Why I love my suburb: Actor Susie Youssef on Newtown

WHY I love my suburb is a new series written by Sydneysiders. Writer and actor Susie Youssef tells us about her favourite parts of Newtown and her addiction to tuna sandwiches.

Comedian and writer Susie Youssef

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Why I love my suburb is a new series written by Sydneysiders. Writer and actor Susie Youssef tells us about her favourite parts of Newtown and her addiction to tuna sandwiches.

When did you move to this suburb?

I moved to Newtown at the beginning of 2018 because I have an addiction to tuna sandwiches, Thai food and traffic.

What do you like most about living here?

The Tuna Sandwich from 212 Blu on Australia St (Rhys Nicholson introduced me to this sandwich and it is excellent/becoming a problem for me).

Newtown bar and night life scene. Picture: Damian Shaw

What do you enjoy doing on the weekend?

I enjoy eating butter and chutney samples at Carriageworks markets.

What is your favourite café/restaurant/bar?

212 Blu (that tuna sandwich) and Arcadia Liquors (although technically Redfern is one of my favourite spots - great drinks, excellent music and pickles. My favourite things)

Arcadia Liquors in Redfern is one of Susie Youssef’s favourite spots.

What is your best memory from living in this area?

I haven’t been here long enough but in the future I hope I’ll be old and yelling at skateboarders from the balcony of the Newtown terrace house I own and remembering the days of renting.

Camperdown Cemetery is “spooky” but beautiful”. Picture: Mark Dunn

Do you have a favourite park or outdoor space?

I think Camperdown Cemetery is spooky but beautiful.

Why I love my suburb

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What do you wish you could change about your suburb?

I wish I had a parking permit but I do keep fit moving my car every two hours.

What do you tell other people about your suburb?

It’s a place where The Jam Man is not a local DJ but a man who actually sells jam and seeing a wizard walking a ferret is just a typical Sunday afternoon.

Carriageworks Farmers Markets is a favourite weekend spot.

What is the best thing your suburb offers you?

Newtown has the best hairdresser — Noddy’s on King. And also those 212 Blu tuna sandwiches.

● Susie Youssef is in Accidental Death of an Anarchist at the Sydney Opera House until October 27

Bessie Holland, Susie Youssef, Amber McMahon and Caroline Brazier in Sydney Theatre Company’s production of Accidental Death of an Anarchist. Picture: Daniel Boud.