I Don't Eat, I Devour

Folonomo claims to be Sydney's first "for purpose" restaurant. Folonomo stands for 'for love, not money', and the profits earned by the restaurant goes towards charitable ends. If that doesn't make you feel good about splashing out on lovely food, I don't know what will. I am an absolute fan of tasting menus, because they generally showcase the best of the restaurant, and you get an opportunity to sample a wide variety of 'signature dishes' by getting a little bit of many things. That way, you know exactly what to, and what not to, order a la carte the next time you visit. The banquet menu at Folonomo is exactly that - little bites of items which are on the menu, and thus can be ordered individually if desired. For everything reviewed below, unless stated otherwise, the dish is shared between four people. Bread and Olives Despite not being the most exciting part of the meal, I often find that the quality of the bread and butter served is

Gratia Cafe is the sister cafe to Folonomo Restaurant, a 'for purpose' restaurant which donates its profits to charity (review coming soon, stay tuned!). Its service, however, cannot be compared to that of Folonomo. My friends and I experienced what is one of the most bizarre experiences we have ever had at a cafe. Scroll down for my rant - but as this is a food blog, let's talk about the food first. The food at Gratia is so over-priced for what they are that it has single-handedly lead me to believe  there might be some truth in the infamous suggestion that us Gen Ys would be able to put down a deposit for a house if only we forgo our smashed avos. Bagel, $15 This is a bagel. With some sour cream, one thin piece of smoked trout, and some leaves (branded as watercress and sorrel). And a wedge of lemon. Such thrills. Bacon and Egg Roll, $12 And this, my friends, is a bacon and egg roll. Except the menu makes it sound so much more mysterious than it is - I had t

 Golden Gaytime, that quintessential summer treat, has followed the bandwagon set by Magnum (owned by the same company so it's hardly surprising) and developed a pop-up bar where you can order special crumbs for the good old caramel-flavoured ice-cream. There are five flavours in total, costing $6 each. The process is that special, non-crumbed gaytimes are opened, dipped into ice-magic-like chocolate coating, while your chosen special topping is placed in a small box for the gaytime ice-cream to be dipped into. In the order of the most exciting flavours to the least (in my opinion), you can choose from Crumb Choc Millionaire: smashed potato chips, coconut shreds, 100s & 1000s and glitter mixed with chocolate crumb Unicorn breath: musk sticks, strawberry hard cancy, popping candy, glitter and vanilla crumb Golden Chief's Salty Gaytime: pretzel bits and vanilla crumb with a salted caramel drizzle Chocopalooza: lolly bananas, 100s & 1000s and chocolate crum

The last time I visited Lucky Suzie (then called Lazy Suzie), I tried sweet brunch items. This time, I decided to order some more substantial dishes to share with friends and give a more well-rounded review. The menu is very small - consisting of only a few items for brunch, a few more for more plates for sharing and a choice of two desserts - but the drinks list is long and wonderful. Malaysian Fried Chicken with Salted Egg Aioli, $16 Lightly spiced with chili flakes, these crumbly, succulent, juicy chicken pieces are delicious, especially when paired with salted egg aioli. There is a choice of three dipping sauces, but I highly recommend the salted egg aioli. Salted egg is an Asian delicacy which can be paired with both sweet and savoury dishes, and the oily, slightly-nutty flavour of the salted duck egg always manages take any dish to the next level. Spicy Green Papaya Salad, $14 Refreshing yet un-noteworthy, the spicy green papaya salad is not the star of the meal, but

Yellow is considered one of the best casual restaurants in Sydney, and I have been meaning to try this Potts Point establishment for some time. When I arrived, the name literally hits you in the face - the building is a bright, sunny shade of yellow that makes the restaurant pretty hard to miss. A weekend brunch is incomplete without the assistance of some alcohol, so that's where we shall begin. Them Apples, $18 Them Apples is a sweet, heady concoction made special by the addition of spiced tea. The flavour is rich, spicy yet not overly-sweet. My Lost Saints, $18 There is indeed something rather saint-like about this light, fresh, citricy number. Elderflower adds a subtle floral taste to this easy-to-go-down cocktail. The lunch menu at Yellow is designed to be shared. The list of items is not big - food-wise, there is a choice of 4 entree-sized dishes and 4 heartier dishes. We decide to get two hearty dishes to share between the two of us, starting with a saucisson

Coffee Tasting Flight, $15 Bean Drinking, a cozy cafe decorated with coffee sacks, showcases the handcrafted small-batch specialty coffees by Roastworks Coffee Co. They pride themselves on offering coffees with a variety of brewing methods, and what better way to experience the best Bean Drinking has to offer than to give their 'tasting flight' a go? Cold Drip The cold drip coffee has taken Sydney by storm, particularly in the warmer months. At Bean Drinking, the coffee is presented in an adorable little pill bottle and served over ice. The taste of the coffee is light, sweet yet robust. Nitro The nitro iced coffee comes straight out of a tap, like beer. It is a cold-brew coffee that is infused with nitrogen, and as high pressure forces the coffee past a disc, a foamy, beer-like effect is created. Stronger than cold drip, the nitro at Bean Drinking has an acidic taste when it first hits the palette, followed by a smokey aftertaste. Cascara The Cascara is

Originally a highly anticipated and popular pop-up, Belles Hot Chicken has since then set up a permanent shop in Barangaroo right on the waters. And by permanent shop, I mean outdoors seating and a kiosk - but this in no way takes away the deliciousness of the greasy, satisfying fried chicken served up there.  The menu is very simple. You get a choice of chicken parts (wings, tenders, drumsticks etc) with a choice of one of five sides. You can choose the level of spice you can handle as well. Then you can add on extras such as pickles and sauces. Apart from the fried chicken, you can also order a choice of two chicken sandwiches, and during weekend lunches Belles serves chicken and waffles.  Despite the suggested arrangement on the menu, the best thing to do, in my opinion, is to grab a friend or two, each ordering a different part of the chicken with different sides and share.  Southern Drumsticks with Old Bay Fries ($17) and Belle's Ranch Dressing ($2) I am a fan