The Best of 2013

Can you guys believe it’s the end of the year already ? With 2013 coming to a close, I want to say a big thank you to all of my loyal blog readers – it's been so fun to share little bits of my day with all of you. So here it is, a handful of the meals or dishes I had in 2013 that I found the most memorable. I really do hate playing the favourites game. But without further ado, here they are, in no particular order... Wagyu...

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Brighton Schoolhouse

Partly owned by Hawthorn footballer Josh Gibson, Brighton Schoolhouse is all I hear about from T, and so it was about time I paid them a visit. An actual schoolhouse in its former life, Brighton Schoolhouse's name pays homage to the good old days where we spent 6 long years studying day in day out. Once you start ordering, it becomes quickly apparent that this café brings a simple and concise concept - healthy, wholesome foods...

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Paradai Thai 2

Paradai Thai 1, Paradai Thai 2 and Paradai Thai 3. Clearly, Paradai Thai know that they've gotten it very right. Three successful restaurants serves as good proof. So, with 3 siblings to choose from, who did we decide to visit? Middle child, Paradai Thai 2 of course. See, the middle child is not always neglected.   Yum Neau This was a zesty and spicy salad that was a feast of flavours and textures. Wonderfully fresh, the majority...

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Christmas Tree Cupcakes & White Chocolate Bark

Are you still stuck running around like a maniac on the eve of Christmas Eve, trying to find that last present. Or perhaps, you're racking out your brains on what to bring to the Christmas party tonight ? Have a look below for what I just whipped up for tonight's Christmas party. Hope these sweet little things inspire you to do some baking yourself ! Christmas Tree Cupcakes Pistachio & Cranberry White Chocolate Bark There...

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Löwenbräu Keller

Right in the heart of The Rocks, you will find Löwenbräu Keller serving up authentic Munich-style cuisine alongside an extensive list of quality imported biers. The restaurant stays close to home with its German heritage, featuring a medieval bier-hall environment, and waitresses dressed in dirndl dresses complete with pigtails. Knusprige Schweinshax’n This was jaw-droppingly humungous. In a pool of creamy buttery mash and bier...

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Wagaya

Eating our way through Sydney, Wagaya was next on my hit list.  A and I were heading out for a few drinks that night, so we didn’t want anything too heavy. Tight dresses and food babies were not an option. Wagaya's izakaya styled menu was exactly what we were looking for. The atmosphere was very unique - a modern space that fused Japanese traditional furnishings with a modern flare.  Just one of my favourite parts...

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Jamie's Italian & Ladurée

Jamie's Italian was the name that popped up over and over again when I had asked for suggestions on where to eat in Sydney.  Jamie Oliver. Italian. Jamie's Italian - sounds good. With that said, it seemed like an obvious choice to check them out for lunch on the second day of our SydyCity trip.  The lively ambience of Jamie's Italian was captivating - a narrow space that seemed to go on forever, dimly lit light fittings,...

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Yousli

You may or may not have noticed that I like my breakfasts on the heavier side. But no way am I missing out on my cereals and muesli. Now, what I like to do is have my healthy fix as a snack to keep me going throughout the day. That, or for supper. So you can imagine how excited I was when, Zilla  & Brook introduced me to  Yousli . At Yousli, it's all about customisation. Follow steps 1, 2 and 3 and you've got your...

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