Freddie Mercury said it best. “It’s a Kind of Magic – One shaft of light that shows the way…the waiting seems eternity, the day will dawn of sanity.” Hell yeah! We can now dine in restaurants with 50 people! We pause outside No.5 Restaurant and take it all in; the outside fire pit is roaring,...
Alexandria, once a light industrial and warehouse wonderland, is fast becoming a destination for lattes and late breakfasts. Went to See The Gyspy (WTSTG) is one of the flashier new options in a beautiful, blonde timber-filled lofty warehouse space, once home to a dark and moody antique joint. The fit out is gorgeous and rather...
Roses are red, violets are blue, pick a Valentine’s Day just right for you! Come on, we had to give it a go! It’s that time of year again. Cupid is descending and before the arrows fall, you need to work out where you’d like them to strike. Whether you want to go OTT with your special someone,...
Good news people. You no longer have to go all the way to Bondi for a killer acai bowl! Brunch & Co is the new kid on the new “cool” block in Alexandria. Away from the crowds of The Grounds of Alexandria and the cramped hole in the wall cafes of Erskineville, this bright and...
I like big buns and I cannot lie. Big, toasted, charred, buttered, brioche – the burger has gone from humble milk bar and McDonalds fare all the way to the realm of fine dining. And now there’s even a National Burger Day. Yes, that’s right, on May 28th, it’s all about the burgers – and in some...
For some of us, the return of Masterchef to our TV screens signals the return of that familiar feeling of inadequacy. Watching contestants showoff their culinary skills while we eat packet pasta or gasp, instant noodles, is a little sad. Luckily, for those of us who can’t whip up strips of fresh linguine in minutes,...
From the crowds on the street, at the car park, on the footpath, in the garden, and well, in the grounds, we all know the team at the Grounds of Alexandria are absolutely killing it. We love their fresh baked breads, their meat on the spit, their friendly farmyard animals and their family friendly vibe...
Ah Redferndria. That odd semi suburb where the streets blur between Alexandria and Redfern. Something magical is happening in Referndria. From Fratelli Fresh and Cipro Pizza al taglio to Bread and Circus, the cusp of Alexandria is turning into a foodie fringe scene for jam packed Redfern’s restaurants and cafes. Queue in the reopening of...
If bigger is better, then Vicinity Dining wins the award for best new establishment in Alexandria. With higher-than-high ceilings, huge metal sliding doors, an enormous open plan dining room and an impressive bar with enough booze to keep most of Sydney going, there’s nothing petite about this place. Just when you think you’ve got it...
