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  • Día de los Muertos Party

    Día de los Muertos Party

    Our most ambitious pop-up event yet was Día de los Muertos, a Day of the Dead themed party we threw in St Peters. Our guests had no idea what to expect – after following the directions in their secret text message, found themselves in a random warehouse lot. After turning the corner, there were greeted with music [...]

  • Party in Paris

    Party in Paris

    The second Secret Foodies event for Crave Sydney was our Party in Paris. Kicking off with French martinis with Ciroc vodka on arrival, guests were greeted with an impressive fromage and charcuterie spread by Sarah French, with a selection of the best French cheese, meats and fresh truffles. Drinks flowed freely courtesy of our sponsors [...]

  • Pig & Swig

    Pig & Swig

    There was pig. There was cider. We had sunshine and the balmiest night Sydney has seen in months. Secret Foodies hit Bondi Beach last Saturday for a good old fashioned backyard barbie. A few months ago I met up with our friends Sam and Rich from Batlow Cider at their office on Hall St. Out [...]

  • The Roosevelt

    The Roosevelt

    Eau De Vie is the place where Sydney-siders in the know go for a carefully crafted cocktail. A special bottle of champagne opened by sabre before your eyes. It’s where bartenders become scientists and performers each night for a thirsty crowd. It’s all about the drinks, not so much the food. It’s the perfect place [...]

  • Spanish Warehouse with Miguel Maestre

    Spanish Warehouse with Miguel Maestre

    At the end of April 2010 we hosted our first Secret Foodies. I invited 10 friends with strict instructions to bring one guest I’d never met before to dinner. Two hours before dinner everyone would receive a secretinfo text message with instructions on where to meet.
    That first Secret Foodies saw 20 like-minded people brought together [...]

Crane Bar Restaurant
[ 16 ] May 9, 2013

Crane Bar Restaurant

Kingfish, Salmon and Tuna Sashimi
In the heart of Sydney’s notorious Kings Cross, nestled on Bayswater Road is where you’ll find a new Japanese bar and restaurant. Walk in and be transported to a Japanese Tea Garden in the new up and coming hit venue, Crane Bar Restaurant. Be prepared to be wined and dined as [...]

Potluck Dinner Series
[ 0 ] April 29, 2013

Potluck Dinner Series

On the weekend we wrapped up our 10 night series of Potluck Dinners and boy were we absolutely blown away by the quality (and quantity!) of food we tried. There were so many great dishes, we didn’t realise Sydney was hiding so many masterchefs out there!!
Secret Foodies even celebrated it’s 3rd birthday and what better [...]

Secret Garden Banquet
[ 0 ] March 20, 2013

Secret Garden Banquet

For those of you in the know, Secret Garden Festival is a yearly party held on a dairy farm an hour out of Sydney. This year, Secret Foodies popped up at the festival with a special lunchtime banquet held at a secret location on the farm. Costumed partygoers were advised to meet at the signpost [...]

Orto Trading Co.
[ 0 ] March 10, 2013

Orto Trading Co.

In March, Secret Foodies teamed up with charity Major Raiser to spread the word about the 2013 GIVVA FORK campaign. What better way to do so than have a communal paddock to plate style dinner focusing on fresh, local produce at Orto Trading Co.
Each foodie did their bit as $5 from each ticket went to [...]

Secret Foodies & Underground Cinema: Decadence
[ 0 ] March 6, 2013

Secret Foodies & Underground Cinema: Decadence

Secret Foodies joined creative forces with Underground Cinema to deliver its first Melbourne event called Decadence over the weekend. In a truly unique experience we combined the glorious worlds of food and film. In true Secret Foodies and Underground Cinema spirit the major details were kept secret from guests until the day of the event.
The multi-sensory [...]

Prohibition Pop-Up with Cake Wines
[ 0 ] March 2, 2013

Prohibition Pop-Up with Cake Wines

Gangsters, flapper girls and mafia mob all gathered at a top secret location in the heart of Sydney, The Rocks for Secret Foodies Prohibition Pop-Up. We teamed up with Cake Wines who were doing a month long pop-up bar and created a 1920s vibe complete with secret passwords, charleston dancers, poker players and some sly [...]

The Morrison Bar and Oyster Room
[ 9 ] February 15, 2013

The Morrison Bar and Oyster Room

Last Saturday Secret Foodies dined ‘New York, New York’ style at The Morrison Bar and Oyster Room. A stark contrast from the building’s previous venue, The Morrison delivered a wonderful night for all and was a fantastic event to kick off the new year for Secret Foodies. Special mentions must go to the succulent lamb shoulder and Sean [...]

El Topo
[ 12 ] December 11, 2012

El Topo

Last night Secret Foodies gathered for the final event of the year. What better venue to head ‘South of the Border’ than Bondi’s hottest new Mexican joint, El Topo. The venue is kitted out completely with materials imported from Mexico and head chef Matthew Fitzgerald’s menu is just as authentic. Special mentions must go to [...]

Kaya Restaurant
[ 11 ] November 29, 2012

Kaya Restaurant

Secret Foodies followed a trail of kimonos, leading them ‘underground in Tokyo’ to Kaya, a new Izykaya style Japanese bar and restaurant that opened recently on Oxford St. Kaya is split over two levels with a light and casual style restaurant upstairs perfect for dining with friends and a more intimate, soft-lit bar downstairs great [...]

Emmilou Lane-way Trail
[ 12 ] November 22, 2012

Emmilou Lane-way Trail

NV Progenie Brut – Mendoza, Argentina, canapes: Salmon Roe Blini w Yoghurt, Oxtail & Field Mushroom Croquetas
Oxtail & Field Mushroom Croquetas
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Las Habas Con Jamon
 18 Month Aged Serrano Jamon with Broadbeans and Soft Cheese
 

Warm Escabeche of Blue Eye Trevalla with Baby Vegetables
Green Asparagus, Crushed Peas, Manchego and Mint
Slow Roast Shoulder and Saddle of [...]