Big Kid in Kyoto 17-19 Bridge St, Sydney (entry via Bridge Ln) https://kidkyoto.com.au/ Self branded as the “rebellious Japanese Izakaya”, which reads to me as Japanese-Western fusion with a punk-rock flair, Kid Kyoto is another Japanese inspired restaurant on the Sydney food scene. Yes, this scene is

Skye Suites, 300 Kent Street Sydney After not being able to travel for the last six months (which more or less feels like eternity), I have become incredible antsy and really want to regain that feeling of “being on holidays”. Coupled with the fact that Jase and I normally travel

Fight or flight? If you are anything like me, you hate the thought of getting on a flight. Yes, there are in-flight entertainment and lots of free time to do things…and some people love that. But if you are flooded with symptoms of nausea, dizziness and headaches, that throws

Having scowered the cafe culture in Eastwood, I was surprised to learn that Le Bistro Dorine is not only a cafe which I have not frequented, but one that was much adored by locals. Armed with this new piece of information, I just had to check it out for myself.

Check out our latest video all about making the perfect sauce for Hot Pot!

Recently I went to Singapore for business and although it wasn’t my first time there, I wanted to find a new hotel to stay at. Trawling online for hours to find the right hotel is actually an activity that I revel in. You see, there is no shortage of

A business trip to London has afforded me a little free time to explore the local area. I’ve currently set up shop in the trendy East End of Old Spitalfields Market. Yesterdays evening (it’s bright till 9 PM this time of year) adventure took me to Brick Lane

Had a nice date night out with sushi, fried oysters and jelly umeshu! * * * *

The last time I visited Paris (also the only time) was 7 years ago. It had a wonderful charm and was best admired at your own leisurely pace. But Paris to me was not without faults. There were little things that manifested which were jarring against the glittering backdrop of

Grabba seat at Grappa LOCATION: Shop 1/267-277 Norton St, Leichhardt PHOTOS: Samsung NX300 RATING: 4/5 There are days where you crave carb like no other…then, there’s me. Carbs all day, errrrrday. Having been on an Italian food binge for the last few days, I thought it

5,6,7,8, Korean BBQ Time! We love a good Korean BBQ. One that usually involves grilling marinated meats and vegetables, lots of appetising side dishes, great service and a relaxed atmosphere. Upon hearing that 678 Korean BBQ have opened up in a huge spacious lot in Eastwood, we

A Brave New World For One Brave New Gamer As a video game novice, playing Breath of the Wild is my first immersive experience into the world of Zelda, and boy, what an experience it has been. Before the release of this game on the new Nintendo Switch (aka “Zelda

Spring Chicken Chinese New Year. What does it mean to celebrate Chinese New Year in Australia? Well, let me start with what it doesn’t mean. It no longer means buying wacky fun-sized fireworks off street vendors at the markets. Growing up, fireworks were legal and available for consumer purchase

Sydney to Hobart Jase turned the big 3-0 recently and as he’s usually the one spoiling me, I knew I had to pull out all the stops for his birthday. I wanted to keep the birthday weekend under wraps so I booked everything in secret until we were literally

Straight from the Source LOCATION: 655 Main Rd, Hobart TAS 7010 PHOTOS: Samsung NX300 RATING: 4.5/5 If you have read our recent travel article on Tasmania for Jase’s 30th Birthday Weekend Surprise, you will know that we dined at the famous Source Restaurant inside the MONA grounds.

LOCATION: 72 King St, Newtown NSW 2042 PHOTOS: Samsung NX300 RATING: 3.5/5 Urban Bites has been around for a long time and I remember visiting the cafe back in my uni days. Back then I was the eager, fresh-faced student hoping to find a cosy place in between

Dear Lord, I love Ryo’s. (r)Amen. LOCATION: 125 Falcon St, Crows Nest NSW 2065 PHOTOS: Samsung NX300 RATING: 4.5/5 Every time I visit Ryo’s in Crows Nest, there is a queue outside the bright orange double-doors. I suppose that is the way life is now

TASTY HOT CHICKS AT OGALO IN CROWS NEST LOCATION:  88 Willoughby Rd, Crows Nest NSW 2065 PHOTOS: Samsung Galaxy S6 RATING: 4/5 Everyone knows the five main food groups: Vegetables, Fruit, Grain, Meat, Dairy and Portuguese Style Peri-Peri Chicken Burgers. So here’s the deal, Ogalo makes the best

The Melbourne Diaries This holiday season, we decided to pack up our bags and appetite and travel to sunny (ha!) Melbourne for a change of scenery. We were there only for a few days and although the weather wasn’t especially kind to us, we still made the best of

I’LL BE BACK PHO SURE LE SAIGON LOCATION:  3/10 Atchison Street, St Leonards NSW 2065 WEBSITE: http://www.lesaigon-stleonards.com.au/ PHOTOS: Samsung Galaxy S6 RATING: 4/5 I love Pho, I’d eat Pho every day. Jenn doesn’t like Pho, which means I don’t eat

UNFROGETTABLE AUTHENTIC FRENCH CREPES AT FOUR FROGS CREPERIE WHO: Four Frogs Creperie and Food Critics & Bloggers Australia WHEN: Sunday Luncheon WHAT: Menu Tasting of Four Frogs’ Signature Dishes WHERE: Four Frogs Creperie, Gateway Sydney, Circular Quay I remember when I first visited France six years ago. The memories that stick

Chicken & Sons Crossed the Road LOCATION: Chicken & Sons, 228 Victoria Avenue Chatswood MENU: http://www.chickenandsons.com/venues PHOTOS: Samsung NX300 [THE MOTHERCLUCKER] SPICED BREAST, LETTUCE, BACON, TOMATO, C&S MOTHERCLUCKER HOT SAUCE & TORTILLA CRUMB $18 [THE SIGNATURE BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN] BUTTERMILK CHICKEN BREAST, RED CABBAGE SLAW, CHIPOTLE AIOLI, AMERICAN