Tag Archives: Australia

La Vucciria

Posted on February 9, 2012 by The Hungry Bon Vivant

AFTER opening the bright and lacquered red door at La Vucciria I must admit I was a little bit taken a back with the decor of this Sicilian trattoria – I thought it a bit too dark for my ageing … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian, New South Wales, Sydney | Tagged Australia, Food, Italian, La Vucciria, Sydney | Leave a comment

Mamak Village

Posted on November 11, 2011 by The Hungry Bon Vivant

THE Gentleman of Glebe (GG) is a discerning man – especially when it comes to eating out. I’m not saying he’s a snob – he enjoys both the five-star venues and the good “street eat” haunts and he is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Hawker food, Malaysian, Sydney | Tagged Australia, Food, Hawker Food, Malaysian, Mamak Village, street food, Sydney | Leave a comment

Oasi at North Sydney Cellars

Posted on August 24, 2011 by The Hungry Bon Vivant

OASI didn’t give a good impression on my first visit. Our party of three arrived to be told that the table had been taken (by one person) despite my host having a confirmed booking (we were only five minutes late). … Continue reading →

Posted in New South Wales, Sydney, wine | Tagged Australia, Bistro, Food, Oasi, Sydney, Wine Bar | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Fine dining, Hobart, Modern European, Tasmania | Tagged Australia, fine dining, Food, Hobart, Lebrina, Modern European, Tasmania | Leave a comment

Samurai Japanese Cafe

Posted on June 17, 2011 by The Hungry Bon Vivant

MY dear mates Mr D and Mrs V are Balmain locals who know the Darling Street restaurant strip fairly well. They have seen restaurants come and go and have a good feeling for value and what’s hot, what’s not and … Continue reading →

Posted in Japanese, New South Wales, Sydney | Tagged Australia, Food, Japanese, Noodles, Samurai Japanese Cafe, Sushi, Sydney | Leave a comment

Station Hotel – North Sydney

Posted on May 24, 2011 by The Hungry Bon Vivant

IT’S the forbidden, naughty food that society, dietitians, The Heart Foundation and our conscience tells us not to have. I confess that I occasionally commit the mortal sin (and lead The Apprentice and my other weak and wayward work colleagues into … Continue reading →

Posted in New South Wales, Pub food, Sydney | Tagged Australia, Food, North Sydney, Pub Food, Station Hotel, Sydney | 1 Comment

East West Gourmet

Posted on April 19, 2011 by The Hungry Bon Vivant

CONTRIBUTORS to menu and social networking food web sites are making pretty big claims that East West Gourmet, nestled on the second floor food court in Chatswood’s Manadrin Centre, has one of the best Hainanese chicken rice in Sydney. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese, Hawker food, New South Wales, Street Food, Sydney, Taiwanese | Tagged Australia, Chinese, Food, food court, hawker, Noodles, street food, Sydney | 7 Comments