old, the new kid on the block where James and William Streets meet, next to the New Edition bookshop opposite the iconic Brass Monkey Hotel in Northbridge. “Aisuru” means “to love” in Japanese, and there’s a lot to love about this restaurant. I jump at the chance to […]

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Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar, Mount Lawley – food bloggers party

What do you get when you throw a pizza party for a bunch of food bloggers? The pizzarazzi, of course! They stalk and pounce on every pizza that comes out of the kitchen, photographing them from every conceivable angle, then devour them with gusto! Pizzarazzi snapping shots of rocky road calzone Perth food blogger Michelle […]

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Zoe’s 3rd birthday party

My niece Zoe’s been waiting so long for her birthday. In her own words to her mum: “Me waited for Ruby’s birthday, me waited for Christmas, me waited for Caleb’s birthday, me waited for Chinese New Year!” Finally, finally, her birthday is here! She’s turning three and having a purple party! Jac and I are [&hellip…

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