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On the North Shore pie trail: from Killara to Waverton

On the North Shore pie trail: from Killara to Waverton

In the latest addition to our North Shore pie series, we sampled rat coffins from Killara Bakery and The Grumpy Bakery, Waverton

Huw Bradshaw
Food & DrinkFood & Drink
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“You build up goodwill and you’ve got to hold it”: Eighty Ate, North Sydney’s 50 year-old brunch institution

“You build up goodwill and you’ve got to hold it”: Eighty Ate, North Sydney’s 50 year-old brunch institution

North Sydney’s Eighty Ate has been in same family for fifty years, but a love story in the mid-90s made it what it is today.

Melissa Mantle
Food & DrinkFood & Drink
Where is the best beer garden in the North Shore?

Where is the best beer garden in the North Shore?

Spring has sprung, and we’re spoilt for choice in the North.

Huw Bradshaw
Food & DrinkFood & Drink
Searching for the North Shore's best pie: Cornucopia Bakery

Searching for the North Shore's best pie: Cornucopia Bakery

The pie from this bakery was recommended by multiple readers. Let's see how it fares.

Huw Bradshaw
Food & DrinkFood & Drink
Searching for the North Shore's best pie: Breadworks Cafe

Searching for the North Shore's best pie: Breadworks Cafe

Could this small McMahons Point Cafe have the best pie of the North?

Huw Bradshaw
Food & DrinkFood & Drink
Hatted restaurant Annata finds new St Leonards location

Hatted restaurant Annata finds new St Leonards location

Crows Nest locals will be pleased to know the fine dining restaurant won't be moving far.

Huw Bradshaw
Food & DrinkFood & Drink
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Affordable Noodles on the North Shore

Affordable Noodles on the North Shore

The best thing about a bowl of noodles is it will hardly ever break the bank.

Huw Bradshaw
Food & DrinkFood & Drink
WATCH: Can we find the best pie in the North Shore?

WATCH: Can we find the best pie in the North Shore?

Competitor number one: Romeo's Pie Cafe.

Huw Bradshaw
Food & DrinkFood & Drink
WATCH: What's your favourite local restaurant?

WATCH: What's your favourite local restaurant?

We asked some Lindfield locals where they reckon the best local place to eat is.

Huw Bradshaw
Food & DrinkFood & Drink
Where to grab brunch under $15 on the North Shore

Where to grab brunch under $15 on the North Shore

Nowadays it feels harder and harder to find a bacon and egg roll that won’t empty out your savings account. Here are nine spots on the North Shore where you can grab brunch for under $15.

Huw Bradshaw
Food & DrinkFood & Drink
11 spots to find a sweet treat on the North Shore

11 spots to find a sweet treat on the North Shore

Looking for something sweet on a slow-moving afternoon?

Huw Bradshaw
Crows NestCrows Nest
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“The whole world of fine dining is in trouble”: Crows Nest loses Chef Hat-awarded restaurant facing 50% rent hike

“The whole world of fine dining is in trouble”: Crows Nest loses Chef Hat-awarded restaurant facing 50% rent hike

Speaking to the Lorikeet, Annata owner and general manager John Bligh expressed frustration at a rental economy that made it harder and harder for small businesses to compete with franchises and fast food chains.

Huw Bradshaw