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.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Urban Bites

@ 58 King Street, Newtown

Early in the morning or late at night, it's hard to pass Urban Bites and NOT see it open ... or packed! While I've not tried their coffee in the morning (it's long due though!) I have stopped by for a number of meals over the years and have fond memories of my time spent warming up to their outdoor heaters with good company and great food.


The food is your typical cafe food, made well and eaten without complaint. But what really makes Urban Bites is the atmosphere (an indoor and outdoor courtyard area built of wooden chairs and tables, promotional posters and even a tip jar/sculpture made of foreign money) and the people. The servers are friendly, funny and extremely easy going and accommodating.


My latest venture to UB was after an Indian dinner. The group was on a mission: chocolate. Max Brenner was packed as is usually the case on a Friday night, so after gaining a couple of blocks we found ourselves tucking into an Oreo cake and a number of chocolate infused tarts. Delicious, heavy and well presented. The photos speak for themselves:




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