June 15th, 2009

Some of our favourite places to eat in Sydney

On our recent trip to Rosemount Fashion Week in Sydney to do hair for Zambesi we found some great food (as always in Sydney). Here are the places that we loved!

The Book Kitchen
255 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills 2010
+61 2 9310 1003
  www.thebookkitchen.com.au

In a beautiful rustic environment in a relaxed corner of Surry Hills that is part library and part café, we had an amazing breakfast here. Beautiful artisanal and organic ingredients were the foundation of an interesting breakfast menu. Highly recommended!

Bodega
216 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills 2010
+61 2 9212 7766
  www.bodegatapas.com

Does Argentinian Tapas pique your interest? If it does, Bodega will surely pique your tastebuds too! Recommended to us by 2 locals, we were told to be there by no later than 6.30pm to be sure of a table as they don’t take reservations. And this on a Tuesday night! We weren’t disappointed. Fresh high, quality ingredients and imaginative tapas ideas in a buzzy environment where the kitchen is part of the theatre. With a sister bar adjoining the restaurant and friendly staff, this place is outstanding.

Jimmy Liks
186-188 Victoria St, Potts Point 2011
+ 61 2 8354 1400
www. jimmyliks.com

Jimmy’s has been a stalwart of Potts Point for a fair while now but we still love it! The dishes are designed to be shared and could trace their lineage back to Thai food by way of a unique Sydney fusion. You will leave feeling very replete. The bar serves fantastic cocktails too.

Coffee, Tea or Me?
536 Crown St, Surry Hills 2010
+ 61 2 9331 3452

We were wandering along Crown St looking for a late lunch when we came across Coffee, Tea or Me. Occupying a small corner site that was part rustic French café and part school classroom, they make great coffee, bake their own cakes and slices and make up the most delectable panini’s as you wait. Adding to it all, they recommended the places above to us. Australian’s are so friendly!