Another great stop at the Growers Market in the Entertainment Quarter at the old Fox Studios…read more They have an impressive selection of cheeses, with a heavy focus on Italian cheeses. Some Australian and a few from elsewhere in Europe, but lots of Italians. Friendly and helpful service with pitiful small samples to taste, but what can you tell from an ice cold piece of Taleggio anyway? They also have sweets and other food items. Their cinnamon cookies are excellent. I bought some very creamy Brebirousse cheese from Lyon, a sheep's milk brie. It was outstanding - now I'll have to watch to see if I can ever find it again.

I like my cheese bitey, crumbly and made in Lancashire. Strange then that I should move to…read moreAustralia where the supermarkets claim that their cheese is 'Tasty'. Isn't that a given? Like 'Nice' biscuits? I disgress. The Cheese Shop in Mosman sells all the delicious English imports that you might hope for plus some of their snooty European counterparts - think Roquefort, Emmental, Gruyere, Blue - if you like mould then this is your place. Now, whilst it's possible that what they sell here you could buy in a decent Providore, there's something about this charming little shop with its cobbled together feel that is very appealing. You can walk out of here with your cheese, crackers, chutney and coffee and be a very happy customer. They do a Jamie Oliver sandwich for $5 which is cheese, pickled onions and crisps. So very wrong. So very right.

I saw the sign for this shop and thought - awesome, a cheese shop! I also thought of the image of…read morethe cheese shops you find in Europe - the Borough Market and Covent Garden ones in London come to mind first. They are filled to the brim with huge round lumps of fresh cheese of all kinds. Mmmm cheeeeeese. Unfortunately the Cheese and Coffee Bar in Mosman isn't quite the cheese delight I was hoping for. It has a pretty modest selection of cheeses but then it's not the sole focus of the shop is it? Being a coffee bar too takes some of the focus of the smelly yellow stuff... sort of. The café part is quite small. There's a wee library of books to choose from if you fancy a quiet read and a selection of sandwiches and cheese platters if you're a little rumbly in the tummy. Simple and sweet enough but don't expect a traditional cheese shop.

Hmmm, what is it? I would call it a... Café, with a bottle shop attached, with an choclateur…read moreattached, with some really good ice cream off to one side. It feels like a one stop shop fo r a really good night, doesn't it? Theres heap s of wines to choose from, and you can visit the discount bin if youre looking for a bargain, or grab a bite to eat at the café - there are some great healthy options, looking pretty kosher, I think there'll even be some vegan alternatives and such. It also feels like a supermarket of up market goods, they're heap to peruse in the aisles, a surprising amount considering how small the store is. Theres a kitchen too, that'll whip you up something, but if I were you, I wouldn't leave without one of the chocolates. Just a great mixture of stuff! Deinately worth a look!

My Friend Gonzie lives a few doors from Bottega Del Vino in Potts Point and at times he can be a…read morebit of a hermit with expensive taste, so Bottega Del Vino is perfect for him. Whenever I come over and say lets go out for dinner, he says lets go to the deli and get something and to be fair they have everything you could want. I often get a serve of their Lasagne and heat it up and a salad. These prepared meals are reasonably priced for what their quality. What really makes this shop worthwhile is the gourmet foods and wine. The selection is pricy but impressive. We had a $40 bottle of red wine from there one evening and it was one of the best I've ever had. Although their products are expensive, the quality is the highest and you know you will enjoy what you have. Bottega Del Vino is like something which has escaped from Europe and is a cut above the average deli.

A Hidden gem in the depths of Martin place in the CBD of Sydney is the GPO cheese room. Enter via…read morethe old post office building, head down the stairs and you will find your cheese wonderland. Once inside the cheese room, to the left is a cheese counter and the rest of the room is filled with bottles of wine. This could be considered heaven for some and probably is. There is a nicely set dining room to the right, where you can enjoy your selections in sophisticated comfort. The staff are very attentive, filling your water glass and providing great service. The GPO cheese room has a large selection of wine from many regions around the world, much like their cheese offerings. We browsed the menu trying to decide what to order, a difficult task considering everything they have to offer. Do we pick a couple of different types of cheese, burgers, antipasto, a cheese and wine flight or a main? Nope, we spot that they have fondue on the menu, something you do not come across too often in Sydney. This is something that appeals to my Swiss roots. We select a nice glass of pinot and sip away, in anticipation for the brie coulommiers and truffle fondue to arrive. The fondue hits the table, the flame is lit and the cheese melts, turning into a bowl of liquid goodness. The fondue set was very impressive, consisting of a large platter containing a selection of cured meat, potatoes, bread, crackers, pickled figs and grilled garlic prawns. The fondue forks were kept busy as we were selecting items to pass through that decadent mix of cheese and truffle, transforming each item into a mass flavour infusion. At $56 between two, it is great value. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the GPO cheese room, set up in the historic post office building at the bottom of Martin Place. With a great selection of cheese and wine at a good price, this place is now on our radar and one we recomnend you add to your list.

Do you like cheese? Do you LOVE cheese? (are you the weird person who doesn't like cheese but likes…read moreyour friends who like cheese?) Then the GPO cheese and wine room is for YOU! There are a range of options to get your cheese fix including a cheese fondu for two ($49), Mac and cheese (16$) and cheese boards. The friendly and knowledgable staff will keenly pair a beautiful wine for you choice of cheese. The restaurant is intimate with low lighting and a sneaky corridor for a quiet date night or a lovely night with friends! I haven't needed a reservation here but if you are planning to come it wouldn't be worth missing out on. cheese cheese yes please!

I'm pretty sure that when I lived in Sydney at least 50% of the reason I could occasionally…read morepersuade my dad and step mum to visit me was because it meant they'd also be able to go and stock up at Simon Johnson. Most people of the vaguely foodie persuasion will be familiar with the name Simon Johnson as their produce is now stocked in many high-end deli sort of stores all over Australia. A visit here is essentially a visit to the mothership. In this store you will find a single room - like a humidor - filled with cheeses... chocolate you can't buy from anywhere else in the country and other sumptuous delights like persian fairy floss. If you want to really, really impress a guest or truly delight a host(ess), this is the only place you need to go.

Quality food is easy to find. But high quality food from all over the world is hard to come by…read more Until Simon Johnson that is. Simon Johnson (the store and the person) is really able to furnish you with provisions that are of the highest quality and are simply mouth-watering. The Simon Johnson store in Woollahra is one of the best places to visit to get a taste of this food heaven. Valrhona chocolate (the only place where you can get it), English biscuits, Wasabi coated peanuts, an entire room fromagerie and many more can be seen inside this store. And while you enjoy browsing through the delicious offerings, you can even get complimentary coffee! This really is a must-visit place!

Sure to satisfy all your meaty needs. A great array of local and not-so-local meat and poultry…read more Friendly staff who definitely know their stuff - they were very helpful when I asked all about the different cuts of meat. They also offer a great range of kebabs, sausages and prepared meats - perfect for the BBQ if you run out of time. All very competitively priced, and it's great to know that you're supporting the local community and farms when you buy from here.

- rap music! - its a little on the loud side…read more- staff didn't seem to know too much about the dishes - cool thing to do on weekends - on the expensive side - tasty pasta - I was in love with the bread - I was in love with the prawn sauce

This is the most 90's hip-hop music I've heard in a long time without it having to be my own…read moreplaylist. Enjoying the vibe. Go downstairs for some great framed quotes/lyrics on top of interesting artwork. Ordered the broccolini and a couple drinks. Will most likely be back during my short stay here. The bartenders are great as well. One was driving to the music. Love it! You don't see this too often anymore. Appreciate the atmosphere and the overall experience.

Great service and good fish and chips. Staff are friendly and I would highly recommend trying…read more Thanks, will be back

Easily the best takeaway fish and chips I've had in along time. Delicious calamari rings alsoread more