SH Mitten Crabs*

In a few months it will be that time of year again,
when the hot humid weather fades
and cooler conditions set in.
One of my favourite local delicacies during my time in Shanghai ~
Mitten Crabs (大閘蟹) will come out of hiding!

en route to Le Bernardin*

Capturing the moment with my two best friends.
While we were chauffeured in a Lincoln Limousine
en route to Le Bernardin ~ 
Although it was only a few months ago that we were in NYC,
the experience seems to be like a blur now... 
missing these magical moments! 

Seoul Ria *

From the myriad of complementary side dishes on offer
(kimchi, acorn jelly, honey sesame potatoes... to name a few),
to reminiscing about wonderful "Seoul-food" adventures with V,
it is definitely food for the soul.


In short, my recent obsession with 
Korean dining has been satisfied at last after this encounter:

cheese buldak

(marinated chicken thigh pieces with onions,

drenched in a spicy chilli & cheese sauce on a sizzling hot plate)

Seoul Ria

2/605 George Street

Sydney NSW 2000

(02) 9269 0222

Insecurities *

Why there is no egg in eggplant *

Pondering life's great mysteries, one word at a time ~

Mario Tokyo*

"Mario met Tokyo on his first trip to Japan. 

Her father Godzilla was taken by special services 

after he decimated the city with his stomping. 

Tokyo and Mario have been together ever since."

In a world where Italians who reside in Japan crave for comfort food... 
they can always rely on the Koreans to whip up a deliciously interesting meal. 
Somewhat of a nationality crisis? 
Let's call it a redefinition of culinary cuisine.

Hats off to the friendly little boy in the wall who prepared our meal!

cajun chicken salad

(cajun chicken, mix salad, mustard dressing)

bulgogi pizza

(korean marinated beef, broccoli, capsicum, black olive, garlic, mozzarella cheese on a tomato base)

arrabiatta risotto

(onion, mushroom, bacon, chilli, garlic, grana padano cheese)

Loved the vibrant colours emanating from the dishes. 
Flavours quite on par, providing lighter options to the traditional italian mix. 
As a fond reminder of the experience, we can take away the story of how Mario and Tokyo were first acquainted and have been inseparable ever since!

Mario Tokyo

Shop 2/23, The Boulevarde

Strathfield NSW 2135

(02) 9579 1688

The French House*

In stark contrast to the industrial buildings and warehouses saturating Waterloo, there is a neat little Parisian cafe hidden amongst this unassuming location.

You can elect to be seated on the outside terrace to bathe in the sunlight, or alternatively...

Wander inside and be transported to the era of Marie Antoinette- 
a place where gilded mirrors litter the walls & aristocratic elegance is the norm. 
Now sink into velvet lounges and Bon Appétit!

soy latte

(coffee served in beautiful glasses with intricate details of marine creatures was a wonderful surprise)

blue cheese quiche with chicken & asparagus

(good combination of ingredients though the blue cheese was too subtle)

tartelette aux ricotta

(Average cheese tart. Pastry was too thick and ricotta filling quite dense.

But handmade dark & white chocolate garnishes gave it my swirl of approval, just.)

The French House

1 Danks Street

Waterloo

(02) 8399 2770