North Heads West(field)
Posted on 06. Dec, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink, Today's Pick
Charlie & Co. Opens
Justin North’s latest bun out of the oven proves he’s the real (gourmet) burger king. With mouths already watering for his famed Wagyu burger at Etch and Plan B, diners can make for plan C; Charlie & Co.
Situated in the shiny new Westfield, this ain’t no regular burger joint. After all, with two-hatted Becasse under his belt, North’s rep ... [Read more]
The Ultimate House Party
Posted on 29. Nov, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
HP House Launch
Summer is upon us and you’ve been bombarded with party invitations…Christmas parties, office parties, NYE parties….but we all know that there are parties, and then there are parties and this is one you’ll be hollering not to miss.
Hewlett-Packard has announced the launch of HP House, a luxurious, ocean front, three story residence in Coogee that will be the place ... [Read more]
New to the District
Posted on 28. Nov, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
District Dining opens in Surry Hills
It’s tough being the new kid. How do you fit in, yet get noticed, and for the right reasons?
The Surry Hills dining scene is (surely) almost at capacity but newbie, District Dining, has proved that if you’ve got the goods, there is room for just one more.
The slightly awkward-to-find locale avoids appearing grungy by greeting ... [Read more]
The Duke of Darlinghurst
Posted on 21. Nov, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
Duke Bistro
Slipping onto the restaurant scene without the big bang it deserved, Duke Bistro is one of Darlinghurst’s newest eateries.
Tucked away one small stride past the Flinders Hotel, you’ll find a very narrow entrance and some stairs where you’ll step into a regal world fit for Dukes and Ladies.
A rich green and wooden interior is dimly lit with tea-cup candles to ... [Read more]
East Meets West
Posted on 10. Nov, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
Eat St Opens
Move over greasy food court fare. Chatswood’s new Eat Street, where East meets West is putting the precinct on the (dining) map.
Located in Chatswood’s business district, the combo of alfresco and street-style eateries is akin to those found in Tokyo’s Ginza, Hong Kong’s Mong Kok and Kuala Lumpur’s Jalan Alor. From Asian hawker fare and contemporary European cuisine ... [Read more]
Besotto’d
Posted on 10. Nov, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
Sotto on West Opens
Time to take the spotlight off the weekly Surry Hills sproutings. Now it’s time to shine a different kind of light- on the new addition to North Sydney’s (coffee) bean bag.
Sotto on West’s teacup lighting sparks up the North Shore’s “safe” café scene. Situated on the now-buzzing West Street, Sotto stands out with its mix of dangling ... [Read more]
The City’s Latest Small Bar
Posted on 08. Nov, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
The Fox Hole
It’s only Monday and already you’re tired of being holed up at your desk…looking for a place that is a whole lot of fun? Consider disappearing down The Fox Hole – the city’s latest small bar.
Brought to you by the guys from creative sandwich shop “Size Matters”, this bar shows that…ahem, size doesn’t matter. It might be small but it packs ... [Read more]
Middle Bar Makeover
Posted on 01. Nov, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
Low-fi – for the creative kind
With Sydney’s bar scene changing so rapidly, it’s hard to keep up with the newest and trendiest bars to frequent. If you’re looking for one of the “it” bars right now with a point of difference, you’ll want to check out Low-Fi.
This cliquey new bar in Taylor Square is right above Kinselas, and yes, expect to walk past ... [Read more]
Sydney’s Hottest Bar Opening
Posted on 21. Oct, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
A Slice of New York – Gotham Opens
Perhaps you’re sick of the proliferation of Sydney small bars or maybe you’re just obsessed with Mad Men (Hello Don & Betty Draper!)…either way, you’ll love the latest addition to Sydney’s bar scene, Gotham.
It’s New York chic – think chesterfields, a crimson leather bar, gorgeous pressed metal walls, intimate booths, vintage fireplaces and a ... [Read more]
Twice as Nice
Posted on 19. Oct, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
Zushi’s second restaurant opens in Surry Hills
Will the good fortune of Surry Hills’ residents ever abate? Each week it becomes home to yet another great new restaurant, bar or restaurant-slash-bar and this week is no exception with Zushi opening up in the iconic 285 Crown St development, between The Winery and Madam Char Char.
A twin sister to the Darlinghurst flagship restaurant, she ... [Read more]
