B R A Z E N: May 2010

I can't believe I haven't ranted on about this place already! This is definitely in my top 5 Sydney food-loves. And i have friends from out of town that make sure to grab a giant chicken schnitzel sambo with all the trimmings whenever they come here. It is pretty much sandwich bliss.

Tucked away in a back alley in Surry Hills this little gem is run by a bit of a 'sandwich natzi'. I will happily smile my biggest and brightest smile to recieve a sandwich or amazing salad no matter what mood 'old mate' is in. The poached chicken salad is a favourite. It is freshly made while you wait, freshly chopped tomatoes, basil, beans, rocket and beetroot are tossed together in a frenzy. Then layers of delicious house made delights are plopped on top like dill potato salad, mushy pumpkin vegetables and celeriac coleslaw! HEAVEN!

They also offer 'happy hour' which is a sandwich-for-a-steal at only $3.50 between 10-11am sharp.

Basement Shop 1
62-64 Foster St. Surry Hills
(02) 9280 2233

FATIMA'S

The decor is kitch and very dated. The service abrupt and impatient. The location ghetto. THE FALAFELS, AMAZING.

304 Cleveland St. Surry Hills
(02) 9310 1998

ALLANDALE HOUSE

One cabin in the forest please. Preferably like the below designed by William O'Brien Junior. The A-frame holiday home is small but has just enough space for rare artifacts, books and wines.

WE WANT WE WANT

At the moment we are completely lusting over the above. Imported Danish Adler fedoras from Assembly (and the men would hopefully come with them), a pair of Robert Clergeries perfect with little grey socks and chinos, and a huge hermes scarf to wrap around our necks when the weather cools.

PORTRAIT OF AN ICEBERG

Melt - Portrait of an Iceberg by Simon Harsent, 2010.

MINX NAILS

ROCKPOOL BAR AND GRILL

Neil Perry's Rockpool Bar and Grill certainly doesn't need the publicity, however I feel it should definitely be noted for the experience. The unusual art deco style of the restaurant is a perfect contrast to the surrounding bustle of the city. Escape among the marble and chandeliers of thousands of riedel glasses for a few lunch time Italian Sours and a filling feast. Not being a big beef eater I felt the mains were slightly limited, however there are plenty of seafood options to combine from cold sashimi to classic lobster thermidor (but beware of the $160 price tag). Check their blog below for a cyber taste.

66 Hunter St. Sydney
(02) 8078 1900

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AUCTION ACTION

I have a proposition for you. Stay in this Friday night, wake up early and spend the morning at Mitchell Rd. auction house. Me? Reformed? Quite possibly. But finding something amazing for your place with the money you would spend on a night out is far more rewarding than I thought.

While the auctions downstairs are where you need to be persistent to find the best bargains, upstairs is a permanent store of endless treasures. Whether you are looking for that perfect vintage bicycle, a side table, record player, kitchen chairs, giant chanel perfume bottle for your bathroom or intricate glass vases, they have it all and everything in between.