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Uchi Lounge

May 17, 2011

An old friendship rekindled over cocktails and Japanese drinking snacks at the Uchi Lounge; a restaurant and sake bar that’s been in business for over 12 years despite its secluded, back-alley-like location.

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Porteno

January 24, 2011

Harbour mixed feelings towards Porteno; one of Sydney new hottest venues with awesome lighting and a roast pork that is likely one of Sydney’s finest.

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Bangbang Espresso Bar & Cafe

October 1, 2010

In the food hub that is Surry Hills, with its cornucopia of eatery options available for a hungry soul to contemplate and devour, a small chic cafe off the main strip, such as Bangbang Espresso Bar & Cafe, can easily be overlooked. Situated in a secluded area of Surry Hills (at least by local eatery [...]

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Moreish – Cafe Ish

July 13, 2010

All-you-can-eat ribs. It’s such a beautiful concept that it almost makes me tear up at the thought. Tender, succulent crescents of meat that slips effortlessly off the bone. The finger licking goodness of the slightly sticky sweetness of the flavourful sauce. As much as your stomach will allow, and then a little more. I’ve been [...]

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A Taste of Elegance – Tokonoma Shochu Lounge & Bar

June 10, 2010

Dim lights of orange and yellow cast rays of warmth, drawing forth a sense of comfort on an otherwise frigid winter’s evening. Lights, that barely give form to sophisticated cocktails and diners a like, provide an intimate mood of romance, elegance & class. A party of five gathers around a small table, some of whom [...]

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Crown St Noir – Tokonoma Cocktail Bar & Lounge

January 8, 2010

It was a warm Summer’s evening when this whole episode began. A little too warm and a little too Summer for my tastes. I’d received word on the wire from a fixer that I know. A friend. She’d tipped me off to a function at a cocktail bar & lounge that had opened recently on [...]

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