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

Rosalina

WAS @ 22-24 King Street. After decades on the beat, Rosalina has finally retired.

 **Sadly Missed. Rosalina has been replaced by the one and only vegetarian butcher this side of the continent: Suzy Spoon's.


If you've ever walked down King Street at night you'll know this restaurant by the statue of an Italian waitor at its front. It looks tacky on the outside but on the inside, this is fine dining with a beautiful Italian atmosphere that doesn't come off too "fancy". Awash with beautiful paintings and a professional manner, it's a wonder it took me so long to enter this hidden gem on King.

Your host tonight, and every night, will be Roberto. Attentive, friendly and talkative, you feel as though you're stepping into his home, his dining room, when you enter. You probably are. He, and this restaurant, have been here since the 1970s. It's doubtful they'll be leaving any time soon.

The food looks and tastes like something your mother might cook - except she wouldn't charge you for the meal! The food's presentation is simple, its flavours are subtle and is sure to leave a contented smile on your face as you clean off your plate.

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