Sydney Eat Street: 10 things to eat in St Peters
JUST 7km west of the Sydney CBD is St Peters, which is a mix of housing, businesses and light industry, as well as some interesting places to wine and dine. Tour the suburb with Eat Street.
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JUST 7km west of the Sydney CBD is St Peters, which is a mix of housing, businesses and light industry, as well as some interesting places to wine and dine.
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Buttercream Bakery
Starting out in 2009 in a garage turned industrial kitchen, Kat Logan and her business partners were running a successful online cupcake business, now though and a move to a shop front, it’s her painted cakes that have become their bread and butter. Barely a year ago, on a whim, she used a “naked cake” as a canvas for her impressionistic styled designs then put it on Instagram where it became an immediate success. Since the cakes are so unique, Kat admits that often it can be hard to translate customers’ visions but given a colour palette and the occasion, she’s produced some real works of art, many of which are often inspired by recognisable painters such as Frida Kahlo’s vibrant reds or Monet’s softer blue hues.
“I get inspiration from everything around me”, says Kat noting that exhibitions in the surrounding creative precincts and the popular street art in St Peters have often influenced her work. Of course, the best part is still the yummy buttercream frosting covering their moist vanilla cakes. — Suite 7.03, 75 Mary Street
Aslan Coffee
Stumbling into a cafe for that morning kickstart isn’t usually the time to think about the origins of your coffee but once that caffeine kicks in and you’re open for communication, Aslan Coffee owner and unofficial ambassador for Indonesian coffee, Budiono Ali, is more than happy to chat about the nuances of the imported beans.
“Indonesian coffees have a stronger flavour”, he explains adding every coffee bean around the world is affected by the surrounding climate and altitude but that what makes Indonesian varieties so unique is that they take on the properties of what is produced nearby. “Indonesian coffees tend to be fruitier”, says Budi. If you take a sip and focus on the tastes, you really can pick-up the very subtle flavours of honeydew melons and candied bananas.
It’s clear that Budi has a passion for his coffee but his reasoning behind it is rather enlightening, “To me, it’s comforting and nostalgic. I have such good memories of sitting around with friends over a cup of coffee.” — 1 Council Street
Willie the Boatman
From keen hobby brewers to some of the best beer around, co-owners Nick Newey and Pat McInerney are having a great time doing what they love. It’s serious business suppling wholesalers around Sydney as well as 120 pubs and restaurants but the lighter side of their pursuit becomes apparent with the cheeky names such as the Rubi Brown Ale, which got it’s name from one of the brewer’s dog, Rubi Brown, and the Rouge One Black IPA, which they released on May 4th — International Star Wars Day (May the Fourth be with you). Even the name of their brewery, Willie the Boatman, shows a bit of irreverence, as it’s named after a former convict and somewhat suss character who used to row people and supplies across the cooks river in the early 1800s. If you’re keen on a good brew and some more quirky stories, they have a tasting bar at the brewery that’s open late afternoon till 7:00pm on Thursdays and Fridays. But Saturdays from noon till 7:00pm is where it’s at, as they’ve been known to bring in food trucks so you can share bacon wrapped hot dog with Rubi and Rogue. — Suite 2.02, 75 Mary Street
Kings of Speed Café
It was a need for speed that first drove cafe owner, Andrew Kingston out of the hospitality business. The long hours were, as he says, “tuning him into a vampire” which meant no time for long rides on his motorcycles. Considering that he had been riding since the age of five and racing since 17, that was a pretty big thing to give up so he joined the corporate world for some normality. But for someone who’d spent so much of his formative years travelling and competing around Europe in such famous events as the Le Mans Endurance Race in France, that didn’t’ sit well either so using his early apprentice Cordon Bleu training and his affinity for Italian coffee he opened a cafe suited to locals and fellow motoring enthusiasts. Now, he gets to call the hours and ride as much as he wants. — 66 Princess Highway
Urban Winery Sydney
A trip to the Hunter Valley for some socialising and wine sounds lovely, but when life gets in the way, just two days out of town can seem impossible. There is a local option though thanks to Alex Retief of A. Retief Wines who operates Urban Winery Sydney, Australia’s first fully-functioning city-based winery. Using grapes mainly from the cooler parts of New South Wales, he produces over 40 tons a year — that’s roughly 420,000 bottles.
Inside the warehouse, there is a tasting bar, opened Thursday, Friday and Saturday (check for specific hours) where you can either pull up a stool or sit in chocolate brown high backed chairs and order a flight of wine, which is five 30 ml glasses.
For something really swank, check out one of their Chef Dinners where some of the best chefs will come in and prepare a dinner to match the A. Retief wines. It’s made all the more special as it’s presented on a long wooden table that runs the length of the warehouse and seats 40 people. All this without the M1. — Suite 6.01, 75 Mary Street
WHEN IN ST PETERS, YOU MUST TRY
Maple Glazed Bacon with Scrambled Eggs
You had us at bacon but then sealed the deal with the rest of this big breakfast including sliced, not mashed, avocado. Enjoy a hot coffee and you’ve got a great start to the day. — Aslan Coffee; 1 Council Street
Babyccinos and Cookie making
It’s about kids big and small at this corner side cafe. Parents can actually enjoy a cuppa while kids get their own babyccinos or kept occupied by one of their cookie making sessions.
— Little Tastes; 641 King Street
Buttercream cupcakes
They’re all the rage now but few cupcake makers have rich buttercream frosting with 24 varieties. Buy a dozen for the office and just to be safe, one more for the road.
— Buttercream Bakery; Suite 7.03, 75 Mary Street
Greek Meat Platter
Come hungry and bring friends, as you’ll want to try a large variety of traditional Greek tastes. For the truly hearty eaters, order the Meat Platter, which comes with Souvlakia, pork chops, cutlets, quail, chorizo and more. — Yia Mas Greek Taverna; 1/1-5 Princess Highway
Cranberry, Coconut and Granola bowl
Located on the lower level of a converted warehouse creative precinct, you’ll feel rather decadent enjoying this breakfast bowl topped with rhubarb and one of their specialty brews amid the high ceilings, white washed walls and photography exhibitions.
— Sample Coffee Pro Shop; Suite 1.03, 75 Mary Street
Vegetable and lentil soup with slow-cooked lamb
Behind the roller doors of this converted industrial garage is a space that garage rock bands would call nirvana – a bright orange muscle car on blocks, vintage posters laminated on café tables and of course, a red velvet lounge. The foodie in you will love the hearty soup, but your inner rebel will getting you dunking chunks of bread to soak it up. — Velvet Garage; 3 Applebee Street
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