Sunday, May 9, 2010
Kirribilli Art & Design Market - monthly markets on today
Held monthly under Milsons Point station, the Kirribilli Art & Design Market has some sensational finds. My favourite stalls are the millinery designers. Highly recommended, particularly on a sunny day. Calender and further detail can be found on the Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre website. Markets will be on today (9 May) from 9am-3pm.
The Spot - Randwick (Eastern Suburbs)
A new discovery last night - The Spot Randwick
A great place to have dinner and go to the movies in the close to city Eastern Suburbs. Nice little cinema (The Ritz) with cheap movie tickets ($13 for an adult), nice seats and big screens. And lots of places to eat. We went to Thai Riffic - great Thai food, quick service, nice tables and chairs - recommend the duck in plum sauce with real cinnamon and star anise. There is also a Thai Riffic in McMahons Point (essentially Lavender Bay). Also a really cute little gift/jewellery/clothing/homewares shop - live this (The Spot, 33 St Pauls St, Randwick - 9398 8664).
PS - Happy Mother's Day to my Mum who is still on a plane somewhere and to all the other Mums out there (to all my new Mum friends who are celebrating their first, second and third mother's days, you are all doing such a great job).
Reader Tips - Yael, Fratelli Fresh & Brasserie Bread
One of my readers sent the following Sydney tips. I haven't tried them out myself yet, so can't recommend personally, but you may wish to visit (and I'll add these places to my to-visit list). Fratelli Fresh has been suggested to me by many people and is mentioned in all the books I read. Thanks for these tips A!
http://www.yael.com.au/
for cakes - they do a great passionfruit tart (the reader's fave) and the reader's friend often buys the choc flourless cake. They stock their cakes at DJs but sell to the public from their shop down in Banksmeadow.
http://www.fratellifresh.com.au/
they (Waterloo store) stock fresh produce...have a cafe upstairs and run a free cooking school...
http://www.brasseriebread.com.au/
Yummy bread - seriously good. Have bread making classes.
http://www.yael.com.au/
for cakes - they do a great passionfruit tart (the reader's fave) and the reader's friend often buys the choc flourless cake. They stock their cakes at DJs but sell to the public from their shop down in Banksmeadow.
http://www.fratellifresh.com.
they (Waterloo store) stock fresh produce...have a cafe upstairs and run a free cooking school...
http://www.brasseriebread.com.
Yummy bread - seriously good. Have bread making classes.
Upcoming Sydney Festivals - Sydney Writers Festival & Sydney Film Festival
Sydney Writers Festival - http://www.swf.org.au/
15 - 23 May 2010
Sydney Film Festival - www.sydneyfilmfestival.org
2 - 14 June 2010
15 - 23 May 2010
Sydney Film Festival - www.sydneyfilmfestival.org
2 - 14 June 2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Ferry Update - Milsons Point/Luna Park wharf closed from 24 May - 24 Sept
Pls refer to Sydney Ferries website - www.sydneyferries.info
Milsons Point / Luna Park wharf will be closed from Monday, 24 May to approximately Friday, 24 September 2010
From: Monday, 24 May to approximately Friday, 24 September 2010 (inclusive)
Where: Milsons Point / Luna Park Wharf
Alternate Wharf: Jeffereys Street Wharf (400 metre walk from Milsons Point / Luna Park Wharf)
Other Transport Options: contact Transport Info on 131 500 or visit 131500.com.au
Why: Milsons Point is the first wharf being replaced under NSW Maritime Wharf Upgrade Program and will involve complete demolition and reconstruction. For more information call NSW Maritime on 13 12 56
We appreciate your patience and understanding
Summer Hill - Inner West of Sydney
After dropping my Mum off at the airport for an early morning flight I headed over to Summer Hill in the Inner West to check the area out (and inspect some houses).
I've heard a lot about Summer Hill since moving to Sydney - about its villagey, the new Leichhardt type feeling. Having lived in Marylebone in London, and been incredibly spoilt by its villagey atmosphere (with possibly the nicest High St I've ever know) and the villagey atmosphere of Hampstead, I went to Summer Hill with reasonably low expectations.
I was pleasantly surprised. Summer Hill isn't Marylebone, nor is it Hampstead, but it comes pretty close for a non-waterfront Sydney suburb. It does have a villagey atmosphere and real shops owned by real people - no chains here. And that makes it really attractive as a place to spend a Saturday morning or do your general neighbourhoodly business. Lots of people my age and lots of young families. I can see why it has been recommended to me as potentially a good place to live. Florists, cafes, local fruit and veg, butcher, multiple 'hot bake' shops, gift shops, charity shops make this place a really chilled place to be. It does have a great feel (and a station connecting it to the city - I drove though, and had absolutely no problem getting street side park).
I had breakfast in one of the best cafes I've been to in Sydney. Decolata (134 Smith St, Summer Hill). Can't recommend this place highly enough - it was such a nice surprise. Today has been a stunning Sydney Autumn day and I ate my breakfast soaking up the sun. Decolata is run by true proper Italians (I even heard Italian being spoken) - it is really cute and cool at the same time. Photos on the blackboard of babies and a huge array of homemade Italian sweets (they looked great and exactly what you would expect an Italian Nona to make). Menu consists of an all day breakfast, coffee, panini, gelato and of course the Italian sweets. I had one of the best coffees I've had in Sydney and tomato and avocado sourdough (not exactly on the menu, but they made it for me without even flinching, and added herbs and olive oil - just perfectly how I like it). All in all a faultless experience. And all for under $12. Check it out. It did remind me of a cool European cafe.
Another good find - My Messy Room. This is a top quality, special kids shops. Unusual cool things that I hadn't seen before (and I've been to so many kids shops). I must admit that I had recently read about My Messy Room, but I didn't realise it was in Summer Hill. Definitely a top find and I think I'll be back for special presents. Not really a KMart type of shop, but definitely a shop for good quality clothes, toys and books for kids you won't find elsewhere. It definitely reminded me of shops in London.
And a stained-glass window shop! Bob Bush Leadlights Stained Glass Design. You can even do classes in leadlighting. How many local neighbourhood shops in Sydney can offer that!?
I'm off to see if a cinema in Randwick is as cute and quirky as my favourite. Will report back!
Also, special thanks to Renee, Daniel, baby Isaac and James for a lovely day in the sun with delicious food, fabulous company and lots of yummy cuddles. Cheesecake was divine, and I think I've found some great new wineglasses (so different, loved them).
I've heard a lot about Summer Hill since moving to Sydney - about its villagey, the new Leichhardt type feeling. Having lived in Marylebone in London, and been incredibly spoilt by its villagey atmosphere (with possibly the nicest High St I've ever know) and the villagey atmosphere of Hampstead, I went to Summer Hill with reasonably low expectations.
I was pleasantly surprised. Summer Hill isn't Marylebone, nor is it Hampstead, but it comes pretty close for a non-waterfront Sydney suburb. It does have a villagey atmosphere and real shops owned by real people - no chains here. And that makes it really attractive as a place to spend a Saturday morning or do your general neighbourhoodly business. Lots of people my age and lots of young families. I can see why it has been recommended to me as potentially a good place to live. Florists, cafes, local fruit and veg, butcher, multiple 'hot bake' shops, gift shops, charity shops make this place a really chilled place to be. It does have a great feel (and a station connecting it to the city - I drove though, and had absolutely no problem getting street side park).
I had breakfast in one of the best cafes I've been to in Sydney. Decolata (134 Smith St, Summer Hill). Can't recommend this place highly enough - it was such a nice surprise. Today has been a stunning Sydney Autumn day and I ate my breakfast soaking up the sun. Decolata is run by true proper Italians (I even heard Italian being spoken) - it is really cute and cool at the same time. Photos on the blackboard of babies and a huge array of homemade Italian sweets (they looked great and exactly what you would expect an Italian Nona to make). Menu consists of an all day breakfast, coffee, panini, gelato and of course the Italian sweets. I had one of the best coffees I've had in Sydney and tomato and avocado sourdough (not exactly on the menu, but they made it for me without even flinching, and added herbs and olive oil - just perfectly how I like it). All in all a faultless experience. And all for under $12. Check it out. It did remind me of a cool European cafe.
Another good find - My Messy Room. This is a top quality, special kids shops. Unusual cool things that I hadn't seen before (and I've been to so many kids shops). I must admit that I had recently read about My Messy Room, but I didn't realise it was in Summer Hill. Definitely a top find and I think I'll be back for special presents. Not really a KMart type of shop, but definitely a shop for good quality clothes, toys and books for kids you won't find elsewhere. It definitely reminded me of shops in London.
And a stained-glass window shop! Bob Bush Leadlights Stained Glass Design. You can even do classes in leadlighting. How many local neighbourhood shops in Sydney can offer that!?
I'm off to see if a cinema in Randwick is as cute and quirky as my favourite. Will report back!
Also, special thanks to Renee, Daniel, baby Isaac and James for a lovely day in the sun with delicious food, fabulous company and lots of yummy cuddles. Cheesecake was divine, and I think I've found some great new wineglasses (so different, loved them).
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