Glorious Glenayr

I had a thought. I don't know how profound it was (they rarely are). But it clicked, on one morning stroll last week that if you walk Glenayr Avenue (sorry, Bondi again), you will find almost every food store caters to our needs. Hooray to the whole world becoming edible!

I'll take you on a little visual 'eatable' journey through the street.


I'm sure you're surprised I went to art school. So am I. Here's what you can find at each place...

Iku - Loads of health food lunch and dinner potential. Yummy riceballs and the likes.

Organic Bakery - See past post on this bakery.

La Piadina - I usually pick up my pace from strolling to sprinting when passing this place, as the piadinas (Italian flatbread) look and smell gorgeous. A few months back, the nice Italian ragazzo told me they're working on making gee-free ones. In the mean time, they've introduced a rich cake that sits on the front counter. I'm yet to try it.

Pizzaiola - Again, haven't tried it but there's a pizza option for any of you ladies and lads wanting to beat me to it.

Green's Cafe - See past post on Bondi Breakfasts.

***Note to the keen alcoholics out there: Beach Road Hotel is across the street from the first few stores mentioned. Most alcohol is good to guzzle down the gullet. Obviously the big no-no's are beer and alci ciders. Cheers to wine and vodka!

Ciao Amore!

Here are my Top 5 Pizza Palazzi (that's Italian for 'Palaces').

The more European friends I make, the more I want to hide under the covers when it comes to Auzzie renditions of Euro delicacies. Okay, so I know Australian pizza is nothing like traditional Italian pizza but I still like the gourmet fusions that we have cleverly invented in true Australian form.

#1 Wilson's Place (65 Bondi Road, Bondi)
Pretty much Take-Away only. Friendly guys run it (read the cute stories typed on their pizza boxes) and they're endorsed by the Coeliac Society so you know you've arrived in safe territory. Try the one with asparagus and orange-coloured sauce. 7/10.

#2 Hugo's Pizza (1/33 Bayswater Rd, Kings Cross)
A Swanky restaurant for those 'in vogue' folk. That aside, they make a damn good crunchy, thin-crusted pizza. My favourite - asparagus, egg, goats cheese, walnuts and truffle oil. Be prepared to feel sick after 2 slices. Oh-so-good, it's worth it. 9/10 for taste.

#3 The Little Gourmet Pizza Shop (278 Bondi Rd, Bondi)
A little hole in the wall - take-out and delivery only. The only size is pretty petite. You can choose your toppings. A bit more traditional. See their menu online - http://www.littlegourmetpizza.com.au/ 6.5/10.

#4 Crust (374 New South Head Road, Double Bay)
The food is as unrefined as you'd expect from a chain restaurant. Not bad. But not that great either. At least we can eat it! 5/10.

#5 Bondi Pizza (180-186 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach)
Looks like they've done some sneaky cut/copy of Hugo's menu. I don't know the politics behind it but Hugo's reigns as king. Still pretty yum. 8/10.

*** Keep in mind, when finding gluten-free pizza options, always ask whether each ingredient and topping (not just the base) is ALSO gluten-free. Remember that gluten can be found in sauces, marinades, spices and the likes. Just a bit of friendly chat and you're on your way... Delizioso!