Alio is run by brother and sister team, Ashley and Tracey Hughes. They add a quirky twist to traditional Italian fare …

Pizza Mario have definitely succeeded in the thin base, traditional pizzas. You won’t find your Meatlovers or Supreme here! Instead you will find some fantastic varieties of thin base pizzas with simple and minimal toppings …

I really enjoyed our meal at Souk in The City. The portions were generous and the service was warm and friendly. Definitely something a little bit different …

The restaurant is rather unassuming and is towards the Central station end of Foveaux St. I found it cosy, simple and elegant. We decided to choose their tasting menu of 6 courses for $75 …

One night we ended up in Surry Hills at In The Mood For Thai. I wasn’t particularly in the mood for Thai, but turning up to restaurants without a reservation on a Saturday night is pretty tricky in Surry Hills. So we went in and I immediately liked the open front and the decor …

Kawa is a popular local cafe in Surry Hills that almost looks like a little cottage, has a real sort of rustic feel complete with mismatched and antique furniture. I love it. They serve organic food and do a great breakfast/brunch …

A cute little restaurant, serving traditional Japanese fare with a little bit of a twist. It’s a great escape from all the hustle and bustle of Oxford St, and I am definitely going back! …

I was hearing many good things about Cafe Ish in Surry Hills, so I organised to have brunch there with two of my favourite dining companions – Miss LV and Miss Toronto. The cafe offers organic modern Australian fare with a Japanese twist. This is all thanks to influences from the Australian chef – Josh, and his lovely Japanese girlfriend …

what brought us together on a particular Wednesday night was a $30 banquet (6 course meal) at Cochin Restaurant in Surry Hills. The restaurant serves a fusion of Vietnamese and French cuisine and the special banquet is only available every Tuesday and Wednesday night …

A Polish gem amongst the many fantastic restaurants along Crown St. The food and service were great and the prices were reasonable. Perfect if you’re looking for some hearty, comforting food during winter …