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Moche (BYO White Wine Only)

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L'uva Pasta & Wine Bar

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Mama Mulan

  • Moche (BYO White Wine Only)

    Food & Drink Reviews
    "Peruvian cuisine is having its moment" writes Jackie McMillan citing Sydney restaurants Callao and Warike, cevicheria bar Lima and (this review) Moche.

  • L'uva Pasta & Wine Bar

    Food & Drink Reviews
    L'uva offers pasta and wine at 25 Martin Place Sydney but needs to up the ante with attention to detail.

  • Mama Mulan

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    Jackie McMillan heads to The Concourse Chatswood for her next Sydney Scoop restaurant review you can trust - Mama Mulan.

  • Suvvai

    Food & Drink Reviews
    Uncovering the best value in Sydney and the best food of Jackie McMillan. She heads a few doors down from Derryl's to Suuvai for just that.

  • Quan 802

    Food & Drink Reviews
    Unlidded at the table a clay pot reveals cross-sections of caramelised fish. This dish is called cá kho tộ ($26) and you can eat it at Canterbury newcomer, Quan 802. It comes with steamed rice and a plate of sliced cucumbers, t…

  • Tesla 369

    Food & Drink Reviews
    A visit to Mount Pritchard in Western Sydney by Jackie McMillan uncovers a tribute restaurant to Nikola Tesla.

  • CorEat

    Food & Drink Reviews
    A dainty fried prawn sanga ($23) balances on a collection of tenderly cooked prawns, diced scallops and razor clam. They’re plopped into puddle of beurre blanc that’s been spiked with kombu dashi and drizzled with chive oil. It’s so tasty it…

  • Casa Esquina

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    Sydney Scoop is back in Balmain again, this time Jackie McMillon reviews the restaurant Casa Esquina at the old Efendy location.

  • NEW Bar Infinita

    Food & Drink Reviews
    Bar Infinita may be what the upper North Shore was missing, but Sydney Scoop recommends that you don't have to be local to the north side to bring your crew here. 5 stars.

  • Dry Dock Public House + Dining Room

    Food & Drink Reviews
    Balmain has greeted a much needed renovation of the Dry Dock Hotel from the open kitchen headed by Ben Sitton.

  • Watan Afghan Cuisine

    Food & Drink Reviews
    "Watan Afghan Cuisine is the certainly the fanciest Afghan restaurant I’ve visited in Sydney." declares food adventurer Jackie McMillan.

  • Porcine

    Food & Drink Reviews
    There's a relaxed feel when dining in French bistro Porcine that belies the deep knowledge and skill that are the foundations needed for creating highly crafted French food. It's been fascinating to watch - and taste - Che…

  • Joe's Table

    Food & Drink Reviews
    Joe's Table Darlinghurst is a simple Southeast Asian BYO for when you don't feel like cooking at home suggests Jackie McMillan.

  • NEW Goldie's

    Food & Drink Reviews
    Your Sydney Scoop cafes restaurants new discoveries continues. This time Jackie McMillan announces new Goldie's in Dulwich Hill.

  • Bart Jr.

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    A cacophony of sound emanates from Bart Jr. as we arrive. The bar, which has occupied a coveted corner spot on Redfern’s main drag for about seven years, is a lively space around knock-off time even on a mid-week hump day. Staff…

  • Takam

    Food & Drink Reviews
    Even for a regular consumer of Filipino food, Takam felt exciting. This Darlinghurst cafe-restaurant takes the all-important next step in widening the audience for Pinoy cuisine by condensing the wide, disparate array of dishes or…