Like a fine jewellery case nestled in the new Kensington St. creative district of Chippendale, Koi’s chic, modern, glass exterior is a stage for one of Sydney’s most innovative confectioners. Guided by the vision of Masterchef celeb Reynold Poernomo and his brother Arnold, Koi Dessert Bar has arguably already established itself as the high bar for sweet creations in Sydney….
Fika Swedish Kitchen Manly
Ahhh… that magical smell of sea salt and sunscreen greets the nose as you drip dry after a leisurely paddle in the Pacific (between the flags of course!) at one of Sydney’s most iconic beaches, Manly. With a sea-stoked appetite, you set off toward the historic Manly Corso in search of traditional Aussie beach-fare to…
Edition Coffee Roasters Darlinghurst
Edition Coffee Roasters does not give much away in its name, so it tempts you to travel to Darlinghurst to see what all the fuss is about. Even as we walked up, there are no glossy signs or placards with the name of the cafe, but when we do finally step in, its impressive. You…
Ironwood Coffee Company Woolwich
If you didn’t live in Woolwich, the darling of the peninsula on the lower north shore of Sydney, there used to be very few reasons to head down there except for those few times a year, when you were vying for a top spot down at Clarkes Point Reserve to watch the fireworks on New…
Reuben Hills Surry Hills
I spent a lot of time in my youth wandering the back streets of Surry Hills in Sydney. My uncle and aunty owned a fruit shop on Crown Street and my cousin owned (and still does!) a hairdressing salon down the road. There was an urban grittiness and industrial feel to the area back all…