@ 64 King Street, Newtown
**Sadly missed. Cold Rock wasn't taken over by another food outlet, instead a beauty parlour has been erected in its place. No time for reviews. Too busy eating.
Mix it and smash it. That's the premise of Cold Rock. The first one that popped up in Sydney (as far as I'm aware) is in Haymarket and was a local ice cream hole for me during my university days. These days, it's easier to pop down the road to my local Cold Rock for a smash up sensation. The beauty of this venue is - it has seats indoors. Made up like a ice creamery, the booths are coloured blue white and red and work perfectly for this Cold Rock.
Sporting all your usual flavours (from bubblegum to peanut butter) and your usual mixes (like chocolate and gummy bears) if you don't know how Cold Rock works, then here's the lowdown. You choose your flavour, you choose what "toppings" you'd like to mix it with. Then, they get smashed together and slabbed into a tub for you to eat. If you're on the tail end of King closer to Sydney University seeking ice cream, this is the place to go.
Times hit: 1
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Burgerlicious
@ 215 King Street, Newtown
There are three "burger" places in Newtown and Burgerlicious was the first. The menu is quite extensive and the service is fast, you can choose to have chips or salad with your burger or, alternatively, you can go the skinny mini and order the bunless burger. The downside to this, you still have to pay the same price as if you ordered a normal burger. And once the bun is taken away, is it even still a burger? Oh, the philosophical talks we could share on that one!
Talks aside, these are burgers and they're good. Let's not get ahead of ourselves, they're nothing fantastic, amazing, but they do the job. If I had to choose one of the three though, Burgerlicious pales in comparison with Burger Fuel's eco-friendly appeal and Moo's gourmet mega burgers. Come for the name and the fame that is Burgerlicious, but don't expect any profound revelations upon leaving this establishment.
Times hit: 3
There are three "burger" places in Newtown and Burgerlicious was the first. The menu is quite extensive and the service is fast, you can choose to have chips or salad with your burger or, alternatively, you can go the skinny mini and order the bunless burger. The downside to this, you still have to pay the same price as if you ordered a normal burger. And once the bun is taken away, is it even still a burger? Oh, the philosophical talks we could share on that one!
Talks aside, these are burgers and they're good. Let's not get ahead of ourselves, they're nothing fantastic, amazing, but they do the job. If I had to choose one of the three though, Burgerlicious pales in comparison with Burger Fuel's eco-friendly appeal and Moo's gourmet mega burgers. Come for the name and the fame that is Burgerlicious, but don't expect any profound revelations upon leaving this establishment.
Times hit: 3
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Good Wok
@ 587 King Street, Newtown
Good Wok confirmed two things I love about Chinese food. 1. It's cheap and 2. It's fast. This tiny diner is hidden behind a sliding door and serves up all your typical Asian dishes from chow mein to laksa and then some. On a tight budget and desperate to get home asap, I order a "special box". It's $7 of meat/vegie and rice goodness. Just choose between beef, chicken, pork or vegies, then choose one of 10+ sauces to douse it in and sit and wait.
Less then five minutes later, a girl comes round with a bag and hands me my order. It's heavy. I look inside and ontop of my meal, I've been given that complimentary bag of prawn crackers. One word: score!
At home, the meal is warm and just what I need. Sure, it's nothing special and nothing I couldn't have whipped up myself with the bother and the ingredients, but for $7 it's a pretty good deal. The sauce is glorious, the vegies substantial - although I'm not partial to the stumps of bok choy of which there were quite a few - and the meal polished in under 15 minutes.
Times hit: 1
Good Wok confirmed two things I love about Chinese food. 1. It's cheap and 2. It's fast. This tiny diner is hidden behind a sliding door and serves up all your typical Asian dishes from chow mein to laksa and then some. On a tight budget and desperate to get home asap, I order a "special box". It's $7 of meat/vegie and rice goodness. Just choose between beef, chicken, pork or vegies, then choose one of 10+ sauces to douse it in and sit and wait.
Less then five minutes later, a girl comes round with a bag and hands me my order. It's heavy. I look inside and ontop of my meal, I've been given that complimentary bag of prawn crackers. One word: score!
Times hit: 1
Alberto's Pizzeria Restaurant
@ 589 King Street, Newtown
Tucked quite a way down King Street is Alberto's Pizza. I was met at the door with an elderly Italian man (Alberto himself perhaps?) who casually welcomed me in. Wondering in, this pizzeria is replete with Italian flags and memorabilia, making it feel like an Italian home. Being a party of one my order was small, a taste test if you will. One Margarita pizza to go.
I was told it wouldn't be a long wait. It wasn't. About 10 minutes later dinner was served. I ate it up in a matter of minutes the moment I arrived back home. It looked burned on the top, which was a little disappointing, but in a strange turn of events, worked to its advantage. What had happened was a layer of cheese had infused itself between the burned top layer of cheese and the base making it quite a treat. The cheese was awesome, the size perfect (a small) for one and the service wonderful and friendly. What let it down was a lack of consistency. Of my eight slices of pizza, in only two could I taste the oregano and garlic. Overall, for a $8 grab and run it was a good experience.
Times hit: 1
Tucked quite a way down King Street is Alberto's Pizza. I was met at the door with an elderly Italian man (Alberto himself perhaps?) who casually welcomed me in. Wondering in, this pizzeria is replete with Italian flags and memorabilia, making it feel like an Italian home. Being a party of one my order was small, a taste test if you will. One Margarita pizza to go.
I was told it wouldn't be a long wait. It wasn't. About 10 minutes later dinner was served. I ate it up in a matter of minutes the moment I arrived back home. It looked burned on the top, which was a little disappointing, but in a strange turn of events, worked to its advantage. What had happened was a layer of cheese had infused itself between the burned top layer of cheese and the base making it quite a treat. The cheese was awesome, the size perfect (a small) for one and the service wonderful and friendly. What let it down was a lack of consistency. Of my eight slices of pizza, in only two could I taste the oregano and garlic. Overall, for a $8 grab and run it was a good experience.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
A Coffee and a Yarn
@ 413 King Street, Newtown
**Sadly Missed. This was a lovely idea, but unfortunately it couldn't last. Looks like we'll have to survive on wool art in Newtown again.
I love the idea of this place. It's packed full of yarn, knitting needles and knitting books. They provide classes on knitting and they leave half stitched works around for you to "stitch a line" while you dine.
Brimming with colour and flair, this cafe is hard to miss. And although I was thrilled to take my camera through its paces amongst this rainbow of colour, the food was sadly lacking. My coffee was about 80 per cent froth and 20 per cent coffee and the brownie I ordered was standard, small and cost a little over $4!
Go for the atmosphere, but don't expect anything exceptional from the food.
Times hit: 1
**Sadly Missed. This was a lovely idea, but unfortunately it couldn't last. Looks like we'll have to survive on wool art in Newtown again.
I love the idea of this place. It's packed full of yarn, knitting needles and knitting books. They provide classes on knitting and they leave half stitched works around for you to "stitch a line" while you dine.
Brimming with colour and flair, this cafe is hard to miss. And although I was thrilled to take my camera through its paces amongst this rainbow of colour, the food was sadly lacking. My coffee was about 80 per cent froth and 20 per cent coffee and the brownie I ordered was standard, small and cost a little over $4!
Go for the atmosphere, but don't expect anything exceptional from the food.
Times hit: 1
2042
@ 403 - 405 King Street, Newtown
Named after the postcode for Newtown 2042 is a huge expanse of a cafe. Broad wooden benches line the pathway, comfortable sofas sit just beyond the doorway and inside are lines of tables and chairs. It's a great place to go for a morning cuppa and doesn't deter solo diners.
The counter sits at the back, adorned with an array of sweet treats. I chose a seat closer to the front on a scorcher of a morning, on the side, hiding behind a front column. It was comfortable and afforded me a good view of the street and the rest of the cafe.
The service was slightly delayed though, when it began, was delightful. The coffee was nice, the french toast was a little soggy but extremely filling though, because it did feel so heavy it's doubtful I'll be ordering it again! (Shouldn't have doused it in the maple syrup, should I?) Overall it was a nice experience and I'm sure I'll be returning for a heartier meal soon.
Times hit: 1
Green Palace Thai Vegetarian
@ 182 King Street, Newtown
On the outside, Green Palace doesn't look like much. There's a counter at the front filled with desserts and on the side, a sizeable row of hot steaming takeaway food you might find in a food court. Inside, the chairs look cheap as does the flooring.
This is a classic case of how looks can be deceiving.
The served at Green Palace has never disappointed. They're always extremely attentive and the food served within a reasonable amount of time. At the front is a quick sticks takeaway section, but plonk yourself down and you'll be served piping hot meals from the kitchen out back.
The first time I visited this little shack of a restaurant, I was craving Thai and this was the closest thing. Yes, it's vegetarian and even has soy ice-cream on the menu, the food however is great and the prices reasonable. True, they're not the cheapest you can get for Thai food nor the best presentation, but for the taste, it's worth it. The family's even become a regular consumer of the durian sticky rice, which, I must admit, I enjoyed immensely the first time I tried despite my aversion to the fruit.
Soy fried ice cream - weird but good!
Times hit: 3
On the outside, Green Palace doesn't look like much. There's a counter at the front filled with desserts and on the side, a sizeable row of hot steaming takeaway food you might find in a food court. Inside, the chairs look cheap as does the flooring.
This is a classic case of how looks can be deceiving.
The served at Green Palace has never disappointed. They're always extremely attentive and the food served within a reasonable amount of time. At the front is a quick sticks takeaway section, but plonk yourself down and you'll be served piping hot meals from the kitchen out back.
The first time I visited this little shack of a restaurant, I was craving Thai and this was the closest thing. Yes, it's vegetarian and even has soy ice-cream on the menu, the food however is great and the prices reasonable. True, they're not the cheapest you can get for Thai food nor the best presentation, but for the taste, it's worth it. The family's even become a regular consumer of the durian sticky rice, which, I must admit, I enjoyed immensely the first time I tried despite my aversion to the fruit.
Soy fried ice cream - weird but good!
Times hit: 3
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