I know lots of people who would give Avenue Road Providore's a higher star rating than I have; it's…read morea staple source of family meals and 'bring a plate' quiches that half of Mosman seems to resort to. It's sturdy, uncomplicated food, available fresh or frozen, with a delicious looking range of cakes and slices to boot. So what lets them down? I simply can't go past the Saturday lunch for which we were all craving sausage rolls ... the delicious, juicy, meaty ones with crisp flaky pastry. There were none on display, but they assured us they had some and packed them into a bag for us to take home. But it was all wrong! A sausage - yep, a whole skin-covered Frankfurter-like sausage - sticking out the ends of a blanket of flat uninteresting shortcrust. A huge disappointment - one that I am probably taking an irrationally long time to get over. I may venture back, but in a suburb that is back-to-back deli and prepared food options, it's 'rolled' down my list. So sad.

I found Phillipa B's review very useful as I share her opinon. My husband gives Providores the 5-6…read morestar rating for its gourmet pies but there have been times I have raced in there to get little items such as condiments, takeaway icecream and the dinner packs though the price points were a little exhorbitant and Im not sure it matched the value but thats what I should expect to pay for convenience. I do rate their $4.50 chicken and beef takeaway pies for fantastic taste and value They also do a wonderful honey baked ham. However its true there is a saturation of delicatessens and providores within this area that would make the 5 star rating easily and most of them have seating.

Although I have not tried the food on the menu I have spent time getting to know the owner Johanne…read moreand it just sounds so good that I am willing to start at a 5 star review. This venue has been open for 6 months now. What a hidden gem. As I walked in the door I was welcomed and then impressed by the decor. French provincial? Whatever it is I found it classy, casual and very homey. Lots of thought has gone into the details. I am a bit of a brunch man, so this place will be for me. Lunches at at Cafe prices for the time being so I am more than happy to come eat here and see all they have to offer. If you are able to come in for dinner you can sit around a large elegant table that is set up farmhouse style. Great for a small group. Or small tables of 2 or 4 are available. I think I may have found my local... Happy place!

Loved all the dishes at @theprovincial by amazing chef Keno i was lucky to taste the dishes it was…read moremy luck by the team ( i was there in brunch time but luckily i was able to order dinner dishes ) l m very picky n demanding lady but they made me lot of smiles while i was having big 4course of dishes also had a champagne n a cocktail ) l m pretty honest person sometimes too honesty whenever i eat something good or bad i can not lie to them thank god made myday wonderfull today i have had great moments n dishes i can not explain howmuch thanks to the provincial staffs indeed I wish i speak english as a native they do great service aswell loved JP 's service made me feel like a princess thanks to the chef Keno , JP n thanks to all @theprovincial staffs very much love u guys

This was a great space to walk through and look at the history of this building…read more We also ate at the Bullion Bar and Dining. Couldn't find a page on Yelp for it but it was delicious. Excellent mash.

Stumbled across this landmark while exploring Sydney early in the morning…read more The Sydney Mint is the city's oldest public building. It is part of the old Rum Hospital. It was built between 1811 and 1816. The old Rum Hospital catered to convict patients from 1816 to 1848. It was financed by paying the contractors with 200,000 liters of rum, hence the name the Rum Hospital. The Mint was added in 1854. This was the first branch of the Royal Mint outside of England. The staff lived within the nearby hospital building. It is free to visit. There is also a coffee shop that has a bookshop attached. The bookshop is in an old vault.

Some people no doubt will be absolutely horrified to learn that a church has been turned into a…read morebar, but honestly, I really don't care at all because at least the building has gone to good use as opposed to either gathering dust, or even being knocked down and replaced with some monstrosity. It turns out though that this place was actually pretty good. Sure, it is also a restaurant, but they do serve some rather nice beers, and the outdoor area is pretty cool. Well worth checking out.

Great food and awesome vibe. We loved the atmosphere. If we ever get back to Australia, we will…read moredefinitely be back. Hoping they will have Tee-Shirts and hats with their logo or something next time.

I rarely write reviews, but I am moved to do so by the incredible service provided by Mr…read more Fingerfood catering. I contacted them relatively short notice (3 wks) to cater a surprise birthday party in my home. At every stage the people I interacted with were superb. What about the food? Fresh, tasty and beautifully presented. An absolute winner!!!

Oh, the Lord Wolseley Hotel, you stalwart Ultimo institution. May you live for another hundred…read moreyears, keeping up mysterious old traditions, boozing up old men and backpackers. As a former Ultimo local - and representative authority on all things Ultimo, AND all things related to the former NSW Government Printing Office - the Lord Wolseley has at times been the focal point of my world, both social and academic. What a mad, crazy thing to say about a pub. That's probably not very helpful for YOU, is it, since you want to know about the pub itself. Right. The Lord Wolseley has a great history. Built in 1881, the Woz was the drinking hole of the infamous Sydney crim Neddy Smith, and company ... and also the favoured pub for the letterpress printers at the NSW Government Printing Office. At five minutes to 1pm on a weekday, the publican would line the bar with 30 cold schooners, and at 1 minute past 1, the printers would rush in. 5 minutes later they were all heading back to the bar for a second shout. In recent years the Lord Wolseley has changed hands a fair bit. For a while we were worried it would close down. It is now owned by TV mogul Errol Sullivan, who has allegedly promised to keep it as a "good old pub" and not ritz the place up. His sons might be running it, and they might be twins. (For probably inaccurate details on Errol Sullivan's hilarious party, bringing in the change of ownership, see http://penultimo.tumblr.com/post/13470430184/errolwolseley) The reason the Lord Wolseley has changed very little is that it's on a small bar licence (or something like that) and it's heritage listed. It's also a little off the beaten track, so not attractive to developers and the big-bar owners of Sydney. What to expect? It's a bit run down, and rather narrow. You can drink outside in the village green, if you behave yourself. The drink price is average, and you might get some raised eyebrows if you try to order a fancy cocktail or an upmarket wine. There are plenty of old locals milling around, happy to engage you in conversation or tell you what a wanker you're being. Oh yes -- one of the best things about the Lord Wolseley is that it HAS NO POKIES. Ok, I think I need to repeat that. THIS PUB HAS NO POKIES. Wait! I'm sort of wrong. Technically the Woz has pokies, but they are decommissioned and turned off, shoved into a room in the basement. It makes me grin whenever I see those dead machines - they look like dead daleks. Victory to the Dr! The kitchen at the Woz has in the past been pretty dire - very greasy stuff with a bit of a Thai twist. But with the new ownership, things may change in the back, we shall see...

Despite this being one of those hidden pubs, when I arrived here one saturday afternoon it was…read moreliterally bursting at the seams. In fact it was pretty difficult actually finding a place to sit down (though I did eventually find one in the corner). While I would say that the patrons had even spilt out onto the road, there were a number of barrels out the front where they would consume their beers and chat with their mates. As a pub it is actually really nice, and has quite a lot of character. There is even a really nice restaurant out the back. Okay, it is pretty small (and really crowded when I was there), but it is still one of those pubs that I would definitely want to visit again.

This is another one of the many pubs that lie scattered all over Newtown, and I've actually been…read morehere a couple of times, namely because it happens to be right next to the railway station, so if I'm in the area, and really want another beer, I can simply step inside while waiting for the train (not that I generally have to wait all that long). Mind you, this place can be pretty crowded at times, but it's still pretty nice, and does have a decent vibe about it. Oh, and they also have craft beers on tap as well, so that's a bonus.

Average as food and very slow service, the chef argued with me because she got the order wrong and…read moredidn't seem to care. very expensive drinks but the bar service was good but just the restaurant a big let down. If you guys get a different menu and chefs you will bring this pub back to its former glory of the reuban sandwich days.

Sebel Suites is centrally located within Chatswood CBD. It's conveniently close to Westfield…read moreChatswood, the Mandarin Centre and Chatswood train station. Chatswood Chase shopping centre is also within walking distance. Sebel Suites is modern, pristine and run efficiently. Location wise, it's convenient but doesn't have beautiful views unlike Darling Harbour and other popular areas. The hotel is comfortable and the staff are accommodating. Sebel Suites also offers long term accommodation. There is plenty of public transport nearby, making sightseeing very easy. Parking is also available (at a cost) and is great for those who have driven interstate or who have rented a hire car.The hotel/apartments are not suitable for a romantic weeknight. My family and I stayed here for a week or two upon returning to Australia after 9 years living overseas. The central position allowed us to visit family and friends, go house hunting and do odd jobs. It was a little expensive but was very convenient. We could also do the shopping and with plenty of entertainment nearby, we had lots to do and see. Sebel Suites is most suitable to those conducting business in the North Shore area. The hotel is also a short 15 minute train trip to Sydney CBD. If you want a view, it is best to book a room on the top floors. Otherwise you will most likely have a view of the train station or other high rise buildings. Within our apartment we had a washer and dryer which was a major positive. The rooms were also very spacious.