tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59598180210643543782024-03-19T05:45:47.690-07:00Eating AvalonA review of every food place in Avalon Beach - Australia.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959818021064354378.post-81413173111808847622022-01-18T02:44:00.003-08:002022-01-18T02:45:30.268-08:00Best place sto eat in Avalon Beach in 2022Alma's Mexican restaurant
Amber Waves Bakery
Avalon Beach Bowling and Recreation Club
Avalon Chinese Restaurant
Avalon RSL - Bistro 61
Avalon Wholefoods Store
Bakers Delight
Bangkok Sidewalk Thai
Bar Elvina Bar
Beco cafe
Bistro Boulevarde
Bonfire Bakery
Bookochino
Burgers on Parade
Chill Bar cafe
Franks bar
Han Court Chinese Restaurant
Hungry Ghost Cafe
La Banette Bakery
Leonardos bar and deli
Made in Turin Pizza
Mekong Merchant Avalon Vietnamese
Meltemi Pizzeria restaurant
Ninja Japanese Restaurant
North Bean Cafe
Nourished cafe
Oceana Traders Fish Shop
Patterson's Pies
Pizzico Italian
Robin's New Nest Chicken Shop
SaiBiang Thai
Sandy's
Sea Wave Thai
Sky Thai
Sneaky Grind cafe
Spaghetti 75
Sunset Diner
Swell cafe
Wasabi Japanese RestaurantUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959818021064354378.post-83692103073505005702018-11-14T15:56:00.002-08:002018-11-15T00:26:45.373-08:00Bangkok Sidewalk<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A new swish Thai restaurant has opened just in time for the summer rush. Located in the spacious, polished concrete floored, old cafe Smalltown space on Old Barrenjoy Road.<br />
This is a large room with plenty of space to eat-in. Lots of tables - lots of seats.<br />
We headed there for lunch and were the first in there at 12. Served quickly and quietly we got our food pronto. A few other diners wandered in and all had food in front of them in under 10 minutes.<br />
We went for a selection of entrees - the chicken kai satay, kai hor ban toey (chicken in pandan), corn fritters and fresh rolls.<br />
Will return to try the rest of the menu. It's good.<br />
No coffee in case you were wondering.<br />
Can't get enough of Thai food so this should be a winner.<br />
9918 4020 or 9918 4050. Open 7 days 11am till late. <br />
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Rating: Fiat 500<br />
Cost $30 for 2<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959818021064354378.post-78507260358835028662017-09-23T20:40:00.001-07:002017-09-23T21:30:24.752-07:00Mekong<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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At last, great pork Vietnamese pork buns come to Avalon!<br>
Word is out early as there were queues here opening day. Get on the Bahn-wagon!<br>
Located in the French quarter of Avalon (that is what I call it - it is bound to catch on).<br>
Opposite Bistro Boulevard, the old chicken shop is no more, next to Mitre 10 and on the hippy trail from the backpackers, the decor is like downtown Hanoi. A really special renovation with funky tiles, Viet posters and on opening seated bar facing North, perfect for people watching. Some outside tables too.<br>
But what about the food?<br>
Had a crispy pork bun, the roll was warm and crunchy, the special spread divine and the pork ... tasted good too.<br>
I will be back. <br>
Probably every chance I get as I am addicted to Bahn mi.Open for breakfast coffee too. Must try the bacon and egg bun.<br>
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Lunch: Crispy Pork bun, Beef rice paper roll. Total $13<br>
Rating: Motorised rickshaw Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959818021064354378.post-63507956618086520262017-09-23T20:19:00.000-07:002017-09-23T20:19:14.267-07:00Sabiang Thai Restaurant<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A lovely addition to the Avalon dining scene, some real upmarket competition in Asian dining.<br>
Well located near the cross of Old Barrenjoey Rd and Avalon Pde, it features some nice spaces to eat. Upstairs, and outside are the perfect summer venues.<br>
A wide range of traditional Thai food but some with a modern twist.<br>
The busy kitchen is open to view. This I love.<br>
The food is great with very generous portions, I have over ordered both times I ate here. The takeaway boxes are large.<br>
Friendly service and the online ordering system is also great.<br>
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Cost for 2: $31<br>
Rating: Tuk TukUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959818021064354378.post-26064754111614524462017-02-08T10:42:00.000-08:002017-02-08T22:12:03.057-08:00Pizzico Italiano Restaurant<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A fabulous Italian restaurant located in a cute lane way in the heart of Avalon.<br>
At last, a great new top quality restaurant serving authentic Italian cucina. Opened about 9 months ago it has taken a while to get around to eating here. We were not disappointed.
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We had a table by the front out onto the laneway and on this typically hot summer night it was perfect. A relaxing vibe as it is off the main street with no passing traffic, it is a beautiful space - polished concrete floor, plaster and exposed brick wall. There are two eating area: an inside space with wide opening doors and an undercover area at the side. The restaurant was pretty full but did not feel crowded.<br>
Service was friendly and had the personal touch. Our waiter was attentive but not pushy.<br>
We choose the special entree - Caprese - Buffalo mozzarella and tomato with basil.Cannot go wrong when the mozzarella is this good.<br>
For mains we had the chicken and the seafood pasta. Both good, with the pasta a clear winner, fresh seafood in a delicious broth.<br>
Magic desserts - the affrogato with a glass of frangelico was superb with the Limonione excellent.<br>
Rating: Maserati<br>
Cost for two: $118<br>
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I don't often venture over to North Avalon but as the polo was on I thought I'd take a look.<br />
A sign advertising Bahn Mi - or pork rolls drew me off Barrenjoey Rd into the strip of Careel Bay shops. <br />
Once inside the friendly cafe I switched to the pulled pork roll instead. <br />
Tasty hickory favoured pork with a fresh salad inside a white roll.<br />
Divine.<br />
Rating: Vespa<br />
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Opened for a taste on Avalon market day 2016, where they gave out free pineapple crush, this breezy and bright fresh food seller opened just in time for the Christmas holiday peak.<br>
The best location in Avalon, much better than the old bank that was here. A great place to see and be seen. Good seats at the bar right on the street, an upstairs hidden area as well. Love the outdoor casual seats too.<br>
A simple menu. It serves juices and fresh salad. Pick one of five salad bowl selections, all $14. I had the Buddha with peanuts, tofu, noodles, pineapple and chilli. Perfect for summer lunch.<br>
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Price for one with a juice $19.<br>
Rating Vespa.<br>
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Opened in March 2016 it has taken me a while to visit. I walk past often and wondered what style of restaurant it is. Wonder no more as I visited on a busy Saturday night.<br />
It was great, do not hesitate to drop in for a meal or take away a burger, the food is first class. The atmosphere is relaxed dining, and the service is happy and family friendly, the decor is retro laminex and orange covered stools. You can eat outside or there are some tables inside.<br />
It was a busy night but the kitchen and staff were attentive always on their toes. It was great watching the big grill in action inside.<br />
According to wiki <i>Parrilla</i> eaither means a long-tailed tit (a type of bird) or a style of grill used for cooking asado (barbecue), commonly found in Latin America, particularly Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay. It is the latter.<br />
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It specialises in meat - and the meat here is to die for.<br />
We started with some smokey buttery garlic bread, had a lovely char.<br />
And for main had the the Scampi and the Slow cooked rib, with sides of beans and cauliflower.<br />
The Scampi was sweet and juicy, with lemon and garlic butter, I could have eaten ten, but there were only three (and it was not my order). It had a lovely char.<br />
The beef rib fell apart - accompanied by a spicy sauce - this was a highlight, if you come here you must get some meat - it also had a lovely char! Love the char.
Serving sizes are good, it was that big I had no room for dessert - always a shame. <br />
They have a good selection of wines and beers - I recommend the locally brewed pale ale - Modus Operandi - all the way from Mona Vale.<br />
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NEWS UPDATE. NOW CLOSED. A closed sign and for lease went up at start of Dec 2016. A new Thai Sai-biang has opened in this space.<br />
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Price for two with drinks= $80.<br />
Rating: A fully speced up red Holden Monaro Ute - Yee Haw!
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959818021064354378.post-9185815380649095612015-08-08T18:39:00.000-07:002016-02-08T22:05:09.379-08:00Avalon on the Beach<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Opened in July 2015 this cafe/restaurant has one of the best beach views in Sydney. You cannot get any closer to the beach unless you are picnicking on the sand.<p>
Located on two levels in the newly built Avalon Surf club there is a casual downstairs cafe and also a more formal restaurant type setting upstairs. Go upstairs and behind the sliding door is a beautiful airy space with tables overlooking the beach. Book ahead if you want these fantastic tables.<p>
I was there for breakfast and coffee (Double Roasters).<p>
Plenty to choose from: eggs every which way, chia pudding, smashed avocado on toast. See attached menu.<p>
The chorizo omelet we ordered came in a cast pan, was very spicy and well cooked. Coffees were good too.<p>
Ordered a raspberry and chocolate muffin, but it had no chocolate. Great otherwise.<p>
Plenty of servers who were friendly and attentive. The downstairs cafe had them queuing for more. This place should do well. A great addition to beachside dining.<p>
Cost for two: $28<p>
Rating: MG with the top down.<p>
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Another suave addition to the Av dining scene. We arrived to a nearly full Sunday morning breakie crowd, which thinned out to nil by the time we left.<br>
Where Frank's bar was this is a open airy indoor space, especially nice when it is cold and bleak outside.<br>
Sit down, read the menu then order at the counter. Service by the hard working waitress was fast and efficient.<br>
The coffee is Toby's estate, which was served hot and strong.<br>
The breakfast menu has all the usual suspects. We ordered a granola with fruit and yoghurt, also smashed avocado on a muffin with poached eggs. Both were good. But I was sorry I didn't order the baked eggs dish which looked amazing. Oh well, next time. I'll be back.<br>
Cost for 2: $35<br>
Rating: Vespa<br>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959818021064354378.post-79431381050042830902015-05-17T15:29:00.003-07:002015-08-08T18:40:36.739-07:00The 2107<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This place is a gem. Tasty food, relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff and good value.<p>
Just opened in May 2015, it is in the same premises where Avalon Brasserie was located.<p>
Large,open and light filled inside with a north-facing outside area which is beautiful on those sunny winter days or balmy summer nights.<p>
The lunch menu is lengthy and varied. There is also a specials board.<p>
My eyes were immediately drawn to the fish tacos - my favourite.<p>
We also ordered the raviolo filled with pumpkin and an entree of warm olives and sourdough.<p>
All came in perfect time by the efficient waitresses.<p>
It was simply fan -bloody - tastic. I could have eaten it all myself.<p>
Rounded off with Sticky date pudding and Walnut meringue cake, two superb coffees (love the Rusty & Pablo blend), two glasses of wine. The works.<p>
I was pleasantly surprised by a $90 bill. It is not often I am surprised on the downside.<p>
I will be back for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (Better book ahead, I predict 2107 will be a winner.<p>
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Rating: Jeep Grand Cherokee<p>
Price for 2: Wine, entree, mains, dessert and coffee $90.<p>
Address: Cnr Avalon Parade and Bellevue Ave<p>
Phone: 02 9918 4007<p>
Website click <a href="http://www.the2107.com.au/">here</a>
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Tasty, reasonably priced and friendly. This gem of an asian restaurant has all the flavours you'd expect.
On the main road in the middle of Newport shopping strip, this gets popular on the weekend so you better book if you have a group.
Seating is inside or outside in a gazebo type shelter.<p>
BYO and no corkage. Sweet.<p>
They do banquets for at least 4 persons. <B>
We had Vegetarian Rice Paper Rolls, fresh and clean with a spicy dipping sauce.<p>
The chicken satay sticks were a generous serve. I think I could have stopped here but we ordered two more mains.<p>
The special Green Mango prawn salad was spicy and lime infused. A good contrast was the Chicken with Cashew Nuts.<p>
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Street View<p>
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Satay Sticks<p>
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Vegetarian rice paper rolls<p>
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Chicken with cashew<p>
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Green mango salad<p>
Rating: Vespa<p>
Cost for 2: $50
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This is a sensational space, loads and loads of room and a big open outdoor area out back. Sadly the chef had called in sick when I visited so I only had a coffee, the owner did offer to make a breakfast wrap though. But the coffee, a local blend from Belaroma, was smooth as silk. A nice dusting of chocolate on top and some tiny teddies as well. A perfect place to relax away from the crowds at the other Avalon cafes. Discover this before the rest of the summer blowins do. Usually there is a muffin and coffee special for $6, fresh made muffins by the chef. I hope he/she gets well soon as I will be back.<p> Check out their website for the evening events and menu. <a href="http://www.nextdooravalon.com/whats-next.html">Click Here</a> <p> Price for coffee $3<p>Rating: VespaUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959818021064354378.post-33718419101491138812014-06-16T00:13:00.003-07:002014-08-15T18:25:41.222-07:00Made In Turin<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The best pizza in Avalon - without doubt.<p> A new pizzeria is now opened in Avalon and thank goodness it is the real deal. This is Italy, this is Turin, yep I could even believe the pizza was Made in Turin. Clean and shiny the foyer of the shop is Turin themed - a cute Fiat clock, pictures of Turin landmarks, happy Torino residents .<p>
Have just found out that the owners used to run the popular Vince's Pizza Bar in Avalon 20 years ago - so welcome back.
The pizza that I had was the best I have tasted in a long long time. And I have been eating a lot lately. <p>The most important element in a good pizza is the crust, this one was Naples-thick, chewy and crispy at the same time (if that is possible). Also the topping on the pizza I ordered, the Torinese, had me wishing I had ordered two, beautifully rustic fresh ingredients, and importantly not too much cheese. The drizzled pattern of Aioli and sesame seeds was a superb touch. The 13" size was perfect for a meal for two.<p>
Located on Old Barrenjoey Rd, handily near the bottle shop and across the road from that new video shop. Combine these three - pizza, vino and a Sophia Loren movie for a perfect night in. I will definitely be back to try out the whole menu. I placed my order and it was ready for pickup in 15 minutes. On time and with very friendly service. What more could you want. Buon appetito!<p>
Cost for 2: $19.50<p>
Rating: A Fiat 500, of course.<p>
Phone for orders: 9918 4579<p>
www.madeinturin.com.au<p>
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A fine Italian Italian restaurant. It is on the main drag in Newport Beach and is large and has a friendly feel. Lots of families with children and a few hipsters at the bar. The wait staff are always welcoming and the prices very reasonable for the large serves.<p>
We had the garlic pizza bread - soft with a perfecto base - plenty of garlic (lucky I have the day off tomorrow).
There are lots of choices for pizza or mains but we decided to go pasta tonight.<p>
For mains Garganelle - whole egg Garganelle pasta with prosciutto, peas, potato and truffle cream. This dish was the highlight of the night - creamy and different.<p>
Gnocchi guance di bue - potato dumplings in ox cheeks with red wine and vegetables. <p>
For Dolci the Tiramisu is a standout.<p>
Rating: Fiat 500
Cost for 2 with wine, main and dessert: $85<p>
Revisted here in February 2015 with a party of 5:<b>
Had an early 5.30pm sitting as one of our party had to go out later, there were lots of families with kids here at this time, and again the wait staff were friendly and helpful.
We ordered the garlic pizza bread to start, while we decided on our order.<p>
We went for 3 pizzas and a pasta dish, this turned out to be the perfect amount.
Ventre pizza was the standout, pear and pork belly, second best was the Quattro stagione (procuitto and cheese etc, and the special pizza was the calamari.
We also had the gnocci gorgonza and walnut which is super creamy and tasty. Not sure I could eat this on my own but we all shared.
No dessert today and the bill was $120. Perfect!<p>
Contact: 315 Barrenjoey Road Newport NSW 2106<p>
Phone (02) 9986 0577<p>
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This is the hippest and coolest place in Avalon, you can read about it through your friends in facebook. The name refers to the famous surf break off Avalon Beach - Little Avalon. When the bar first opened I think it was called Little Av.<br />
It regularly hosts local musicians and has a private outdoor area too.<br />
Being a bar it serves a big variety of cocktails and foodwise has some snacks.</div>
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Smalltown is the biggest cafe in Avalon. This newly reopened cafe is the reincarnation of Rendevouz and Cooks Larder and it is worth visiting. Good coffee #1 in Avalon with quality baristas, good food from a well equipped kitchen and friendly staff. Also they have a good number of newspapers- which I love in a cafe.
The menu list is big and has all the usual favouites - I chose the banana bread with coulis and mascapone, it was a generous serve, moist with a big chuck of banana, perfecto. The coffee was a highlight, but they also do a good chai (real chai)<br>
Cost for 2: $16.50<p>
Rating: Vespa<p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959818021064354378.post-61607458744580556552014-04-11T02:59:00.002-07:002014-04-11T02:59:26.741-07:00Cranzgot's Pizza Cafe - CRANZGOTS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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North Avalon on a balmy autumn evening is the perfect setting for some casual dining. This Friday night at Cranzgots the place is full of happy families seated inside and out. The kitchen has about seven staff who are working like a well-oiled machine, they are really working that gas oven to the max.<p>
We phoned our order in and were told there would be a 50 minute wait, it was ready in 40 - so well done. I only ordered a Margarita - as this is my favourite - so my review will only concentrate on this. Of course to be fair there looks to be a good range of the gourmet topping types and they looked really good (Should have ordered the Irene!.<p>
My Pizza: Plenty of mozzarella on top - maybe too much and the pizza base needed a touch more crisping up. Generous serve - there was leftovers for the next day.<p>
This is the place to bring your family - I recommend ordering ahead if you want to cut your wait time down and don't want the little tackers eating their arm off.<p>
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Cost for two: $18<p>
Rating: Ford Falcon<p>
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We walked in and the theme from Shaft was playing - yeah - funky - just like this place. <P>Thursday night and it was pleasantly populated, the front half-window opening onto Avalon Parade was taken, there were some vacant tables as we walked through and there was a half-full alfresco courtyard at the rear. Three serving behind the bar and the bartender was putting some arm work on some good looking cocktails.<P>
Although brand new the decor makes you feel right at home. Historic Sydney newspapers line the walls in case you are stumped for reading material and there are two great old Avalon photos as well. Dark polished hardwood adorn the bar and the floor is polished concrete. The style is a cross between the Powerhouse museum and a Spanish bodega - it works.<P>
There is a good selection of wines, the chilled Spanish rose was perfect and the cider (which I forgot to get the name) also hit the spot. I spotted some Peroni beer which was my next choice. There are some cute named cocktails - the L90 Expresso and the Round the Bends looked worth trying.
It was not long to wait for the reasonably priced food: the House special corkscrew seasoned calamari with aoili was tender, hot and tasty, I kept saying wow this is good. The Classic Margarita pizza with tomato, fresh basil and boccochini was well made but just needed a slightly thicker crust, it was a bit crispy for my liking. Staff were friendly and efficient. They seemed to be enjoying themselves.<P>
The Mill is a cool bar and casual dining addition to Avalon. Great!<P>
Rating: Vespa<P>
Cost for 2: $40 with drinks.<P>
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<p>Cool and casual - don't miss this fun new eating spot at Palm Beach. It is worth visiting just for the funky vibe, but the food and service are both outstanding.</p>
Just opened last week it is opposite the golf course and handily placed next to the L90 bus stop. We just walked in off the street after noticing a crowd spilling out. There is a great selection of seating options from stool facing the street on the verandah, old style booths, long bench tables and smaller tables.
It is family friendly and the wait staff are efficient and pleasant, even they seemed to be enjoying themselves.
<p>We placed our order at the bar after perusing the clipboard menu and ordered some share plates:
1. Tacos - spiced fish with pico de gallo, avocado, fennel and chipotle mayo (2 for $15)
2. Crunchy school prawns with aioli and lemon ($16)
3. Char grilled lamb backstrap with charred corn, zucchini, pomegranate and yoghurt. ($28)</p>
The order didn't take too long and the food was fresh and tasty. Loved it all.
Good selection of beer, wines and cocktails.
Visit this place before it gets discovered by the summer Palmie crowd.
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Cost for 2: $80 with drinks.
Rating: Vespa (there was even one parked out front!)</p>
Visit their website <a href="http://www.crankyfins.com/">here</a>
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<p>The King is dead, long live the King. CLOSED and replaced by SMALLTOWN!<p>
Replacing one of the iconic eating spaces in Avalon - the old Cook's Larder, we now have a new fine dining option for breakfast and lunch.
It is a large relaxed eating space with concrete floors, a good view into the kitchen and half a dozen tables on the tree-lined broad side walk that is Old Barrenjoey Road.
Smiling attentive staff grab our coffee order as soon as we are seated. Two experienced baristas drive the industrial strength coffee machine.<p>
The coffee here is superb. Dare I say the best in Avalon.<p>
Crispy bacon and two sunny side fried eggs on brioche, with special sauce tempted me - and did not disappoint. <p>
The fresh fruit salad with vanilla bean yogurt was exemplary.
A perfect breakfast, they even had the paper to read.<p>
Cost for 2: $30
Rating: Ferrari<p>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959818021064354378.post-48096163786961759102013-12-01T11:00:00.000-08:002013-12-07T13:34:43.359-08:00Waterfront Cafe <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<p>Right on the water at Church Point, it overlooks the tranquil waters of Pittwater. This cafe also functions as a general store which you walk through to get to the cafe. The dining area extends over the water and is the place to be on a fine sunny day when I was there.
It was a Sunday morning and very crowded, this made the vibe a bit tense. The wait staff were busy moving people out of the reserved tables next to the railing and some of the customers were complaining about being moved. Hint: if you want a waterfront table, ring to reserve.</p>
<p>The coffee was good as was the pear and raspberry bread. The fruit salad was mostly watermelon and the yoghurt came in a smallish pot.</p>
<p>Cost for 2: $26 (coffee and snack)
Rating: Falcon
Mon - Thur - 6:30am - 8pm
Fri - Sun - 6:30am - 10pm
P:(02) 9979 6633</p>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959818021064354378.post-54664467739894362822013-08-23T16:10:00.002-07:002013-08-29T00:43:04.728-07:00The sneaky grind<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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New funky coffee place opened in Avalon. Down Chelsea Lane, it is a bit hard to find but well worth it.
First of all the coffee is superb - they use Charlie Coffee blend which I loved. The crema was perfect and they had only just started when I visited.
They do the essentials ... coffee and some food. The food side is not huge, some toasties and cakes. I had an almond croissant to go with my espresso and I got crumbs everywhere.
It is friendly, personal service and it has a VIBE!
If you are disabled this small place has a seriously good ramp to get in. I did not think Av needed another coffee shop but this one is welcome.
Rating: Red Vespa
Cost for 2: $14
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959818021064354378.post-21828737723632889722013-08-04T04:22:00.000-07:002013-08-04T04:22:32.648-07:00Bilgola Deli and CafeSame postcode as Avalon but different vibe. Country Australia. Think Skippy.<br /></div>
Up on the beautiful Bilgola Plateau this place is a hidden gem. Spacious and comfortable it takes up two shops. Although not north-facing the inside was cozy and warm, thanks to a good air conditioning system, even though the front door was wide open. The decor is modern, concrete floors and smart chairs. Lots of good magazines and free newspapers to read (this is a must for me). A wide selection of cooked food and absolutely divine pastries make this a standout for a lingering breakfast. Coffee is good and the service sharp. We shared a petite pastries and a bacon and egg roll. Corella catering is connected with this so there are fridges full of their packaged dinners which come highly recommended.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAjJa2FnmM4973Aogw2gIIht__dTI1u_W2uCl8qTXyvROLFgI_VdXG8q4kOca8uZLtthECdt-2fwVyExYn_tHEa2YnQoZIU_IySR_vuC6IXLlLtVqn5oHdE7SShQ_yJ99vEoutOw-Rbd4/s1600/IMG_9846.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAjJa2FnmM4973Aogw2gIIht__dTI1u_W2uCl8qTXyvROLFgI_VdXG8q4kOca8uZLtthECdt-2fwVyExYn_tHEa2YnQoZIU_IySR_vuC6IXLlLtVqn5oHdE7SShQ_yJ99vEoutOw-Rbd4/s320/IMG_9846.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0YnUqjzPls4dVt9dP1XO4vcDG_ugtUB2sAqloiVM3eWpVXNBhZ9ZB8s0GfP3GajBYE9rkl4sDo3r7LXb5wQBDYFy2k8YEeW5_54mdNkUFhS5aE6xQrj84G8PwyfojLAB24gcXIHElZMY/s1600/IMG_9847.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0YnUqjzPls4dVt9dP1XO4vcDG_ugtUB2sAqloiVM3eWpVXNBhZ9ZB8s0GfP3GajBYE9rkl4sDo3r7LXb5wQBDYFy2k8YEeW5_54mdNkUFhS5aE6xQrj84G8PwyfojLAB24gcXIHElZMY/s320/IMG_9847.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrbhMWLjbEHKvlF-fqLTUdt3eKwpY2SvWO1euO0QjtKWpYjmYvGmcvOpfW1OyY86en7LbRIspDOZMTs4ydLd-c7kEA0y6CmPptzqPg8fdh-VWuqWlDI8hSKM42PKEb_buI5eJisQFOOj8/s1600/IMG_9848.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrbhMWLjbEHKvlF-fqLTUdt3eKwpY2SvWO1euO0QjtKWpYjmYvGmcvOpfW1OyY86en7LbRIspDOZMTs4ydLd-c7kEA0y6CmPptzqPg8fdh-VWuqWlDI8hSKM42PKEb_buI5eJisQFOOj8/s320/IMG_9848.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2G3G4tYSVgg7R0tOzvOQX8UyiMT0Rqz1640bKS452EzrOdlwGLELPmfGENcZ5VTeWRnyuG6OVFelzKDrkEPx-aO34E-2VfXf-RoBZk89VmK3ioojCVe1YcHYNWHn4s94zzgqbijOKgxs/s1600/IMG_9852.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2G3G4tYSVgg7R0tOzvOQX8UyiMT0Rqz1640bKS452EzrOdlwGLELPmfGENcZ5VTeWRnyuG6OVFelzKDrkEPx-aO34E-2VfXf-RoBZk89VmK3ioojCVe1YcHYNWHn4s94zzgqbijOKgxs/s320/IMG_9852.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSKTbZKRGvvti_RFb2fzbjyBaENB7cCz9FeEeu_YIFcN3v6O2HY_f3V8HOtOotIkCH_TityRAGX0s5ZLrCMejJhml_DCPIodsaXj0CXHm_mgv3P-6zmg_jx9jZykvpQI4bxi5AbloM7Vc/s1600/IMG_9853.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSKTbZKRGvvti_RFb2fzbjyBaENB7cCz9FeEeu_YIFcN3v6O2HY_f3V8HOtOotIkCH_TityRAGX0s5ZLrCMejJhml_DCPIodsaXj0CXHm_mgv3P-6zmg_jx9jZykvpQI4bxi5AbloM7Vc/s320/IMG_9853.JPG" /></a><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959818021064354378.post-89013244850052269432013-06-21T02:36:00.000-07:002013-12-08T01:26:15.305-08:00Wasabi<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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New and improved! Don't miss this hidden gem in Avalon. (previously reviewed in November 2011) Simple but neat decor there is only room for about 14 persons inside but a few more tables are outside, with heating if required. The menu is now much more extensive and the food consists of standard Japanese fare - fresh well prepared ingredients. We were given a bonus entree, which was an eggplant in miso sauce. Good way to start. The dishes were well spaced, sizzling hot and neatly presented. Recommend the Donburi chicken katch, it looked so tasty I forgot to photograph it. A deep bowl of rice, with vegetables, slices of fried chicken with an egg cooking throughout. Also had the vegetable gyoza - I usually get the pork gyoza, and still prefer the pork On a whim we also ordered the okonomiyaki - a seafood pancake which was superb.
Cost $28 for 2
Rating: Toyota Corolla
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Lunch: Mon- Sat 10:30 -3.00
Dinner: Mon -Wed 5:00- 8:30 Thu- Sat 5:00 - 9:00
Eat-in and takeaway
BYO
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