American chef Dan McGuirt moved to Australia to further his career within a fine dining kitchen. After a…
Sushi Mitsuya and chef Ryosuke Harada – exciting newcomers to Singapore’s sushi scene
As a sushi fetishist, I’ve been rather jaded by the recent flux of new sushiya – it’s all…
Innocent Bystander: fabulous pizza and Moscato on tap
Over the New Year, we vacationed in Melbourne with our munchkins, our first family holiday since baby girl…
Spanish restaurant Movida makes a positive move to Sydney
Each time I visit Movida, I simply rejoice. The name, which means ‘the movement’, was chosen by Spanish…
Chicha – the authentic taste of Peru in Hong Kong
When I hear about Peruvian restaurants opening in different cities, I keep an eye on them. The world…
A special cooking class: demonstration and dinner with Tomislav Martinovic
Opportunities like these don’t present themselves often, so, when given the chance to take a cooking class with…
Salvador Coffee Espresso Bar: true coffee culture in Sydney
About a year ago, on my walk back home from downtown Sydney, I decided to take a different…
Welcome back, chef: Lunch at Nicolas Le Restaurant
I first met chef Nicolas Joanny during a quietly remarkable dinner at his eponymous restaurant earlier this year….
Seafood voodoo – Set lunch at Gattopardo
My family’s been going to Gattopardo for two years now, and I still can’t figure out why the…