Tag: Interview

Faces and Food – Baden Evans of Tempus Katoomba

Faces and Food – Baden Evans of Tempus Katoomba

Spirited away in the misty mountains of the Blue Mountains, the charming town of Katoomba perches itself as the community hub steeping in art, panoramic views and delicious food. Tempus Katoomba is a restaurant that came out of the challenging period of the COVID-19 pandemic 

Faces and Food: The Flambouyant Flatbreads by Andrea Eraso of Bird & Ewe

Faces and Food: The Flambouyant Flatbreads by Andrea Eraso of Bird & Ewe

Tucked away at the revered Carriageworks Markets, stalls stand ready every weekend offering a variety of gourmet goods, organic products and delicious meals straight from farmers or crafted by artisans. One lovely stall, called Bird and Ewe, leverages the fresh produce at these markets to 

A conversation with Stevenson Su – Horizon Dining and District 8

A conversation with Stevenson Su – Horizon Dining and District 8

Having opened up 3 years ago, Horizon Dining has been fulfilling their quest in bringing various South-East Asian cuisine to their diners. Located in the Diggers Club in Canley Vale, an area already absolutely spoilt for Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine, Executive Chef Stevenson Su and 

A conversation with Junda Khoo – Ho Jiak (Haymarket, Strathfield & Town Hall)

A conversation with Junda Khoo – Ho Jiak (Haymarket, Strathfield & Town Hall)

Well-established now at 3 locations, Ho Jiak has been a giant of the Malaysian food scene in Sydney for over the last few years. From their humble beginnings as an eatery in Strathfield, Ho Jiak powered on to open up their first big restaurant in 

A conversation with Sattawat Nipatpokai (Dewey) – Johnny Wong’s Dumpling Bar

A conversation with Sattawat Nipatpokai (Dewey) – Johnny Wong’s Dumpling Bar

Located up the stairs towards the right side of Kinselas Hotel, Johnny Wong’s provides a small but intimate setting for night-time visitors to come in and fetch some of their favourite dumplings. Dewey, the current owner, has been working over at Johnny Wong’s for a 

A conversation with Jenny Dinh – Fat Panda

A conversation with Jenny Dinh – Fat Panda

Holding its place on Canley Vale Road over the last 12 years, the unassuming sushi restaurant Fat Panda has been a local favourite of the South-West suburbs of Sydney. So much so that people as far out as Campbelltown travel to feed their sushi cravings. Like many businesses this year, they were deeply affected by COVID-19 and have appeared to come out of the other side with even more strength and determination, buoyed by their loyal customer base. Here’s a piece of their story.