I ordered Boscaiola pasta, fettuccini with a flat white coffee. The man who served me was sort of friendly while the waitress looked like she was there only because she had to.

The meal was tasty but nothing special, it was a little small and it was just the cream that really filled me up. Pasta made of fattening cream is pretty outdated. I also thought the restaurant was not too clean looking as was the staff that looked little hung over and taking breaks for a smoke. I’m not sure I would go back here in a hurry.

Address: Randwick. 47 Peruse Street Randwick

 

There was a woman who looked like the owner who was welcoming and the waitress was polite & friendly. I ordered a coffee and then checked out the menu which was not too expensive for this area and they had a good range of dishes. I ordered a Brioni special which was a ficoccia of chicken breast, spinach, tomato & tasty cheese.

I didn’t have to wait long for my meal and it was fresh & pleasant to eat. The only negative was I was not asked if I would like another coffee etc but besides that the Brioni café is recommended for an enjoyable & inexpensive lunch in Paddington, Sydney in a pleasant setting.

This great looking Pizza Restaurant and Take Away is close to many in the eastern suburbs, located handily at Frenchman’s Bay Road Randwick but closer to Bronte/Bondi Junction.

I ordered one of the gourmet pizza’s (I didn’t see they also offer standard pizza’s until I got home & read the menu leaflet in more details). I could tell from the look of the place that it was stylish and they have wons lots of awards from reading the brochure and it was inviting, friendly and not intimidating. The pizza was quite expensive at $16.90 for a medium size pizza which is good to full one hungry adult despite their brochure claiming that the meals are affordable but for the standard and smaller pizzas then they are affordable so it is fair I guess.

As for the pizza, well I ordered a chicken pizza and I have no idea why, I guess I felts bit pressured to order as I had 3 staff there waiting for me to order when I first walked in. I would have preferred another meat as I have never been a big fan on chicken in pizzas, it looks like this restaurant is big on chicken though but they do offer a lot of alternatives to satisfy everyone. The pizza was exceptional even though it was chicken, I ate every last bite and it tasted wonderful although I still don’t like chicken in pizzas, the crust was just right with no taste of flour etc that you can taste at Italian wannabe pizza outlets, the base had a wonderful light flavour and cooked to perfection, the toppings were nicely spread out and were fresh and tasty. The only complain I have is that it needed a touch of green, some avocado or spinach would have been nice. There was an awful lot of banging and voices coming from out the back, what can you expect though as they were very busy and it was in prime dining time. Talking about spinach, I would love to see them offer a pizza reflecting more Mediterranean using English spinach & feta.

I would definitely go back, in fact I will go back often as I live nearby.

Gary L

The meal was ok since I was quite hungry but it was poorly made, dry and tasteless. the vindaloo was not anywhere near like a good vindaloo should taste like and the meat was dry. The korma was tasteless and it was like a child had prepared it as the vegetables seemed to be frozen from a supermarket budget line. It was not bad just really very budget and not in line with the type of shoppers that Bindi would cater for and I’m sure they expect much more than this. I guess this is they the shop was completely empty for all the time I was in the food court until I had finished my meal and a coffee from the shop next door.

If you are really hungry for Indian food then their are much better restaurants in the area where you will pay more but well with it unless you don’t care for tasteless and dry imitation Indian food.

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My local Subway has outdoor garden tables so it’s a great place to dine for lunch in the day.

Subway are currently running a cool promotion where you can buy a nice mountain bike for only $50 after you have collected 5 vouchers.

Subway can be an enjoyable and friendly place to eat, check them out if you haven’t already.

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The Darling Harbour offers several world class restaurants and cafes with beautiful and romantic views of the Sydney harbour. Be sure to check out what the Darling Harbour offers the International world of fine dining and cuisine. In coming months we will be reviewing many of the hot spots in Sydney’s Darling Harbour.

Fresh ingredients are emphasized in contemporary Australian cuisine and you will find all kinds of menu choices that feature fish and seasonal vegetables. Every state in the country has specialties and you will find many excellent choices. Enjoy your stay here at Australia Dining and please check out the best places we review and let us know your thoughts.

Anyway, I started a conversation with this twenty something lady and she was telling me she was going to visit Australia next year.

Her plan was to fly to Sydney, stay for two weeks and take day trips from there. Which sounds like a fabulous plan.

There are heaps of things to see and do around Sydney for day trips. Sydney has a fantastic zoo and aquarium. The Blue Mountains with walks and scenic look outs is a day trip. In the other direction is the Southern Highlands with more scenic points.

Visit famous Bondi Beach and other beaches near Sydney, take in a few National Parks. Oh and I nearly forgot, visit the Opera House and climb the harbor bridge. Well the list goes on and there are more than enough things to see in and around Sydney to keep you busy for more than a fortnight.

But no. Her plan was to stay in Sydney and take day trips to Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef.

I looked at her and asked her again “what are your plans?”. And Yes sure enough she planned to stay in Sydney and drive to The Great Barrier Reef and Uluru for day trips.

But that is impossible I said, and informed her that Australia is almost the same size as the United States. No matter what I said, she would not believe me - If you don’t believe me then go and look at this map http://www.ga.gov.au/education/facts/dimensions/compare.htm.

Australia is the sixth largest country and the largest island in the world.

From Sydney to Uluru is 2,795km that is 1,735 miles and from Sydney to Mackay (middle area of the Reef) it is 1,715km about 1065 miles.

At least one thousand miles - one way. There is no physical way this trip can be done.

Even flying from Sydney to The Great Barrier Reef is at a minimum 4 hours one way flying time. And the Great Barrier Reef itself takes up an area half the size of Texas.

Now, I have not told you this to put you off coming to visit Australia. Far from it. But just come informed. Enjoy your trip, visit the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru and Sydney they are all interesting and worthy of your time.

And when you visit, we’ll say G’day Mate. Happy Traveling Lisa Paterson

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Read more articles by Lisa about Facts of The Great Barrier Reef and Whale Watching (http://www.the-great-barrier-reef-experience.com/whale-watching.html).

Central to the landscape of the sunshine coast are the Glasshouse Mountains. Named by Captain Cook in 1770 when he first discovered Australia, because with the morning sun glinting off them they reminded him of the glasshouses from his native home of England.

The Glasshouse Mountains are a significant attraction on the Sunshine coast and surrounding hinterland, that recently they were added to the Australian National Heritage Register.

Along the entire coast line and scattered through the surrounding hills are many towns geared for the traveler, with events happening continuously.

And with such beautiful scenery and fabulous weather, it’s not hard to see why it is fast becoming a holiday haven.

The glamour spot on the coast is Noosa, with high rise accommodation, night clubs, shopping, galleries, world class restaurants and of course the championship 18 hole golf course. Whatever, you could wish for on a holiday, you will find it here.

Just a few miles along the coast are many other delightful holiday towns including Caloundra, Coolum and Maroochydore.

Get away from the beach and travel up into the mountains of the hinterland. Visit charming Maleny and Montville. This area is a Mecca for artists and those of creative spirit. You could easily spend several days wandering the streets visiting many interesting shops and galleries. It is a great place to find unique gifts for family at home.

Whilst on the Sunshine Coast you must visit the acclaimed World Heritage listed Fraser Island. The largest sand island in the world, it is 123 km (76 miles) long and a must see. Enjoy a tour of the island in a specially designed 4wd bus or hire your own 4wd for a do it yourself tour. For your first time, I suggest the tour - they are great fun and provide heaps of information, we went a few years ago and had a blast.

So whether you like strolling the beach; swimming; bush walking; shopping or just lazing around the Sunshine Coast has heaps to offer and is sure to be a holiday you won’t want to forget.

Happy Holidaying Lisa Paterson

About the Author Lisa writes for http://www.the-great-barrier-reef-experience.com about the Whitsundays and Reef Islands.