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Birthday dinner/lunch?
I'm meeting up with a friend from New York who will be in Sydney for her birthday. She is a big foodie and loves to eat out in NYC but I want to take her somewhere uniquely Sydney for either lunch or dinner. We're both in our early 30's, want something chic but not stuffy, nice but not ridiculously expensive or formal. I was thinking Aria... any other suggestions?
Three days in Adelaide, four days in Sydney
+1 on Central Market. The best time to go is Saturday morning, but the market is also open on Tues, Wed (not a great day though; only limited trading) and Fri-Sat. You can definitely find something cheap and delicious inside the market, or get ingredients for a picnic (like in the Botanic Gardens). +1 also on Chinatown, which is centered around Gouger Street on the south side of the market. T Chow is great, as is East Taste and the super-fantastic and ridiculously cheap dumpling place just around the corner from Charlie's Pho on Grote Street.
Avoid Rundle Street... cheap, but boring and tasteless for the most part. Sparrow in North Adelaide isn't that cheap, but their menu is based around small plates, so is lovely for a glass of wine and a few nibbles. Also, try Apothecary on Hindley Street in the city also for small plates and fantastic cocktails. Cork Wine Bar on Gouger for a quick glass of wine. Also, Cibo anywhere in the city for coffee! If you need any other recs for Adelaide, just ask!
