Anthony Huckstep restaurant reviews in the Sydney Daily Telegraph

A restaurant reviewer who is prepared to go further afield than many of his peers and his views are all the more interesting because of that.

2015
3 February 2015 - One6Eight - "For all its positives, One 6 eight seems to be caught somewhere between trying to blend into the community by appealing to all and sundry, and attempting to take them to dizzying culinary heights that some may find intimidating. The result, for now at least, feels a bit like casual vertigo." Our summary HERE
10 February 2015 - Dynasty Chinese - "In truth, it’s not going to deliver a dining jackpot, but The Dynasty is a safe suburban bet." Our summary HERE
17 February 2015 - Hawker - "Hawker, from the good people behind Malaysian mainstay Mamak, is an energetic homage to the hawker “street food” eating houses of Asia." Our summary HERE
24 February 2015 - Sud - "Here, co-owner and chef Paul Gatto is dishing up food that’s best described as honest — no gimmicks, just food you’d be happy to eat everyday." Our summary HERE
3 March 2015 - Pazar Food Collective - "Sure, Pazar isn’t threatening the pointy end, but it’s food I’d travel a long way for — and so should you. It’s real food that doesn’t just fulfil a need to sate your hunger, it nourishes the soul too." Our summary HERE
10 March 2015 Tokyo Bird - "The food is simple, honest and consistent. It’s a fuss-free, fun way to enjoy small bites of different things." Our summary HERE
17 March 2015 Yalla Sawa - "Cronulla’s Yalla Sawa is not only offering an amazing Arabian night out, but one of the best dining experiences the shire has to offer as well." Our summary HERE
24 March Subcontinental - "Subcontinental is something of a mild introduction to the subcontinent, but I don’t mind that. It’s light, considered and devoid of the cliche vindaloo mindset that colours our perceptions of what is an incredibly diverse food culture." Our summary HERE
31 March 2015 Barbuto - "If you could sum up the offering at Barbuto it would be “honest” and few things taste better. It is considered, there is good technique and the dishes are fuss-free. They truly understand what the market desires." Our summary HERE
7 April 2015 Moorish Blue - "There’s potential here. It’s a great basis, and no doubt in a year’s time, once they’ve made their bed in the community, we’ll see all and sundry tucking in for a feast." Our summary HERE
14 April 2015 Pork'd - "It’s driving a move by some operators to simplify the offering, deliver a more approachable price point and have you in for dinner more regularly. Pork’d is the epitome of the trend." Our summary HERE
28 April 2015 Nel - "Nel cleverly bridges the gap between local and groundbreaking — at an appetising price point." Our summary HERE
5 May 2015 The Gantry - "The Gantry may find itself an important hotel restaurant in our culinary landscape." Our summary HERE
12 May 2015 - "The kitchen has no gas. Instead two ovens burn a selection of woods, from fruit and nut trees ... to create coals, not flames, on which to cook. It’s not a manly fleshfest. It’s light, considered and cleverly relies on heat and smoke to accentuate ingredients. ... sophistication in simplicity." Our summary HERE
19 May 2015 The Thievery - "... a Middle Eastern street food fix that’s a complete steal." Pur summary HERE
26 May 2015 The Public - "... walks a tightrope of passable pub grub and restaurant refinement with a series of hits and misses. You can head down the burger and schnitzel route, but you’ll be better rewarded by a Mediterranean sojourn." Our summary HERE
2 June 2015 Baraka - "... food is a modern look at Middle Eastern cuisine without falling into the fusion formula. Rather it’s a considered hat-tilt to the food of [the chef's] mother’s kitchen, and those who share borders with his homeland, Lebanon." Our summary HERE
9 June 2015 Twofold - "Dishes drift from Greek to gastropub." Our summary HERE
2014
24 October 2014 - Ajo at the Welcome Hotel - "... food is the real deal. It is as visually appealing and clever as it is pleasing to eat." Our summary HERE
4 November 2014 - Duck Republic, Cronulla - ""... honest hospitality and food you want to eat – even if it might be a bit fancy for some". Our summary HERE
11 November 2014 - Vine - "... a suite of shared dishes defined by seasonal Australian produce and strong technique". Our summary HERE
25 November 2014 - 1912 Dining Bar "... promises the double act of Japanese and jazz. ... may be more bar than dining, but it could strike a chord with jazz fans looking for a beat with bite." Our summary HERE
2 December 2014 Osteria Riva - "... there is much to like about this Bondi Junction beauty. The connection to produce and simple food is pure and real. And at these prices, you can’t ask for much more than that." Our summary HERE
9 December 2014 The Italian Kitchen Miranda - "... there’s a lot to like about this place. Part restaurant, courtyard and bar, this solid homage to Italy may be housed in the Westfield, but (thankfully) it’s accessible from the street and neatly placed to offer a casual lunch, dinner, or something a bit more extravagant." Our summary HERE.
16 December 2014 Surry Hills Eating House - "Dinner here happens in a flash but you will remember every moment eating these lively dishes." Our summary HERE