Suburban Eatz - A true Sydneysider knows there is life outside Surry Hills!

Posted by claudia on Dec 29, 2012

Coffee Trad3rs | Ryde

From the moment I walked into Coffee Trad3rs I realised something about myself. I am a bit of a hipster! I absolutely loved this place. The way it was decorated, the font of the menu, the vespa’s being used as an accessory instead of its actual purpose. the lovely pasta and jam for sale. I, Claudia, am a hipster. Ok, now that I have confessed, let’s move on to the review. Coffee...

Posted by selina on Dec 9, 2012

Martini Restaurant | Leichhardt

Thanks to Groupon, Claudia & I plus out partners recently got to enjoy a restaurant of our choice. Now as many of you may know, I’m not one to shy away from a group deal. I’ve used them in the past, and we’ve enjoyed each experience bar one, but that was more the fault of the restaurant rather than the deal itself. It’s a great way of trying new restaurants. Now deciding on a...

Posted by claudia on Dec 2, 2012

Oliveto | Rhodes

Anthony and I celebrated our 2 year wedding anniversary at Oliveto Restaurant in Rhodes. We had driven past Oliveto many times and decided to give it a shot. It is fairly close to where we live, and being a school night this was a bonus. As we walked up to Oliveto (I was wearing heels so this did take some time), we noticed the lovely vine leaves they have growing around the entrance. The building itself...

Posted by selina on Nov 10, 2012

Bakers Delight behind the scenes | Top Ryde City

From loaves, to sweet breads, to rolls to scrolls, they do it all from scratch each and every day at Bakers Delight. When I was asked to go behind the scenes to see how the new lemon sweet range was made, I jumped at the chance. Bakers Delight has been a steady go to place for a quick on-the-run lunch, or a last minute ‘I didn’t get time to bake here’s something better anyway’ pick...

Posted by selina on Oct 30, 2012

Toscani’s | Parramatta

The chances I’ll like a place are almost always inversely related to the menu size. The reason is twofold. I normally get quite flustered and can’t decide what I want, as well as the whole jack of all trades, master of none factor. Walking up to this place and peeking at the menu outside, I knew straight away I wouldn’t like it. But I marched right in, sat down and calmly (!) looked over...

Posted by selina on Sep 17, 2012

SWEETNESS The Patisserie | Epping

I love old fashioned patisseries and lolly shops. It takes me back to when I was a kid. During our fortnightly outings, my grandfather would take me into a special patisserie and let me pick out a sweet treat (…or four!). The lead up was excruciating. Which little morsel of goodness would it be this week? Imagine my pleasure and surprise when I discovered Sweetness in Epping. Walking to Pablo &...

Posted by claudia on Jun 19, 2012

Happyland | North Turramurra

Recently some friends of mine moved to the lovely area of Turramurra. They wanted to show me their secret local treasure, Happyland. At first I thought they were wanting to take me to childcare facility based on the name. They went on to explain it was a Chinese restaurant that was not so inviting aesthetically however they had delicious food at great prices. We decided to go for 1 entree and 3 mains to...

Posted by claudia on May 19, 2012

Bar Pizza – Gladesville

Recently, I noticed a new funky restaurant in Gladesville. See, there are some amazing restaurants in the area however they don’t look like the hip ones you find in Balmain. Well this one sure looks like it was picked up and moved from the inner west. I truley hope this inspires restaurants in the Gladesville/Ryde region to follow suit with the quirky vibe. Chalkboard walls, dimmed lighting and...