SYDNEY: brunch at Bungalow 8 17 January 2010 in FOOD, Food reviews, Friends, HOLIDAYS, Living in... Australia, Uncategorized

Bungalow 8 King Street Wharf 8 The Promenade Sydney, Australia PRICE: $$$ RATING: Bungalow 8 used to be one of my ‘local joints’, a place I often went to when I lived smack bang in the middle of the city in Sydney. They’re quintessentially...

SYDNEY: Tetsuya’s for Dad’s 60th! 14 January 2010 in Family, FOOD, Food reviews, HOLIDAYS, Living in... Australia, Uncategorized

Tetsuya’s 529 Kent St Sydney, Australia PRICE: $$$$$ RATING: TETSUYA’S really needs no introduction, if you know you who’s who of global fine-dining cuisine. What I particularly love about Tetsuya’s is that the food is different. You’ll see barely a dish that is easily...

KOMMUNE @ TAIKANG LU 28 December 2009 in Food reviews - Shanghai, Uncategorized

No. 7, Lane 210 Taikang Lu (???201?7?) Luwan Shanghai, China PRICE: ???? RATING: Tucked away in the myriad of shops and cafes in Taikang Lu is Kommune. I love this place. Not because it’s an Aussie joint and I’m biased, but because I love...

SHOKA 17 December 2009 in Food reviews - Shanghai, Uncategorized

Shoka 98 YanPing Lu (???98?) Jing’an Shanghai, China PRICE: ???? RATING: All concrete and wood accents, Shoka is understated and crisp, yet provides a lovely dining experience. We were there for a team dinner and all of us was impressed with the ambience, considering...

LANGE BAR & RESTAURANT AND PARTIES 14 December 2009 in Food reviews - Shanghai, Uncategorized

Lange Bar & Restaurant 661 Wuding Lu (???661?) Jing An Shanghai, China PRICE: ??? RATING: I’m a big fan of Lange Bar & Restaurant and their cheap, delicious Italian food. It’s a solid place to go with friends or for a quiet dinner date...