Food critic and kid crooner, Raff, reviews the road tests the menu (and karaoke room) at Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach’s fabulous Estate Coogee Beach. Read more…

Food critic and kid crooner, Raff, reviews the road tests the menu (and karaoke room) at Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach’s fabulous Estate Coogee Beach. Read more…
We visit the sublime Mango Coco Thai Dessert Cafe, in Haymarket’s Thai Town, to taste our way through some of the most delectable and photogenic desserts in Sydney. Dessert for dinner? I have to admit it didn’t require a lot of arm-twisting for me to say yes to dinner at Mango Coco, a cool Thai […] Read more…
With the obvious exception of boarding a plane and actually disembarking in Thailand, what could be better than tackling Thailand from top to tail on a culinary tour? So, we’re substituting Phuket, Bangkok and Chiang Mai with Sydney’s Thai Town – located in Haymarket – where a cornucopia of Thai restaurants, massage and grocery stores heaving […] Read more…
I’ve fallen pretty hard. In fact, my new love is so laid back and lovely, I’m thinking of proposing. Honestly with great views, an awesome vibe, next level pizzas, silky smooth pasta and tasty, well…everything, what is there not to love about Planar Restaurant? Serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner, Planar Restaurant is located under […] Read more…
Reviewed by Raff – Aged 13 The incredible food at Mode Kitchen & Bar played a huge part in our family stay at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, and it would be easy to assume that after an incredible a la carte dinner, multiple movie snacks, and a multi course breakfast and a huge lunch, I’d […] Read more…
When Mum first explained to me the concept behind Raclette, I thought it was far too good to be true. Seriously, what could possibly be better than a variety of charcuterie, steaming potatoes, pickles and fresh salad… covered in wads of oozing melted cheese? I was drooling just talking about it, so when she told […] Read more…
Yeah, yeah, I know everybody screams for ice-cream, right? But trust me when I say you have never screamed as loud as you will over the ice cream at Frugii Dessert Laboratory. In fact, I screamed so loudly after my first visit that we returned to Canberra two weeks later just for a fix. Yep, […] Read more…
Pro tip: If you want really good Thai food, go to Fiji! Yes, I said Fiji! You see, Kah Restaurant at Pullman Nadi Bay Resort and Spa Fiji, has some of the best Thai food I have ever had the pleasure of stuffing my face with, even in Thailand. I mean, I went to Fiji […] Read more…
Hi guys, Raff here! I know it’s supposed to be me that does all the restaurant reviews on this site, and as much as I’d love to fill you all in on the latest incredible High Tea offering at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, I think it’s time I let Sugarpuff have a say, because […] Read more…
Pop! Canton Kitchen has just opened in Castlecrag. I’m excited too because Head Chef Jason Chan is from Queen Chow, so it’s gotta be good! The restaurant itself is like a Cantonese pop art explosion of cool with retro posters papering the walls. I was in the birthplace of Cantonese cooking, Guangzhou, just a few […] Read more…
I’ve never been one to pass up an opportunity to eat a seven-course meal. So, of course, when I’m invited to enjoy the Chef’s Degustation at The Siam Bangkok, I not only say yes, I practically cartwheel my way into the dining room. The Siam Hotel Bangkok, part of the Legend Collection from Preferred Hotels & […] Read more…
My first ever degustation experience was at a restaurant called Mugaritz in San Sebastian in Spain. Allegedly it is amazing. I wouldn’t know though because I was like five months old at the time and slept in my pram as mum and dad shovelled food in their faces. And ever since they’ve been showing me […] Read more…