Sydney Eat Street: 10 things to eat in Gordon
WHEN it comes to food, this leafy suburb 15km northwest of Sydney’s CBD has much to offer, including Vietnamese, Thai, French and everything in between.
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WHEN it comes to food, this leafy suburb 15km northwest of Sydney’s CBD has much to offer, including Vietnamese, Thai, French and everything in between.
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Pottery Green Bakers
RUNNING a successful cafe and looking after three children can be a tall order, but when things get just a tad too hectic, cafe co-owner Aimy Hoang sits down for a bowl of hot beef pho. “It just pulls me together”, she says, adding that not only does it bring back childhood memories of sitting around the table with her family, but that enjoying soup, by its very nature, is a slow process.
“You need to take time to eat it,” Ms Hoang says. Time to savour the complex stock that her mother prepares using spices she brings back from Vietnam. Time to enjoy the silky noodles, thin slices of beef and fresh herbs, all of which combined create the perfect “soul-soothing” meal. And that’s just the start of what’s on offer here. — 4 St Johns Ave
Canvas Cafe and Pressed Juice Bar
A modern painting with slashes of neon pink and blue hangs from the wall, calling attention to itself mainly because of the simplicity around it. You could spend hours analysing that image and its relationship to the name Canvas, a fresh new café near the train line, or you could just pick up one of the coffee table books scattered about and enjoy a latte. Linger a little longer and order a bowl of their specialty mueslis with yogurt and fruit along with a cold glass of pressed juice, such as the delicious Morning Glory, a blend of oranges, carrots and ginger. — 9 St Johns Ave
Bistro de Philippe
THE blue and white woven wicker chairs that surround the rustic outdoor tables create a comfortable setting that just begs you to come over and lose yourself in a good book while sipping on a nice glass of wine.
It’s an atmosphere that is similar to what bistro owner Philippe Schwind remembers from his childhood home in France — older men whiling away their afternoons leaning over checkerboards and nursing espressos.
“I wanted to create the sense of a French village (at the bistro),” Philippe explains.
With dishes such as bouillabaisse (a hearty fish stew), duck a l’orange and lamb backstrap, Philippe has found that sweet spot between cafe food and fine dining. “It’s the sort of food your mother would cook on Sunday when friends and family would come over,” he says. “A little bit more than everyday cooking but not too much.” — Shops 3 & 4a/741 Pacific Hwy
Pablo & Rusty’s Espresso Bar
THERE are countless ways to order a cup of coffee but having it served cold with a tick of nitrogen gas may seem a bit farfetched — that is until you try this amazingly smooth and clean coffee, particularly on a warm day. Made from cold-brew coffee infused with nitrogen gas and poured from a pressurised tap, it comes out with a stout-like consistency similar to Guinness. Fans of this brew recommend drinking it without ice or milk, but then again, they probably get a bit of a chuckle making people think they’re having a cold one with their morning muffin. — 1-3 St Johns Ave
Season Thai
MANY cafes claim to alter their menu based on seasonal produce, but this fantastic Thai restaurant not only does that, they’ve put their name to it. Their rotation of produce follows the seasons and is what has made them popular on the north shore. You may go in with the intention of ordering your typical pad thai or curry, but, for a fabulous meal, defer to chef Nattapong Somboon’s suggestion: start with the seared scallops and an order of betel leaf prawns. — 780 Pacific Hwy
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Mac-n-cheese maple bacon croissant
THE mac-n-cheese on this housemade croissant got the thumbs up from the owner’s 10-year old son so you know it’s got to be good. Add maple bacon and you’ve got an all around winner. — Pottery Green Baker, 4 St Johns Ave
Beer baguette
THE dough is similar to ciabatta however it’s made with a mixture of half water and half Coopers Sparkling Ale. It’s left to ferment for 12 hours then baked, which removes the alcohol but keeps the flavour. — Bakerie Artisan Sourdough, 773 Pacific Hwy
Surf and turf platter
THE pork ribs and steak are basted with a tangy sauce that is so addictive you’ll beg them to bottle it, that is after you’ve dunked your salt and pepper calamari, prawns and chips into it as well. — Grill at Gordon, 770 Pacific Hwy
Butter chicken
THE fresh herbs and spices from northern India make this dish a standout. The heat is kept to a minimum so the full flavours come through. — Mehfil Indian, 768 Pacific Hwy
Sushi train
THE novelty of a sushi train never wanes, particularly when the classics keep coming round as well as some of the chef’s more clever creations. — Sushi Maru, 25/802 Pacific Hwy
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