Election Day
Every time I go to Bourke Street Primary School to vote, there’s always a healthy number of party officials handing out how to vote cards. In contrast to most occasions … Read the rest “Election Day”
Surry Hills
With the exception of four years in Brisbane, I spent the first thirty years of my life in the country: Lismore, Bourke, Renmark and Wagga. When my career brought me to Sydney, I was really excited.
As I knew I didn’t want to live too far from work, I drew a “walking circle” (old style protractor) around Ultimo, that reached out to Glebe and Pyrmont, but I quickly settled on an apartment in Surry Hills. And even though I’m a country boy at heart, Surry Hills has pretty much become “home”.
Tapas Tuesday
Although we had intended to go to Lupitas, a tapas restaurant on Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, I guess one of us – probably me – should have checked to make … Read the rest “Tapas Tuesday”
Such A Bad Date
So where did everyone in Surry Hills go out for dinner this year for St Valentine’s Day, now that “Yai” has closed down? There was a time when Yai was … Read the rest “Such A Bad Date”
Sunday Night
You’re never short of take-away food in Surry Hills, both in terms of availability and variety. One of my favourite take-away options is getting a mixed plate from Zeno’s, a … Read the rest “Sunday Night”
Wednesday night dinner and drinks
I honestly can’t remember the last time I ate at “The Dhaba” on Cleveland Street.”The Dhaba” is, by the way, a legendary Indian restaurant in my neighbourhood, and I think … Read the rest “Wednesday night dinner and drinks”
Renovation City
My two favourite foods in the world are tomato and cucumber. Combined in a salad with some cheese, and I’m in heaven. Any variation of meat from a pig comes … Read the rest “Renovation City”