Pizzaperta

Pyrmont, NSW A quality fast-food pizza

Restaurant	Pizzaperta
Street address	The Star Sydney, Harbourside, Pirrama Road
Suburb	Pyrmont
State	NSW
Postcode	2009
Phone	02 9777 9000
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Reviews & Notes	"Manfredi has given Sydney is a combination of the classical Neapolitan pizza and a taste of the new wave that’s sweeping the world, and for that, we say ‘'grazie’."
Reviewer	Sally Webb - Sydney Morning Herald 27/1/15
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Chiswick at the Gallery

Sydney, NSW 2000 - A spin-off from the Chiswick restaurant

Restaurant	Chiswick at the Gallery
Street address	Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road
Suburb	The Domain, Sydney
State	NSW
Postcode	2000
Phone	02 9225 1819
Website	chiswickrestaurant.com.au/gallery
Style	Contemporary
Awards 2014 Fairfax Good Food Guides
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Reviews & Notes	"... a simple, small and share-plated list of crowd pleasers"
Reviewer	Terry Durack - Sydney Morning Herald 27/1/15 13.5/20
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Coco Nine

Thai - Kingston, ACT 2604 - big, sprawling, menu filled with probably too many dishes and too many standards says the Canberra Times

Restaurant	Coco Nine
Street address	Lot 5 Trevillian Quay
Suburb	Kingston
State	ACT
Postcode	2604
Phone	02 6162 1964
Website	http://coconinekingston.com.au/
Style	Thai
Awards 2014 Fairfax Good Food Guides
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The Australian Top 50
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Reviews & Notes	"... a nice enough experience - cheerful service, a quick flurry of dishes that hit the spot if you're in the market for standard Thai dishes."
Reviewer	Natasha Rudra - Canberra Times 27/1/15 12/20
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One Noodle Friendship

Chinese, Preston, Vic 3072 - Noodles and dumplings in a confined space

Restaurant	One Noodle Friendship
Street address	417-419 High Street
Suburb	Preston
State	VIC
Postcode	3072
Phone	03 9478 4590
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Style	Chinese
Awards 2014 Fairfax Good Food Guides
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Reviews & Notes	"So, this slightly shambolic Chinese diner won't appeal to everyone ... The food comes out fast, and goes down fast. ... hand-made, flavoursome food."
Reviewer	Simoone Egger, The Age 27/1/15
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Hammer and Tong 42

Contemporary - Fitzroy, Vic 3065 - From cafe and food trucks to exciting dining

Restaurant	Hammer and Tong 412
Street address	Rear 412 Brunswick Street
Suburb	Fitzroy
State	VIC
Postcode	3065
Phone	03 9041 6033
Website	hammerandtong.com.au
Style	Contemporary
Awards 2014 Fairfax Good Food Guides
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Reviews & Notes	"Serious dining returns to Fitzroy ... The careful plating may tell a story of serious intent, but your overall experience stays on the casual side of the fence."
Reviewer	Gemima Cody - The Age 27/1/15 14/20
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Saké Restaurant & Bar - Double Bay

Japanese at Double Bay, NSW 2028 - A stable mate to the original Saké at The Rocks

Restaurant	Saké Restaurant & Bar - Double Bay
Street address	The Intercontinental Hotel, 33 Cross Street
Suburb	Double Bay
State	NSW
Postcode	2028
Phone	02 8017 3104
Website	sakerestaurant.com.au
Style	Japanese
Awards Fairfax Good Food Guides	2016 GFG 1 hat
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The Australian Top 50
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Reviews & Notes	"... raw fish still rules, ... there's genuine effort and good craft here."
Reviewer	Terry Durack - Sydney Morning Herald 13/1/15 14/20
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Hawker

Sydney, NSW 2000 - Malaysian street food in a restaurrant

Restaurant	Hawker
Street address	345 Sussex Street
Suburb	Sydney
State	NSW
Postcode	2000
Phone	02 9264 9315
Website	hawker.com.au
Style	Malaysian
Awards 2014 Fairfax Good Food Guides
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Reviews & Notes	"Essentially mid-market,street-food diner."
Reviewer	Terry Durack - Sydney Morning Herald 20/1/15 13.5/20
Reviews & Notes	"Hawker, from the good people behind Malaysian mainstay Mamak, is an energetic homage to the hawker “street food” eating houses of Asia."
Reviewer	Anthony Huckstep - Daily Telegraph 17/2/15
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L'Hotel Gitan

Prahran Vic 3181 -More bistro than pub for a famous restaurant family

Restaurant	L'Hotel Gitan
Street address	32 Commercial Road
Suburb	Prahran
State	VIC
Postcode	3181
Phone	03 9999 0990
Website	http://www.lhotelgitan.com.au/
Style	French
Awards 2014 Fairfax Good Food Guides
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Reviews & Notes	"The pan-European-and-sometimes-Asian menu tends to give traditional bistro and pub numbers a gentle nudge rather than a kick in the pants.@
Reviewer	Gemima Cody, The Age 20/1/2015 14/20
Reviews & Notes	"It really is a perfect neighbourhood venue."
Reviewer	Dan Stock - Herald Sun 11/11/14 14/20
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Minamishima

Richmond Vic 3121 - A rave review from the Age for a new Japanese restaurant with high praise from the Herald Sun accompanied by a caution about the cost.

Restaurant	Minamishima
Street address	4 Lord Street
Suburb	Richmond
State	VIC
Postcode	3121
Phone	03 9429 5180
Website	minamishima.com.au
Style	Japanese
Awards Fairfax Good Food Guides	2016 GFG 2 hats
Awards Gourmet Guide
The Australian Top 50	2015 AustMag Equal 51st after Top 50
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Reviews & Notes	"There's a nice balance between the rare. the wierd and the familiar. ... In this town it doeesn't get any better."
Reviewer	Gemima Cody - The Age 13/1/2015 16/20
Reviews & Notes	"Yes, you will be served arguably the freshest and most skilfully prepared fish you can find in this city, but you will pay very handsomely for the privilege."
Reviewer	Dan Stock - Herald Sun 3/3/15 14.5/20
Reviews & Notes	"With an amazing knife, a blow torch and bare hands Koichi Minamishima turns fish, a variety of seasonings and lightly clumped rice into outstanding examples of the genre."
Reviewer	John Lethlean - The Australian 25/7/15 5 maps
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Megan Miller restaurant reviews for Herald Sun

2015
1 February 2015 Mighty Boy - "... gives lunch and brunch some amped-up Asian attitude. ... Mighty Boy’s mission is clear: combine the best of the West with the best of the East for a fresh spin on our favourite brunch dishes, all served in a bright and cheerful space." Our summary HERE

Sushi when the tuna runs out

San Francisco chef James Corwell says he got the idea for his tomato sushi when visiting  the Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo. Two football-field sized warehouses full of tuna made Corwell wonder how the oceans could ever keep up with the incredible volume of tuna that is sold in just one day.

Corwell writes on his website:

The answer is “They can’t.” According to a study published in the journal Nature, 90% of all large predatory fish (like tuna) are already gone, and the rate of fishing isn't slowing down.

So, when he was given the challenge of making some vegetarian sushi for a client, Corwell started working on something that could make a difference to the world’s oceans: Tomato Sushi.

Corwell's production was described by America's National Public Radio as  a dead ringer for Ahi tuna sashimi. 

It cuts into glistening slivers that are firm and juicy. And it's got a savory bite. ... To make this Tomato Sushi, he skins and removes the seeds from fresh Roma tomatoes. Then he vacuum seals them in sturdy plastic bags and cooks them in hot water for about an hour — a technique called sous-vide.The process firms up the tomatoes and creates a texture similar to tuna. Corwell throws in a few more ingredients (he won't divulge what they are), and slices them up. When eaten with sushi rice, nori, ginger, soy sauce and wasabi, they're delicious. 

Bread in Common

Fremantle WA 6160 - "The place feels alive and it's infectious ... Sing along with the common people" writes John Lethlean in The Australian

Restaurant	Bread in Common
Street address	43 Pakenham Street
Suburb	Fremantle
State	WA
Postcode	6160
Phone	08 9336 1032
Website	breadincommon.com.au
Style	Bakery/Contemporary
Awards Fairfax Good Food Guides
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Reviews & Notes	"The bottom line is the food is plain delicious ... a big hearted restaurant Perth is lucky to have"
Reviewer	John Lethlean - The Australian 17/1/15 3 1/2 maps
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