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Bloodwood

Article published 4th Mar 10

"It's like if Thailand made a pasta sauce." This was by way of a compliment, perhaps abstracted, so enamoured was a drinking companion of the Bloody Mary at Bloodwood. I tried it: it was incredible, and I'm not usually a huge fan of the drink. So, while she writhed and poured forth proclamations of love for the cocktail artist behind the concoction, we got stuck into some food and wine.

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Big Rig Diner

Article published 8th Jul 09
Venue: Restaurant / Bar
Meal: Dinner

Save the reddened sign, this diner sits innocuously mid-block on Oxford Street, its metal cladding and venetian blinds shielding it from the bustle. Two men enter and are directed to a low-lit wooden booth. Amongst a menu covering steak, fajitas, fries, one selects a witlof-accented burger, the other a hot dog with chilli relish.

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Samurai Japanese Dining Bar

Article published 1st Apr 09
Venue: Eatery
Meal: Lunch and dinner

The pre-show supper. Although you may not think that Stanley Street needs another Japanese place, Samurai is king. Amazing fish gyoza, a hearty seafood hot pot and an exceptional birthday surprise are all on the menu for reasonable prices. And the staff are adorable! Expect background tunes from artists such as Billie Holiday, Ivie Anderson and Louis Armstrong.

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Fort Denison Cafe & Restaurant

Article published 22nd Jan 09
Ambience: Outdoor
Difficulty: Exertion will pay off

Ah, Sydney. Land of the long lunch.

With such amazing weather, breath-taking scenery, and delicious food, it's no wonder Sydneysiders go ape-shit for al fresco dining. In the middle of Sydney Harbour sits Fort Denison Café - possibly the best spot to share a few bottles with friends.

Fort Denison was nicknamed "Pinchgut" in the 1700s due to the crappy prison meals.

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Jasmin Lebanese Restaurant

Article published 26th Nov 08
Ambience: Indoor
Difficulty: Won't hurt a bit

-Complimentary plates of fluro coloured pickles.
-Faux marble and gold cornices and glorious murals of the coast of Lebanon.
-Tabouleh of mint and tomatoes so fresh they are growing off the plate.
-Hummus mushed moments ago from the creamiest of chic peas.
-Moist, tasty falafels of the most rare and excellent falafel stuff.

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