Walking down King Street in Newtown, one of Sydney's oldest suburbs, one's senses can become completely overwhelmed. Despite its colourful boutiques and a seemingly endless array of second-hand book stores, it's the tastebuds that really get the work-out with the strip's vast line of culinary delights. I've walked King Street many times and have counted over 140 pubs, restuarants and cafes along it.

These never stay static either. Constantly changing, upgrading, renaming and expanding one can always expect a new gastronomic adventure to greet them when visiting King Street.

Well, I'm determined to end that and achieve the near impossible: to feast from every restaurant/cafe/bar on King Street and live to tell the tale.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Ice + Slice

@ 135 King Street

**Sadly Missed. This was good while it lasted and a favourite with my cousin, but its new name and branding is Mad Pizza e Bar. Crayons and pizza slabs? It's a pretty tempting combo...




When many of my friends think of pizza in Newtown, the words "Ice + Slice" immediately come to mind. Why call it ice and slice? Because it's a gelateria and a pizzeria. On the outside, it looks like a normal cafe, but it does go deeper. There is a nice, open back room with a bright decor that has a sort of mediterranean feel. Moving further back, you get a nice open courtyard as well.

The pizzas here are a little pricey but they are huge to make up for it. I've polished off a whole pizza with a friend here and found myself stuffed by the end of it. There's variety and quality and the staff have always been friendly. If ever you're craving pizza on the north end of King, this is the place to go. The south end though, that's a whole different matter.

Times hit: Many

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