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Dining in Sydney's Restaurants
Where – and What – to Eat
With Sydney's diversity in population,
it's easy to get drawn into its many ethnic restaurants. Chinese, Indian,
Italian and other great foods are available all over town.
But Sydney is, first and foremost, a land of the sea. As a result,
it has some of the world's best seafood, often at incredibly inexpensive
prices.
The Sydney fish markets are an excellent source of seafood.
Some of it is right off the boat it's so fresh. And at prices as low
as $6 for a dozen oysters, it's a great way to eat while leaving plenty
of dollars left over for nighttime activities.
Sydney also features "contemporary Australian" or "modern Australian"
menus. This style of food takes advantage of the many unique flavors
of the country (meats and fruits) combined with traditional Mediterranean
or Asian dishes. The results are outstanding.
Many places are BYO (Bring Your Own), allowing for patrons to bring
in their own wine or beer.
As one might expect, there are some outstanding restaurants in the
city. The Waterfront in the Rocks combines good seafood with
a sensational view of the harbour. The Italian Village offers
the same scenic experience combined with some of the best Italian dining
spots. Other good finds are Saffron's in Darling Harbor for Indian
cuisine and Campbell`s Cove opposite the Opera House in Circular
Quay.
One can easily combine good grub with good pubbing, as most of the
pubs in Sydney also serve tasty meals. For example, the Lord Nelson
and Hero of Waterloo in the Rocks and the Woolloomooloo
Bay Hotel in Woolloomooloo (just north of King's Cross) are all
have good food, often accompanied with an extensive wine list.
A tasty adaptation of a British staple, meat pies, is served at Harry`s
Cafe De Wheels in King's Cross. It has several varieties and offers
toppings of mashed potatoes, peas and gravy. For pies of a different
kind, Rocky's Pizza at Bondi Junction is a good pre- or post-beach food
stop.
A couple of Sydney's best ethnic restaurants are the Golden Century
in the CBD for Chinese (queue up the locals, who know a good
thing when the find it) and the Grand Taverna on Liverpool street,
always full of Spanish folks.
Finally, Passionflower in the Quay is the place for desserts, while
The Tropicana in Victoria Street in Darlinghurst is a great breakfast
joint.
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another trip on the Sydney Party Bus!
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