Friday, May 31, 2013

Review: Mary's - Newtown

6 Mary Street
Newtown, 2042


Mon-Fri 4pm to Midnight
Saturday Noon to Midnight 
Sunday Noon to 10pm


It's no secret, we love burgers. 

Let's face it, sometimes nothing hits the spot like an uncluttered burger. I personally have never been a fan of the 'gourmet' burger - messy and piled high with every ingredient known to man. 

When it comes to burgers, simplicity is key.

The Mary's Cheeseburger comes it at around the same size as a McDonalds Cheeseburger, so with a price tag of $14 (including a small serve of fries) - well, you have to hope this burger cuts the mustard!

The patty is a combination of brisket, chuck and rump - however, as the patty also approximates a Maccas cheeseburger patty in thickness, you never really get to savour the flavour. It needs to be slightly thicker to allow this combination of beef cuts to really shine through. 

Don't get me wrong, the burger isn't remotely dry, it is quite moist and delicious - I just want more meatiness. The bun is sweet and yielding, there is a smattering of pickles and some lovely oozing cheese. The fries are crisp and not too oily - perfect really.

Washed down with a couple of schooners of Young Henry's and we are done!

Next time it has to be the Fried Chicken with a side of mash and gravy....

Squeak
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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Review: Kitchen by Mike - Breakfast

85 Dunning Avenue

Rosebery 2018

Monday – Friday / 7am – 4pm
Saturday & Sunday / 8am – 4pm

Breakfast until 11.30
Lunch 12 pm-3 pm

Coffee and sweets all day until 4 pm
p: 9045 0910


So today we took the 2 minute stroll to partake of yet another breakfast at our local Kitchen by Mike.

The breakfast menu is relatively small, and today we are both in a Hollandaise kind of mood, so Buggles opts for the Eggs Royale served with smoked salmon and I go for the Eggs Benedict which generally comes with prosciutto, though I swap it for bacon.