tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70625894031967940412024-03-19T00:27:28.782+11:00Culinary BonanzaBonanza (noun): a treasure trove, a discovery, a delicacy, a large amount of something good.ellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.comBlogger536125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-60287497515400712142019-02-21T17:02:00.001+11:002019-02-21T21:37:03.385+11:00Jakarta's Highest Rooftop Bar & Dining: Henshin
Rooftop bars & dinings always fascinate me, and I always try to make a point to visit one where ever I travel to. On my most recent trip back to Jakarta, I took my special guest, Mr. T to visit Henshin, on 67th floor of The Westin Jakarta, and it was one of the prettiest vantage points to enjoy golden sunset in the city!
In the late 1800's the first fleet full of Japanese male farmers ellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-69947845559244009632019-01-23T10:43:00.000+11:002019-01-23T16:21:37.032+11:00"I'm a Blogger, Impress ME!"
How obnoxious does that sound? And NO these words did not come from me actually.
I feel compelled to share my thoughts about what happened to me and the restaurant I'm currently working at, Ho Jiak Haymarket in Sydney. These were spit out by someone who claims to be a "blogger" and visited a few days ago...
I'm a blogger, so what??
To those who don't know me that well yet, I ellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-20140349566993663252018-12-15T00:00:00.001+11:002018-12-15T00:00:32.073+11:00Plant-based High Tea Experience at Alibi SydneyIs the title confusing to you? Why would an omnivore like me bother trying a plant-based high tea? Well, if the high tea spread looks as pretty as such, how could you not be curious?
I visited Alibi last week with Mum, it's located inside Ovolo Hotel in Woolloomooloo. It's nothing like your ordinary hotel / bar / restaurant. Just check out the interior decor of Alibi, every corner is different,ellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-19134541231879263622018-10-30T17:08:00.004+11:002018-10-30T17:08:43.643+11:00Modern Indian Fine Dining at BHOOMI
My very first blogpost about Indian food dated back in 2011...the early days when I just started to develop a taste for dining out and trying out different types of cuisine. Ah, the good ol' days! Over the years, I hate to admit that when it comes to Indian food, my experience is still numbered, and most of the places I tried, (90%) are casual type of restaurants. Indian fine dining is almost ellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-40980645463249381372018-10-18T13:44:00.006+11:002018-10-19T01:00:35.360+11:00Dining with a VIEW at Fairmont Jakarta
It feels good to be back in my hometown, Jakarta...What better way to celebrate my homecoming than over some fine degustation dinner? Not just any restaurant could pull off a proper degustation course which leaves a lingering taste that made me craving for more. One of the places I'd highly recommend in Jakarta, would be VIEW Restaurant & Bar at Fairmont Hotel Jakarta.
Beautifully ellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-40984079178385190012018-04-28T17:21:00.000+10:002018-04-28T17:21:00.380+10:00A Taste of Penang in Sydney: Ho Jiak Haymarket
Having spent almost 2 years in Sydney, I can confidently say that Thai food here just can't go wrong, no matter where you go. Lately though, I notice that Malaysian food is steadily winning the hearts of locals and I'm about to share with you, arguably one of the best authentic Malaysian restaurants in Sydney, Ho Jiak Haymarket.
Coming soon: Char Kway Teow Pattaya (price to be advised)
Ifellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-1091244011688205492018-04-21T07:41:00.001+10:002018-04-24T18:48:41.679+10:00Ageing Well Like Fine Steak - AB Steak Jakarta
Salt Bae, move over! Your antiques have captured world attention, but Asians look just as hot (if not more) cooking steak...This post will make vegetarians & vegans hate me...but oh well, steak connoisseurs, hold and behold, for this is a must-try modern Korean steakhouse that you should make a point to visit...
One word: Perfection!
Chef de Cuisine Joel, live cooking the steak at our ellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-42358431955290308792018-02-16T19:35:00.002+11:002018-02-25T22:19:23.917+11:00Blissful Degustation at Mejekawi by Ku De Ta
It's been a few years since I visited Bali and while some things have changed, some still remains...like KU DE TA in bustling Seminyak area.
I had a bittersweet nostalgic moment when I finally set foot at KU DE TA again recently...I still remember vividly, the iconic red umbrellas and loungers by the beach, the classy interior & music. But this time, my visit was to get acquainted with ellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-5997011132615764492018-01-09T10:48:00.000+11:002018-01-09T10:48:00.609+11:00Australian Summer Flavours at Silvester's
Happy new year 2018 everyone! I've been working too much lately and to be honest, I haven't even had the time to properly reflect on the last year that's passed (too quickly!) or make any solid resolutions. I hope you've all had a better transition and have made plans on what to do to achieve your goals :) In the meantime, let me share with you some delectable new summer menu at one of Sydney's ellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-28433344827922823512017-12-09T11:19:00.000+11:002017-12-09T11:19:03.013+11:00Have a Naked (Foods) Breakfast!
What better way to start the day than with a cup of warm joe and appetizing breakfast? There's no secret that I'm obsessed with pretty and delicious breakfast jars / bowls / smoothies. So much so that I've dedicated a special hashtag #BreakfastBonanza that I use to share my creations (and of course, you're invited to share yours too!).
My #BreakfastBonanza creation: greek yoghurt with muesli,ellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-88459060982411214072017-12-07T13:15:00.001+11:002017-12-07T17:27:03.573+11:00Twenty Five Doors: Discover & Experience Cellar Doors Like Never Before
Since starting out my food blogging hobby years ago, I've come to learn about, and appreciate wine & food pairing. Out of the wine pairing occasions I've been invited to, Australia's New World Wine is definitely one of the most memorable ones for me. Seriously, anyone living in Australia is absolutely blessed with having access to some of the world's finest wine regions, (almost) at ellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-33912738122844380742017-11-29T10:49:00.001+11:002017-11-29T10:49:09.336+11:00Harbourside Rooftop Dining: Cafe del Mar
Can't believe it's already the end of November 2017! Days are getting longer and the weather is becoming hotter here Down Under...It's Summer again Down Under. Luckily, it's not full on hot yet (that would be around Jan-Feb, SO not looking forward to 40 degrees days!), so it's still a perfect weather to enjoy rooftop sessions, whether for lunch or sunset drinks or dinner. I have a good place in ellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-67403241212313631692017-11-20T05:52:00.003+11:002017-11-20T05:56:44.383+11:00Lunch Banquet at Riley St Garage Sydney
Parting is always so bittersweet, but where there's a hello, there's always a goodbye. We can only make fond memories while we still could. I was here at Riley St Garage last week and had a lovely lunch rendezvous with a friend who's leaving Sydney soon... :(
What better way to end the week than with a stylish lunch with a girl friend in a garage-transformed-into-pretty restaurant? Riley St ellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-70650219078451414722017-11-15T14:32:00.002+11:002017-11-19T21:02:48.816+11:00All About Avocados: Good Fat Pop-Up Cafe
Are you a self-proclaimed fanatic of these healthy green buttery fruits? Well you're in for a treat, because for a limited time only, the folks at Australian Avocados are running this brilliant pop up cafe in Surry Hills. And you need not guess: everything on the menu contains avocados (except for the coffee - actually these two make delicious iced beverage!).
I've always liked avocado ellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-50741036566724756822017-11-03T09:54:00.001+11:002017-11-03T18:24:56.858+11:00Meaty Braai Feast with Neil Perry & Masterchef Judge Benny M
Have you been to South Africa or thought about visiting there? If you have, that's very lucky of you! But if you haven't (like me), South Africa should definitely be on everyone's YOLO trip bucket list. So what better way to experience a culture than through sampling the food? Just a few days ago, I had a first taste of South African braai (or barbeque as we know it in English). But it was ellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-8125582472462818592017-10-06T08:42:00.002+11:002017-10-06T08:42:48.493+11:00Old City Kitchen & Bar: Middle East Meets Inner West Sydney"Middle Eastern meets Mediterranean in Newtown", pretty much sums up this little gem that I'd recently tried in the eclectic & quirky suburb of Newtown in Sydney's Inner West, Old City Kitchen & Bar.
Last week had been a long weekend to those living in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, South Australia and Queensland. The weather was excellent and everyone's mood seemed to ellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-36228736994228732942017-09-27T06:53:00.001+10:002017-09-27T16:15:57.934+10:00Easy Asian Meal Prep: Beef Teriyaki & Beef RendangLiving on my own, far awar from my family has its perks and downs. One of the down is perhaps having to sort out my own food, every single day. Luckily, I love to do grocery shopping and cook anyway! I personally enjoy the whole process of planning and cooking for my weekly meal prep. Anybody else does too?? Anyways, recently I've been missing flavours from back home, so I decided to make these ellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-44936708308680281432017-09-11T09:40:00.000+10:002017-09-11T09:41:15.584+10:00Oz Survival Guide 101: What's 'hot desk' anyway?
Living in the world's #25 most expensive city has its ups and downs. For me, I'm just thankful that I survived the first year, unscathed and in fact, I can't be happier to be here! Many have asked me for tips and insights about living & surviving in Sydney, which has me thinking a lot about sharing some of my experiences somewhere...I know this blog is called 'Culinary BonanzaUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-40714291769754778532017-09-05T15:52:00.000+10:002017-09-05T15:55:14.756+10:00Redfern's Newest Hangout: Misfits Bar & Dining
Hey guys, can you believe it's already Spring in Australia (and Autumn in Northern Hemisphere)...How time literally flies! While the weather is still mildly chill and pleasant, I thought what better way to celebrate the new season than with a few drinks and delectable dishes, at this brand new speakeasy-style bar and dining at Redfern, Sydney...
The venue looks nondescript from outside. ellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.com2Sydney NSW, Australia-33.8688197 151.20929550000005-34.712802200000006 149.91840200000004 -33.0248372 152.50018900000006tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-39896937657000128852017-08-08T15:11:00.000+10:002017-08-08T15:11:00.802+10:00Moments That Matter with Whirlpool x Scott Gooding
Living in one of the most expensive cities in the world has the pros and cons. One of the cons: everything is just so expensive!! But in return for that, fresh produce is of superior quality everywhere. Thus, ever since coming to Sydney, I find myself cooking a lot more than I used to. I'd imagine having my own fully equipped kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances in the not so distant ellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.com0Sydney NSW, Australia-33.8688197 151.20929550000005-34.712802200000006 149.91840200000004 -33.0248372 152.50018900000006tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-69675607259087870102017-06-22T08:51:00.003+10:002017-06-22T08:51:42.139+10:00Creperie Suzette Sydney
It's unbelievable how time flies! It's almost a year ago that I came to Sydney to start a new chapter of my life. This winter, I don't feel the trepidation navigating unfamiliar streets and adjusting to the cold weather. Everything seems to be beautifully in place...I can't stop to feel grateful for surviving the first year here... And so my thought wandered, as I physically meandered through ellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-84318478479335363702017-02-27T00:38:00.002+11:002017-02-27T15:40:56.472+11:00Eat More Manuka Honey And Be Healthy!
Summer Down Under is almost over beautiful peeps! I hope your sunny and hot days had been awesome (despite some scorcher days!). I've read on the news that Autumn days may not be much cooler anyway, so don't keep away those summer outfits just yet. On hot days like it had been in the past few weeks, I helped myself to more than ample homemade nicecream drizzled with some Manuka Honey, how could ellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-43020341705583757772017-02-06T11:41:00.000+11:002017-02-06T11:46:37.403+11:00Love at First Bite - Valentine's Day at Akira Back
Ah, February is here and for the lovebirds out there, this month most likely will be one that the ladies look forward to (maybe not so much the guys, because they'll be digging deep in their pockets to prepare for 'that' date haha). Valentine's Day on 14th February is not necessarily just a day for the couples to gloat about their relationship! Showing your love to your special one (girl/ellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-68216349378118300592017-01-25T08:24:00.000+11:002017-02-06T11:47:08.918+11:00360° View 47 Floors Above: Sydney's O Bar and Dining
Happy new year guys! I hope your year kicked off to an awesome start! This was my first time spending Christmas and New Year in Sydney and I gotta say, Christmas in the summer may not be anything like the typical stereotype of European holiday season. The warm and sunny days mean longer daytime hours (means longer play time, so yay!) and there's plenty of time to savour the setting sunset at oneellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062589403196794041.post-62653512589406678942016-12-20T08:05:00.001+11:002017-01-13T06:28:25.591+11:00JORD Wood Watches & One of My Fave Brunch Spots in Sydney
How can you resist no wanting to compliment this beautiful timepiece? Tell you a secret, I've never ceased to receive lovely comments from friends who saw this watch, because JORD Wood Watches are indeed unique holiday gifts...
Hello again hipster lovelies, it has been months since I last updated this blog and I am SO sorry for absence. Many things happened over the course of those few ellynatjohnardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13824761515842423060noreply@blogger.com0