Irish Chinese food might make Aussies “a wee bit angry” but it hasn’t stopped them lining up for hours. (Plus: Colin Fassnidge’s pick of the bunch).
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Sign upFrom rolls filled with layers of deli meats to sandwiches stuffed with doorstopper-sized schnitzels, there are plenty of home-made delights at Pauly’s Deli.
Experienced operator Con Dedes is taking the reins at Sydney restaurant Alpha but the future involvement of chef George Calombaris remains unclear.
Wright’s Clovelly Road shop, which opened in 1959, was a magnet for chefs and Sydney food lovers.
Spicy Joint tackles the “good, fast, cheap” brief with impressive, dependable results.
From wagyu beef burger and a drink at Charles Brasserie and Bar to noodle bowls and a wine or beer at Spice Temple for just $25. Let’s do lunch like it’s 1995.
Chef Josh Raine flies solo with a $200 six-course degustation, while Corey Costelloe shirks the high end of town for his first venture at the former STIX Cafe site.
With its Amalfi-inspired aperitivi, focaccia and pasta, Nico is a mood-lifting place to hibernate.
MLK Deli specialises in ciabatta and focaccia filled with the ‘incredible’ flavours of its owner’s heritage.
Who said delicatessens must be Mediterranean? These diverse designer delis are mixing things up, with exciting results.
Try hard-to-find flavours with house-made toppings at this budget-friendly Japanese-inspired cafe.