Category Archives: Fine dining

Felix

Posted on September 5, 2012 by The Hungry Bon Vivant

THE Baroness of Balmain was stunning (as always), and against the back drop of Justin Hemmes’ French-inspired bistro Felix, she shone like the Parisienne moonlight. As did Felix tonight. Felix is one of the gems in Merrivale’s portfolio of restaurants. … Continue reading →

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Lebrina Restaurant

Posted on July 30, 2011 by The Hungry Bon Vivant

THERE was good news and bad news. The Hobart taxi driver taking me to Lebrina told me that I won’t be disappointed as Lebrina was easily Tasmania’s best restaurant as he had dined there (the good news), but he said … Continue reading →

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Nu’s

Posted on March 28, 2010 by The Hungry Bon Vivant

WHEN the master of Thai cuisine, David Thompson, moved to London to open his Michelin-star restaurant, Nahm (Thai for ‘water’), he left a void in fine Thai dining in Sydney. His landmark Sailor’s Thai at The Rocks is in safe … Continue reading →

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