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CHAPTER 3 . SYDNEY
served on fresh betel leaf; I recommend the Court bouillon of a whole snapper
with lentils and the crème brûlée with fresh fruit. The Caribbean music rounds
off this relaxed experience perfectly.
49 Hall St. & 02/9363 7609. Reservations recommended. Main courses A$15–A$24 (US$9.75–US$16).
Daily 6–11pm. Closed Tues in winter.
Yulla ISRAELI Good value for the money, this trendy restaurant is best
enjoyed if you are able to score a spot out on the balcony overlooking Bondi.
Go with the Mixed Plate, a generous selection of dips and char-grilled mushrooms
with lots of hot pita bread. The spinach salad, with shredded green
leaves, roasted pumpkin, corn, Parmesan, avocado, and croutons, is another
favorite.
1st Floor, 38 Campbell Parade. & 02/9365 1788. Main courses A$7.50–A$18 (US$5–US$12); breakfast
A$5.50–A$9.50 (US$3.60–US$6.20). AE, DC, MC, V. Daily 7am–11pm. Bus: Bondi Beach.
IN MANLY
Manly is 30 minutes from Circular Quay by ferry, or 15 minutes by JetCat. The
takeout shops that line the Corso, as well as the pedestrian mall that runs
between the ferry terminal and the main Manly Beach, offer everything from
Turkish kebabs to Japanese noodles.
Ashiana INDIAN You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better cheap Indian
restaurant in Sydney. It’s tucked away up a staircase next to the Steyne Hotel
(just off the Corso and near the main beach). Portions are large and filling, and
the service is very friendly. The chicken vindaloo is magnificent, while the Malai
Kofta (cheese and potato dumplings in a mild, creamy sauce) is the best this side
of Bombay. Beer is the best drink with everything. Work off the heavy load in
your stomach with a beachside stroll afterward.
Corner of Sydney Rd. and Corso Manly. & 02/9977 3466. Reservations recommended. Main courses
A$8.50–A$18 (US$5.50–US$12). AE, MC, V. Daily 5:30–11pm. Ferry or JetCat: Manly.
Green’s Eatery VEGETARIAN Of the many eateries in Manly, this nice little
vegetarian place, just off the Corso on the turnoff just before the Steyne
Hotel, does the best lunchtime business. The food is healthy and good quality.
The menu includes 11 different vegetarian burgers, vegetable curries and noodle
dishes, patties and salads, soups, smoothies, and wraps. They serve some
exceptionally nice cakes here, too, which despite being incredibly wholesome are
still surprisingly tasty. On a nice day you can sit outside.
1–3 Sydney Rd., Manly. & 02/9977 1904. Menu items A$1.20–A$7.40 (US80¢–US$4.80). Cash only. Daily
8am–7pm. Ferry or JetCat: Manly.
5 What to See & Do in Sydney
The only problem with visiting Sydney is fitting in everything you want to see
and do. Of course, you won’t want to miss the “icon” attractions—the Opera
House and the Harbour Bridge. Everyone seems to be climbing over the arch
of the bridge these days on the BridgeClimb Tour, so look up for the tiny dots
of people waving to the ferry passengers below.
You should also check out the wildlife in Taronga Zoo and the Sydney
Aquarium, stroll around the “tourist” precinct of Darling Harbour, and get a
dose of Down Under culture at the not-too-large Australian Museum. Also try
to take time out to visit one of the nearby national parks for a taste of the bush,
and if it’s hot take your cozzie (swimsuit) and towel to Bondi Beach or Manly.