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Amazing Restaurants: Chat Thai

Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2013

13 June

Because I am half Thai, eating Thai food out is a rarity. However there are two restaurants I will ALWAYS guarantee. The first is HOME and the other is Chat Thai which has opened up around the CBD (including Westfield), Randwick and Manly just to name a few.

This place never lets us down and it is truly authentic.


crying tiger


eesan sausages




fish cakes and pork satay

Ella xx

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Amazing Restaurants: Le Pub

Posted on Sunday, June 2, 2013

1 June

Before seeing The Sounds of the South (feat. Justin Vernon from Bon Iver) as part of VIVID Sydney, I took my family out for a nice french dinner at Le Pub which is on the corner of York St and King St in the CBD.

This place is quite unassuming - it's underground and is a mixture of a restaurant and bar. The whole decor is a bit confusing and so is the music however, the food is something else.


Duck Pillet, Pork Parfait, Saucisson, Remoulade, Capsicum Dip and Cournichons


Snails in Garlic and Herb Butter


Collet D'agneau (lamb neck) - crumbed with quinoa and cauliflower puree


Pie au Boeuf Bourguignon

Ella xx

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NSW Food & Wine Festival - The Tea Room QVB

Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2013

30 April

As part of the NSW Food & Wine Festival, I had the immense pleasure of heading to the Tea Room at the QVB to enjoy an amazing lunch.

Pan-friend Mulloway on black risotto (with crab)  plus pumpkin, capers, horse radish I DON'T EVEN KNOW. This was just melt in your mouth amazing


Passionfruit creme brulee - just, wow.


Tea was served so fancy! just look how pretty it is!

I've never been to a high tea, so I would be interested in doing so (after this damn 30 day shredding plan!!!)

Ella xx

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Amazing Restaurants: Mamasan

Posted on Thursday, April 11, 2013

11 April 2013

Mamasan is an amazing asian tapas restaurant along Glenayar Avenue in Bondi, opposite the Beach Road Hotel.

I had never been in before but was interested in trying it and I'm glad I did. Mamasan has a very asian hipster vibe about it, and it works. A lot of the decor is quite antique or asian and the combination creates a very sleek atmosphere.


Sashimi platter


the soft shell crab is to die for


squid


egg custard buns

Ella xx

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Burnt Orange and Troubles

Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2012

27 December

Ok so, something has gone totally wrong with my blog. I don't know what is happening. Hopefully I can figure it out. Meanwhile, I have more photos.

This is from Burn Orange which is a cafe in Mosman I think. The view from this place is amazing and the food is good. It was a bit bland for my tastes but was presented magnificently.


Lemonade Jar

Asparagus Ravioli with a Zucchini, battered Tempura Style

Creme Caramel

Belgian Tart

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Amazing Restaurants: El Topo

Posted on Monday, December 3, 2012

2 December

Recently, I went to El Topo. A new mexican restaurant located in Bondi Junction's 'The Eastern'. There is a very breezy, outdoor feel to this place and the food is, dare I say it, Mexican through and through.










The whole concept behind this place was sharing. And share we did. I would highly recommend it. The actual theme of the restaurant is great too. Skulls, a lot of colour, the tables are mosaic and there are small figurines depicting many funny scenes.

Ella xx


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Manly Jazz Festival and excuses.

Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2012

20 October

Sorry for the lack of posts! I've been in exam mode (they start on the 5th of November). Here are a few photos of some culinary adventures in the past few weeks. This set was taken at the Manly Jazz Festival where I went and saw some jazz and had a crazy dinner with some family friends.







This is pretty much meat on a stick, dripping with chilli red wine sauce onto a bed of mash and rocket. I didn't finish it all but I definitely tried.

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Ella xx

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Pasha's Lounge: Turkish Restaurant

Posted on Sunday, June 10, 2012

10 May

I know I've been a bit lapse with the posts but it's only because I've had a lot due! But I'm back and ready to food. Today's post is about the most AMAZING Turkish restaurant on Bondi Road. I had never had proper turkish food in a restaurant before. Usually it's a pide from the restaurant up the road or a kebab after a night out.

Pasha's is a bit $X-y but, you'll see... it was worth it! My brother asked them, "Do you have any turkish bread?" - they do.


Meatball Plate - the flavour was great however the layout of the plate was confusing.





Cream Mushrooms - these were great but a bit creamy




Calamari - perfect




Lamb Cutlets - so many cutlets!



Manti - this one was mine, it wasn't disappointing however there was just so much liquid so I wasn't expecting it.



The most amazing salad! It had walnuts, apple and figs too.



Homemade Baklava & Turkish Delight

Needless to say, I had to loosen my belt for that one. It was delectable - to say the least. The decor in the restaurant was really authentic Turkish as well. Plus, they are licensed - they had a great Sav-Blanc which went really well with the meal.

Ella xx

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D'Vine: Wine Bar

Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2012

15 May


On Mother's Day, my family and I went up the road to D'vine which is a grill, wine and tapas bar. Bondi is such a great location to live. If you go just a few hundred metres up the road you have some extraordinary bars and restaurants which never fail to deliver. D'vine is just another solid example.



Vegetable Dips Platter beetroot, carrot, hummus, tzatsiki dips with Turkish bread $13



Garlic Prawns sauteed in chilli, tomato & basil $14


Raspberry Caproiska
Vodka, lime cordial, sugar, fresh lime, raspberry juice and raspberries $12






BBQ Mixed Meat Platter w lamb koftas, wagyu skewer, chicken thigh fillet skewer & chorizo sausage $29

My photos really do not do this justice I have to say!




Cheeseboard w Maffra cheddar, Jindi triple cream, Gippsland blue, dried & fresh fruits & fig jam $22



Trio of Sorbets green apple, raspberry, lemon & lime $11


D'vine has dark lighting clearly and on the night there was live brazillian music. Make sure you get in early for happy hour.

You can find D'vine on 206 Bondi Road
Ella xx