Sydney, famed for its setting and natural beauty, has fascinated from the day it was conceived as an end-of-the-world repository for British felons, to its current status as one of the world’s most appealing cities. This book recounts, and celebrates, the central role food has played in shaping the city’s development from the time of first human settlement to the sophisticated, open, and cosmopolitan metropolis it is today. The reader will learn of the Sydney region’s unique natural resources and come to appreciate how these shaped food habits through its pre-history and early European settlement; how its subsequent waves of immigrants enriched its food scene; its love-hate relationship with alcohol; its markets, restaurants, and other eateries; and, how Sydneysiders, old and new, eat at home. The story concludes with a fascinating review of the city’s many significant cookbooks and their origins, and some iconic recipes relied upon through what is, for a global city, a remarkably brief history.

Explore beyond Sydney's world-famous icons and discover the creative underbelly of this multi-faceted city - the food and drink innovators, designers, architects, and artists.

Beyond the glistening harbour Sydney is a vibrant and creative city. In this book, we hear from local entrepreneurs and creators whose ingenuity contributes to Sydney's dynamic cultural landscape. They share their thoughts on life and work and their favourite places to explore. We also uncover a range of experiences, for visitors who are looking to discover the creative underbelly of this multi-cultural and multi-faceted city.

This is a fresh, accessible guide to eating and drinking in Sydney. With sections on high quality restaurants, cheap and cheerful restaurants, and the bars of the moment, this guide is a comprehensive compendium of the best places to go, on any budget, in Sydney. Characterised by a fresh and breezy style, it evokes the ambience and atmosphere of the places under review.

A celebration of Australian cuisine like never before -- 350 recipes showcasing the rich diversity of its landscapes and its people. Australia is a true melting pot of cultures and this is reflected in its cooking. As an island of indigenous peoples alongside a global panoply of immigrants with different culinary influences and traditions, its foodways are ripe for exploration. As well as the regional flora and fauna that make up bush tucker, there are dishes from all over the world that have been adopted and adapted to become Australia's own -- making this recipe collection relevant to home cooks everywhere.

Now in its tenth edition, this award-winning book is the definitive guide to eating, drinking and food shopping in Sydney.

Eat History offers fascinating new insights into the emerging field of gastronomic studies and its intersection with cultural history, and includes the writing of nine leading historians on topics ranging from vodka to patty cakes. Though primarily focused on Australia, the transnational nature of many of the essays widens the scope to include Russia and the British Empire, as well as Italy. With its engaging and entertaining tone, the volume will prove to be of interest not only to researchers and academics in the field, but to more general readers keen to discover how the consideration of food opens up whole new areas of history and points the way to fruitful future inquiry.

With fresh journalistic writing and reams of information on what to see and do, this guide takes readers from the big cities to the countryside. Includes candid reviews on restaurants and accommodations for all budgets. 83 maps. Full-color insert. Two-color throughout.

"This is a cook's eye view of the Australian way of cooking, eating, drinking and celebrating. It is a story of food and drink from the colonial days through to nowadays. This book takes a folkloric and fun look at our kitchens, our dining rooms and our restaurants and offers some valuable insights into Australian cuisine."--BOOK COVER.

Broadsheet is the go-to arbiter of taste when it comes to where and what to eat in Melbourne. Here, for the first time, they present the recipes for their pick of the best dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner from its cafes and restaurants. Featured cafes and restaurants include: * The Premises * Chez Dre * Supernormal * Huxtaburger * Mamasita * Pope Joan * Chin Chin * The European * The Everleigh * Cumulus * Tonka * Izakaya Den * Town Mouse * Vue de Monde * Dainty Sichuan * Ladro * The Estelle * Pierre Roelofs * Burch & Purchese * Gerald's Bar *