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Saturday, October 13, 2012

Commercial Break - Jamie's Italian

Jamie's Italian
107 Pitt Street,
Sydney, NSW
http://www.jamieoliver.com/au/italian/

We're sure that Jamie's Italian has already been over-blogged and over-critiqued. But this is what we have to say about this restaurant. The food is great, but the service we received was impeccable.

After we were served our drinks, we noticed that there was something floating in one of the glasses. We brought this to the attention of the server. In less than three minutes, three different people, including the manager, apologised. And on top of that, we were offered free dessert. It wasn't a big deal really. But we were so impressed.

Throughout our meal, the wait staff was so attentive, but not overbearing or intrusive. And to add to the already impressive ambiance, our food was presented to us by a man with a great Italian accent. Our meal felt even more authentic.

If you are craving for Italian in Sydney, this is the place to be.




Fresh pasta being made provided entertainment while we waited for a table.

Love the ambiance

Sweet Mini Chilli Peppers

Parmesan Chunks

Complimentary bread while we waited for our mains.

Black Angel Spaghetti

Risotto Milanese - Give us 10 more of that bone marrow!

Fish Baked in a Bag

The Ultimate Brownie

Jamie's Italian on Urbanspoon

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Commercial Break - Delicado

Delicado
http://www.delicadofoods.com.au/
134 Blues Point Road,
McMahons Point, NSW 2060


We were excited to go back to Delicado and try their breakfast menu. Verdict? Sounds good, looks good, BUT the Huevos Paelleras 
also just tastes...good; not mind blowing and definitely not something we will crave for. 

We will probably go back for lunch instead. It is such a great place to hang out on a lazy, sunny, Sunday afternoon. Besides, sangria might be too early for breakfast.




Kids Churros

Finger Lickin' Good

Huevos Paelleras - Morcilla Spanish Black Pudding


Huevos Paelleras - Chorizo



Delicado on Urbanspoon

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Commercial Break - Home

Home
http://www.homethai.com.au/
Shop 1 - 2 / 299 Sussex Street
Sydney, NSW 2000


It is always a good sign when there is a long line of people waiting to be seated in a restaurant. Home is always packed and we can definitely understand why. 

Chicken, beef, duck or seafood, stir fried with basil, lemongrass and chilli, add in the papaya salad, moneybags, Tom Ka Gai and Pad Thai and you now have the menu of the hundreds of Thai restaurants in Sydney. 

We wish we can say that Home's menu is different. It's not. BUT what sets Home apart from the rest is the taste. The dishes are so good. You have to try it.






Crispy Pork Belly

Thai Sausage - tastes like longganisa

Minced Duck with Pork Rind!...Pork Rind!!! Mmmm....

❤Sticky Rice with Mango- you almost need this just to extinguish the chilli fire from your mouth❤



Home Thai Restaurant on Urbanspoon

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Commercial Break - Janus

Janus
http://www.janus-sydney.com.au/
1 Blight St, Sydney, NSW

We thought that there would be more places serving breakfast along Tumbalong Park. As it turned out, only one resto had a menu that was enticing enough to draw us in. It's a good thing we gave it a shot! The music and food, combined with the beautiful Sydney weather was just the perfect start to an amazing weekend. 


Ricotta Pancakes

Baked Eggs

Scrambled Eggs with Sourdough







Janus on Urbanspoon

Monday, September 10, 2012

Commercial Break - SeaChange Cafe

SeaChange Cafe
http://www.seachangecafe.com.au/
3/20 The Strand, Dee Why,
NSW, Australia 2109

It is easy to spot SeaChange Cafe from the long row of restaurants that line The Strand at Dee Why. It is the only one with a queue. Regretfully, it must have been the scent of the salty beach air that made us order the Seafood Platter. We should have stuck to our original plan and ordered from the all-day breakfast menu. The Seafood Platter was still great, but the plates of breakfast food that were being served to other diners were looking pretty scrumptious. Next time.

Seafood Platter for Two

We love that it has a kiddie menu.

Fish and Chips from the Kiddie Menu

Always a plus when a resto provides paper and crayons


Burning off some calories while enjoying the weather and scenery


SeaChange Cafe on Urbanspoon

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Commercial Break - Sonoma

Sonoma
http://www.sonoma.com.au/
32-44 Birmingham St.
Alexandria, NSW
2015

If you want to relax and enjoy Sunday brekkie without the hassles of having to wait for a table or be cramped up with diners, Sonoma is the place for you. This is what we call a real Sunday Brekkie Cafe...great music, coffee and food, with lots of space and no queue. 

The sourdough bread was perfect. The bacon was extra crisp. The chorizo had just the right amount of saltiness. 

We will be back.




Brunch Bites

Baked Eggs with Chorizo
Brunch Bite from the Spring Menu : Asparagus, Poached Eggs on Sourdough


From the Spring Menu: Raisin Walnut and Cinnamon French Toast 


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