Cafe Nice, Sydney
What do you get when you throw together good, wholesome French food in a casual bistro with water views and excellent table service? You get a nice cafe, of course. In the case of my lunch with some...
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Mysaucepan is a devout fan of anything French. Actually she’s a Francophile if you will. Her heart swoons at the mere mention of Paris although I should also declare my heritage is anything but French....
View ArticleAntoine’s Grill, Concord
“I think you will like this place because they apparently have some good steaks on the menu” Mysaucepan tells me in earnest. “Even though I love my steaks, we don’t really have to go to a steakhouse...
View ArticlePROVENCE by Antoine, Concord
“Sous vide for up to sixteen hours at seventy-five degrees Celsius, this rib bone slides out of the meat like a hunting knife from its holster” ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ “Hey, Antoine just opened a new...
View ArticleVINE, Double Bay
“Succulent strands of meat appear as I sink my fork into this lamb shoulder” ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ Known more for expensive boutiques pampering to ladies of leisure in Sydney’s eastern suburbs than good...
View ArticleBASTILLE, Drummoyne
“Chef Kay Hwang’s talent and technique is testament that mastery of French cooking is not limited to French chefs” ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ You wouldn’t expect to find an elegant French restaurant along busy...
View ArticleBishop Sessa, Surry Hills
This dessert is refreshingly light where passionfruit infused kiwifruit cheesecake is paired with biscuit crumb, lightened with a fresh herbaceous basil ice cream. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ Every now and then,...
View ArticleGuillaume, Paddington
Olive oil and ink is slick against the squid with thread marks of a Michelin car tyre. Unfortunately, its texture is also quite similar. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ Have you guys been to Gooleemee? our friend...
View ArticlePeppercorn, Cremorne
The skin of this duck confit is crisp, its strands of succulent meat soaking up a sweet star anise sauce. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ (Note: This is a sponsored blog post.) I am curious because it was so many...
View ArticleMissy French, Potts Point
Spanish mackerel is one of my favourite fish. And this one is deliciously simple enough for anyone to cook at home. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ “The earliest booking they have is 9pm” Mysaucepan says. “That...
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