Author: Lee Tran Lam

The Hit List   Sydney

The January Hit List: Londres 126, Loulou, Ante, My Zakaya, and More

If you missed some of the new ventures that opened in 2021, now’s a good time to get acquainted with…

By Lee Tran Lam January 4, 2022

Chef Features   Sydney

Authentic Enough For Whom? O Tama Carey Has a Lifetime of Knowledge, And More

O Tama Carey’s Sri Lankan roots haven’t protected her from feeling “fraudulent” about serving the island country’s cuisine. But after…

By Lee Tran Lam January 4, 2022

The Hit List   Sydney

Best of The Hit List: Maiz, Cafe Freda’s, Amah by Ho Jiak, and More

Any year that brings new openings by Kylie Kwong, Federico Zanellato, Giorgio de Maria and Junda Khoo could be considered…

By Lee Tran Lam December 7, 2021

The Road Back   Sydney

“You Can Just Feel The Energy.” Bloodwood and Claire Van Vuuren Are Making Up For Lost Time

The pandemic started just as Bloodwood celebrated its 10th birthday. After a second lockdown that nearly claimed the Newtown restaurant,…

By Lee Tran Lam November 25, 2021

The Hit List   Sydney

The November Hit List: Baba’s Place, Ursula’s, Sáng by Mabasa, and More

Eateries that were interrupted by the recent lockdown (Baba’s Place, Ursula’s) are finally getting a chance to flex their long-planned…

By Lee Tran Lam November 2, 2021

The Hit List   Sydney

The October Hit List: Little Lagos, Santa Catarina, Charcoal Fish, and More

After three tough months of lockdown, October offers a lot to look forward to. There’s the very wholesome allure of…

By Lee Tran Lam October 5, 2021

The Hit List   Sydney

The September Hit List: Shaffa, Casa Merida, Damascus, Don’t Doughnuts, and More

The world might seem a lot smaller, thanks to lockdown, but Sydney’s eateries offer so many border-crossing possibilities and transporting…

By Lee Tran Lam August 31, 2021

At Home Hit List   Sydney

The August At-Home Hit List: Re, Maiz, Mother Chu’s Taiwanese Gourmet, and More

Lockdown might roll through August, but there are plenty of ways to support your favourite hospitality venues. Sure, they’re still…

By Lee Tran Lam August 2, 2021

The Hit List   Sydney

The July Hit List: Lankan Filling Station, Itacate, Soul Deli, and More

With the ever-changing COVID situation in Sydney, it’s worth checking the status of your favourite restaurant, bar or cafe to…

By Lee Tran Lam July 1, 2021

Resy Spotlight   Sydney

Momofuku Seiōbo Wouldn’t Be What It Is Without Kylie Javier Ashton. Here’s Why.

In 2013, Kylie Javier Ashton spent her honeymoon going to every Momofuku restaurant in New York. Technically, she was off-duty…

By Lee Tran Lam June 23, 2021