Author Archives: Chopinand

Asahi Super Dry Extra Cold Bar

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Chopinand

“Its subtle yet flavoursome taste would appeal to just about any beer lover. This is definitely a politician’s beer.“ ~~~O~~~

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Burger Project, Sydney

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Chopinand

It is located at “the people’s” end of town because it is in the heart of World Square and close to Sydney’s Chinatown. More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Brooklyn, Claremont The Old Civic, Frenchs Forest Vic’s Meat Market, Pyrmont The Belrose … Continue reading →

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Criniti’s, Woolloomooloo

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Chopinand

“You are on the Amalfi coast when sailboats are gently rocking in the water and Al Pacino is having lunch with you” ~~~~~O~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Harbord Diggers, Freshwater Flour Eggs Water, Tramsheds, Sydney The Splendour of Tuscany (Part 5) … Continue reading →

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El Loco, Surry Hills

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Chopinand

“A couple of bites into this soft, cheesy hot dog dressed with fresh salsa, I now realize Mexican to be more than just tacos, tequila and Salma Hayek”  ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~

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Customs House Bar, Sydney

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Chopinand

Tempura prawns are crisp and light in its golden brown crust. This is great bar food, especially when dipped into a creamy preserved lemon aioli. ~~~~~O~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Celsius Coffee Co., Kirribilli Odyssea, City Beach The Potting Mix, Alexandria … Continue reading →

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SYDNAYSIA, The Rise of Sydney’s Asian Street Food

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Chopinand

Sydneysiders have a soft spot for Malaysian satay and char kway teow A craze for Japanese ramen & Chinese soup dumplings A lustful craving for Indonesian ayam & nasi goreng An addiction to pad Thai & kana moo krob More … Continue reading →

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IPPUDO Central Park, Chippendale

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Chopinand

“With one quick yield of the chopstick, the ajitsuke tamago breaks open and a stream of vibrant yellow yolk floods into the flavoursome broth. For the very first time, I lose my IPPUDO virginity” ~~~~~~~~o~~~~~~~~ “You know I’m an IPPUDO … Continue reading →

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Manta Restaurant & Bar, Woolloomooloo

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Chopinand

“A Northern Territory steamed mud crab is vibrant orange head shell perched over dangly legs, beady eyes staring at us” ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ “It’s a seafood restaurant?” Mysaucepan asks. “Well, there are a few decent chunks of meat on the menu too” I reply. More … Continue reading →

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Destination South Australia

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Chopinand

 “We want to give you a real sense of the place where every single ingredient is sourced and inspired from the Barossa”  ~ Lachlan Colwill, Executive Chef ~ Hentley Farm Wines ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:The Wine International Group … Continue reading →

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Modern Japanese Inspirations from Cho Cho San

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Chopinand

“If Marco Pierre White can grill a steak with Knorrs beef stock cubes, I can definitely barbeque these prawns with bonito butter” ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ Since my lunch at Cho Cho San, I have been a little curious. “I would love to go to Japan … Continue reading →

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Brandied Strawberries

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Chopinand

For better or worse, I don’t have a sweet tooth and have never been a big fan of desserts and sweet treats. Nevertheless, I can appreciate why some people are so passionate about dessert. After all, sweetness is usually associated … Continue reading →

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Mary’s, Newtown

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Chopinand

This restaurant does not have signage. What it has is ex-Tetsuya’s head chef Luke Powell and an entrance deliberately made to look like shit. And nowhere else in Sydney can a restaurant get away with this kind of grunge except … Continue reading →

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Hotel Centennial, Woollahra

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Chopinand

I remember falling in and out of love every other week during my younger days but this simple Campari sorbet got me falling in love instantly. This dessert does not have the girly sweetness of Miss World. It has the sultry … Continue reading →

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Good Food Month, Citibank Moveable Feast

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Chopinand

Dear Sydney food lovers, It’s that time of the year again! For the seventh year in a row, Citibank is delighted to partner with The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Month, offering its customers exclusive access to world-renowned chefs and … Continue reading →

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Cho Cho San, Potts Point

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Chopinand

“Digging in with your fingers and sucking the crap out of these prawns is not an option. It is mandatory in my books.” ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ Spanish tapas, Middle-eastern tapas, Italian tapas, Greek tapas, dumping bar, wine bar, oyster bar, Japanese sushi bar, … Continue reading →

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PROVENCE by Antoine, Concord

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Chopinand

“Sous vide for up to sixteen hours at seventy-five degrees Celsius, this rib bone slides out of the meat like a hunting knife from its holster” ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ “Hey, Antoine just opened a new restaurant!” Mysaucepan declares excitedly. More related posts … Continue reading →

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Oxtail Spag Bol

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Chopinand

“I may not be the prettiest or the most popular girl in school. But given the chance, I have the biggest heart to love you with”  ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ I appreciate beautiful things in life ~ a girl wearing her beautiful smile, … Continue reading →

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In Search of Sydney’s Best Pho

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Chopinand

It breaks my heart to rate this pho second best. In so many respects, it really is the best. This pho is like the lover that got away but has a special place in your heart. It has in mine.  ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ … Continue reading →

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Yellow, Potts Point

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Chopinand

“This rib eye is like Anthony Mundine. It’s bloody tough and it will give your jaw a thorough workout” ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ “He’s the type of chef that likes experimenting with food” Mysaucepan says. “Well, he can experiment all he wants but the … Continue reading →

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CHISWICK, Woollahra

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Chopinand

“Olive oil and squid ink are a canvass for triangular slices of chargrilled squid, topped with capers and pickled guindilla peppers, edible violas and nasturtium leaves” ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Chairman Mao Chinese Restaurant, Kensington The debate about the origins of food – a futile food … Continue reading →

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WAQU, Crows Nest

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Chopinand

This meat is melt-in-the-mouth tender with bold beefy flavours. Easily the dish of the evening. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ You will find croquette, prosciutto, carpaccio, beurre blance and balsamic vinegar sauce, foie gras and fig, Bagna càuda, Gâteau au Chocolat and Fromage de … Continue reading →

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Mr Chow’s Peking Restaurant, Millers Point

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Chopinand

 With just one mouthful, I am grateful to have lost my smoked bean curd rolls virginity. I care less they are not on most Chinese restaurant menus. I care a lot more that I shall return just for them. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ … Continue reading →

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The Culinary World of Chase Kojima

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Chopinand

“There is little choice but to close my eyes and savour each sinful piece of pork belly as it slowly melts away in my mouth” ~~~~~~~~

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Wine Tasting in Mornington Peninsula, Victoria

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Chopinand

 “Age is just a number. It’s totally irrelevant unless, of course, you happen to be a bottle of wine.” ~ Joan Collins, US actress and author ~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Supernormal, Melbourne MoVida, Melbourne Pei Modern, Melbourne Albert street Food & … Continue reading →

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The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay, Glebe

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Chopinand

“Earthy truffle aromas wafting from a snapper pie  become a head-turner the moment crisp pastry is carved open”

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