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Crane Bar Restaurant

Crane Bar Restaurant

[ 16 ] May 9, 2013

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 [...]

El Topo

El Topo

[ 12 ] December 11, 2012

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 [...]

Emmilou Lane-way Trail

Emmilou Lane-way Trail

[ 12 ] November 22, 2012

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 [...]

Parma on Crown

Parma on Crown

[ 21 ] November 8, 2012

It was a battle of culinary proportions. North vs South…Italy style. Secret Foodies hosted a surprise dinner at new restaurant Parma in Surry Hills. We set Head Chef Alessandro Vinci-Cannava and his team the task of preparing a degustation of dishes signature to different regions of Italy. It was then over to our foodies to [...]

Party in Paris

Party in Paris

[ 0 ] November 8, 2012

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 [...]

Puntino Trattoria

Puntino Trattoria

[ 13 ] October 4, 2012

Secret Foodies hosted Wood Fire Feast at Puntino Trattoria in Woolloomooloo last week. This little gem has been on Crown St for over a decade but was the first time any of our guests had been there until that night. After our Wednesday night feast I’m guessing most of them will be back in a [...]

Morena Restaurant

Morena Restaurant

[ 20 ] September 12, 2012

Pisco sour cocktails kicked off a delicious Secret Foodies dinner last week at Latin American restaurant Morena in Surry Hills. Peruvian Head Chef Alejandro Saravia created a 4 course meal, incorporating ingredients and dishes signature to different parts of South America include alpaca. Check out photos from the night here!

Ceviche Amazonico: NZ King Salmon, sour orange and charapita dressing with [...]

The Alibi Darlinghurst

The Alibi Darlinghurst

[ 15 ] August 18, 2012

Secret Foodies popped up for Tonight in Tokyo at the freshly opened The Alibi Darlinghurst last week to enjoy a feast of epic proportions. Modern Japanese cuisine by ex-Tetsuya’s Adam Lane and ex-Sake Shimpei Hatanaka, using fresh flavours and fresher produce – what more could a foodie wish for? Of course, there are fantastic drinks by [...]

Bitton Gourmet

Bitton Gourmet

[ 8 ] August 8, 2012

On Thursday night, Secret Foodies were transported from windy Sydney to gay Paris’ in the short time it took to walk from the street entrance to our chic flag adorned private dining area. What better location for our Paris to Provence dinner than Bitton Gourmet Café and Grocer, a leader in the French café scene [...]

East Village Hotel

East Village Hotel

[ 16 ] August 2, 2012

Risotto of fresh porcini mushroom parmesan, truffle oil and chargrilled white asparagus
Slow cooked shoulder of Salt Bush lamb glazed with salsa verde
Twice cooked organic chicken marinated crown with anchovy, olives, lemon and garlic and ballontine of leg stuffed with parmesan white polenta
Amaretto trifle, raspberry and vanilla jelly, Amaretto panacotta, toasted sponge cake and almonds
Panatone doughnuts [...]