tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243325817007729952024-03-19T20:21:55.127+11:00The Empty Fridge.Demoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17101205045701386022noreply@blogger.comBlogger134125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624332581700772995.post-90889736289460247132012-05-07T21:05:00.001+10:002012-05-07T21:40:35.543+10:00Chiswick, Woollahra<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well hello there! Pardon my extended absence from this little corner of the internet (again) but rest assured all is well and we can save the stories for another time. Now that the nights are getting colder we empty fridgers are at our element - finding the comfort food that makes you want to hug the person next to you.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Together with our friends Mr&Mrs Macaroni - this evening's double date took us to the leafy suburb of Woollahra to check out Matt Moran and Peter Sullivan's newest Sydney establishment - Chiswick. Unlike most of our spontaneous adventures here, we actually booked a few weeks in advance. It truly is a popular new addition as we had a 3 week wait to secure a 6pm booking on a Wednesday night! But thankfully there was great wine ahead of us in this</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> French-provinical garden style restaurant. With wall length windows looking straight out into the manicured gardens - the scene was set for a very homely and cozy atmosphere sans the feminine vibe.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There were 6 sections of the menu and it was wonderful to see unpretentious and simple dishes on offer. Listed were a selection of nibbles and small plates as well as mains which were all under $39 with share plates under $60. Our waitress advised us that servings were quite generous so we devised a plan to tackle as many dishes as possible. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our Small Plates: Steak Tartare $18 and Pulled veal ravioli with soybeans $20</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ravioli was interesting as one would automatically assume that it would be coated in a thick pasta sugo - not in this case. The little parcels of veal were tossed with beans, capers and a light shiso flavour making it very fresh and tangy. Absolutely unexpected but all the more wonderful.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My friend Mrs Macaroni told me that she judges restaurants by the taste of their chips and we were both in our element when the side of Hand Cut chips came out. The black garlic aioli is the stuff my dreams are made out of - no word of a lie here, the creamy garlic goodness nearly led me to the open kitchen where I could steal a bottle. </span><br>
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<a href="http://the-empty-fridge.blogspot.com/2012/05/chiswick-woollahra.html#more">[ CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE..LOTS MORE TO GO!.... ]</a>Gianna@TheEmptyFridgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796865092693867152noreply@blogger.com254tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624332581700772995.post-71612763610415282782012-03-01T00:04:00.001+11:002012-03-01T00:06:43.055+11:00March in to Merivale - American Diner at Mad Cow, CBD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBwQqkiSS-EmEtNSE1Qo-xZAJTdqxSfhyphenhyphenY6hrb5kYsTnKi4FyctG7VFYpk-UbFAlZxX40chwAtW2uCOHXCAZ7jYQ65HRNlZgyUdZCiUlbr4uUvv33yjI-AyFrPFqAqIAlOxERJH19a_EY/s1600/March+into+Merivale+Mad+Cow+Ivy+American+Diner-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBwQqkiSS-EmEtNSE1Qo-xZAJTdqxSfhyphenhyphenY6hrb5kYsTnKi4FyctG7VFYpk-UbFAlZxX40chwAtW2uCOHXCAZ7jYQ65HRNlZgyUdZCiUlbr4uUvv33yjI-AyFrPFqAqIAlOxERJH19a_EY/s400/March+into+Merivale+Mad+Cow+Ivy+American+Diner-1.jpg" width="265"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1-nHsFW6edJm0_jGX-9axfQw0BgwVy15bJcqHz-VdVeKpzm990OAMMrjkJFj1Nr7338n2Mnr4H8fWG8Sa2qzPAenPWuN1OZ_zfI0_fHlpRqGnVNBdPaEdJQHQ2Q3lBAqA_rmkq88V1Jw/s1600/March+into+Merivale+Mad+Cow+Ivy+American+Diner-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1-nHsFW6edJm0_jGX-9axfQw0BgwVy15bJcqHz-VdVeKpzm990OAMMrjkJFj1Nr7338n2Mnr4H8fWG8Sa2qzPAenPWuN1OZ_zfI0_fHlpRqGnVNBdPaEdJQHQ2Q3lBAqA_rmkq88V1Jw/s400/March+into+Merivale+Mad+Cow+Ivy+American+Diner-9.jpg" width="265"></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pinch and a Punch for the first day of the Month! And for my fellow Sydney friends, its that time of the year again - March into Merivale! A <a href="http://iheartsaturdays.com/" target="_blank">couple of</a> <a href="http://www.penguinsaysfeedme.com/" target="_blank">hooligans</a> couldn't say no to the promise of a bonafide American Diner experience. Star Spangled banners decorated the Mad Cow steakhouse, with (albiet empty) Ketchup and Mustard squeeze bottles - get into the USA spirit!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjqqZKKJtW_0d0kkp2Iqa0Oh3SWSYVoSAJsa3VjYgApTrcATsvQ1To3DOTm-hkrvXd2raoimYCj5VDSckeCARbX43ws0TvBraNvAj1K3Wj52HbdnEHQ1SnQSDuHJ8tS4I39gLh1Eax-zw/s1600/March+into+Merivale+Mad+Cow+Ivy+American+Diner-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjqqZKKJtW_0d0kkp2Iqa0Oh3SWSYVoSAJsa3VjYgApTrcATsvQ1To3DOTm-hkrvXd2raoimYCj5VDSckeCARbX43ws0TvBraNvAj1K3Wj52HbdnEHQ1SnQSDuHJ8tS4I39gLh1Eax-zw/s640/March+into+Merivale+Mad+Cow+Ivy+American+Diner-2.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As I nursed my non-american beer it was clear that these events in each of Merivale's restaurants really pull in the crowds. On an ordinary tuesday night, the entire dining area of Mad Cow was packed out. This $70 event featuring 5 courses which would "showcase and celebrate American diner classics" were one of the events in the program that had sold out.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsLTyLoL6nfrrkZjJ0Tavyba_4Tf2phFa02Dy8JCA-wcRsu2TQAdCY9-Uy6mb8zz2ahz1CKBldtUexNYQVviB8MLlAaBAMUFKMN39BROPQwKCOADIRArkypW7CQX-nigNgENVVMt-bsmI/s1600/March+into+Merivale+Mad+Cow+Ivy+American+Diner-12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsLTyLoL6nfrrkZjJ0Tavyba_4Tf2phFa02Dy8JCA-wcRsu2TQAdCY9-Uy6mb8zz2ahz1CKBldtUexNYQVviB8MLlAaBAMUFKMN39BROPQwKCOADIRArkypW7CQX-nigNgENVVMt-bsmI/s640/March+into+Merivale+Mad+Cow+Ivy+American+Diner-12.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our overly hyperactive and enthusiastic table agree that head chef Christopher Whitehead had a tough crowd specifically in this table alone - with 2 of the diners including myself having fond childhood memories in the US of A and another co-eater back from a long stint of travelling through the country.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFp5fncL5y_2j2YJWGTauya_XRtTyDz6Wm-kRnoQ4YKchsT9nhFoS3UCapBh0KEMZAyancIWefLldX8QxiG649Mq0VZ2ziWH4FYog0a4UwN86Ys_9C_G-z6wz5Iy-I-qua39-oj7_bKrk/s1600/March+into+Merivale+Mad+Cow+Ivy+American+Diner-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFp5fncL5y_2j2YJWGTauya_XRtTyDz6Wm-kRnoQ4YKchsT9nhFoS3UCapBh0KEMZAyancIWefLldX8QxiG649Mq0VZ2ziWH4FYog0a4UwN86Ys_9C_G-z6wz5Iy-I-qua39-oj7_bKrk/s640/March+into+Merivale+Mad+Cow+Ivy+American+Diner-4.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It took a while to get the meal started but I suppose such is the case when you are feeding the whole restaurant identical courses. For our amuse(ment), a corn and cheese quesadilla. We figured this was a taste of America in close proximity to the Mexican border.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1w9ug5XjTkSwqqkByhHTI3qCdyziMMEB6iMlhONkjSYP9A0uuC3y2Plftwe0rKM8WSsLq2XHAIV9RZD8sbyGPrPNfkoO_GnJzQ3wfl8HEOmEF_8VejTc39jOv5pzdLac7WrozqxvS8U/s1600/March+into+Merivale+Mad+Cow+Ivy+American+Diner-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1w9ug5XjTkSwqqkByhHTI3qCdyziMMEB6iMlhONkjSYP9A0uuC3y2Plftwe0rKM8WSsLq2XHAIV9RZD8sbyGPrPNfkoO_GnJzQ3wfl8HEOmEF_8VejTc39jOv5pzdLac7WrozqxvS8U/s640/March+into+Merivale+Mad+Cow+Ivy+American+Diner-5.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our First Entree was a chopped salad with prawns, avocado, cucumber, tomato and onions. A very light and fresh shrimp salad. California-inspired perhaps? I think a side of ranch would have made this dish a bit more American perhaps. I figured that if the American flag was featured in my photo's it would validate the dinner theme.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0CgGVLfkur5b8mtiQ3uRN8jXQENsPf5Q7blkU5s605TwpF2rrRv7e0eYWdwEKaRpJ76SBVjn27qLfD7Cec7kmOP3ioO-PZBkuE6kDAvdevCkXT-QWe3WnPfNMmaCRLlby7EmiMMga73Q/s1600/March+into+Merivale+Mad+Cow+Ivy+American+Diner-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0CgGVLfkur5b8mtiQ3uRN8jXQENsPf5Q7blkU5s605TwpF2rrRv7e0eYWdwEKaRpJ76SBVjn27qLfD7Cec7kmOP3ioO-PZBkuE6kDAvdevCkXT-QWe3WnPfNMmaCRLlby7EmiMMga73Q/s400/March+into+Merivale+Mad+Cow+Ivy+American+Diner-10.jpg" width="265"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFCqTcaM9Szk-YW8Iy2pZcjx4ReA_fUpqIy4-NRk5ZIVDiGFvN2PjtcKSf6hp_kfeC7aAivylkpU5sT3hrMR6uDd_A-8TdZEVlXNDtuGvOWpcYdykqQYa7GZFBHr4qS6VKNrnJ0s-xEk4/s1600/March+into+Merivale+Mad+Cow+Ivy+American+Diner-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFCqTcaM9Szk-YW8Iy2pZcjx4ReA_fUpqIy4-NRk5ZIVDiGFvN2PjtcKSf6hp_kfeC7aAivylkpU5sT3hrMR6uDd_A-8TdZEVlXNDtuGvOWpcYdykqQYa7GZFBHr4qS6VKNrnJ0s-xEk4/s400/March+into+Merivale+Mad+Cow+Ivy+American+Diner-6.jpg" width="265"></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi837ezFHq4chv6f3ndkh8pFMcOXdFAAsOFt5tZUQ932DVjJIxSP81-uzsOF0GTDUYZTohGvtXwgDPQQ6YfAZNc-celZRIARpSPteH-tKMfG1hchRl52Eh5CtHeLPuiqPDINswB8fXrS8Y/s1600/March+into+Merivale+Mad+Cow+Ivy+American+Diner-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi837ezFHq4chv6f3ndkh8pFMcOXdFAAsOFt5tZUQ932DVjJIxSP81-uzsOF0GTDUYZTohGvtXwgDPQQ6YfAZNc-celZRIARpSPteH-tKMfG1hchRl52Eh5CtHeLPuiqPDINswB8fXrS8Y/s640/March+into+Merivale+Mad+Cow+Ivy+American+Diner-8.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Our second entree was a perfectly cooked Salmon filet with crushed peas. Cooked to perfection with a rare middle and crunchy skin, we marked Alaska off the map of the USA - they catch salmon there right?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDj8NTcZ2zeDa8BviBie2OSxtInAUVbYei97E2Dmnm1Uw7d15v71CwyN3BHUgTJaTzy5XGq-T5zz2hTPl42J9-1H86k4cZPaIk7ry5wH-9XjVwmnME_YLnltDKGJLGPHEVOtWX9A-3LBo/s1600/March+into+Merivale+Mad+Cow+Ivy+American+Diner-13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDj8NTcZ2zeDa8BviBie2OSxtInAUVbYei97E2Dmnm1Uw7d15v71CwyN3BHUgTJaTzy5XGq-T5zz2hTPl42J9-1H86k4cZPaIk7ry5wH-9XjVwmnME_YLnltDKGJLGPHEVOtWX9A-3LBo/s640/March+into+Merivale+Mad+Cow+Ivy+American+Diner-13.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><a href="http://the-empty-fridge.blogspot.com/2012/03/march-in-to-merivale-american-diner-at.html#more">[ CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE..LOTS MORE TO GO!.... ]</a>Gianna@TheEmptyFridgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796865092693867152noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624332581700772995.post-37943705791859129712012-02-28T23:43:00.000+11:002012-05-07T21:34:00.048+10:00Tio's Cerveceria, Surry Hills<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Im going to start this post with a blurry photo of the bar because I wouldn't be the empty fridger you have grown to love had I been able to hold my camera straight at Tio's - a fun new establishment dedicated to a liquor close to my heart.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Instead of the usual tea and scones Myself; Demos and our ever reliable honorary fridgemagnet The Gooseman found ourselves at Tio's for a casual and lighthearted tequila throwdown. Well casual and lighthearted was the idea but then when we found ourselves at a tequila bar, all bets were off. This was not a time to do things in halves.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I might start of listing beverages in order of alcohol content. Candidate number one is little miss mexico - the little Coronita. The opportunity was not missed to showcase its teeny tiny size next to Demos' face.</span></div>
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We found ourselves at Baffi and Mo, a cafe in Redfern renowned for kickstarting the broken with their hearty breakfast offerings. 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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If "All I have in the world is my Mozzarella and my Word" then after promising to "write a post tonight" for so long, all I am left with now is just my Mozzarella and there will be cheese aplenty in this post! The faithful trio of myself; Demos and the Gooseman wound up finding ourselves at Buffalo Dining Club, another new addition to the Darlinghurst precinct off the main drag of Victoria Rd</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Buffallo Dining Club is a two storey super casual eatery. It's fun and rowdy, just the way we like it. It was a busy saturday night and although they don't take any bookings we missed the first wave of diners. There are no menus, only a chalkboard and a very reasonably priced wine list. A great bottle of Santa Cristina Sangiovese ($42) was the pick of the bunch and was one of the several bottles listed that was under $50. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now for the food. With a name like Buffalo Dining Club, I know I was picturing another new eatery riding the american food wave and serving buffalo hot wings with cowboy hats. No friends; the buffalo in question here is buffalo mozzarella and LOTS of it. Lactose Intolerants need not apply. No seriously, just don't. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Starting the proceedings was a serving of Burrata, with a side of potato croquettes and chilli brocollini. $15 gets you 125 grams of Burrata (or 100 grams of fresh buffalo mozzarella) and a selection of two sides from the chalkboard menu. Aside from the two we selected they offered other dishes such as balsamic baby carrots, portobello mushrooms, honey roasted fennel almonds and so on and so forth. What about the meat? </span></div>
<a href="http://the-empty-fridge.blogspot.com/2012/02/buffalo-dining-club-potts-point-sydney.html#more">[ CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE..LOTS MORE TO GO!.... ]</a>Gianna@TheEmptyFridgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796865092693867152noreply@blogger.com85tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624332581700772995.post-20939223966466164542012-01-06T01:36:00.000+11:002012-01-06T01:36:00.391+11:00Dos Senoritas, Gladesville<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtqWOUZL6S7YNjFFtB6HFfJEHMp5NZp6F9rLH3XFOHdYpAAtefgslr76aNk53Zvvgfx8OhJipDQq5xiURzNxo1r1glLOdoCn6TD1z_2Ro2wMxmLal16Cjq4JbJO_cZzYt4WATA8IA02hfp/s1600/Dos+Senoritas+Authentic+Mexican+Restaurant+Victoria+Rd+Gladesville+Sydney+-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtqWOUZL6S7YNjFFtB6HFfJEHMp5NZp6F9rLH3XFOHdYpAAtefgslr76aNk53Zvvgfx8OhJipDQq5xiURzNxo1r1glLOdoCn6TD1z_2Ro2wMxmLal16Cjq4JbJO_cZzYt4WATA8IA02hfp/s640/Dos+Senoritas+Authentic+Mexican+Restaurant+Victoria+Rd+Gladesville+Sydney+-9.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oh hey there my neglected friends of the fridge! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First things first, a very happy holiday season to all of you - please don't be mad about my absenteeism.. here's to more empty fridge action in 2012. Its been a busy fiesta season but lets hit the ground running shall we? And what better way to do it then in typical and true Empty Fridge style with </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">DEEP FRIED BURRITOS</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iN2D-JkmRuU/TwTW0oI5AhI/AAAAAAAADwg/rSvZAVBzzBI/s1600/Dos+Senoritas+Authentic+Mexican+Restaurant+Victoria+Rd+Gladesville+Sydney+-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iN2D-JkmRuU/TwTW0oI5AhI/AAAAAAAADwg/rSvZAVBzzBI/s640/Dos+Senoritas+Authentic+Mexican+Restaurant+Victoria+Rd+Gladesville+Sydney+-2.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For anyone that enjoys a little viva la mexico in their life, then man have I got the place for you! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I first came across this little pocket on Victoria road Gladesville while I was stuck in life sucking traffic. There he was, a jolly man - donning a poncho and shaking his hips to the strums of his own guitar. There and then in the life sucking traffic of Victoria Road, I knew I had to visit Dos Senoritas.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1c3-AGeD3tQ/TwTXKV4fGyI/AAAAAAAADyQ/v3Na5Sp4HL4/s1600/Dos+Senoritas+Authentic+Mexican+Restaurant+Victoria+Rd+Gladesville+Sydney+-16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1c3-AGeD3tQ/TwTXKV4fGyI/AAAAAAAADyQ/v3Na5Sp4HL4/s640/Dos+Senoritas+Authentic+Mexican+Restaurant+Victoria+Rd+Gladesville+Sydney+-16.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What perfect excuse for fiesta time then a burrito throwdown with Demos and our favourite fiesta buddy the Goose Man (long story short..the name came from the numerous sessions we've had emptying bottles of Grey Goose) Since we all lived within a 2km radius from Dos Senoritas, the three of us were keen to engage in some sillyness with the option of stumbling home.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Hm9xFORSbCU/TwTW2ccR2uI/AAAAAAAADwo/ei9SZtKhuW0/s1600/Dos+Senoritas+Authentic+Mexican+Restaurant+Victoria+Rd+Gladesville+Sydney+-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Hm9xFORSbCU/TwTW2ccR2uI/AAAAAAAADwo/ei9SZtKhuW0/s400/Dos+Senoritas+Authentic+Mexican+Restaurant+Victoria+Rd+Gladesville+Sydney+-3.jpg" width="265"></span></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mFuHB4AXhgo/TwTW34wEeCI/AAAAAAAADww/JHcnhxyswtw/s1600/Dos+Senoritas+Authentic+Mexican+Restaurant+Victoria+Rd+Gladesville+Sydney+-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mFuHB4AXhgo/TwTW34wEeCI/AAAAAAAADww/JHcnhxyswtw/s400/Dos+Senoritas+Authentic+Mexican+Restaurant+Victoria+Rd+Gladesville+Sydney+-4.jpg" width="265"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After the complimentary corn chips and salsa are rolled out and line our stomachs we were keen on throwing a couple down. My margarita ($12) was strong, salty and sour..definitely emphasising the strong part and their generosity with the tequilla and thats coming from me! But there were burritos to be had, and I had to limber up. The boys refused to partake in margarita madness and drink from girly glasses settled on some local mexican cerveza - bottles of Pacifico at $8</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6KiL-D8difw/TwTW5YOPhkI/AAAAAAAADw4/YJneD_g_Azk/s1600/Dos+Senoritas+Authentic+Mexican+Restaurant+Victoria+Rd+Gladesville+Sydney+-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6KiL-D8difw/TwTW5YOPhkI/AAAAAAAADw4/YJneD_g_Azk/s400/Dos+Senoritas+Authentic+Mexican+Restaurant+Victoria+Rd+Gladesville+Sydney+-5.jpg" width="265"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinwA9Olz2IFxyFMRz6NEdDcnmtT4Ap_XS12EH8I2AsUuTapa4B7GBCx6qiJYI_KVn9FXqQ6j-8opm80hgzYo2z4ch_lPlNHPpSMWgtNF1x14l-HYjlZ_igG_-XTZPR9lGZqefH3z_7ms1P/s1600/Dos+Senoritas+Authentic+Mexican+Restaurant+Victoria+Rd+Gladesville+Sydney+-15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinwA9Olz2IFxyFMRz6NEdDcnmtT4Ap_XS12EH8I2AsUuTapa4B7GBCx6qiJYI_KVn9FXqQ6j-8opm80hgzYo2z4ch_lPlNHPpSMWgtNF1x14l-HYjlZ_igG_-XTZPR9lGZqefH3z_7ms1P/s400/Dos+Senoritas+Authentic+Mexican+Restaurant+Victoria+Rd+Gladesville+Sydney+-15.jpg" width="265"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dos Senoritas claim to be the only authentic Mexican food in Sydney, pretty heavy call right? But I'm on their side in this one. This restaurant is very casual, colourful and fun..no air of "cool-ness" and just straight up Guadalajara-n heart. The menu covers all the mexican dishes we Sydney-siders have grown to love during this recent mexican cuisine explosion..Taquitos, Quesadillas, Enchilladas, Guacamole..</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The "specialties" section of the menu however is where the real excitement is.. its where the </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">real </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">mexican dishes like Mole (the green Poblano kind and the Dark Chocolate Oaxaca kind) and Tamales are listed. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello, Guadalajara indeed!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TtmhhLZj38M/TwTW7GUjZrI/AAAAAAAADxA/LvofuT4Wp6M/s1600/Dos+Senoritas+Authentic+Mexican+Restaurant+Victoria+Rd+Gladesville+Sydney+-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TtmhhLZj38M/TwTW7GUjZrI/AAAAAAAADxA/LvofuT4Wp6M/s640/Dos+Senoritas+Authentic+Mexican+Restaurant+Victoria+Rd+Gladesville+Sydney+-6.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Considering all the choice we had..(there are a whopping 8 varieties of burritos on the menu) we did something never seen in the history of The Empty Fridge. I would go as far as saying that this breaks the main rule of food blogging, but hey - the three of us ordered the same dish despite all the choice. Why?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hsKNQtD-WmI/TwTXB15P3jI/AAAAAAAADxg/nVRtSUN2ayo/s1600/Dos+Senoritas+Authentic+Mexican+Restaurant+Victoria+Rd+Gladesville+Sydney+-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hsKNQtD-WmI/TwTXB15P3jI/AAAAAAAADxg/nVRtSUN2ayo/s400/Dos+Senoritas+Authentic+Mexican+Restaurant+Victoria+Rd+Gladesville+Sydney+-10.jpg" width="265"></span></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K9ehAJ4SjCI/TwTW813NCmI/AAAAAAAADxI/GPK0i0AzxmM/s1600/Dos+Senoritas+Authentic+Mexican+Restaurant+Victoria+Rd+Gladesville+Sydney+-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K9ehAJ4SjCI/TwTW813NCmI/AAAAAAAADxI/GPK0i0AzxmM/s400/Dos+Senoritas+Authentic+Mexican+Restaurant+Victoria+Rd+Gladesville+Sydney+-7.jpg" width="265"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">SuperCheesyGoeyChimichanga</span></b></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></b><a href="http://the-empty-fridge.blogspot.com/2012/01/dos-senoritas-gladesville.html#more">[ CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE..LOTS MORE TO GO!.... ]</a>Gianna@TheEmptyFridgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796865092693867152noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624332581700772995.post-27324621395652900432011-12-11T13:27:00.002+11:002012-01-06T01:37:19.070+11:00Izakaya Fujiyama, Surry Hills<div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEs2FrIBaKX1owQP8pX9Ojk7S88Efyl0nJIArFn0Q4FG_SRn8ltiTNqPcW6yW0UPzKLnK-ivyObAaHF_9NusHrqhyzrowTt9PxxWegUjdLaWtYKBJbImQBuzjupooYc7_ARIyF_flWlXg/s1600/Izakaya+Fujiyama+Surry+Hills+Sydney+Japanese+Restaurant-23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEs2FrIBaKX1owQP8pX9Ojk7S88Efyl0nJIArFn0Q4FG_SRn8ltiTNqPcW6yW0UPzKLnK-ivyObAaHF_9NusHrqhyzrowTt9PxxWegUjdLaWtYKBJbImQBuzjupooYc7_ARIyF_flWlXg/s400/Izakaya+Fujiyama+Surry+Hills+Sydney+Japanese+Restaurant-23.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="265"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0B14T4QM5P_654qj0QgTW-3osdu34k_FmXaJzKurhBuW5PiSN1gB5aQr87H9fttUnnz8MjhDw6phVZAWSt-bB7BdR6yBdTt0jMyDyyP58XzOpFxkKMKg7VLeC1WAlxS6fo8oSCRvQd-c/s1600/Izakaya+Fujiyama+Surry+Hills+Sydney+Japanese+Restaurant-13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0B14T4QM5P_654qj0QgTW-3osdu34k_FmXaJzKurhBuW5PiSN1gB5aQr87H9fttUnnz8MjhDw6phVZAWSt-bB7BdR6yBdTt0jMyDyyP58XzOpFxkKMKg7VLeC1WAlxS6fo8oSCRvQd-c/s400/Izakaya+Fujiyama+Surry+Hills+Sydney+Japanese+Restaurant-13.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="265"></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So friends of the fridgers..we are on the home stretch to the christmas break and if you are like us, you are probably clinging on to every ounce of sanity you have left while yearning for the long holiday break! Forget the fact that its close to mid-december and yet to send out Chrissy cards or do gift shopping - but lets focus on the good things shall we. We are all about the good things here - shittyness goes elsewhere.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHNrx5utk_yhmM5h7mH4O6shCJykzV6H9AfX18InNJr9qdMyMnvH66wNrKtBz07E8bcIkmORCcAYV5D6xOUQGk6QnazNK8H-tT0MkdztWYWPPKXam3S2JmfUE6sBbIImUuuiQ42Z9kGQ/s1600/Izakaya+Fujiyama+Surry+Hills+Sydney+Japanese+Restaurant-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHNrx5utk_yhmM5h7mH4O6shCJykzV6H9AfX18InNJr9qdMyMnvH66wNrKtBz07E8bcIkmORCcAYV5D6xOUQGk6QnazNK8H-tT0MkdztWYWPPKXam3S2JmfUE6sBbIImUuuiQ42Z9kGQ/s640/Izakaya+Fujiyama+Surry+Hills+Sydney+Japanese+Restaurant-11.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="640"></span></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have a strong belief that Japanese food fixes everything. If you are sick, a bowl of ramen cures anything. If you are sad, karage chicken is a great perker up-erer. If you are feeling guilty for indulging, then sashimi gives you "I had something healthy with no carbs for lunch" glow. Excuse my fuzzy logic for just wanting to eat good japanese food all day every day.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHVWKXE8QxxU7vAl3C6yWOwqhFON7vEbyNV7MU9uK6qy1c6SIdwGG3bOtQLahQCOZt7PzKARBiBI7IR-RFeOYdyP1D4nOtjkMKuLkbRhgFCXPPHhmcaVeLlo4J-pj9VqoViQmmtJhoI-Y/s1600/Izakaya+Fujiyama+Surry+Hills+Sydney+Japanese+Restaurant-12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHVWKXE8QxxU7vAl3C6yWOwqhFON7vEbyNV7MU9uK6qy1c6SIdwGG3bOtQLahQCOZt7PzKARBiBI7IR-RFeOYdyP1D4nOtjkMKuLkbRhgFCXPPHhmcaVeLlo4J-pj9VqoViQmmtJhoI-Y/s640/Izakaya+Fujiyama+Surry+Hills+Sydney+Japanese+Restaurant-12.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="640"></span></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I blog alot about how going out for a nice meal is all about celebrating and having fun and getting together. Often, its not about the celebration - its about the comfort. Its finding a nice meal after a tiring day, or taking someone out to cheer them up. Now I cant remember what needed fixing on this particular night but without out doubt Izakaya Fujiyama fixed it. This is how.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYnLZfpTwRVpO9gIrMO_25bNTkFpxv6HD0yfjw6qgw6l2iYgbIBqN73YKSa9nn7wp_wyewZb4Mcv2whiWllz4QAPH3TNnyFGmLuw95FZvsXhM3NHoZ5l40dzBsHONfL8ehr53KshUCaYs/s1600/Izakaya+Fujiyama+Surry+Hills+Sydney+Japanese+Restaurant-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYnLZfpTwRVpO9gIrMO_25bNTkFpxv6HD0yfjw6qgw6l2iYgbIBqN73YKSa9nn7wp_wyewZb4Mcv2whiWllz4QAPH3TNnyFGmLuw95FZvsXhM3NHoZ5l40dzBsHONfL8ehr53KshUCaYs/s400/Izakaya+Fujiyama+Surry+Hills+Sydney+Japanese+Restaurant-6.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="265"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeZZ86vDAr_-ifFpjWM0g8kC_Wl8MOzQuToasomLy8hdzE-7j5xP6a_kS_UKmfau5B9YBVLoa84TrpzseRfXKkNtVdqjixaFh_2uw5G7EWf8LQlNPTlxZXhly5CuxNGYGpbsFvf_Tt4bQ/s1600/Izakaya+Fujiyama+Surry+Hills+Sydney+Japanese+Restaurant-15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeZZ86vDAr_-ifFpjWM0g8kC_Wl8MOzQuToasomLy8hdzE-7j5xP6a_kS_UKmfau5B9YBVLoa84TrpzseRfXKkNtVdqjixaFh_2uw5G7EWf8LQlNPTlxZXhly5CuxNGYGpbsFvf_Tt4bQ/s400/Izakaya+Fujiyama+Surry+Hills+Sydney+Japanese+Restaurant-15.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="265"></a></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeZZ86vDAr_-ifFpjWM0g8kC_Wl8MOzQuToasomLy8hdzE-7j5xP6a_kS_UKmfau5B9YBVLoa84TrpzseRfXKkNtVdqjixaFh_2uw5G7EWf8LQlNPTlxZXhly5CuxNGYGpbsFvf_Tt4bQ/s1600/Izakaya+Fujiyama+Surry+Hills+Sydney+Japanese+Restaurant-15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></span></div><a href="http://the-empty-fridge.blogspot.com/2011/12/izakaya-fujiyama-surry-hills.html#more">[ CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE..LOTS MORE TO GO!.... ]</a>Gianna@TheEmptyFridgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796865092693867152noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624332581700772995.post-4714562793442108042011-12-02T22:02:00.001+11:002011-12-03T08:42:49.974+11:00El Loco Mexican Cantina, Surry Hills<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvsScuVKnMDGBILFOC8Ah7yDaW51KlDvJnLMHtNqGBLKfZ5YuFcmdKCCy6dLCctfPo43EVi2yVAYAE0oXHs6GWPyDL64RsFrA6I52OORputR1kikWjtM9Wy85JTSgN4mbK0IqaHf0T2Z8/s1600/El+Loco+Mexican+Cantina+Restaurant+Surry+Hills+Sydney-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvsScuVKnMDGBILFOC8Ah7yDaW51KlDvJnLMHtNqGBLKfZ5YuFcmdKCCy6dLCctfPo43EVi2yVAYAE0oXHs6GWPyDL64RsFrA6I52OORputR1kikWjtM9Wy85JTSgN4mbK0IqaHf0T2Z8/s400/El+Loco+Mexican+Cantina+Restaurant+Surry+Hills+Sydney-3.jpg" width="265"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO8CTE_9XGyYkbtYuv8270526ROdXUmrntqaPTQqFUf_N_qGjQluBmKPUscr26_4L9I5VOGqNCpRhwIb4buW084d-A4VIGTqRIOVIh-AJfFV1ph2arROqwmKhOOvXlqGdlwc9n_NNagyw/s1600/El+Loco+Mexican+Cantina+Restaurant+Surry+Hills+Sydney-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPwPxew7pjcHU6umkfxF5_q5YRmUXfjz3f_DZslBNSLckXem7AadvECQ1CwvPdbZYEXfrDAn6I3Ap2BNwdi5UjCUPFPEHIx6Q1Qhyphenhyphenn2uzoi-TaT-jBuituKCatxKT4Y2SuJfAk5aS0V8/s400/El+Loco+Mexican+Cantina+Restaurant+Surry+Hills+Sydney-1.jpg" width="265"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My fondest memories growing up had to be hot summers in downtown Los Angeles running amuck in Olivera St - A little laneway which was a destination for some yummy authentic mexican food. My family would always take me to this awesome mexican restaurant and little Gianna had tacos to her hearts content, if I finished my meal and managed to behave myself I would get to buy some mexican jumping beans from the street vendors. I was easily amused back then, as I still am now.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Yu14SWZ2X7DiI5C2DVc92go9Gc2EWw24G6LkgI8xEZ-IE4bFyIE8AqKSw1nOpOtzzjk-kFgeab_m91Eu8DbgpDT0l_VhXmDOsvcJIjlO6rCygazxgJ6SSnQjWdFM-CKolWSU_SWUlXw/s1600/El+Loco+Mexican+Cantina+Restaurant+Surry+Hills+Sydney-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Yu14SWZ2X7DiI5C2DVc92go9Gc2EWw24G6LkgI8xEZ-IE4bFyIE8AqKSw1nOpOtzzjk-kFgeab_m91Eu8DbgpDT0l_VhXmDOsvcJIjlO6rCygazxgJ6SSnQjWdFM-CKolWSU_SWUlXw/s400/El+Loco+Mexican+Cantina+Restaurant+Surry+Hills+Sydney-5.jpg" width="265"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdikcnPpEnh9hyQBcLsksxl_TOwKxuRW_rHngeXxWubJ4YlxSRzBaXohHeJ9tjWcpeqGZnFi3sJwlV4TsRO2-WxMbtgOXp5V0-3o5pf6ZfqR1GVcyNnOo2HqIFOcapWkOwyrmXH5stAQg/s1600/El+Loco+Mexican+Cantina+Restaurant+Surry+Hills+Sydney-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdikcnPpEnh9hyQBcLsksxl_TOwKxuRW_rHngeXxWubJ4YlxSRzBaXohHeJ9tjWcpeqGZnFi3sJwlV4TsRO2-WxMbtgOXp5V0-3o5pf6ZfqR1GVcyNnOo2HqIFOcapWkOwyrmXH5stAQg/s400/El+Loco+Mexican+Cantina+Restaurant+Surry+Hills+Sydney-7.jpg" width="265"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For the last couple of years, we Sydney-siders have been deprived of some banging mexicano - sure we've had cafe pacifico, baja cantina and flying fajitas in Glebe, but in just in the last year a number of new places have been jumping up like those little jumping beans. Many stress the point that El Loco isn't authentic..<i>oh really?</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0-IkGEzjZqrWt28J-qu9JsFdzExQMXSKN1Sjv-qbJxELuq_3BybuL-gW4F-ioiturygUTmrqFGVdWy3TWaFGECXo6wmvsFfTWQKoI1_fWomlhfxeC4eFQ2AxWZ1SFmazUHbPJdGOFjtc/s1600/El+Loco+Mexican+Cantina+Restaurant+Surry+Hills+Sydney-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0-IkGEzjZqrWt28J-qu9JsFdzExQMXSKN1Sjv-qbJxELuq_3BybuL-gW4F-ioiturygUTmrqFGVdWy3TWaFGECXo6wmvsFfTWQKoI1_fWomlhfxeC4eFQ2AxWZ1SFmazUHbPJdGOFjtc/s640/El+Loco+Mexican+Cantina+Restaurant+Surry+Hills+Sydney-6.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What I love about it is that it captures the fun and it the whole "celebratory" feel of mexican food. <a href="http://the-empty-fridge.blogspot.com/2011/09/barrio-chino-potts-point.html" target="_blank">Cafe Pacifico</a> has done this brilliantly, and without a doubt - <a href="http://the-empty-fridge.blogspot.com/2011/09/barrio-chino-potts-point.html" target="_blank">Barrio Chino</a> is pretty rad too - but El Loco is a lively and casual place where anyone can grab a quick taco or twenty, some mexican beers other than Corona and get that fiesta vibe.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcmkO9UoSHkYSSOqk1hCzpvajNyXfIMecGunNG_K8lGRuD_u4g3MDAx782auzLVUAsFe3R7m_KfI2AZ_kkodrZYVfm4xjpdrQKvQnb6pPVEbX2j9fJkyOLLEyaGrYr6iB8lSy8V7boN7Q/s1600/El+Loco+Mexican+Cantina+Restaurant+Surry+Hills+Sydney-20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcmkO9UoSHkYSSOqk1hCzpvajNyXfIMecGunNG_K8lGRuD_u4g3MDAx782auzLVUAsFe3R7m_KfI2AZ_kkodrZYVfm4xjpdrQKvQnb6pPVEbX2j9fJkyOLLEyaGrYr6iB8lSy8V7boN7Q/s400/El+Loco+Mexican+Cantina+Restaurant+Surry+Hills+Sydney-20.jpg" width="265"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEGZn19zIJ1DJe_B0IN7ZnavYoElwGFRnpQ2YFY3QZyy-qmez8iSVhkPHYVPltEtCJTfR3KVelc24W0gp8PTbpilk3EK4ydqL0zBh7mzXNd1KzuGJ_fqxxOCs0GIuLOOvA5gtr7DgZadY/s1600/El+Loco+Mexican+Cantina+Restaurant+Surry+Hills+Sydney-15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEGZn19zIJ1DJe_B0IN7ZnavYoElwGFRnpQ2YFY3QZyy-qmez8iSVhkPHYVPltEtCJTfR3KVelc24W0gp8PTbpilk3EK4ydqL0zBh7mzXNd1KzuGJ_fqxxOCs0GIuLOOvA5gtr7DgZadY/s400/El+Loco+Mexican+Cantina+Restaurant+Surry+Hills+Sydney-15.jpg" width="265"></span></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEGZn19zIJ1DJe_B0IN7ZnavYoElwGFRnpQ2YFY3QZyy-qmez8iSVhkPHYVPltEtCJTfR3KVelc24W0gp8PTbpilk3EK4ydqL0zBh7mzXNd1KzuGJ_fqxxOCs0GIuLOOvA5gtr7DgZadY/s1600/El+Loco+Mexican+Cantina+Restaurant+Surry+Hills+Sydney-15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></a><br>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEGZn19zIJ1DJe_B0IN7ZnavYoElwGFRnpQ2YFY3QZyy-qmez8iSVhkPHYVPltEtCJTfR3KVelc24W0gp8PTbpilk3EK4ydqL0zBh7mzXNd1KzuGJ_fqxxOCs0GIuLOOvA5gtr7DgZadY/s1600/El+Loco+Mexican+Cantina+Restaurant+Surry+Hills+Sydney-15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></a><a href="http://the-empty-fridge.blogspot.com/2011/12/el-loco-mexican-cantina.html#more">[ CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE..LOTS MORE TO GO!.... ]</a>Gianna@TheEmptyFridgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796865092693867152noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624332581700772995.post-62565590411947039002011-11-28T23:54:00.002+11:002011-12-02T20:48:15.481+11:00The Hardware Societe, Melbourne<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnDRdjdFpDChlaVtbJJ91BBjWVCfdVXrP4XFcXFQjSrBWtbE9FJv3hkGA5H1fOUsFZp1ixroSi8nn1lBQjV4IaQSjMBXjRm3OTqN_mgHupcKjqgucLqFFEfXlf2KducYOB9QTcLwLDQ6A/s1600/MELBOURNE+HARDWARE+SOCIETE+BROTHER+BADA+BUDAN-100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnDRdjdFpDChlaVtbJJ91BBjWVCfdVXrP4XFcXFQjSrBWtbE9FJv3hkGA5H1fOUsFZp1ixroSi8nn1lBQjV4IaQSjMBXjRm3OTqN_mgHupcKjqgucLqFFEfXlf2KducYOB9QTcLwLDQ6A/s400/MELBOURNE+HARDWARE+SOCIETE+BROTHER+BADA+BUDAN-100.jpg" width="265"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNOiPgb0KargtyGNVxTzQALu9mxcQLPWnOQizDOLKQAR1K8VYnnWG7NJBPE_jw8Fx5WZeD94whlB82yB63L54D7cb94rGr76oz0JrIKpkAzyeFIwbkRjyL5DJhegtDX89b9VyTmropUhs/s1600/MELBOURNE+HARDWARE+SOCIETE+BROTHER+BADA+BUDAN-101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNOiPgb0KargtyGNVxTzQALu9mxcQLPWnOQizDOLKQAR1K8VYnnWG7NJBPE_jw8Fx5WZeD94whlB82yB63L54D7cb94rGr76oz0JrIKpkAzyeFIwbkRjyL5DJhegtDX89b9VyTmropUhs/s400/MELBOURNE+HARDWARE+SOCIETE+BROTHER+BADA+BUDAN-101.jpg" width="265"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sleep-ins. They are not supposed to exist in the Empty Fridge holiday schedule. Not even when your flight arrives Melbourne at 10pm and your roam the streets until you find a wine bar than make friends with a bottle of red until 4 in the morning.Why are sleep-ins the enemy? Because in most cases they make you miss the breakfast menu.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW_5n6DS2eSyOHqtDjokgm-c5J5a2nMeSMQeTzrqQgJxBZLFXAyI0vZ1Hsc-oNr6B2PdEyVRpvgHNDPM-CzqKH6M3sCTIsP_57RZrbzNv9mGTZ_KSGfyhmSDXN9v7EBQKCwVVyTAaxmck/s1600/MELBOURNE+HARDWARE+SOCIETE+BROTHER+BADA+BUDAN-102.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW_5n6DS2eSyOHqtDjokgm-c5J5a2nMeSMQeTzrqQgJxBZLFXAyI0vZ1Hsc-oNr6B2PdEyVRpvgHNDPM-CzqKH6M3sCTIsP_57RZrbzNv9mGTZ_KSGfyhmSDXN9v7EBQKCwVVyTAaxmck/s640/MELBOURNE+HARDWARE+SOCIETE+BROTHER+BADA+BUDAN-102.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love sleep more than anything but when in a different city where there are streets to roam, I feel a bit guilty for not being out and about. This shits Demos to tears and this is the reason why we have never had a "relaxing" break. I try to fit in as many activities as humanly possible. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCji_7Hu7OESgd-fYA3qlrqGhGBmJsrOe13qskr00LWXjrGqtqWz6GJTXUY2ylKPp5IXmtkGtfqjWJVSDFUkiZdU9liAem-dsL4AmQLPaC_lC6K353rtmEVY8dWbeEeDRRrkUJQleLpQw/s1600/MELBOURNE+HARDWARE+SOCIETE+BROTHER+BADA+BUDAN-103.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCji_7Hu7OESgd-fYA3qlrqGhGBmJsrOe13qskr00LWXjrGqtqWz6GJTXUY2ylKPp5IXmtkGtfqjWJVSDFUkiZdU9liAem-dsL4AmQLPaC_lC6K353rtmEVY8dWbeEeDRRrkUJQleLpQw/s400/MELBOURNE+HARDWARE+SOCIETE+BROTHER+BADA+BUDAN-103.jpg" width="265"></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9zwHrHwUmrwdfVRYK2NwKxOvsNIClKmslj899En2AJISBre1_yXkgut5BTh9YU1CQlmO4l7NqejCHq0O5NuDC1zHp91wMwNwfKjMLygkcFNaMMBm2GKkgLbkhKFiMk9L5IuDmZvVCqSk/s1600/MELBOURNE+HARDWARE+SOCIETE+BROTHER+BADA+BUDAN-104.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJV4MSpGG7hgscWFL69HW8lxYfiXwmsSinDmzf4R3O1nCN0HqPg91x61u8_dLNyjWxIdS3rnCX4vG6muVYfNKM_GqkkDxNNQ4WeOe9ZmS-ffmpIVykFDIXsgDUbnyDJwlPtUa3sZqqwCE/s400/MELBOURNE+HARDWARE+SOCIETE+BROTHER+BADA+BUDAN-112.jpg" width="265"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After few late night cheeky drinks at our favorite Melby rooftop bar <a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/71/1486801/restaurant/CBD/Siglo-Melbourne" target="_blank">Siglo</a>.. we stumbled back to our temporary hotel home and ready made bed. I already had my heart set for Breakfast at Hardware Societe.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4PR-AEaH4bLzGPxZMIM6vPtZnJT0e2PhDADCo-8XMu42QFwQAaElhtzZaRi_CRVCwXMxSBIllri0wHP7l25LpypjHMOhjg6NtEs7RDXdeC44hbZnbPVqkaoF5dxSpOLmeZxQTNnXN9S8/s1600/MELBOURNE+HARDWARE+SOCIETE+BROTHER+BADA+BUDAN-119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4PR-AEaH4bLzGPxZMIM6vPtZnJT0e2PhDADCo-8XMu42QFwQAaElhtzZaRi_CRVCwXMxSBIllri0wHP7l25LpypjHMOhjg6NtEs7RDXdeC44hbZnbPVqkaoF5dxSpOLmeZxQTNnXN9S8/s640/MELBOURNE+HARDWARE+SOCIETE+BROTHER+BADA+BUDAN-119.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And then the unthinkable happened. We didnt forget to deactivate our alarms. There were no noisy hotel neighbours. The curtains blocked out sunlight. The pillows were ridiculously comfortable. We slept in, and I missed my Hardware Societe breakfast menu. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ggx5fzDSmuWywSW8HR3dvSLgprhvADRvRUa00R4YueXnr9ArHFyMFR-Rn5LGhtxH3EKGoQwP2357dkWJTqm1ZgiCPq99baNVWv4qebuAH6bWzCrJu5XyQK6fRBEYUCmOG6EyvJBgAmk/s1600/MELBOURNE+HARDWARE+SOCIETE+BROTHER+BADA+BUDAN-113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ggx5fzDSmuWywSW8HR3dvSLgprhvADRvRUa00R4YueXnr9ArHFyMFR-Rn5LGhtxH3EKGoQwP2357dkWJTqm1ZgiCPq99baNVWv4qebuAH6bWzCrJu5XyQK6fRBEYUCmOG6EyvJBgAmk/s640/MELBOURNE+HARDWARE+SOCIETE+BROTHER+BADA+BUDAN-113.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After a short stroll to Hardware Lane, we found that 11:59 am was close enough to midday so ordering some of their sweet homemade ciders were totally acceptable. A glass of pear and another glass of apple - these ciders were so refreshing. We were able to miss the early breakfast crowd and perch ourselves on the barstools by the busy kitchen.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjywhHTbpO9CALhP9Qn9cC33Pq7muf5vkYx3h1P4Vosrr1RCbgOZILhy8JYwsBVpPfMeCpdGtBI1h-AvUwKI87gwjWkQ2IMQa4htojf8eIymi92p8kdiOU6fYfuf2wpNb7r0g3_GroDCeE/s1600/MELBOURNE+HARDWARE+SOCIETE+BROTHER+BADA+BUDAN-114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjywhHTbpO9CALhP9Qn9cC33Pq7muf5vkYx3h1P4Vosrr1RCbgOZILhy8JYwsBVpPfMeCpdGtBI1h-AvUwKI87gwjWkQ2IMQa4htojf8eIymi92p8kdiOU6fYfuf2wpNb7r0g3_GroDCeE/s640/MELBOURNE+HARDWARE+SOCIETE+BROTHER+BADA+BUDAN-114.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As this was a weekday, Breakfast was on from 7:30 am to 11:30 and then its lunch all the way to 3pm. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now try and say no to an empanada on a chilly morning.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><a href="http://the-empty-fridge.blogspot.com/2011/11/hardware-societe-melbourne.html#more">[ CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE..LOTS MORE TO GO!.... ]</a>Gianna@TheEmptyFridgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796865092693867152noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624332581700772995.post-38166676698997563092011-11-15T23:56:00.003+11:002011-11-28T23:55:18.912+11:00Sassy's Red, Westfield Sydney<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmgdFK9EPFw3RX0VGn5k6k5ssjI9nD1pkWOervh5C_LLj3bo7lnppve6a82rthQPeVpAmr0wkx2JFK7SDwTIacXUCISgt9WVP6wrf-AeF78KJlbfQpQg7mBbraWZVGv30enWi1AzdUBow/s1600/Sassy+Red+Malaysian+Westfield+Sydney-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmgdFK9EPFw3RX0VGn5k6k5ssjI9nD1pkWOervh5C_LLj3bo7lnppve6a82rthQPeVpAmr0wkx2JFK7SDwTIacXUCISgt9WVP6wrf-AeF78KJlbfQpQg7mBbraWZVGv30enWi1AzdUBow/s640/Sassy+Red+Malaysian+Westfield+Sydney-3.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Exhilarating. Now that is one way to describe a lunchbreak right?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When your venue of choice is the food court at Westfield Sydney it surely is an exhilarating experience. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One would think that all the hoopla would have died down but day in and day out that level 5 food court is bustling and hustling away. Its a one stop food wonderland, what ever your craving or your state.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOcRd9pKqsyzozTIq1uQT8bBI_BrXtYY-qw29ne2n7uoNMYDMJzR_4wNlzbSnqA1XKdBZ4WOp7pvZLeXl7071aLz36IndFd9KYXwBmKXxi9dlAy0GpC_Fywi58KwF-_R6chwTeeDylQY/s1600/Sassy+Red+Malaysian+Westfield+Sydney-1-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOcRd9pKqsyzozTIq1uQT8bBI_BrXtYY-qw29ne2n7uoNMYDMJzR_4wNlzbSnqA1XKdBZ4WOp7pvZLeXl7071aLz36IndFd9KYXwBmKXxi9dlAy0GpC_Fywi58KwF-_R6chwTeeDylQY/s400/Sassy+Red+Malaysian+Westfield+Sydney-1-2.jpg" width="265"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4KWNb9vLhgs4-LnjZbIovKO4sdsqoKVnG8LsIc82YUbhnqM0hpWqmpSxE8vMlfgPgIyXu0MKMiIAYBwOCmwlo1gkdEO4O_mON69aftXXZc4_X_zMoLw2Aks1tDzBx-lMLnp6gG2xC4uc/s1600/Sassy+Red+Malaysian+Westfield+Sydney-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4KWNb9vLhgs4-LnjZbIovKO4sdsqoKVnG8LsIc82YUbhnqM0hpWqmpSxE8vMlfgPgIyXu0MKMiIAYBwOCmwlo1gkdEO4O_mON69aftXXZc4_X_zMoLw2Aks1tDzBx-lMLnp6gG2xC4uc/s400/Sassy+Red+Malaysian+Westfield+Sydney-2.jpg" width="265"></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Amongst the Burgers, The Sushi, The Snags and even the Spit Roast above - Sassy's Red has been holding its own among CBD dwellers, fixing everyone with their delectable Malaysian offerings. Located in a back corner of the food court the vibrant red walls, neon signage and almost kitschy asian decoration is quite eye catching. Sassy's space is a treasure trove in itself with the walls lined with colourful bottles of sauces. It is a break from the standard marble and leather set combination within the food court.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeAJFHHSyVbOuhIWnOigY1C_gCY_s_l3_QgLDZyq_abeouXCqdpQGzu9Ebs9u4YOFSXSQE02BsMLWhZbcmrEuk72DCjPA577KItMdx5BfoyoADka10jE5GSFK24SSe6GBtzf92JQZG7-Y/s1600/Sassy+Red+Malaysian+Westfield+Sydney-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeAJFHHSyVbOuhIWnOigY1C_gCY_s_l3_QgLDZyq_abeouXCqdpQGzu9Ebs9u4YOFSXSQE02BsMLWhZbcmrEuk72DCjPA577KItMdx5BfoyoADka10jE5GSFK24SSe6GBtzf92JQZG7-Y/s1600/Sassy+Red+Malaysian+Westfield+Sydney-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeAJFHHSyVbOuhIWnOigY1C_gCY_s_l3_QgLDZyq_abeouXCqdpQGzu9Ebs9u4YOFSXSQE02BsMLWhZbcmrEuk72DCjPA577KItMdx5BfoyoADka10jE5GSFK24SSe6GBtzf92JQZG7-Y/s640/Sassy+Red+Malaysian+Westfield+Sydney-6.jpg" width="640"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oh look, a door in the ceiling. Standard. Which is why Sassy's is such a quirky lunchtime escape on its own. Owner Simon Goh's (Of Chinta Ria fame) elegant but fun touches are all around.</span><br>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-VUYvsCrykSnsktbEdVtO4Eh5x4GnwXjstQbfYAToFyw1h0I_cWh1OfNr2xDKIZVl0O8dOrJa-HArRyp5wBB6uwioPqg7Zq4jhFTV297QavHPWLpZ-uWweJocrtfWGEVBED3JPa-B3JU/s1600/Sassy+Red+Malaysian+Westfield+Sydney-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-VUYvsCrykSnsktbEdVtO4Eh5x4GnwXjstQbfYAToFyw1h0I_cWh1OfNr2xDKIZVl0O8dOrJa-HArRyp5wBB6uwioPqg7Zq4jhFTV297QavHPWLpZ-uWweJocrtfWGEVBED3JPa-B3JU/s400/Sassy+Red+Malaysian+Westfield+Sydney-7.jpg" width="265"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvrapMK6Uvu2OsaScjGwRR90gaEhpUqtjDrnAV3i4ezopSsoRVWh_GfnNkNKTl3M7S5IAbTbW6iFZ66DBLTUFndXX-wePYnKZCmMyyPrRx2lgldAmLI4S246E7HE0nEozc41YyIxmWBUw/s1600/Sassy+Red+Malaysian+Westfield+Sydney-15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvrapMK6Uvu2OsaScjGwRR90gaEhpUqtjDrnAV3i4ezopSsoRVWh_GfnNkNKTl3M7S5IAbTbW6iFZ66DBLTUFndXX-wePYnKZCmMyyPrRx2lgldAmLI4S246E7HE0nEozc41YyIxmWBUw/s400/Sassy+Red+Malaysian+Westfield+Sydney-15.jpg" width="265"></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My go to dish at Sassy's is Donny's Chicken Rice. Donny's identity is somewhat of a mystery but this chicken rice of his is a gift to the masses. Nothing quite comforting like a serve of this and lucky for us Sassy's dont skimp on portions. The fragrant ginger rice is generously topped with pieces of juicy chicken with a crisp skin and the ginger throughout the dish cures every lunchtime ailment.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYuYNFH7fW_DxokxwXvoLtxnLzHdi5kX-9IVKNZpApE_e43l_bum413HIGt317WCRSCbKNOTRHztlUF7FSZlV_dDNw5TO1UdjrtbJesNNHO4y08QYt7o4V24WjIz6xBYGdarJpw-ySE2w/s1600/Sassy+Red+Malaysian+Westfield+Sydney-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYuYNFH7fW_DxokxwXvoLtxnLzHdi5kX-9IVKNZpApE_e43l_bum413HIGt317WCRSCbKNOTRHztlUF7FSZlV_dDNw5TO1UdjrtbJesNNHO4y08QYt7o4V24WjIz6xBYGdarJpw-ySE2w/s640/Sassy+Red+Malaysian+Westfield+Sydney-8.jpg" width="640"></a></span><br>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYuYNFH7fW_DxokxwXvoLtxnLzHdi5kX-9IVKNZpApE_e43l_bum413HIGt317WCRSCbKNOTRHztlUF7FSZlV_dDNw5TO1UdjrtbJesNNHO4y08QYt7o4V24WjIz6xBYGdarJpw-ySE2w/s1600/Sassy+Red+Malaysian+Westfield+Sydney-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"></a></span></div><a href="http://the-empty-fridge.blogspot.com/2011/11/sassys-red-westfield-sydney.html#more">[ CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE..LOTS MORE TO GO!.... ]</a>Gianna@TheEmptyFridgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796865092693867152noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624332581700772995.post-92192416147793703722011-10-31T22:49:00.004+11:002011-11-28T23:55:53.649+11:00Bootleg Bar and Italian Restaurant, Potts Point<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisElm34RYynY3MRLXaYIHzWLxn_tC68XfQyAiML1Lt-mEqoJDAJaOfYhTjSQHKoVjcQtvXLDxFAR_fX01pPtP_daligtA6UvSo451WKfswXE44E1JubCM34uyLPeuv5Bta0ViaDFIy6y8/s1600/Bootleg+Bar+and+Restaurant+Potts+Point-37.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisElm34RYynY3MRLXaYIHzWLxn_tC68XfQyAiML1Lt-mEqoJDAJaOfYhTjSQHKoVjcQtvXLDxFAR_fX01pPtP_daligtA6UvSo451WKfswXE44E1JubCM34uyLPeuv5Bta0ViaDFIy6y8/s400/Bootleg+Bar+and+Restaurant+Potts+Point-37.jpg" width="263px"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRIWEzRl1z8qZtO6f9pTa0VMmM-xeI15QdjS5V0yvIjXvSFj8n1hwEoJ9jvR11eMqaPFsPmbIehCx5_4hwLNXHCXnm77MheCqMGiJcxavxic0u7b1kajHlUtkesqsXrhH7f8SfQEeDSI/s1600/Bootleg+Bar+and+Restaurant+Potts+Point-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRIWEzRl1z8qZtO6f9pTa0VMmM-xeI15QdjS5V0yvIjXvSFj8n1hwEoJ9jvR11eMqaPFsPmbIehCx5_4hwLNXHCXnm77MheCqMGiJcxavxic0u7b1kajHlUtkesqsXrhH7f8SfQEeDSI/s400/Bootleg+Bar+and+Restaurant+Potts+Point-1.jpg" width="263px"></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello friends. Apologies for the brief absence, no excuses here - just be assured that I have missed you friends of the fridgers. Now lets get back to all things boozy, tasty and ridiculously good and forget about me going M.I.A. and slipping into a black hole of bleagh.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjgnjktERcdgbHCxtXKVFvesofRgdYc9u3bPy9kpF4tWx5W1U_luoQsxB6giFEMRCGR6TY4BGqDrzvqbTed3BxAX_M3awDE9hvLCqlJfw72PROIwQQg8mg5pXvwWCH-lkLpx34vIOzfUc/s1600/Bootleg+Bar+and+Restaurant+Potts+Point-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="422px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjgnjktERcdgbHCxtXKVFvesofRgdYc9u3bPy9kpF4tWx5W1U_luoQsxB6giFEMRCGR6TY4BGqDrzvqbTed3BxAX_M3awDE9hvLCqlJfw72PROIwQQg8mg5pXvwWCH-lkLpx34vIOzfUc/s640/Bootleg+Bar+and+Restaurant+Potts+Point-2.jpg" width="640px"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> So here we go... Let me start with a confession. I dont consider myself as bonafide foodie; I don't fit the description of "Living, Breathing and OBSESSING over food" which is quite odd for a food blogger, no? The focus of this blog has always been about the experience - the good times and the fun times involving food. I've had a thinky thinky moment while I've neglected this blog and realised that although I do love a great meal; I'm more about the experience, the stories, the atmosphere... the fun, getting people together, the memories. Queue segway...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhShc-GAVPcSsyos_nJMG0jO0b0jFg2hYsgvHwPP1-fokDEh6x3S_8jj2bpJ1Z3jX3qnVYuOWK0dudgu0u32juBxGP53fDrRfi1Dnp6UoTPVhHmu6jUw7UewJrDidnGDoo13yKd3Q50FyM/s1600/Bootleg+Bar+and+Restaurant+Potts+Point-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhShc-GAVPcSsyos_nJMG0jO0b0jFg2hYsgvHwPP1-fokDEh6x3S_8jj2bpJ1Z3jX3qnVYuOWK0dudgu0u32juBxGP53fDrRfi1Dnp6UoTPVhHmu6jUw7UewJrDidnGDoo13yKd3Q50FyM/s400/Bootleg+Bar+and+Restaurant+Potts+Point-3.jpg" width="263px"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGSb8EDowRZWpCgMXma-zQqpraBR_4Ao4YTE81IMLcB7OlSeiF-Oww5FR3rOfMcoB1vbrP3KvFkIkahL8ApyDrTUMs1Y2empbvtucXXMy3X6kAgc7_y0SYeAWWSujBP2QsVs1H9r2UQxg/s1600/Bootleg+Bar+and+Restaurant+Potts+Point-25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGSb8EDowRZWpCgMXma-zQqpraBR_4Ao4YTE81IMLcB7OlSeiF-Oww5FR3rOfMcoB1vbrP3KvFkIkahL8ApyDrTUMs1Y2empbvtucXXMy3X6kAgc7_y0SYeAWWSujBP2QsVs1H9r2UQxg/s400/Bootleg+Bar+and+Restaurant+Potts+Point-25.jpg" width="263px"></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Good food experiences shared with a bunch of friends make for a great night out. Along with our friends Lu and E; Demos and I led the way to our venue for the evening. Bootleg was buzzing with the Potts Point crowd and was pretty busy for a school night - we were able to score a table in the back corner and get acquainted with a medium bodied bottle of Negroamaro. Such a thirst quencher on a balmy night and not too heavy to overpower the meal ahead. The lighly battered calamari ($17) could not be ignored on the menu. Light and crispy; we fought over the last few pieces and drowned them in lemon juice. Simple Pleasures really.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuCwTr0WWIcSEfA72WHlO6jSgrLWxURYD_NW5D0FxsiRCokuwDqMFCCtCQTkcArbsKAqBbuQ1NZ6gaPvWq5u76vUP0k76JGJUnH9oxHAvZZa0Xjuw4HmE-DTf-KCfJVIAqt4egMiPc35c/s1600/Bootleg+Bar+and+Restaurant+Potts+Point-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="422px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuCwTr0WWIcSEfA72WHlO6jSgrLWxURYD_NW5D0FxsiRCokuwDqMFCCtCQTkcArbsKAqBbuQ1NZ6gaPvWq5u76vUP0k76JGJUnH9oxHAvZZa0Xjuw4HmE-DTf-KCfJVIAqt4egMiPc35c/s640/Bootleg+Bar+and+Restaurant+Potts+Point-7.jpg" width="640px"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The arancini that came next were not your usual standard Italian fare ($10 2/pc). Topped with a tangy and almost relish like tomato sauce with some bitey provolone - it was a taste sensation; especially as we bit into the crunchy coating through to a treasure trove of more melted provolone.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMkYI6tT75Jh4jS2fu4dy4oGVZ4kEQ1nMVDHBk0aROiolz1xsKfBpHAWqjiA_UiFIogUBE_1gU8y36KLjYKZoSIo6xEs2uSbISyn9ZIix1UjGJqw4D2EAuBXhi95ZlgDXNptvzsrZEIiU/s1600/Bootleg+Bar+and+Restaurant+Potts+Point-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMkYI6tT75Jh4jS2fu4dy4oGVZ4kEQ1nMVDHBk0aROiolz1xsKfBpHAWqjiA_UiFIogUBE_1gU8y36KLjYKZoSIo6xEs2uSbISyn9ZIix1UjGJqw4D2EAuBXhi95ZlgDXNptvzsrZEIiU/s400/Bootleg+Bar+and+Restaurant+Potts+Point-4.jpg" width="263px"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLHKMP0K-PPXfdf-Rty3BwoqIpiFTc9iJmvcDvR3JRksnUxlvfLRi9J9g5FLgYNAL_P0iru7Cn0BRb5UWZ_XiqDo7mdVqq9pIdcFKA9MJCTat4UWWfYm8uNqZJE1OowzNWxEmwjJaDJ3s/s1600/Bootleg+Bar+and+Restaurant+Potts+Point-23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLHKMP0K-PPXfdf-Rty3BwoqIpiFTc9iJmvcDvR3JRksnUxlvfLRi9J9g5FLgYNAL_P0iru7Cn0BRb5UWZ_XiqDo7mdVqq9pIdcFKA9MJCTat4UWWfYm8uNqZJE1OowzNWxEmwjJaDJ3s/s400/Bootleg+Bar+and+Restaurant+Potts+Point-23.jpg" width="263px"></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once inside and away from the hustle of Kings Cross, once can be forgiven when thinking about Bootleg as an escape. Framed photographs with scenes from a very hip circa 1990 New York era put a smile on my face as did the boomboxes and random religious statues. They could be channeling Harlem or Queens or Compton perhaps - without overdoing the kitsch factor and making it feel like an awkward themed Christmas party venue. 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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is nothing I love more than writing up a weekend breakfast post. Its kind of our thing here at The Empty Fridge, a weekend just isn't a weekend without a brunch adventure of some sort. Due to so called "society" rules, we often can't mix our love for a good brekky with other passion - boozing. Okay, we are not that bad - promise. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yes, you heard right. Everyone's favourite song/girly drink of choice masquerading as a pancake. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One morning, Demos and I were travelling along Crown St and just as luck would have it - we got a car space right out front. The food and parking gods were smiling down on us, and just like that - four ate five beckoned us to sit out in the sunshine and order this breakfast special. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Fluffy pancakes topped with a dark rum maple syrup, crumble, warm pineapple chunks and ice cream. Shut the gates, this was bananas..(except in this case it was..pineapple) This definitely was a cracker of a brekky dish gets 10 points for originality and fun. How can you honestly say no to Pina Colada pancakes? Im not usually a fan of sickly sweet maple syrup but this tart variation mixed with the pineapple was the perfect match. It is quite a big dish to get through but the chunks of sweet crunchy crumble kept things interesting.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As stated in The Empty Fridge mealtime rule book, section 457 - you can't have two sweet breakfast dishes together, there should always be a sweet dish and a savory dish - otherwise it is offensive to an Empty Fridgers tastebuds and it would be too boring to do a "swapsies" half way through the dish.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Enter the four ate five pulled pork sandwich ($13). </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Toko is one of those really effortlessly cool restaurants. Moody lights, long communal tables, the large open kitchen and of course the awesome cocktails all make for a beautiful dining experience. More often then not there is a long wait for tables, with their no-bookings policy. This has never deterred us as on most occasions we found ourselves annihilating the cocktail list as we wait on the bar. The cocktail list here is something else - utilising hard hitting but flavoursome japanese sochu and endless sake options. One of my favourite visits involved sake bombs with the staff as G and I perched over the bar.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Throughout the BB years (Before Blog) we frequented this place so much that the hostess started to recognise us and told us she worried about us during the weekends we didn't turn up. Funnily enough, we got seated so much quicker those days! So yes, after many Toko nights we have become quite familiar with the cocktail menu and of course an absolute favourite is the Saru Caprioska $18.00. Pineapple, lemon wedges and lots of clear spirits served in a beaker. It really does go down too easily. On this night we also settled on a Japanese beer - Yebisu $10.00</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What a way to start the long weekend. The winners of the first ever 2011 Pedestrian TV Blogger awards were announced and this little blog took out the "Food Blog" category - yeeeew! Demos and I want to say a big thank you to everyone who voted for us in the final round. We have some ridiculously awesome and supportive friends of the fridgers who spammed their Facebook walls, threatened all their staff and bribed co-workers to get us "like" votes until the last day. Big big thank you to those who voted and just got excited. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOWx0IndZYW2cahd3LLRCnTA-GzLktytN9krhZU8OcjcYjZsHAqXp4PI1m-BP7fJAXGu4poYawh0lKL9o7wd9GC67Jd2h6mm97KttMsfyztG_N6A06dy091I7o4F9yqeOatuw1grNC7A/s1600/photo-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOWx0IndZYW2cahd3LLRCnTA-GzLktytN9krhZU8OcjcYjZsHAqXp4PI1m-BP7fJAXGu4poYawh0lKL9o7wd9GC67Jd2h6mm97KttMsfyztG_N6A06dy091I7o4F9yqeOatuw1grNC7A/s640/photo-2.JPG" width="640"></a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The cool kids at Pedestrian TV made the final call on friday and we could not have been happier, I was ready to stand on my work desk and bust out some confetti from the hole puncher but sensibility kicked in. So yes, shoutout to Pedestrian TV - we do love your work and your daily e-newsletters are actually one of the few that I actually open up and read. We are really cheering that we actually won something to so shake that bottle and make it pop - time for some champagne showers and whiskey sours.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yes, the last couple of posts have been of Birthday Celebrations for yours truly and I kid you not, there is still more to come. Here at the Empty Fridge, every night out is a celebration of some sort - its the way we roll. Having a good time and acting a fool is what we are all about here so extending a birthday for a whole month is just the norm, but lets take a short break from birthday posts and celebrate the little blog win.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last night we got Tapas with dear friends Lu and E, collectively known as the babes. No this was not couples night, we refuse to be cheesy like that. I think Lu and E are our only "couple" friends. Let me pause for a second and think about that one as to not offend any other couples we are friends with and totally just forgot about (sorry.) </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The rule of the night wath to thalk in a thpanish athent like we were having thapas in Barthelona. But that didn't last long of as there was no point in having a conversation... EL BULLI IS THE NOISIEST RESTAURANT IN SYDNEY. With the band playing right next to us we resorted to sign language which proved to be tricky of course, although I've learnt how to sign the word "badonkadonk"</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Since conversation fell short of everyones now deaf ears, I left all the ordering to E. With this food blog, friends automatically expect you to be all day everyday into food and be picky and fussy and wanky about food. For me, dining out is all about the experience, the fun and how delicious food fits into that whole equation. Thats what I get excited about. I mention to E that a boring meal could lead to a lame night, so the pressure was on him to deliver and now our evening rested in E's selection.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He did well with the jug of Sangria ($24) of course, and that kicked the night off as the SUPER LOUD band kept playing. Its very dark inside El Bulli but very very spacious. The long wooden communal tables across the restaurant is filled with people that look like they were here for a good time. From with rowdy bride to be's that can't hold their alcohol to the birthday celebrants on each table, everyone was getting into the spirit and digging the spanish vibe.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This was my first visit to El Bulli and I have been very keen to try their tapas. What gets my attention from the start is the garlic sauce that accompanies the slices of fresh bread. WOW. Garlicy goodness that would kill any chance of romance. I started craving for some lebanese charcoal chicken because this dip tasted just like toom.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> The Babes have frequented El Bulli and managed to get me super excited about the Patatas El Bulli ($10.50). A restaurant favorite of Crispy Potatoes covered with a creamy tomato aoli. "Like Big Mac Sauce?" Well, not quite - but it was tangy and so very addictive. The serving seemed never ending and we were picking on this dish until the potatoes were lukewarm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">September is a favourite time of year. Spring is in the air, warmer weather and the prospect of longer days around the corner. It is also a month of birthday madness because we love having month long birthday celebrations, that's how we roll. It's an Empty Fridge thing. So to celebrate our beloved Gianna's birthday I thought it would be nice to have a Buzo birthday bash. We have both been wanting to come and check Buzo out for a long time so we were in luck that 'said' Princess had a birthday that fell on a quiet Monday night.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Upon entering and being seated we felt quite at ease. Buzo is a cosy and intimate place and what better way to capitalise on the mood but with a bottle of wine. Seeing as though it was Monday night there was no mucking about. I mean you have to have a drink on Monday to cope with the start of the work week. The wine list is quite extensive and well worth reading through as there are quite a number of really nice sounding wines. We ended up settling with a Blaufrankisch Austrian bottle. Such an easy drink that went well with the food that was to follow. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To get things started we ordered a bowl of warm sicilian green olives with fennel &lemon $8. Nothing gets a party started quite like olives. Sicilian olives are a favourite and we simply couldn't say no. Little round spheres of green salty goodness lathered in olive oil are quite addictive. Yum. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Carne crudo $20 was something that stood out on the menu for me. Whilst perusing through the menu; glancing over the words hand cut wagyu topside was burnt into my retinas. With oil, parsley, lemon and chunks of crostini it was most definitely on for young and old.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The dish was beautiful. A nice mound of nicely garnished wagyu was brought out and of course some nice pieces of crostini to eat it all up. There is a certain roughness and simplicity behind this dish that makes it a definite pick when seen on any menu. Whether it's called steak tartare, carne crudo or cruda, do yourself a favour and give the fresh dish a go at least once. You won't be dissapointed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Deep fried chicken wings, chilli, garlic, parsley, fennel pollen & aged balsamico $20. Looking back I don't think under any circumstance this dish could've been avoided. Just thinking back and looking at the photos makes me hungry. Perfectly crispy skin, juicy chicken and beautiful seasoning made this an absolute winner. Combined with the aged balsamico made it even better. A really nice combination of flavours and really unexpected find in an Italian restaurant. Bravo I say. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Continuing the birthday celebrations, I decided to take the little familia out for a mexican fiesta at this cool new place at Pott's Point. I was lucky enough to visit Barrio Chino on opening night and got my first taste of their potent margaritas and delectable dishes, I was certain that the place would be perfect for a celebratory dinner.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And what a celebration it was! Mexican beers was came in from every direction, and on a warm night the Tecate was quite popular on our table. I've tried this before at Mamacita's with the other half, where they laced the can with salt. I much prefer the light flavour with just the lime. We were adamant that Tommy's Margarita ($16) had to be present that night. After knocking back a few during the opening, I was craving that deliciously sour and potent tequila hit. The drink menu spells it out in the description "No Shitty Tequila. No Sour Mix" can't say no to that! I also tried the Barrio Mule ($16) Herradura reposado tequilla, lime and ginger beer - hands down better than any vodka mule by far</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Okay amigos, now for the food. There is plenty to cover so for the sake of your mexican cravings I'm going to keep this easy and brief. I am loving that the BBQ Corn Cob ($6) is so present in Sydney at the moment. I'm finding that it's the dish I have to order if its on the menu. The Bario Chino version is light on the mayo creaminiess (which I quite liked) but the spicy flavour hits you good. Its not buried under a ton of cheese either so you can enjoy the sweet and smokey corn kernels.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oh September, the best month of the year! Once you get that first breath of warm air into your lungs then you know that the time for hibernation is over. September is my favourite month because I celebrated my birthday on Monday and my goodness did we drag on the celebrations! Since my birthday this year was on a Monday, I figured that I get the weekend before and the weekend to celebrate away.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, we really aren't in the business of lying to you guys..we were curing a few sore heads as per usual so the espresso and piccolo latte kicked off the recovery. There was no better way to start the day and the (first of several) birthday celebrations. Demos and I were able to drink our respective coffee's without any sugar and I know I find that when you have that first coffee of the morning this allows you to appreciate the flavour so much more. This morning, the strong caffeine flavour was the first to attack my tastebuds and that lovely bitterness lingered on until our food arrived. The booth street beans are provided by single origin roasters and it was a great, potent blend.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Xanthi is a city in Thrace, North Eastern Greece. Generally speaking, somewhere down my Greek genetic line there is some ancestry there. Apparently, I come from a line of barbarian warrior Greeks of the North; fitting isn't it? Geography and family olive trees aside, Xanthi is the spectacular new Greek restaurant in the premium dining precinct at Westfield Sydney. It is owned and run by David Tsirekas of the legendary Greek Restaurant Perama. Lucky for the Sydney dining scene; David has forged his blood, sweat and tears in this new project.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can say that Xanthi is a bigger, badder and better Perrama. It's unfair to draw comparisons between the two but if the restaurants were two rival warring Greek nations Xanthi would definitely be Sparta. Just rest assured it's pretty badass. Like Gerard Butler in 300 badass. Just look at that vertical spit; if that doesn't get you hankering for a mean meal, then stick to your yeeros mate.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So after a long and very strenuous day of shopping (suprisingly; it was me who came out victorious, and not the warrior princess this time around) we could think of nothing better than to go and enjoy Xanthi for ourselves. Now when Greek food comes to mind most people think of big banquet style meals that fill you, just like Sunday lunch at Yia Yia's. However; Xanthi has a menu where you can pick </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ouzomezedakia</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, small plates of food to pick on and share whilst sipping on some ouzo or wine. The thought just takes me back to the motherland. Of course we settled on the BBQ Haloumi $10.00, always a standard pick being a favourite Greek dish. Served in a small black bowl and garnished with oregano you can't go wrong. Make it swim in lemon and it's like you are back in Greece. Well not quite but it's nice to think that you are.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our next small plate was the Fried school prawns </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">$9.00</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. This was tossed in honey, fish sauce, sesame seeds and almond flakes - the combinations of flavours make it an absolute winner. This was easy to pick at and share; having a more complex flavour than your average salt and pepper school prawn offerings. Ouzo would've made a very nice accompaniment, an idea for next time. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Feeling drained from the days activity's and the fact that it was still early on, we didn't have any ouzo despite the novel ouzo trolley standing by. It's a nice touch that Xanthi has one of the largest varieties of ouzo, tsipouro (aka lighter fluid) and Greek brandy. One can sit back and pick at some food, shoot back a shot or ten and flick those worry beads whilst going through a pack of Marlboro reds. Sorry, we're not in Greece. It's easy to forget while in Xanthi, so you can do everything except the last part. So instead of having ouzo we had some beautiful Greek wine, a glass of Notios Agiorgitiko for myself and Ramnista Kir Yianni for Gianna. We do love our vino here at the Empty Fridge and both wines were delicious enough for Diyonysus' approval. Another fun little fact is that Xanthi has one of the largest Greek wine lists and is well worth perusing. It's a different style of wine and I personally think that its the flavour that compliments the food which is the key for Greek varieties.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fried veal sweetbreads $10.50 were one such dish that went well with the wine we were having. Little bundles of sweetbread crumbed and deep fried. Once again that wedge of lemon on the plate was there to drown those little bad boys. Crispy on the outside and full of soft juicy sweetbread goodness on the inside. My only complaint was that there wasn't more lemon, David had a laugh when i told him this and Gianna was quick to remind me that we were not at my grandparents place. There was no need to drown everything in lemon. Its a Greek mentality I think.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The kitchen has been designed to be open to view from the dining room so you can see the hustle and bustle going on as David works his magic with his team. He tells us that after working in the tiny Perrama kitchen in Petersham, he has finally gotten his dream kitchen.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The decor inside the restaurant is really nice. With a large Middle Eastern-esque rug taking up the floor space, drapes running the walls and the feature ceiling and gorgeous lamps. It feels like another world from the super bright and modern interiors of Westfield Sydney. You can definitely soak up the exotic atmosphere here.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Maybe its my optimistic nature that helps me believe that a great coffee and a hit of carbs can turn the most awful of days around. Okay, I do skate the thin border between caffiene afficionado and full blown coffee bean fiend..but there is no doubt that sitting down and enjoying a good brew can bring even the most dazed and confused zombies back to normal.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Workshop Espresso is the at the halfway point between my office and Demos' building. Sure is convenient! Located within the Galleries Victoria complex on George Street, right across QVB is this small hole in the wall with a super strong following. In the short time I've been working in the city, there has never been a time where I have been the only one waiting for a coffee alone and without a line.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You could easily walk past this unnasuming nook in the heart of town without noticing is, that is, if it wasn't for the faithful following queued up for a caffeine fix. Before work, at Lunch or to help combat the standard 3:30 pm mush - Workshop Espresso saves CBD zombies one espresso at a time.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now I did briefly mention earlier that carbs, just like caffeine can turn a day around. This Turkey Roll is perfectly built with Sonoma bread which is stocked on hand. This roll can satisfy the biggest of lunchtime carb cravings with the salty crunch of the pancetta and lean turkey slices. But if your feeling a little precious at the start of the day, I'd say that this would cure a mean hangover too.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know we Empty Fridgers need to change it up a bit with out coffee selection but I have no doubt in my mind that I will always be a picollo drinker. Full Fat/Leaded milk because I CBF asking for skim! After numerous visits, I realise that I am so at one with the Workshop Espresso following. The flavour is rich and bold hitting you with gusto and leaving a faint flavour to linger, putting an end to those caffiene cravings.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I do enjoy escaping to this little cafe when there is an opportunity to get out of the office. Light fills up the long and narrow space and reflects all throughout the warehouse inspired interior, reflected in the corrugated steel walls. This actually gives the cafe a sense of warmth, especially as you perch up on the bar stools and watch city life buzz by.</span><br>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My first visit to Hunky Dory was early this year when it initially opened. I couldn't help but notice the cool little set up while I was driving through Oxford St, a new cocktail bar? I was so there!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Demos and I decided to sneak a cocktail in on a very very busy friday night. Hunky Dory is a seriously cool little venue and its easy to love. There are three levels, all very effortlessly cool - they have an Italian Restaurant, Bruno's on the ground level, a small bar area and DJ set up on the second level and on the third level, a rooftop bar overlooking the madness that is Oxford Street.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Demos always teases me about being one of those birds who are just drawn to random shiny objects and takes them all back to the nest and stashes all the sequins. Yup, thats me. I was drawn to all the shiny fixtures around the rooftop bar, everything fell into place so beautifully and was a contrast to the venues very worn down and industrial feel.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A very adorable way to present a killer drinks list, golden books never fail to put a smile on my face! The cocktail menu has had a few additions since our initial visit, but that particular night we ordered the recommendations of a "Killer White Lady" and a "Highland Swig" both $18.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was a long long wait to get served at the bar, the top level was particularly heaving on the night we first visited it was an absolute shoulder to shoulder struggle to get to the small bar.</span></div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love coffee. I love breakfast. I love Luxe Bakery. / End Post</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqX_9q871X7lMtCP27uYULE6rYT_acEhkfvPVfG4GPmbqXZoG1AIEPqVrAwCFlD1ZqfeaCRt3adp1sdDK-D3SkQ2UTOzSBRSQFAY3HBQ3kHbXwJrU2TmNZySs77nBP03JElQzcpvDsHAo/s1600/Luxe+Bakery+Coffee+Newtown-58.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqX_9q871X7lMtCP27uYULE6rYT_acEhkfvPVfG4GPmbqXZoG1AIEPqVrAwCFlD1ZqfeaCRt3adp1sdDK-D3SkQ2UTOzSBRSQFAY3HBQ3kHbXwJrU2TmNZySs77nBP03JElQzcpvDsHAo/s400/Luxe+Bakery+Coffee+Newtown-58.jpg" width="298"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiSMuAP7koskB-FPm5hTBqBX7uSnOKY7Jb7tbsCyNPUExfqqA9FcZZX4PprYYEwmDm5E5sO3-R2gV93UmtybfwZQ1g9JX592BXRcn8cURHi9FrSupJ84bDOF4uvjWIo-1llFgVTGS6Lzs/s1600/Luxe+Bakery+Coffee+Newtown-59.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiSMuAP7koskB-FPm5hTBqBX7uSnOKY7Jb7tbsCyNPUExfqqA9FcZZX4PprYYEwmDm5E5sO3-R2gV93UmtybfwZQ1g9JX592BXRcn8cURHi9FrSupJ84bDOF4uvjWIo-1llFgVTGS6Lzs/s400/Luxe+Bakery+Coffee+Newtown-59.jpg" width="298"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Okay fine, I know I need to elaborate a bit more but to be perfectly honest - I'm just about ready to run back to Luxe Bakery at Newtown as I write this post. Why you ask? I'm an absolute sucker for the smell of warm and freshly baked treats and a bang on cup of coffee.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTXqN_BBNaWwDgFSraLENaI1CXXVe8sTLvtNpIOhTrNP19srDfnHDFhlvwKC8jetEOaFdfBUh5uo-NeoIgw7YxgBIwYMap_wopUnmZHveUMmXlAscPEXUZLQNFakujC8WRUbI_LIjayvw/s1600/Luxe+Bakery+Coffee+Newtown-36.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTXqN_BBNaWwDgFSraLENaI1CXXVe8sTLvtNpIOhTrNP19srDfnHDFhlvwKC8jetEOaFdfBUh5uo-NeoIgw7YxgBIwYMap_wopUnmZHveUMmXlAscPEXUZLQNFakujC8WRUbI_LIjayvw/s640/Luxe+Bakery+Coffee+Newtown-36.jpg" width="640"></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ham & Cheese Croissant $6</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Come on, who can say no to a deliciously crunch toasted ham and cheese croissant? Not that I come to Luxe just to have this to start my day. And you know.. years of seriously researched studies show that the best start to any day is with a toasted ham&cheese croissants but coffee here is the main drawcard!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9k-ylU0NtUdOpl6JLV-drlDCD41NE58kLbKgKCfXxrm2caU6Luy02YxNqwKsAhOyh98hAKU8SHWju-f2lF-BQyJIxK_1P4ky-jfc9wdfUMgGxbUzEfDma53IQWLEdHnhlcXzbVIp3o00/s1600/Luxe+Bakery+Coffee+Newtown-41.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9k-ylU0NtUdOpl6JLV-drlDCD41NE58kLbKgKCfXxrm2caU6Luy02YxNqwKsAhOyh98hAKU8SHWju-f2lF-BQyJIxK_1P4ky-jfc9wdfUMgGxbUzEfDma53IQWLEdHnhlcXzbVIp3o00/s400/Luxe+Bakery+Coffee+Newtown-41.jpg" width="265"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-M4aQC7kp7imnBH-wQ7lIgYafEzvJnUltShFFhhkX63IzB9tJ2tCR8qIp_aVHtfTcRIWrJSaAY-LrDu_toRA38zu2_7yYbZIWO7qMtkB7epai3LZ5vSeEUD0SMc-PaUl1JOd2uBDyXjw/s1600/Luxe+Bakery+Coffee+Newtown-42.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-M4aQC7kp7imnBH-wQ7lIgYafEzvJnUltShFFhhkX63IzB9tJ2tCR8qIp_aVHtfTcRIWrJSaAY-LrDu_toRA38zu2_7yYbZIWO7qMtkB7epai3LZ5vSeEUD0SMc-PaUl1JOd2uBDyXjw/s400/Luxe+Bakery+Coffee+Newtown-42.jpg" width="265"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Picollo's ($3.50) are predictably ordered by us (I followed it up with a takeaway strong small latte too..) The Single Origin Roasters beans are roasted to absolute perfection, giving a creamy but strong dark lingering flavour that has you loved up with coffee all morning.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq4LpEh-f0Yuw4mzQ2mMnQvbTNCBoPMKPrckSq5mhgRHlUsdGT9KXAcW_YOTmDjPcFNkWOFhi_vwk5VMA9prntufe23VWQ7cljnpNVv4FEFlactP2eBGFG3LlXkYtZFRdXNygC4HIUzGk/s1600/Luxe+Bakery+Coffee+Newtown-43.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq4LpEh-f0Yuw4mzQ2mMnQvbTNCBoPMKPrckSq5mhgRHlUsdGT9KXAcW_YOTmDjPcFNkWOFhi_vwk5VMA9prntufe23VWQ7cljnpNVv4FEFlactP2eBGFG3LlXkYtZFRdXNygC4HIUzGk/s400/Luxe+Bakery+Coffee+Newtown-43.jpg" width="265"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieXDvrNJzmxapwek8tBTLi_piO6Vvb3YgWaPeqkHjgsQ40Y1mKIuvRFAs7M9JfzB-h4QkSD8GY7aWpZqL3UB-gY4QyUZ0iW_GlfkrM62Ah7O4deyiwJT4I4GoAfiOrkgVwLg_xQKw7bCc/s1600/Luxe+Bakery+Coffee+Newtown-33.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieXDvrNJzmxapwek8tBTLi_piO6Vvb3YgWaPeqkHjgsQ40Y1mKIuvRFAs7M9JfzB-h4QkSD8GY7aWpZqL3UB-gY4QyUZ0iW_GlfkrM62Ah7O4deyiwJT4I4GoAfiOrkgVwLg_xQKw7bCc/s400/Luxe+Bakery+Coffee+Newtown-33.jpg" width="265"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBn7zi5-oWOvCUVijN3ZgAxkfxtZRD5da4iqdk9TMaVwn29LZxXvEG3IwVe8_3oaftIrUtdaGTymfkJgL0A8KlBvoUnH8II5ZaeWEd-ka7A8PNX6mFFsZ6YpKkJ3KgD4ddhWBN2uQkCV4/s1600/Luxe+Bakery+Coffee+Newtown-35.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBn7zi5-oWOvCUVijN3ZgAxkfxtZRD5da4iqdk9TMaVwn29LZxXvEG3IwVe8_3oaftIrUtdaGTymfkJgL0A8KlBvoUnH8II5ZaeWEd-ka7A8PNX6mFFsZ6YpKkJ3KgD4ddhWBN2uQkCV4/s400/Luxe+Bakery+Coffee+Newtown-35.jpg" width="265"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvjj7wTPAZN_lqeUUNsVsFw28nVdDcdSVhKYQkdzj61MHjMfmRidR4uT2_PXkcBb6ATb1uVaAnADAYCuULcMKYJ5k7ETxs0YgE32j5_3Esfs0FZmSY7cveKhNAr6PwjWKI-oBOtMyKFOE/s1600/Luxe+Bakery+Coffee+Newtown-39.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvjj7wTPAZN_lqeUUNsVsFw28nVdDcdSVhKYQkdzj61MHjMfmRidR4uT2_PXkcBb6ATb1uVaAnADAYCuULcMKYJ5k7ETxs0YgE32j5_3Esfs0FZmSY7cveKhNAr6PwjWKI-oBOtMyKFOE/s400/Luxe+Bakery+Coffee+Newtown-39.jpg" width="265"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Luxe Bakery is a one stop shop. You can get your superb coffee fix, A sweet or savoury breakfast treat or a sandwich for lunch - and you can take some of their freshly baked bread loaves home too. Convinient!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOOui35eFH_-lJklRPJveRTYGQ4_ACh9i4KsQdsHDTo9DWcGzMLD2uGGXJx-SQfJr3MijtTsQNde-HUPJfYtPhbaJn6N8DI1Xe-iGCT8-96hzKzr4k2FgvWfg_aY6o-KdAc1fwII4-mZI/s1600/Luxe+Bakery+Coffee+Newtown-40.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOOui35eFH_-lJklRPJveRTYGQ4_ACh9i4KsQdsHDTo9DWcGzMLD2uGGXJx-SQfJr3MijtTsQNde-HUPJfYtPhbaJn6N8DI1Xe-iGCT8-96hzKzr4k2FgvWfg_aY6o-KdAc1fwII4-mZI/s640/Luxe+Bakery+Coffee+Newtown-40.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yes, nothing like sweet sweet carbs to start your day. Demos and I share a Blueberry Danish and an Almond Tart ($4.50 each) on top of the Toasted Croissant. The sweet pastry flakes away and are so light and sweet - a perfect companion to the strong flavoured coffees we ordered. Am I the only one getting excited about food and coffee pairings here?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh43HyEHWRpCRQngLdPnbcEjSXXGNU6MMa4ohJXvVnlz3lI4MCHgveJVti3d6-Pw2nCWbR9hP1FP2cF05z-gJrtUS_0I36gf-6MVZ5Ydvk8J8QfgY_ZuTkQfIOur_beTudMFt2dUDcVP3E/s1600/Luxe+Bakery+Coffee+Newtown-50.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh43HyEHWRpCRQngLdPnbcEjSXXGNU6MMa4ohJXvVnlz3lI4MCHgveJVti3d6-Pw2nCWbR9hP1FP2cF05z-gJrtUS_0I36gf-6MVZ5Ydvk8J8QfgY_ZuTkQfIOur_beTudMFt2dUDcVP3E/s640/Luxe+Bakery+Coffee+Newtown-50.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></div><a href="http://the-empty-fridge.blogspot.com/2011/08/luxe-bakery-newtown.html#more">[ CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE..LOTS MORE TO GO!.... ]</a>Gianna@TheEmptyFridgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796865092693867152noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624332581700772995.post-23352934929664019552011-08-27T20:01:00.002+10:002011-08-28T10:24:39.707+10:00Yum Cha at The Eight, Haymarket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqnvR5t5iV2cAttHC3KWm6JJStiFOQVHSxQsCV87IFyz8rsycL2rkot5RgJgRc3-QpxQRlLHBCEm9Vu5Jhu1iXMvZE22awhjUvsMFrfzfVxMSiHAzgYLq6Za4LN3Kwm0adNQrUGrP2VzQ/s1600/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqnvR5t5iV2cAttHC3KWm6JJStiFOQVHSxQsCV87IFyz8rsycL2rkot5RgJgRc3-QpxQRlLHBCEm9Vu5Jhu1iXMvZE22awhjUvsMFrfzfVxMSiHAzgYLq6Za4LN3Kwm0adNQrUGrP2VzQ/s400/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-28.jpg" width="263"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4mL17-d442KOLSslLCohIQeATJNQim1fAVfdF5qLnXtunsf9OXmq6on_xGZIIRcCLHw_3XKY8JouKO-tLWsf2PZ1PvQO5Z8T-msUFhvW62AlDbGETzoTCEt4Princjhutu9SwjEIb1yA/s1600/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4mL17-d442KOLSslLCohIQeATJNQim1fAVfdF5qLnXtunsf9OXmq6on_xGZIIRcCLHw_3XKY8JouKO-tLWsf2PZ1PvQO5Z8T-msUFhvW62AlDbGETzoTCEt4Princjhutu9SwjEIb1yA/s400/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-1.jpg" width="263"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Its amazing how your weekend can be dictated by your dining experiences. You shuffle dinner plans, catch up over breakfast or as often is the case for us - lunch after a big night out to cure some serious hunger pains! What better way to sort this out than with a big Yum Cha lunch at The Eight Chinese Restaurant in Haymarket. By the time Demos and I stumble around and adjust our eyes to the light of day, it was 1:30 pm on a Saturday and being a self proclaimed yum cha veteran - I knew it would be peak hour madness.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtgXVwjI7ZQU5M4Tz3-YY7NPRWErcbAyIlIfnqKgpDGTQb-ph7E10ZtcDNTa9YFhQOoDXLSYNQYyFPXkl-KQrqbF-s6AMYtlbiuTSrnkdvNLJrTLiQeI83f5zMeIbxWtxR0nQRV0NzeGk/s1600/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtgXVwjI7ZQU5M4Tz3-YY7NPRWErcbAyIlIfnqKgpDGTQb-ph7E10ZtcDNTa9YFhQOoDXLSYNQYyFPXkl-KQrqbF-s6AMYtlbiuTSrnkdvNLJrTLiQeI83f5zMeIbxWtxR0nQRV0NzeGk/s400/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-3.jpg" width="263"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuGiYb_6F0uS_7whWIsPXURtccEtG8ZfW7-Fw1t9gFLBqTEm3rKuuDUhVsYwMOa_jgOPrhTSU7gjweGAJrdi7L8yiEjyUDsGEXdPzrcNyQlJfk-1-UGL8tapTta3n6tcyDja5V3ysrYmM/s1600/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuGiYb_6F0uS_7whWIsPXURtccEtG8ZfW7-Fw1t9gFLBqTEm3rKuuDUhVsYwMOa_jgOPrhTSU7gjweGAJrdi7L8yiEjyUDsGEXdPzrcNyQlJfk-1-UGL8tapTta3n6tcyDja5V3ysrYmM/s400/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-2.jpg" width="263"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After shoulder charging through the crowd to get a precious ticket, we use our smarts and avoid the heaving crowd and wait it out at the adjacent Chatime cafe kiosk. Hydration when its needed the most! I think with any weekend Yum Cha visit - you have to know what you are in for. Let's be honest here - and I'm not speaking just for my immediate friendship group..but Yum Cha is THE BEST HANGOVER FOOD and we were at The Eight for this very reason.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ug7C2A8TAZ3YUsse79wWDZnBugPI0yztpUxVbRVhWeDIPZ3_C4zCz-x1M3YfxUzzwJDxgCl0EbG_7gmuxem0vcz67phGeGuoq_dhPcURZJfDBa7voOfmovT0R4ar1tIVUApijrpnBr8/s1600/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ug7C2A8TAZ3YUsse79wWDZnBugPI0yztpUxVbRVhWeDIPZ3_C4zCz-x1M3YfxUzzwJDxgCl0EbG_7gmuxem0vcz67phGeGuoq_dhPcURZJfDBa7voOfmovT0R4ar1tIVUApijrpnBr8/s640/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-5.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That being said there are aspects of Yum Cha that do not appeal to that particular state of being. The crowds and the never-ending wait can definitely tip anyone over the edge, add to that the Yum Cha boss lady on a power trip with her portable microphone machine.. its survival of the fittest. If that doesn't break you then i'm sure the fluorescent lights will.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5UrgXH99CIWHiNGWEpPnI97AuhbAGG6B01Cb-TxyCjMpsS3fkQS-WoBRPIJTLgEnhXAnKg4qCA2ehBKqwK6PAM1DzliD38Ab19m10JPqVEjpNG53nI61A-E88mFTavJH0Z9p8jl6NGk/s1600/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5UrgXH99CIWHiNGWEpPnI97AuhbAGG6B01Cb-TxyCjMpsS3fkQS-WoBRPIJTLgEnhXAnKg4qCA2ehBKqwK6PAM1DzliD38Ab19m10JPqVEjpNG53nI61A-E88mFTavJH0Z9p8jl6NGk/s640/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-7.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But enough about that, once seated - if its food you want, then its food you are going to get! With Yum Cha, I always feel like its luck of the draw. You either get a good table where all the trolley ladies seem to pass, or a pretty average spot in the corner where you get all the boring dishes leftover. This instance, we were seated with a prime positioned table and as long as the wait was - the food came hella quick. See that tidy table pictured above? Its about to get messy!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9UsBTxpm450FLP_Jjcd09dsWBdgynjtNscncnRC-GOmNVOF0JS7JQDYkRGFT6VCHqvkLoAMfjdJgspolc-h90hWdOXzpvTC85Rq1eytWkVD8Lk9xDHFTZy7By6G7mVuvNWY5RUcqFAv4/s1600/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9UsBTxpm450FLP_Jjcd09dsWBdgynjtNscncnRC-GOmNVOF0JS7JQDYkRGFT6VCHqvkLoAMfjdJgspolc-h90hWdOXzpvTC85Rq1eytWkVD8Lk9xDHFTZy7By6G7mVuvNWY5RUcqFAv4/s400/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-8.jpg" width="263"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5XMynr1HKfbdEoBqfF4lg7KuYq_n9cDp09JeGMBpAK2eZ4vjJeE-ejbgOilcmHuS1mmli95F1x6RLMSRdTJ_RyOWynoeEiK_os905aJ6La7yrsF7PTPDPmIKH2R0KAcobIWhCQSuAe4A/s1600/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5XMynr1HKfbdEoBqfF4lg7KuYq_n9cDp09JeGMBpAK2eZ4vjJeE-ejbgOilcmHuS1mmli95F1x6RLMSRdTJ_RyOWynoeEiK_os905aJ6La7yrsF7PTPDPmIKH2R0KAcobIWhCQSuAe4A/s400/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-10.jpg" width="263"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I practically tackle every lady with bamboo steamers in their trolleys to get to my favorites - Steamed Pork Siu Mai and Steamed Prawn Gow Gee. I was quite impressed by the generous size of these dumplings and both were very very tasty. We were off to a good start with these two dishes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOm50aAEfoSS57N2lyqzAeEjwzqrLyouGK41ARF113FsIIMuqRwhcsrPFNI5kzIWng57Qq0M2mMiX34w35QcyAXy8RlnI6YmIGu6O32DDhn7GIdaSJuNLMZlRbv3OtERBxwyKcJv6cKvM/s1600/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOm50aAEfoSS57N2lyqzAeEjwzqrLyouGK41ARF113FsIIMuqRwhcsrPFNI5kzIWng57Qq0M2mMiX34w35QcyAXy8RlnI6YmIGu6O32DDhn7GIdaSJuNLMZlRbv3OtERBxwyKcJv6cKvM/s400/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-11.jpg" width="263"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt1syABGbyxhE6Do6NiV80CDLTq7WUYhretYn9Rdg3M9ZOABdB0aHP9MpPqPpRqyAn04T4Q8jV-ZNSTPmIvqRogCc6bAzIyr3MvA9vs32Owos-cP2bQyP1dnQo6dlQJEzmUlEnzfclFDo/s1600/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt1syABGbyxhE6Do6NiV80CDLTq7WUYhretYn9Rdg3M9ZOABdB0aHP9MpPqPpRqyAn04T4Q8jV-ZNSTPmIvqRogCc6bAzIyr3MvA9vs32Owos-cP2bQyP1dnQo6dlQJEzmUlEnzfclFDo/s400/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-12.jpg" width="263"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Before even denting our dumplings, another lady with a tray of Peking Duck Pancakes passes by and I immediately grab her attention. I know from experience that you have to fight for these and that you have to be quick! Again, impressed by the generous chunk of duck in the pancakes - not just a sliver of meat here! The skin is still oh so crispy and both the duck meat and the pancake wrapper are still very warm. The plump meat with the sweet hoisin sauce made me want to hunt that tray down again!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg38OTHQRsCfTa4orCFHTgMfuDOC80DOdU4i7krDt9ixdZ0bkLWcUdSo9fZos2KZsqk-M2_Jpz4mkuJIApPMLK4qhmYoVbEEkTKnqvvNIdI7uJD6-FxG4vTEJxPNx9O8QNHt7mS-1ah6NU/s1600/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg38OTHQRsCfTa4orCFHTgMfuDOC80DOdU4i7krDt9ixdZ0bkLWcUdSo9fZos2KZsqk-M2_Jpz4mkuJIApPMLK4qhmYoVbEEkTKnqvvNIdI7uJD6-FxG4vTEJxPNx9O8QNHt7mS-1ah6NU/s400/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-13.jpg" width="263"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdcqokrcAXR6k0dvQE77Dyu7iwKx2EzHT3VlHSKBmLH5Ogau41BL8Lk08TDB7IQS-0MvlCMxC_qaKVf0HKR4mZ3fb8xHFyBspYh9a5CWFDbXuIJfi9NffGrHHQXFDQ0lF9quIQpcDfWPk/s1600/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdcqokrcAXR6k0dvQE77Dyu7iwKx2EzHT3VlHSKBmLH5Ogau41BL8Lk08TDB7IQS-0MvlCMxC_qaKVf0HKR4mZ3fb8xHFyBspYh9a5CWFDbXuIJfi9NffGrHHQXFDQ0lF9quIQpcDfWPk/s400/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-14.jpg" width="263"></span></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdcqokrcAXR6k0dvQE77Dyu7iwKx2EzHT3VlHSKBmLH5Ogau41BL8Lk08TDB7IQS-0MvlCMxC_qaKVf0HKR4mZ3fb8xHFyBspYh9a5CWFDbXuIJfi9NffGrHHQXFDQ0lF9quIQpcDfWPk/s1600/The+Eight+Modern+Chinese+Yum+Cha+Restaurant+Haymarket-14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></a><a href="http://the-empty-fridge.blogspot.com/2011/08/eight-haymarket-yum-cha-worth-wait.html#more">[ CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE..LOTS MORE TO GO!.... ]</a>Gianna@TheEmptyFridgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796865092693867152noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624332581700772995.post-69693179605314637562011-08-20T10:33:00.002+10:002011-08-29T21:01:59.920+10:00The Fern, Redfern & a Dessert favorite.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuNTd5AlN99QqRzZw4mxs8qb3HyI1nkcFrbqcuuYRCUgy28m_sDhoASRFb_lUPmvP_dw-u_sH2rr943h8eqWSIAiLzdd53EtMRLAaIX7qhU0QlnzmzcJbdg9Ei5CItUfyCbgkbQkRaQlg/s1600/The+Fern+Cafe+Redfern-13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuNTd5AlN99QqRzZw4mxs8qb3HyI1nkcFrbqcuuYRCUgy28m_sDhoASRFb_lUPmvP_dw-u_sH2rr943h8eqWSIAiLzdd53EtMRLAaIX7qhU0QlnzmzcJbdg9Ei5CItUfyCbgkbQkRaQlg/s400/The+Fern+Cafe+Redfern-13.jpg" width="265"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo2f6KSPuEnLpypQ6cKJH2fg40eiLsGb26I3bJXI04nQMMmT0C9bXG2hiTW_z1no0tZi-MGQYLbj1c5HjKJuEm9fiDVDXHSu3M0wh9cLFzDhyphenhyphenons0RcWUFwEfg2cK9h1rsPX7m8l9s9x4/s1600/The+Fern+Cafe+Redfern-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo2f6KSPuEnLpypQ6cKJH2fg40eiLsGb26I3bJXI04nQMMmT0C9bXG2hiTW_z1no0tZi-MGQYLbj1c5HjKJuEm9fiDVDXHSu3M0wh9cLFzDhyphenhyphenons0RcWUFwEfg2cK9h1rsPX7m8l9s9x4/s400/The+Fern+Cafe+Redfern-1.jpg" width="265"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Poached eggs, smoked bacon, bacon gravy over english muffins</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">" have I got your attention now? Because seeing that description on a breakfast menu certainly did, and boy did it get my heart in a flutter. But we'll get to that again later. Weekend Breakfasts are definitely our forte here at The Empty Fridge and boy do we love them. The more interesting, the better and everything about The Fern has grabbed my attention thats for sure. It is another eatery located in the up and coming fipster (foodie hipster) mecca of Redfern.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7NiDb-XqgRe5jtpaom4DZ1nJSzfpOgajmTYEbwqmRTLE_Otq7Fs3fr9GBdECK1iRUgW6cQBa5amwzX3g34skTs3vRH4k-q2ohTi7T7G7IQ-gL1Jmt6YGBKCO0R-jKnLkP9DV1Anat4i0/s1600/The+Fern+Cafe+Redfern-14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7NiDb-XqgRe5jtpaom4DZ1nJSzfpOgajmTYEbwqmRTLE_Otq7Fs3fr9GBdECK1iRUgW6cQBa5amwzX3g34skTs3vRH4k-q2ohTi7T7G7IQ-gL1Jmt6YGBKCO0R-jKnLkP9DV1Anat4i0/s640/The+Fern+Cafe+Redfern-14.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Gone are the days of Redfern being a rough and tumblesome neighborhood, dining precincts are popping up around the 'hood and what better way to spend a Saturday morning than getting to know a great new venue. Of course we start our mid-day (thank you weekend sleep-ins) with standard piccolo latte's. The freshly roasted Gravity Espresso blends from Melbourne add some cool coffee cred to The Fern, and of course a good caffeine fix is just what we coffee fiends need to get cracking.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijqWRcKPKX2jDn35KYT-o4e-MP37SQDTtvgqTzv6Brm0hZW7-rS9gwe7AHUOQkqHYcd0RQbbefi9pTkiq-BKjpwwnB4yZ3x8JzuVrhaPYNSU394BE_Uo4OcIPKSYJFdkLWlR7pDrLKHZs/s1600/The+Fern+Cafe+Redfern-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijqWRcKPKX2jDn35KYT-o4e-MP37SQDTtvgqTzv6Brm0hZW7-rS9gwe7AHUOQkqHYcd0RQbbefi9pTkiq-BKjpwwnB4yZ3x8JzuVrhaPYNSU394BE_Uo4OcIPKSYJFdkLWlR7pDrLKHZs/s400/The+Fern+Cafe+Redfern-4.jpg" width="265"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixtw-NuZg6cgdvhqB9pKDd87WG1jfdMX10Drp4ZPmq3XuQMT7W3dSd53cNpZEObvFikJAmZBmKkpswDQRinA7-Er4lZj3JMyEpVfZy0Dyv9W4Ke_91A4wliyyHrXk8k8WbiYubxuFxxLw/s1600/The+Fern+Cafe+Redfern-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixtw-NuZg6cgdvhqB9pKDd87WG1jfdMX10Drp4ZPmq3XuQMT7W3dSd53cNpZEObvFikJAmZBmKkpswDQRinA7-Er4lZj3JMyEpVfZy0Dyv9W4Ke_91A4wliyyHrXk8k8WbiYubxuFxxLw/s400/The+Fern+Cafe+Redfern-5.jpg" width="265"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHislv4yS8NTJy1xMh00ufVT5Bj1LAtelz3fCKqpJF2FWZNnGqMIV9dLw5zyJ-5vZhz0ZrDVI94Czm9EV4ZBEdxUKcfn2rhw95_XbPMGSLXNINq0UJ-QVHNUzA3b1MHINDJxF2Urx5sxc/s1600/The+Fern+Cafe+Redfern-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHislv4yS8NTJy1xMh00ufVT5Bj1LAtelz3fCKqpJF2FWZNnGqMIV9dLw5zyJ-5vZhz0ZrDVI94Czm9EV4ZBEdxUKcfn2rhw95_XbPMGSLXNINq0UJ-QVHNUzA3b1MHINDJxF2Urx5sxc/s400/The+Fern+Cafe+Redfern-2.jpg" width="265"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmTjEX-EBrxXEyTXoOG6QVe5KL0hEJD1Ui38d3pM0mQ_sgva_ceBLQuxQ8F8HjjkpjV87jkdKadYhp6F6K52sEAGweQ6s9y4BTtffnEFdzriJkU7uohaz2trPdarjjAv5sLr7StuhUGYo/s1600/The+Fern+Cafe+Redfern-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmTjEX-EBrxXEyTXoOG6QVe5KL0hEJD1Ui38d3pM0mQ_sgva_ceBLQuxQ8F8HjjkpjV87jkdKadYhp6F6K52sEAGweQ6s9y4BTtffnEFdzriJkU7uohaz2trPdarjjAv5sLr7StuhUGYo/s400/The+Fern+Cafe+Redfern-3.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="265"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Things slow down once the coffee comes, and I do believe it's a tactic to get everyone calm down and enjoy the quirky surroundings. Taking advantage of some recent sunshine we prop ourselves in the courtyard and spot as many mini chairs and random objects we can find. The restaurant could just be mistaken for any small terrace in the area if it wasnt for the bustling customers dropping by. The "front yard" is quaint and leafy with added pops of colour from the mini chairs - super nostalgic for those childhood days when i'd actually fit into one of those kindy seats! Mis-matched furniture, vines and herbs growing and even a little chilli bush is quite a relaxing surrounding and fipster points for having issues of Vice and Acclaim magazines on hand.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeJrd_8Wa4ZpzPgMrJiS_pp8E3ctBmvDbKJdKLoWtD8WqYUiWBAK49eixrnYHw_Ccwy6PDCeMb-l4fHzeM8GWBXZaPLLtOr5Vj996EyUrPrDF91AcGk_Wzt7WW-FVd8Iz3sDOL3rq0qnw/s1600/The+Fern+Cafe+Redfern-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeJrd_8Wa4ZpzPgMrJiS_pp8E3ctBmvDbKJdKLoWtD8WqYUiWBAK49eixrnYHw_Ccwy6PDCeMb-l4fHzeM8GWBXZaPLLtOr5Vj996EyUrPrDF91AcGk_Wzt7WW-FVd8Iz3sDOL3rq0qnw/s640/The+Fern+Cafe+Redfern-8.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Now here's what we came here for.. the food. Grab on to your screens folks and behold The Fern Benedict. An English Muffin topped with two poached eggs, thick cut smoked bacon rashers and BACON GRAVY. Forget about your standard eggs boring-dict, this slaps it right in the face.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNQoXPsJ-Xq6pqlj1agcLqbLX9OFXQhQl6_ubI6pih5ybdZypTfhr2FRg0j22584wfM2d4QNdVBirYNBUz0wiCicrPCBpLvuaNUC84bIy4LZvztb8zbYIm8s0m1zHQ6b6LIA6uhttrGbM/s1600/The+Fern+Cafe+Redfern-12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNQoXPsJ-Xq6pqlj1agcLqbLX9OFXQhQl6_ubI6pih5ybdZypTfhr2FRg0j22584wfM2d4QNdVBirYNBUz0wiCicrPCBpLvuaNUC84bIy4LZvztb8zbYIm8s0m1zHQ6b6LIA6uhttrGbM/s640/The+Fern+Cafe+Redfern-12.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="640"></span></a><br>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oozy Egg. If this dish sounds a bit too sinful for you, don't fret. This breakfast dish is not just about the shock value, but very delicious also. The Bacon gravy isn't overpowering at all, and reminds me of a thin pasta carbonara sauce when the egg is mixed into it. Very very tasty - and that bacon? Thick rashers of bacon is the </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">healthier</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> bacon option right?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNbO1XjV04cDN5fp3z3_WJiZx4m3l199ZCIFWpfASTNeYyuG0b8hVoa3ye3wDhiZOgRKCqB_T2H91-grZ2jbGeMn1AKVW6FTDG0tbkRRnr-aUttD0IsVF_rqQS-7hLyB8NfOOvbr0YeMY/s1600/The+Fern+Cafe+Redfern-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNbO1XjV04cDN5fp3z3_WJiZx4m3l199ZCIFWpfASTNeYyuG0b8hVoa3ye3wDhiZOgRKCqB_T2H91-grZ2jbGeMn1AKVW6FTDG0tbkRRnr-aUttD0IsVF_rqQS-7hLyB8NfOOvbr0YeMY/s640/The+Fern+Cafe+Redfern-10.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></div><a href="http://the-empty-fridge.blogspot.com/2011/08/fern-redfern-dessert-favorite.html#more">[ CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE..LOTS MORE TO GO!.... ]</a>Gianna@TheEmptyFridgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796865092693867152noreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624332581700772995.post-17695631243488977742011-08-19T09:16:00.006+10:002011-08-20T01:18:47.940+10:00Mamasita, Collins St Melbourne<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJTmCq542hmakvlp7u_2o0E8Wbf8XL-BVwqi5Oohu41iW-PiUZuiYjLe8nX1igNECrnVqFPVgxrZxbaLKoYDZT7d5HdULMpr9PMY2PEfblmnegXeXiIIGRpEjvy5ZQ4KoPWIb_J6g1HLxA/s1600/melbourne+2011-142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJTmCq542hmakvlp7u_2o0E8Wbf8XL-BVwqi5Oohu41iW-PiUZuiYjLe8nX1igNECrnVqFPVgxrZxbaLKoYDZT7d5HdULMpr9PMY2PEfblmnegXeXiIIGRpEjvy5ZQ4KoPWIb_J6g1HLxA/s400/melbourne+2011-142.jpg" width="265"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRawbB5KpB3kdYXe8I6LXsNjIuykFU76KNqWzbkDSS5jER9eF6mDxIMOU5le6RqaK2eJft__3EyX3T-vViERlozVgMnu6OkmRo1EcVg4FBrcmZlL1pRc9ihbT3Py46xgaD1qabxjBO6IFI/s1600/melbourne+2011-113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRawbB5KpB3kdYXe8I6LXsNjIuykFU76KNqWzbkDSS5jER9eF6mDxIMOU5le6RqaK2eJft__3EyX3T-vViERlozVgMnu6OkmRo1EcVg4FBrcmZlL1pRc9ihbT3Py46xgaD1qabxjBO6IFI/s400/melbourne+2011-113.jpg" width="265"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hola amigos, who isn't always in the mood for Mexican. I mean, what could be better than downing some tequila and tacos. Have a second to think about it. I thought so, pretty hard to come up with anything better isn't it? Yes I know there is more to Mexican than tequila and tacos, however we have a soft spot for that special twosome. So one evening as we meandered about the streets of Melbourne during our last interstate visit we thought it was a good idea to have a bit of a snack revolving around that trouble twosome and ventured to one of the best Mexican spots in town, Mamasitas!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuMxAGWTuKbuUREqTuJIRnDAnYy9_YhonjbF7IUZgS77p7BsD-lLrhZQHaphwCzrv26_Si0jnDmyo58qAr0cr2DL0UjLJxMaqtHcjGUiWasAqBvLf1BR1rvXbG5BF-1nK_UC5O5_MOBpzF/s1600/melbourne+2011-115.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuMxAGWTuKbuUREqTuJIRnDAnYy9_YhonjbF7IUZgS77p7BsD-lLrhZQHaphwCzrv26_Si0jnDmyo58qAr0cr2DL0UjLJxMaqtHcjGUiWasAqBvLf1BR1rvXbG5BF-1nK_UC5O5_MOBpzF/s640/melbourne+2011-115.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Up at the very top of Collins St it wasn't hard to miss Mamasitas despite its unassuming entrance, there was a line of people pouring out the door. We put our names down and waited in line as we were told the wait was roughly an hour. It was pretty early in the evening but it seemed bustling with activity as the noise filtered down the stairs. People were popping in and out of the line but we persevered as the allure of Mexican food was too hard to say no to.</span><br>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio-xJ-gApClzhy4rR8VSMRSjeZRtzF9JrAA1Fquc-0qUDie4Mx3XqvUYrVBKoQiR_Qq7PRxBwqk63S0MpTGkSTdPNvKdRw-FvhnjgNYQLujDIOva12w7QWSOCVfhtPvjBLwWxwe8q3T20m/s1600/melbourne+2011-141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio-xJ-gApClzhy4rR8VSMRSjeZRtzF9JrAA1Fquc-0qUDie4Mx3XqvUYrVBKoQiR_Qq7PRxBwqk63S0MpTGkSTdPNvKdRw-FvhnjgNYQLujDIOva12w7QWSOCVfhtPvjBLwWxwe8q3T20m/s640/melbourne+2011-141.jpg" width="640"></span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So upon surviving the line we made it upstairs where we could see why the wait was so long, it was packed out. Our friendly waiter seated us by a window bench and gave us the menus to look at at and of course we said yes to the question it asked. Un Tequilla..Duh.?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitYK4WX2_1YGcMs6digRcLrs6A-oenmAFGpnqdHij2_YO1sy6zc8xKo01iG-UTsJXjqFap_IBseB5e18bY29AuwmbbIG_BRcXxgHpvmRMAiaYPUcZg0c8Uz4YH50919JyKokQQGPeLhGsH/s1600/melbourne+2011-117.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitYK4WX2_1YGcMs6digRcLrs6A-oenmAFGpnqdHij2_YO1sy6zc8xKo01iG-UTsJXjqFap_IBseB5e18bY29AuwmbbIG_BRcXxgHpvmRMAiaYPUcZg0c8Uz4YH50919JyKokQQGPeLhGsH/s640/melbourne+2011-117.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Totopos - Tortilla chips with guacamole & salsa $8</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2iXs4Z25VIyt96nKs07BGn8z8fplY3wHSc7nPXFt6pZRNNVpAqGlHVwjiQG787viuc0zVk3flxpyTzeuWJ0f_7SmU6F8omKuEQEQKRdMkKv-k6-_BfOVJ-L5CwxOKE2ImsFf0J7AtH0n3/s1600/melbourne+2011-118.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2iXs4Z25VIyt96nKs07BGn8z8fplY3wHSc7nPXFt6pZRNNVpAqGlHVwjiQG787viuc0zVk3flxpyTzeuWJ0f_7SmU6F8omKuEQEQKRdMkKv-k6-_BfOVJ-L5CwxOKE2ImsFf0J7AtH0n3/s640/melbourne+2011-118.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To kick off proceedings we got stuck into the tortilla chips with the salsa and guacamole. So so good. The salsa had a nice spicy kick and the guacamole was incredibly smooth. Of course I couldn't resist napalming the salsa with some green and red habanero sauce, I can still feel that burn but so worth it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM34s9nSDiUkMazUyIBaDFjk1flOArc_IyowkfeyI2hO_2TZtfdKiATGpVAEDMB2S1ivQmh4MjxtsfHR7Wp5aKYKCRCJpR0_ghdwIUQrAU6j9TjOX2kJewRd-9Y_gOoQGI9-XIaN6eph1I/s1600/melbourne+2011-122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM34s9nSDiUkMazUyIBaDFjk1flOArc_IyowkfeyI2hO_2TZtfdKiATGpVAEDMB2S1ivQmh4MjxtsfHR7Wp5aKYKCRCJpR0_ghdwIUQrAU6j9TjOX2kJewRd-9Y_gOoQGI9-XIaN6eph1I/s400/melbourne+2011-122.jpg" width="265"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNLZvOdc6F0v8wqciTShtwh4dd9A7ymhNw9DYjj4Z-zS1-1V4v1ptQsC6GpMw-f8hD_XKPy77_GYHBjoX4ERyiQkgDhWI2K0TXeU5ZXYAJug3oasQKkoe6q0X6m6xUCwOrJTGKrKjiqdyk/s1600/melbourne+2011-123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNLZvOdc6F0v8wqciTShtwh4dd9A7ymhNw9DYjj4Z-zS1-1V4v1ptQsC6GpMw-f8hD_XKPy77_GYHBjoX4ERyiQkgDhWI2K0TXeU5ZXYAJug3oasQKkoe6q0X6m6xUCwOrJTGKrKjiqdyk/s400/melbourne+2011-123.jpg" width="265"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Having made plans to go out late in the evening we weren't really after a massive meal but we couldn't help ourselves so we ordered the filete de Cerdo Con Tamarindo $25. Pork fillet, tamarind chipotle glaze, braised cabbage, cranberries & apple pico de gallo. Really loved everything about this dish. It was presented on a slim wooden board and tasted as good as it looked. The pork was tender and the tamarind chipotle glaze was so tasty. The different combination of textures really worked well and just made us want to have more and more. No mucking around with bells and whistles, just plain and simple good food. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh09JL1e3cqdqXgyjXTPnZPh7OX5w1rxhAvyPHy70HeafSyuodAoTFUGobzeYarQ_VGYJ_a3zRtgZBBQImN4Fd-nwtXWHQMDOB3w4pqEYO7fwSJWUUDbjJ9fYfYd_MrwNEWGChJobVTv_H/s640/melbourne+2011-125.jpg" width="640"></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What visit to a Mexican restaurant would be complete without tacos? None. So of course we had to order some tacos as well. We picked three to share; de Pescado $6 - grilled fish, lime, achiote paste & red onion salsa; de Chorizo $5 - chorizo, cabbage, chipotle, coriander & onion; de Frijoles con Nopales $6 - baked black beans, catus pico de gallo & queso fresco.</span><br>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhncEPnNTIIKPdBzuU2DG-RaM-wcV0NJuvnNDivGJZ-b8Xqbv62wWg1mu5HwAGZ4ynLde7Q9qo5UKZDOWyNpcQbi1F6hw7vajgQZPvO5bN-eRLyC9D31wKHI3llNqmoy-F8MbyW6pH43rWt/s1600/melbourne+2011-126.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhncEPnNTIIKPdBzuU2DG-RaM-wcV0NJuvnNDivGJZ-b8Xqbv62wWg1mu5HwAGZ4ynLde7Q9qo5UKZDOWyNpcQbi1F6hw7vajgQZPvO5bN-eRLyC9D31wKHI3llNqmoy-F8MbyW6pH43rWt/s400/melbourne+2011-126.jpg" width="265"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoso1J4ZL3Sz5l3Ya0OWF8ROn1z69JIM3PEFZusC9j0qJfobPugbsxfMlX-pA5TEiS2uFxlIXjIihWzHRF5f9qzFZdwQE7R23og-mxOe8xQfWQvCDS63ePIbA7ZqCdBJrN48M6RbUCsMBC/s1600/melbourne+2011-127.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoso1J4ZL3Sz5l3Ya0OWF8ROn1z69JIM3PEFZusC9j0qJfobPugbsxfMlX-pA5TEiS2uFxlIXjIihWzHRF5f9qzFZdwQE7R23og-mxOe8xQfWQvCDS63ePIbA7ZqCdBJrN48M6RbUCsMBC/s400/melbourne+2011-127.jpg" width="265"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The tacos were soft and packed with flavour. They really didn't last long, a blink and they were gone. The chorizo was a favourite and of course had to have a bit of extra kick added. The habanero sauce available may seem like a good idea at the time; lets just say I'll leave it at that.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></div><a href="http://the-empty-fridge.blogspot.com/2011/08/mamasita-collins-st-melbourne.html#more">[ CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE..LOTS MORE TO GO!.... ]</a>Gianna & Demoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04774550997551361487noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624332581700772995.post-55384562893511931922011-08-17T22:34:00.002+10:002011-08-20T01:16:28.737+10:00Menya Noodle Bar, Sydney CBD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mKbWAeM0jaE/TjFiijoIi9I/AAAAAAAACdw/xAA65YKw2Ws/s1600/Menya+Japanese+Noodle+Bar+Sydney-23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mKbWAeM0jaE/TjFiijoIi9I/AAAAAAAACdw/xAA65YKw2Ws/s400/Menya+Japanese+Noodle+Bar+Sydney-23.jpg" width="265"></span></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tjgb4rw0vok/TjFieXsqB9I/AAAAAAAACdc/g6tutEwJsv8/s1600/Menya+Japanese+Noodle+Bar+Sydney-18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tjgb4rw0vok/TjFieXsqB9I/AAAAAAAACdc/g6tutEwJsv8/s400/Menya+Japanese+Noodle+Bar+Sydney-18.jpg" width="265"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yo Stop.. Ramen time! Yes folks - as part of our growing CBD lunch escapades, I have developed a dangerous new addiction. Menya Noodle Bar in the heart of the city completes the <a href="http://the-empty-fridge.blogspot.com/2011/08/gumshara-ramen-chinatown-ichi-ban-boshi.html">CBD ramen trinity</a> for me and is a fantastic place to kill some ramen cravings.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aRONFi-_0x4/TjFimNrve0I/AAAAAAAACeA/selTeEPyb54/s1600/Menya+Japanese+Noodle+Bar+Sydney-27.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aRONFi-_0x4/TjFimNrve0I/AAAAAAAACeA/selTeEPyb54/s640/Menya+Japanese+Noodle+Bar+Sydney-27.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Crowds seated around the open kitchen</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--H805aeozAA/TjFiYCKfaNI/AAAAAAAACc8/UfG1gEmf_44/s1600/Menya+Japanese+Noodle+Bar+Sydney-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--H805aeozAA/TjFiYCKfaNI/AAAAAAAACc8/UfG1gEmf_44/s400/Menya+Japanese+Noodle+Bar+Sydney-10.jpg" width="265"></span></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FXMZXohRBpw/TjFiYykFn4I/AAAAAAAACdA/ZlzJfHsMTV8/s1600/Menya+Japanese+Noodle+Bar+Sydney-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FXMZXohRBpw/TjFiYykFn4I/AAAAAAAACdA/ZlzJfHsMTV8/s400/Menya+Japanese+Noodle+Bar+Sydney-11.jpg" width="265"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Most of the time we make the mistake of getting there during what I often refer to as lunch break peak hour. This place is heaving with hungry peeps patiently waiting for their ramen fix, so best try and hold off till a bit later after 1pm. Lucky for everyone involved, the service is super speedy and our big bowls of noodle goodness arrives in a flash.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G96bgJ3KDvo/TjFiQ3IJL-I/AAAAAAAACcc/EMHqFsmtOPo/s1600/Menya+Japanese+Noodle+Bar+Sydney-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G96bgJ3KDvo/TjFiQ3IJL-I/AAAAAAAACcc/EMHqFsmtOPo/s640/Menya+Japanese+Noodle+Bar+Sydney-2.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tori kara-age ramen with Natural Salt soup ($11.90)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now really, do you think I would order anything else? With a big bowl of the most flavoursome soup and a more than generous serving of crispy succulent chicken, you just can't say no. The broth is a natural salt based soup made from a combination of rock salt, chicken and fish broth - beware of the dehydration that ensues after consumption, make sure you have a bottle of ice tea handy. These soups are pretty good for getting rid of those lunch time hunger pangs. Big servings of noodles, flavoursome soup and copious amounts of toppings will be sure to fill up the hungriest of those ramen raiders and CBD lunchers alike. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NTyEIMyYgWM/TjFiSb64--I/AAAAAAAACck/oAxgO91sw5A/s1600/Menya+Japanese+Noodle+Bar+Sydney-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NTyEIMyYgWM/TjFiSb64--I/AAAAAAAACck/oAxgO91sw5A/s400/Menya+Japanese+Noodle+Bar+Sydney-4.jpg" width="265"></span></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0k4xGMfYtkI/TjFiP2EmlTI/AAAAAAAACcY/8MJKqj08VFk/s1600/Menya+Japanese+Noodle+Bar+Sydney-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0k4xGMfYtkI/TjFiP2EmlTI/AAAAAAAACcY/8MJKqj08VFk/s400/Menya+Japanese+Noodle+Bar+Sydney-1.jpg" width="265"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Menya Box - Terriyaki Chicken $10.90 </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our lunches have become quite the family affair with my mom, Mrs Fridgemagnet walked over from her office to join the lunch date. Her no fail pick is the Menya Box which is pretty good value for $10.50. A big portion of tasty Terriyaki Chicken, Miso Soup, Green Salad and unlimited rice refills. The Menya box is available with Chicken Kara-age, Chilli Beef, Teriyaki Fish and also Salmon Sashimi for $2 extra.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kQtzOtrElAk/TjFiTcvr4TI/AAAAAAAACco/7L0Pz3mM1-o/s1600/Menya+Japanese+Noodle+Bar+Sydney-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kQtzOtrElAk/TjFiTcvr4TI/AAAAAAAACco/7L0Pz3mM1-o/s400/Menya+Japanese+Noodle+Bar+Sydney-5.jpg" width="265"></span></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-38tiK-LyBR8/TjFiUUui4XI/AAAAAAAACcs/al8ZzRqF8ds/s1600/Menya+Japanese+Noodle+Bar+Sydney-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-38tiK-LyBR8/TjFiUUui4XI/AAAAAAAACcs/al8ZzRqF8ds/s400/Menya+Japanese+Noodle+Bar+Sydney-6.jpg" width="265"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And of course, where there is food - my brother of <a href="http://the-empty-fridge.blogspot.com/2011/06/pho-bankstown.html">Pho-An</a> food trip fame also appears during his uni break! His favourite is the Cha-shu lover's ramen with miso soup. This broth consists of the same special chicken and seafood stock but infused with miso paste. It is a very strong flavour that goes so well with the slices of roast pork this dish is served with. This bowl comes in at $12.50</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Dy_PitDCSVI/TjFibCWWc-I/AAAAAAAACdM/BVDcn8CtwJE/s1600/Menya+Japanese+Noodle+Bar+Sydney-14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Dy_PitDCSVI/TjFibCWWc-I/AAAAAAAACdM/BVDcn8CtwJE/s640/Menya+Japanese+Noodle+Bar+Sydney-14.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Demos' ramen du jour is the Chilli beef ramen at $11.50. This bowl is packed with a spicy flavour hit and generously topped with tender strips of beef, spring onions and chilli. The shoyu based soup is made by combining soy sauce with seafood and chicken stock and is really well balanced. The clear void is devoid of any 'funkyness' and just tastes amazing with that kick given by the fresh chilli. It's a very hearty soup given that there is a decent amount of beef to eat as well as noodles and of course the soupy goodness. Add a bit of rooster sauce to give things a bit of napalm flair and you have a winner. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCHvU644J1dbU7A8tiKOD8hMYigt41vLIvLOFmGU_CqUq4jUujhQAnVxEGCTSXxy-fe4DDP4DYLAimgd1fGnBkA9rClOX1hm5hHpB5WCmJ_ih1SMvpkHVNIgCSebjfem1MfnqmXnYWD1VA/s1600/Menya+Japanese+Noodle+Bar+Sydney-15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCHvU644J1dbU7A8tiKOD8hMYigt41vLIvLOFmGU_CqUq4jUujhQAnVxEGCTSXxy-fe4DDP4DYLAimgd1fGnBkA9rClOX1hm5hHpB5WCmJ_ih1SMvpkHVNIgCSebjfem1MfnqmXnYWD1VA/s640/Menya+Japanese+Noodle+Bar+Sydney-15.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">More of that Kara-age ramen to tempt you... </span><br>
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