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WHERE TO DINE 129
107 King St., Newtown. & 02/9519 5931. Reservations recommended. Main courses A$12–A$43
(US$7.80–US$28). AE, DC, MC, V. Wed–Fri noon–3pm; Tues–Sun 6–11pm. BYO only. CityRail: Newtown.
AT BONDI BEACH
The seafront drag of Campbell Parade is packed with restaurants. A new addition
in 2003 to the restaurant scene was Moorish Restaurant and Bar (& 02/
9300 9511) beneath the North Bondi R.S.L. Club, at the far end of Bondi
Beach to your left as you look at the ocean. It’s run by chef Luke Mangan, also
behind Salt in Darlinghurst and Bistro Lulu, so the pedigree is excellent. It’s a
bit more casual than both and features a modern interpretation of Spanish and
North African food, with a range of dishes from tapas to wood-fired grills. The
views of the beach are terrific. A poolside cafe also opened in mid 2003 at the
Bondi Icebergs Club at the other end of the beach, too.
Pompei’s PIZZA/PASTA/ICECREAM Unbleached flour and olive oil.
The recipe is simple: Use good ingredients, and you’ll get good pizzas—regulars
swear they are the best in Sydney. Toppings include figs, prosciutto, fresh goat
cheese, and pumpkin. They also have a selection of pizzas without cheese. And
leave some room for the homemade gelati, the best in Sydney by far—the last
time I had anything so good was recently in Pompei, Italy, itself, and I swore then
it was the best I’d ever eaten. Try the dense raspberry, the thick chocolate, the
tiramisu, or the lemoncello. The water views and outside tables are another plus.
126–130 Roscoe St. at Gould St., Bondi Beach. & 02/9365 1233. Reservations recommended. Pizza
A$13–A$17 (US$8.40–US$11). AE, DC, MC, V. Tues–Sun 11am–11pm.
Thai Terrific THAI Thai Terrific by name, terrific Thai by nature. This
superb place around the corner from the Bondi Hotel is run with flair and efficient
service. The large back room can be noisy, so if you prefer less din with your
dinner, sit at one of the sidewalk tables. The servings here are enormous—three
people could easily fill up on just two mains. The tom yum (hot and sour) soups
and the prawn or seafood laksa noodle soups (spicy soup made with coconut milk)
are the best I’ve tasted in Australia and are very filling. I also highly recommend
the red curries.
Equally as nice (and quieter) is the Bangkok-style Nina’s Ploy Thai Restaurant
, at 132 Wairoa Ave. (& 02/9365 1118), at the corner of Warners
Avenue at the end of the main Campbell Parade strip. Main courses here cost
between A$8 and A$12.50 (US$5.60 and US$8.75); cash only.
147 Curlewis St., Bondi Beach. & 02/9365 7794. Reservations recommended Fri–Sat nights. Main courses
A$11–A$20 (US$7–US$13). AE, DC, MC, V. Daily noon–11pm. Bus: 380 to Bondi Beach.
Turenne’s Finds CARIBBEAN Being greeted by the owner Turenne himself,
armed with his delicious complimentary punch and welcoming smile,
makes you feel at home the moment you enter this beautifully understated
restaurant. You will then discover your service to be both attentive and professional
as you dine on such creations as prawns, cashews, and crispy coconut
Finds Sydney’s Best Fries
If you’re looking for the best french fries in Sydney, head to Manly Ocean
Foods, three shops down from the beach on the Corso. Avoid the fish and
chips here (the shark is not the best in my opinion), and spend a few dollars
extra on barramundi, salmon, perch, or snapper.