Exploring Alexandria, NSW. Part 1

I decided that this year that my desire to change and enjoy the life that I really want is stronger than my old habits.  2014 will ne a year to explore new areas in Sydney and everywhere I go, stop complaining about how boring things could be, and appreciate more all things around me.

 

Last Saturday, first one of the year, I went to Alexandria.  I was surprised by all the places I found in that area.  But this time I'm going to tell you about the place I had lunch at: Vicinity Dinning, on 90-96 Bourke Rd (Cnr Collins St).

 

This nice dinning offers different spaces to suit whatever the reason is you are visiting this place: bar, outdoor terrace, chic restaurant.  I had a delicious fresh orange & watermelon juice, and our choices for main meals were "Pappardelle with heirloom tomatoes, basil pesto, capers and parmesan cheese", and "Twice cooked pork belly with caramelized green beans, fennel seeds and chimichurr".  It was all yummy and nicelly served.

 

Good service but my only complain was that they were a bit slow to take our order and to bring the dishes.  Except for that little details I loved the place and the decoration.  I'll definetely going back there, next time maybe not feeling too hungry.  =)

VCuisine in Randwick

If you enjoy fresh and delicious vietnamese food, you have to visit VCuisine in Randwick.

I loved the Fresh Crunchy Rolls (4)(GF): vietnamese pancake, chicken mince, water chest nuts, bamboo shoots, mushroom wrap in rice paper (4) served with fish sauce (most popular dish of vcuisine). This was the entree, big enough to share.This one was my favorite dish so next time I'll eat it all without sharing it... ;-)

For main I ordered the VCuisine Delights Grande (GF): vermicelli, fresh mixed herbs, peanuts, bean sprouts and chargrilled pork, from the northern regions of vietnam. I was delighted with the way the dish was served as the meat is grilled on your table and then you have to make your own rolls. Super fresh and tasty.

If you want to impress someone special, VCuisine is a great option for it. Prices match the quality of their food and service.

Gloria's Portuguese food

Recently we were looking for a place to have lunch that was not Asian, not because I don't like it but because we always eat at one of the thousands of Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indian (and so on) restaurants in Sydney. For this reason we went to Petersham to buy delicious Portuguese Tarts that someone mentioned to us.

While there, there was this place offering something called Rojoes and Feijoada as their specials for lunch, so we decided to try both. Good decision!

They served some olives and bread + butter, which we devoured before the mains arrived: huge & delicious meals. Maybe it isn't the healthiest option but it was all delicious!  There were some sweet options for desserts but we couldn't eat anymore, although we did order a couple of Portuguese Tarts to take away.

The service was very good and the place has a good vibe so if you feel like trying new food in Sydney, you most try Gloria's Portuguese Restaurant in Petersham.

Nice & cheap lunch in Marrickville

I've been working in Marrickville for almost a year and, to be honest, it hasn't always been easy to find good & healthy (ish) lunch at a nice place around the area (Illawarra Rd & Marrickville Rd).  Yes, there are a few restaurants and cafés but I was always looking for a cheapish & healthy option. There is a new sushi place in front of the post office and they offer lunch menu at an affordable price.
 

For only $10.40 I had miso soup, sushi, chicken & rice, salad, fruit and jasmine tea! The service is nice, food is quickly served and is yummy Japanese fresh food. Not too bad, right?