The vibe is like going back in time to the 70's and to another continent- to Hong Kong. The space is buzzing, moody, sexy with black and gold chairs, dark floors with red hues and low lighting. The music is pumping as couples and groups of friends share large jugs of happy hour cocktails from colourful teapots. The outside bar has sections of an old movie theatre with lights and overhead daisy chains of fake hanging peking ducks!
With so much happening around our city, sometimes we forget to rediscover places we used to go. Darling Harbour has always been a favourite of tourists. We all fell in love with the upmarket Barangaroo development, but its southern sister, Darling Quarter has a lot to shout about, it’s a drawcard for culture, music, art...
Mmmm prawn toasts. A wave of nostalgia runs over you. First you smell that cripsy, nutty sesame layer, bite into the sweetness of juicy prawns and the final crunch of fried bread. Oh my! Hold our arteries! So naughty, yet yet so deliciously nice. As chefs get more adventurous, sometimes there is something indulgent, comforting...
Have you ever wondered how many hours of training it took Darth Vader to become a Jedi Knight? Did he take extra evening classes? It takes over 2 years of training to be a Japanese Fugu (pufferfish) Chef and yet a third still fail the exam. When it comes to the Cantonese, it’s all about...
The Rice Den has been resurrected after its Chatswood closure in March this year. You’ll find a slick and improved version now in St Leonards to gratify North Shore foodies. You might remember a few of their staples – friendly and attentive service, an easy vibe, and authentic Cantonese flavours. All still here, and then...
