In Short: New Shanghai is ironically one of the original and best Shanghai inspired restaurants in Ashfield where dumplings rule supreme, with a nice variety of rice and noodle dishes to complement. Our tip: Dine early and avoid the lunch rush and especially long queues from 6:30pm onwards for dinner. If you should ever have a…
Best Restaurants & Cheap Eats Australia & International
Sure the Coco & Vine team spend way too much time in cafes, but when we need to come down from the four cup caffeine high, we beat the street looking for some of the best restaurants and food treats. From the best innovative restaurants to tasty food trends, we'll track them down. Australia has become a nation of foodies and we're blessed with mix of food cultures that spawn an almost endless range of food possibilities.
Spiced by Billu’s Barangaroo
In Short: Spiced by Billu’s might be new, but has the backing of Billus who have a rich history of feeding Indian food lovers of Sydney. A North Indian inspired menu with a numerous sections and choices. Brigade goat for meat lovers is a go to dish. I thought it could not get much better down…
Machiavelli Ristorante Sydney
In Short: At Machiavelli, come for the atmosphere and people-watching, but stay for the impeccable service and equally impeccable, quality Italian food. I can still recall, with the sweet taste of pasta sauce on my lips, my first visit to a real Italian restaurant. It was in Rome, metres from the infamous Spanish Steps. I…
Originals Burger Co. Brookvale
In Short: Originals Burger Co. in Sydney’s Brookvale combines the best of the burger culture from around the world, with unique and innovative flavour creations, from experienced chef Josh Franco. The outstandingly friendly and welcoming team make you feel right at home as you slurp, slop, and smile your way through some of the country’s…
Inferno Grill and Cafe Maroubra
In Short: Inferno Grill’s fantastic location is right in the heart of Maroubra with ample parking nearby. Its American diner-style menu, with ice-cream, and mind blowing thick-shakes are the perfect treat, but their burgers are truly worth the journey, no visit is complete without one. For many years I have been coming to Maroubra in the eastern suburbs…
