Cafes & Restaurants

On a recent visit to Carlingford Court, we counted at LEAST 7 coffee shops, all of which are child-friendly and serve the beloved babycino. This might make Carlingford Court the perfect place for meeting friends. Here’s what our research uncovered.   The Coffee Club There'll be something on the menu for everyone whether you still haven't…

Lebanese food done right is a beautiful thing and we were grateful to enjoy such beauty on our recent visit to Cedrus Lebanese Restaurant. Located on the riverfront at Ryde Wharf, the peaceful setting is perfect for a long lunch. Better yet, it's perfect for a group get together where grazing from their delicious banquet menu…

Is there any better playdate than the cafe and park play combo? We think not, which is why our visit to The Bells Road Social in Oatlands ticked so many boxes. So hold on while we tell you all about it!     Located on - you guessed it - Bells Road in Oatlands, this gorgeous…

We asked RDMs to vote on their favourite local breakfast spots around town. Here are the top 11!   11. The Shed Cafe Top Ryde Shopping Centre - Level 1   With tasty food and good coffee, this is a standout cafe amongst many in Top Ryde Shopping Centre. Try the sweet potato fries! Open…

  Here we are, the RDM Admin and Moderators at our Christmas Party dinner at Miguel's Tapas Bar in Gladesville. The restaurant, having only opened a few weeks earlier, seemed like the perfect place to get our celebration on while simultaneously getting the "scoop" for RDMs. We think the very first thing to point out…

You probably know Dolcini as the bustling, heaving cafe on Charles Street in Putney. But did you know they've also opened a kiosk just a short walk away in Lardelli Park, Putney Hill? It's pretty much the most perfect thing that could ever happen to local cafe loving families. Dolcini @ Lardelli Park boasts the…

Babycinos with the kids, weekend breakfast with the family and coffee with friends just got a whole lot more interesting with the addition of heaps of new cafes, restaurants and dessert bars locally. Here's a look at what's opened just in the last few months:   Bare Witness 30 Shoreline Drive, Rhodes Spacious (read pram…

by Jacqui Owens   A few Sundays ago, for the first time, I went to The Ranch, North Ryde. We went for lunch and had 2 kiddies in tow, aged 1 and 3. As soon as we stepped in the door I could see my 3 year old eyeing off all the activities they had…

by Rebecca Lee  [space_20]Have you decided to do something romantic this Valentines day? Well good for you!! The following local restaurants are offering special Valentines Day menus that are sure to impress. [space_20]Cucinetta (Hunters Hill) Gather your loved ones for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day over looking Sydney Harbour Bridge and city skyline. Enjoy a 4 course menu…

by Rebecca Lee [space_20] Lunar New Year celebrations are in full swing, so we polled our 4,300+ members on their favourite dumplings in Sydney. Here are the results!   Din Tai Fung- Winner! It seems our RDMs can't get enough of the slurpy soupy goodness of the xiao long bao (soup dumplings) dished up at…

You've voted and here's what you had to say! Your top 10 breakfast venues in the local area:   10. Hattrick, Macquarie Centre Fancy beverages, healthy menu options and a light-filled interior. Check out our in-depth review here. Open from 7:30am every day Access via Waterloo Road or the carpark near Big W [hr] 9. Rustic Cafe, Top…

by Jacqui Owens [space_20] [space_20] I recently visited Left of Field in Rhodes. I'd been hearing about it since it opened and wondered what impact that would have on my "whelm-factor" aka expectations vs reality! As I walked in I was greeted by practically every staff member, all of whom had lovely big smiles. Good start. Next I saw a…