Monthly Archives: July 2012

Petersham, the “little Portugal” of Sydney

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Chopinand

Multicultural Australia today means different things to different people. The Australian Census of Population and Housing is a rich source of data and information about Australians and their cultural charateristics. The latest census conducted this year revealed that about a … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef, Dessert, Eating in Sydney, Fish, Lamb, Pork | Tagged charcoal chicken, dessert, Portuguese | 12 Comments

Lunch at The Grounds of Alexandria

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Chopinand

It was my birthday last weekend and I told Mysaucepan that being a Cancerian, my personality traits are exactly true to what my horoscope describes – homely and caring, moody at times but also creative, sensitive and a romantic at heart. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef, Eating in Sydney, Lamb, Pasta / Carbs | Tagged pie, spatchcock | 31 Comments

Nishiki Wagyu Yakiniku, Crows Nest

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Chopinand

“What makes you think I want a good piece of steak for dinner?”, I say to Mysaucepan about where she wanted to go for my birthday. “Well, that’s what you mostly choose whenever we go out to eat”, she says. “Not really!”, … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef, Eating in Sydney, Wine with food | Tagged Japanese, Korean BBQ, oyster, Wagyu | 17 Comments

Beef Bourguignon

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Chopinand

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” ~ Dame Edith Sitwell, British poet and critic Sydneysiders … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef, Recipes | Tagged beef | 24 Comments

Food Safari in Sydney

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Chopinand

“Good food, like good wine, should be shared among diners and the days of eating a whole main by yourself in a restaurant, may soon be over.” ~ Chopinand, co-author of ChopinandMysaucepan Sydney restaurant closures – a sign of the … Continue reading →