The Greens (North Sydney)

Weekend catchups with the boys are not the same now that we all have families. The need of a casual yet enjoyable setting got us to visit The Greens North Sydney. There are plenty of kids and strollers so the venue is definitely family friendly.

The food is served bistro style and there was a large array of choices. Sirloin steak and roasted kingfish were both fantastic. However, I wish someone told me of the BBQ pit available outdoor - will definitely come back for the rack of lamb ribs in our next catchup.

Details:
The Greens North Sydney
50 Ridge Street
North Sydney
http://thegreensnorthsydney.com.au/ 

Shortstop Donuts & Coffee (Sydney)

A short post for a short visit at Short Stop Donuts in Sydney.

Short Stop has now opened its first store in Sydney's Barangaroo precinct. Among the new high end offices (where my clients are), the queues are rather long during the work week.

I have tried 3 donuts so far: chocolate-mandarin, honey and sea salt, and earl grey and rose. They are all unique and delicious in their own right. I did enjoy the earl grey and rose with my long black the most though.

Much recommended if you eat in with a coffee order and sit outdoors on a fine day.

Details:

Shortstop Coffee & Donuts, Sydney

3/23 Barangaroo Avenue

Barangaroo

Anvil Coffee Co (Artarmon Sydney)

On a day off to take the baby for her health check, wife and I checked in to the nearby Anvil Coffee Co for brunch. It is a place recently listed as one of the top 50 cafes to visit in Sydney.

Coffee was nicely brewed and the food was really good. The rueben sandwich was generous and 'Arabian' style egg was an innovative idea. The setting was industrial and no-frills - probably the reason to attract many tradies customers.

Details:
Anvil Coffee Co.
1/17 Dickson Avenue
Artarmon
http://www.anvilcc.com.au/