My latest dining discoveries
One of my favourite things about traveling the world is the new and exciting restaurants and foodie joints I get to discover along the way. I've been jet-setting quite a lot this past year, so in the spirit of celebrating 'wine and dine' week over on Khoollect, I thought I'd share some of my recent discoveries from around the globe (you may have spotted some of these on my Instagram feed).
I'm completely unpretentious when it comes to food, so my latest finds are a mix of super casual, ethnic and a bit more 'special occasion'.
England
The Royal Standard – Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire HP9 1XT Head to the Royal Standard for a stunning old-world aesthetic and tasty down-to-earth pub food. The Sunday roast was brilliant!
Poco Tapas Bar – Broadway Market, London E29AP Poco offers delicious Spanish-style tapas in one of London's hippest areas of town.
Poco, London
Sydney
Little Saigon Paza – Brankstown, Sydney 2200 This plaza is dedicated to bringing visitors a uniquely Asian eating experience. There's a huge selection of eateries, a covered food market and more.
Harpoon Harry – Surry Hills, Sydney 2010 Morgan McClone, the man behind Melbourne's amazing Belles Hot Chicken, has taken over the reigns at Harpoon Harry for the remainder of 2016 and put his signature southern-states-of-America twist on things.
Din Tai Fung – Chatswood, Sydney 2067 Makers of some of the most amazing dumplings, this place is worth a visit if you're in Sydney. I'm never disappointed.
Din Tai Fung, Sydney
Chiswick – Art Gallery Road, Sydney 2000 Located in a beautiful gallery space, Chiswick offers delicious food served at large communal dining tables with views across the Sydney Harbour.
Doughheads – Newcastle, Sydney 2300 I'm always a sucker for a delicious doughnut, and the ones at Doughheads are hard to beat. There's everything from the staple cinnamon and sugar to salty nut, lemon meringue, and apple crumble.
Doughheads, Sydney
Melbourne
Lune Croissanterie – Fitzroy, Melbourne 3065 I'm pretty adamant that Lune Croissanterie founder Kate Reid makes the best pastries outside Paris. If my advice isn't enough to convince you, then the queue of people waiting every morning to get their hands on fresh croissants, and their delicious fillings, surely will. Head over to Khoollect and check out Kate's tips for mastering croissants at home.
Pope Joan – Brunswick East, Melbourne 3057 Run by the talented Matt Wilkinson, Pope Joan has a strong focus on using fresh locally sourced fruit and vegetables. Try Matt's recipe for this delicious rice rose-geranium-stewed blueberries with creamed rice pudding.
Pope Joan, Melbourne. Photo by Jacqui Melville
Belle's Hot Chicken – Fitzroy, Melbourne 3065 If you love Southern-style fried chicken as much as I do, then I strongly suggest you get yourself along to chef Morgan McGlone's relaxed eatery to sample some of the best. Morgan shares his tips for making fried chicken at home over on Khoollect.
Paris
Du Pain et Des Idees – 34 Rue Yves Toudic, Paris 75010
This is my absolute favourite bakery in Paris and I always drop in when visiting the city. The pistachio and chocolate snails are out of this world.
Du Pain et Des Idees
Aux Deux Amix – 45 Rue Oberkampf, Paris 75011 This place has bucketloads of atmosphere and is great for people watching. Sample their delicious selection of wines and accompanying small plates.
Viande & Chef – 38 Rue de Lancry, Paris 75010 Viande & Chef has a great selection of delicious meats and charcuterie. They also do amazing picnic bags stuffed with delicious goodies and homemade boeuf bourguignon for takeout.
Stockholm
Green Rabbit – Tegnérgatan 17, Stockholm 111 40 Specifically a rye bread bakery, Green Rabbit offers a range of delicious baked goods. Definitely worth a stop next time your in this picturesque city.
Head over to Khoollect if you'd like more great suggestions on places to shop, dine, and hang out when visiting the destinations above. Here's just a little taste of what you'll find:
A foodie's mini guide to Sydney
Khoollector's top coffee spots: from Paris to Melbourne
