Papi Chulo

During the Merivale Food Festival we ventured off to Manly and ate at Papi Chulo.  the menu special is good during this time. 

Free-range maple black pepper pork belly 

Nice and yummy- I do like my pork really soft, but it was tender - needed to be more tender for my liking. 

The Ribs - Pork with smokey BBQ sauce 

They were nice, the sauce was delicious but I have had better. 

Overall this place has a great atmosphere , good location and the rest of there menu looks good, so will definitely go back to sample more of their food. 

so how do I rate their food 

Pork - 4 stars out of 6 

Ribs- 4 stars out of 6 

Fare Nosh

Another food safari adventure, this time it's with my partner......living in the summer hill area we decided to support our little town instead of venturing off to the CBD. We chose a little place called Fare Nosh. 

Plat du jour - special 

This changes on a weekly basis, but we sampled some Tom Yum Prawns, Seared Scallop with wasabi aioli, Sugar Cured Salmon Spring Roll,  If your not overly hungry, this is a meal in its self- $19.95 ....bargain. 

Pork Belly in Pear Sauce 

Another bargain for 19.90, the pork had this thick crunchy piece of  crackling on the piece of pork which was delicious, the meat was cooked good- but could have been a bit softer. the pear sauce worked really well with this dish. Overall it is a nice special at a great price. 

So how do I rate the food

Plat du Jour - 4.5 stars out of 6 

Pork Belly - 4 stars out of 6 

Will I go back - yes of course 

Double Roasted Cafe

I had no idea this place existed and have been working in marrickville for 5 years......I stumbled across this place while walking to Newtown.  I like the old rustic look the cafe has on the inside.

Lunch

Pork belly sandwich - toasted

Absolutely delicious - the pork belly was soft and the skin crispy, nice flavours the sauce was very tasty...... 5.5 stars out of 6. A must have for only $9.50.......one of the best sandwiches I have had in a long time at a cafe... ......can't wait to go back again.....oh and order one of their fresh juices, good value for $6 served in a recycled jar.....very hip......