I'm pretty sure that when I lived in Sydney at least 50% of the reason I could occasionally persuade 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. read more