On Thursday October 15th I photographed the Opening Night of the new branch of Crust Pizzas in 53 Crown St Wollongong. I had a great time photographing the many patrons and friends and family of the Crust Pizza Bar owners, business partners and staff. I was lucky enough to sample some delicious pizza (I am…
On signing up for myTaste.com.au (a food and restaurant review site) I was asked to list my top 5 dining experiences. I have decided to share them here with some illustration as to why I rate them so highly. Top 5 dining experiences in the Illawarra Ocean Beach Hotel, Shellharbour Village I love this restaurant…
I have just heard the news that Crust Pizza is opening a branch in Wollongong! Here are a few of my favourites but take a moment to view their full menu Tandoori Chicken Breast Fillets Marinated in Tandoori Spices with Shallots & crushed Cashews, topped with Mint Yoghurt Medium $16.00 Large $20.00 Satay Chicken Breast…
First launched in Taiwan in 1992, Easy Way Tea is an international, multi-award winning franchise specializing in tea, with an extensive range of unique tea related beverages.The EasyWay Tea beverage range includes:– Milk Tea– Relish Tea– Blended Ice– Soy Punch– Hot drinks (in winter months) All of which you can add your favourite flavours and…
One of the many budget meals available from Kings Chinese Food Takeaway at Warilla Grove Shopping Centre is Seafood Combination Chow Mein. Only $5 it includes prawns, seafood extender, fish balls, squid and fish as well as delicious vegetables sauted perfectly with delicate flavours of seseme oil. The noodles are cooked separately and have a…
Country Life Sunflower and Liniseed Gluten-Free bread:Vanessa Pike-RussellMy favourite Gluten-Free bread, purchased from Woolworths.Made with the gluten-free goodness of rice flour, tapioca flour, almond meal, sunflower kernals and it tastes great! Taken with a Pentax K20d at f8 as part of Photoctober Illawarra Food and Restaurant Reviews http://illawarrafoodreviews.blogspot.com
You don’t have to go to Sydney to be part of the Sydney International Food Festival. As the NSW South Coast’s ONLY hat-awarded restaurant, Caveau has been invited to host Sydney International Food Festival (SIFF) events. The newly renovated Caveau has chosen two events: Hats Off and Sunday Family Lunch. Please find details of these, plus the Eldridge Estate…
Gally from House of Hope Food Barn, Warrawong with some of the many Gluten-Free items available:Vanessa Pike-RussellGally from House of Hope Food Barn, Warrawong with some of the many Gluten-Free items available Read more about this wonderful charity that offers budget food, groceries and free fresh fruit and groceries for low income, pensioners or people…
Restaurant of the year: QuayChef of the year: Mark Best, MarqueThree-hat restaurants: Bilson’s, est, Marque, Pier, Quay, Tetsuya’sBest new restaurant: Rockpool Bar & GrillBest Regional Restaurant: Darley’s, Katoomba HATTED RESTAURANTS – CITY3 hatsBilson’s, Est, Marque, Pier, Quay, Tetsuya’s2 hatsAria, Assiette, Becasse, Bentley Restaurant and Bar, Berowra Waters Inn, Bistro Ortolan, Buon Ricordo, Claude’s, Guillaume at…
I have been living back in Lake Illawarra, NSW for a few years after living in Northern Wollongong suburbs and Tasmania and one of the things I really enjoy is a visit to Windang, a tourist town for fishermen and people that want to just slow down and enjoy the wonderful Lake Illawarra and nearby…