On a rare weekday day off, I made my way to Mayfair Espresso in the city for lunch. At 12:15pm, it was surprisingly calm — just myself and one other diner — a nice change of pace from the usual rush. The menu immediately caught my attention with its Asian-fusion twist. Dishes like Tom Yum […] Read more…
If you’ve visited Laotian restaurant Champi in Kingston, you’ll be happy to discover the team have expanded with a small café in Phillip, Champi Express. Offering breakfast/brunch/lunch menu with subtle Asian influences woven throughout. Think panko chicken sando, Khao Tom congee, moo ping, tom yum soup, pad thai linguine, Kra Pao chicken rice, and massumun […] Read more…
I’ve been to André’s a few times now, and it’s quickly become one of my go-to spots in Weston Creek for Italian cuisine. This classy little bistro offers a relaxed yet refined dining experience that never disappoints. Though no longer on the menu, I still think about the stracciatella with charred leeks, heirloom beetroots and […] Read more…
Note: I was invited to dine in at Bicicletta, however all opinions are my own. With a new chef on board and lots of buzz around Bicicletta’s updated menu, I was keen to head back for an early Saturday dinner — this time with our little one in tow. We had a 5:30pm reservation and […] Read more…
Note: We were invited to Seoul Sistaz, however all opinions are my own. Seoul Sistaz is a Korean café in Civic, right on the corner of Mort Street and Barry Drive. Their all-day menu has plenty to choose from — think Korean breakfast options like a bulgogi toastie, plus classics such as bibimbap and Korean […] Read more…
Note: I was invited to dine in at Thai Eatery Mawson, however all opinions are my own. You’ll find Thai Eatery Mawson at the Mawson shops. There are just 5 tables inside so it really is a tiny spot. Our host greets us and brings out the dishes she want us to try. First up […] Read more…
Dookki is a chain restaurant offering all you can eat Tteokbokki Korean buffet. What is tteokbokki? It’s the Korean version of a rice cake and usually looks like the Italian penne pasta except solid and made of rice flour. At $36.80 per person (based on last year – best to check the price) you get […] Read more…
A couple of months ago, I had lunch up at Red Hill at Lunetta Trattoria (located on the ground floor). It’s a beautiful sunny day overlooking the views of Red Hill. We start off with the pumpkin arancini ($16 for 2 pieces) which has a solid golden crumb and wonderful roasted pumpkin flavour. The gnocco […] Read more…
I used to love getting my coffees at Gus’ Place in the city so I’m really happy that sister café Good Neighbour opened in Kingston. With Gus’ staple items on the menu and a few new additions, Good Neighbour is proving to be a very popular destination. We’re talking 45min wait for coffees and food. […] Read more…
My friends and I try the $70 banquet from Lebanese restaurant Azima in Civic. There are plenty of tables inside and it’s quite spacious with a bar in the middle of the restaurant. We’re told all the food is served simultaneously, so there’s no staggering of dishes/courses. I start off with the Shia Zahra ($12) […] Read more…