Dolphin Hotel - Surry Hills

Burrata $10

Dolphin Hotel, has been done up by the brains of Icebergs, Hotel Harry etc and I've been wanting to try this place out since last year!

Mmm cannot flaw a burrata so smooth and creamy inside and the olive oil doused around it was amazing too.

Silos - Berry + Where we stayed!

The boy and I went for a mini road trip to the beautiful Berry town when the crunchy Autumn leaves can still be stepped on. We enjoyed relaxing, breathing in the farm air and also the food there. Silos was one of the places that was recommended to us and we loved it!

Jervis Bay sourdough bread with house churned butter $6 and Bowl of marinated olives $6

Don’t you just love it when olives are served warm? It’s so tasty especially when it’s infused with orange peels, garlic and other spices like this one. I couldn’t stop picking at them and dip the sourdough into the lovely olive oil.

Sasaki - Surry Hills

Sasaki is tucked into the narrow Alberta Street which is also the home of matcha fan crazed Cre Asion. The dimly lit restaurant only sits a limited amount of people under a cosy Japanese dining setting with absolutely divine food.

Summer Salt - Cronulla

The sound of the beach always calms me down. A restaurant with a peaceful view as well as good food, what more can I ask for?

Butter poached bugtail with pumpkin and ginger nage, charred pumpkin
and fried pumpkin seed $28

Usually when bugs are on the menu, it will be ordered! This was so sweet with a hint of butter and it went well with the crunchy seeds. We soaked up the pumpkin sauce with bread.

The Botanist - Kirribilli

Eatery: The Botanist
Address: 17 Willoughby St, Kirribilli NSW
Phone: (02) 9954 4057
Opening Hours: Mon & Tues 4-11pm; Wed – Sat 12pm – 12am; Sun 12 – 10pm
Must Try: Roasted Cauliflower with crisp curried chickpeas

My go-to place whenever I have visitors from overseas. A quick train ride from Central to Milsons Point that showcases our lovely Opera House and harbour.  The Botanist is just a 5 min walk from the train station and if you go on a Saturday, there’s also a market there!

Beer battered chips, house ketchup $8

I’ve been here numerous times and every time I HAVE to order their chips. They’re so goldenly crunchy and their ketchup is very addictive too.

Sliders: Battered fish, jalapeno tartare, iceberg;
Beef, tomato relish, pickles, cheese, mustard mayo $6 each

Bistro Molines, Mount View

Restaurant: Bistro Molines
Address: 749 Mount View Road, Mount View NSW
Phone: 02 4990 9553
Opening Hours: (Closed Tue & Wed) 
Lunch Thurs – Mon 12pm – 3pm;
Dinner Fri & Sat 7 – 9pm
Must Try: Fresh Balmain Bugs in Garlic Parsley Butter Sauce

Time for a little road trip to the pictureque Hunter Valley Region while dad is in Sydney! After spending a bit of money in the wineries, we drove around 20 min to Bistro Molines in Mount View for lunch.

We started off with these complementary skewers with olive, tomato, basil, mozzarella and rockmelon with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. My mouth waters as I think about the flavours of this little dish.