Guest reviews

In addition to dining out at my own expense with friends and family I'm also available for restaurant reviews, media launches, special events and product samples when time permits. Feel free to email me with details but please be aware attending events and sampling products does not guarantee a blog post due to availability of time however a simple tweet is usually possible if I think it's worth sharing. All my reviews will be honest and constructive and are based on my own opinion. My preference is to take my own photos and write my own words rather than using supplied images and posting a pre-written media release. I think if you can't be honest then there's nothing to be learnt — and thus nothing to be gained. Please note a thank you credit will be included of the person/company inviting me. All guest reviews listed are a declaration that they were free unless stated otherwise. Full disclosure is my preference on all posts.

Email: simonleong[at]hotmail[dot]com

Pending Reviews:

Hakata-Maru Ramen, Haymarket (16 July 2013)
The Chalkboard Cafe, Waterloo (6 July 2013)
Lime & Tonic Progressive Dinner, Surry Hills (27 June 2013)
Effen Vodka Launch at QT Hotel, CBD Sydney (24 June 2013)
'Alto Tango' Launch at Zeta Bar, Hilton Sydney (20 June 2013)
Meze Bar: Turkish, Balmain (30 May 2013)
Bombay Sapphire Company Flavour Experience (29 May 2013)
Pachamama House: Modern Peruvian, Surry Hills (24 May 2013)
Mahjong Room: Yum Cha, Surry Hills (23 Apr 2013)
Sushi Hotaru in The Galeries, CBD Sydney (19 Apr 2013)
Ocean Room 12 Course Tasting Menu Autumn (17 Apr 2013)
Kambrook Pressure Express product test (12 Apr 2013)
Altitude Restaurant Tasting, Shangri-La Hotel (12 Apr 2013)
Henkell High Tea at The Langham Sydney (11 Apr 2013)
The Bourbon: New Orleans inspired, Potts Point (8 Apr 2013)
Fairfield Feast Food Blogger Tour (6 Apr 2013)
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour 'Carmen' (28 Mar 2013)
Palings Blogger's Dinner, Ivy, CBD Sydney (19 Mar 2013)
King Island Luxe Dinner, Darling Harbour (10 Mar 2013)
Toko: New seasonal menu launch, Surry Hill (27 Feb 2013)
Milagro Tequila Taste Testing (2 Dec 2012)
Arras Kitchen menu tasting, CBD Sydney (27 Nov 2012)
The Westin Hotel Sydney Afternoon Tea (26 Oct 2012)
Hendrick's Gin Hot Gin Punch Affair (23 Sept 2012)
Thanon Khaoson Thai via Groupon (20 Sept 2012)
Princess Coco Chocolaterie Launch (28 Aug 2012)
William Angliss Institute Food Writing Course (18 Aug 2012)
Morish Nuts (1 June 2012)
Baroque Bistro Duck Masterclass (20 May 2012)
Neu's Delicacy German Breads (20 Apr 2012)
MaMa Ka'Z Banana Bread (16 Feb 2012)
Alpino Gelato (14 Feb 2012)
Food styling & photography session w/ Kate Gibbs (21 Jan 2012)
Sparkle Cupcakery T Party (10 Dec 2011)
Sydney Convention Unconventional Dinner (15 Nov 2011)
William Angliss Institute Professor Hervé This (27 Oct 2011)
Willie's Chocolate Masterclass (3 Oct 2011)
Casa Barilla Cooking Class (10 Aug 2011)

Restaurant/Cafe/Bar Invited Guest Reviews:

Barrio Cellar, CBD Sydney (3 July 2015) instagram
Lan Yuan Restaurant, Chatswood (21 June 2015) instagram
{PICTORIAL} Simmone Logue, Double Bay (15 June 2014)
Steersons Steakhouse: Good Food Month menu (30 Oct 2013)
The Malaya: Good Food Month menu, King St Wharf (22 Oct 2013)
Why Thai Restaurant courtesy of Eatnow, Randwick (13 Sept 2013)
La Mint Restaurant: Pho Pot, Darlinghurst (26 July 2013)
Boom Banana: Chicken Schnitzel, Surry Hills (12 July 2013)
La Focacceria: Cafe, CBD Sydney (27 May 2013)
The Eight: 120 yum cha dishes, Haymarket (14 May 2013)
Bronte Cucina: Modern Italian, Bronte (13 Apr 2013)
{PICTORIAL} Palings Blogger's Dinner, Ivy Sydney (19 Mar 2013)
Fat Buddha: Chinese Yum Cha, CBD Sydney (6 Feb 2013)
Saigon Bay Restaurant: Vietnamese, Darlinghurst (21 Dec 2012)
Umi Sushi & Udon: Japanese, Darling Park (14 Dec 2012)
The Dining Room, Park Hyatt, The Rocks (16 Nov 2012)
'Feast' Seafood Buffet: Sheraton on the Park, Sydney (9 Nov 2012)
Rabbit Hole Bar: Molecular Cocktails, CBD Sydney (19 Oct 2012)
Centennial Parklands Café, Centennial Park (6 Oct 2012)
Coast Restaurant, Darling Harbour (31 Aug 2012)
Barramundi: Seafood Platter for Two Groupon Deal (17 Aug 2012)
Food Society: Modern Eastern European, Darlinghurst (10 Aug 2012)
The Carrington: Spanglish Weekend Breakfast Menu (5 Aug 2012)
The Rum Diaries: Cocktails & Share Plates, Bondi (24 Apr 2012)
Kam Fook Seafood Restaurant, Bondi Junction (19 Feb 2012)
Taste of Belgium, Seaforth (23 Oct 2011)
Romance Russian Restaurant, Kingsford (1 Oct 2011)
La Vucciria: Sicilian Restaurant, Paddington (31 Aug 2011)
Brazilian Box: Pizza & Ribs, Darlinghurst (19 Aug 2011)
Cherubini Espresso Bar: Café, Darlinghurst (4 Sept 2011)
The Little Snail: French, Pyrmont (29 July 2011)
Gotham: Cocktail Bar and Dining, Darlinghurst (15 July 2011)
Taste Test: Meet Fresh, Taiwanese Dessert, Haymarket (15 July 2011)
Village Restaurant: Modern Australian, Darlinghurst (8 July 2011)
Brother Albert: Cafe, Newport (26 June 2011)
Chase Oyster Bar: Italian & French, Chatswood (11 June 2011)
Lotus Asian Restaurant: Asian, Marrickville (4 June 2011)
Spicy Sichuan Restaurant: Sichuan Cuisine, Sydney (27 May 2011)
Omah’s: Chilli Mud Crab, Malaysian, Port Melbourne (6 May 2011)
Dedes Restaurant: Seafood Platter & Desserts (10 Apr 2011)
March into Merivale: Charlie and the chocolate factory (9 Apr 2011)
Deckhouse: Social Media Brunch, Woolwich (3 Apr 2010)
Bistrode CBD: March into Merivale special event (14 Mar 2011)
Uncorked Restaurant: French inspired cuisine (4 March 2011)
Felix: March into Merivale Amuse-Bouche (23 Feb & 2 Mar 2011)
Flying Fish: #summermenu Tweetup Blogging Event (2 March 2011)
Coco Cubano: Cuban-inspired bar & cafe, Darlinghurst (24 Feb 2012)
Elysium: Woodfired Pizza, Restaurant & Wine Bar (13 Feb 2011)
Campos Coffee: The Cupping Room, Newtown (27 Nov 2010)
Coffee Garam: Indian Chai Making Class Tweetup (20 Nov 2010)
Wharf Teppanyaki: Kobe Jones Japanese Fusion (16 Nov 2010)
Kingsleys Steak & Crabhouse: Bloggers Dinner (9 Nov 2010)
MUMU Grill: All-You-Can-Eat Ribfest, Crows Nest (22 Sept 2010)
Zaaffran: Indian, Food Bloggers Evening (22 Sept 2010)
WLG: Wellington's pop up restaurant in Sydney (14 Sept 2010)
MUMU Grill: 7 Courses of Lamb at Lambageddon (31 Aug 2010)
Chophouse: 'Pig & Pinot' Bloggers Dinner (17 Aug 2010)
Grill'd: Healthy burgers made with love, Darlinghurst (22 July 2010)
Emmilou: Tapas, Cocktails and Lounge Bar, Surry Hills (4 June 2010)
Tharen's Fancy Dress Restaurant (9 April 2010)
Efendy: 'Meze Journey to Istanbul' Bloggers Dinner (4 April 2010)
SaigonSaigon: Vietnamese, Glebe (29 Nov 2009)
SumBar: Wine Bar and Tapas, Randwick (1 Sept 2009)
Bécasse: Fine dining, Sydney (7 Nov 2008)

Product/Sample Reviews:

Taste Test: Streets Red Velvet Cornetto Disc (11 Feb 2015)
Taste Test: Arnott's Tim Tam by Adriano Zumbo (10 Feb 2015)
{PICTORIAL} Sydney Brewery Tour & Tasting (2 July 2014)
Taste Test: King Island Dairy cheeses (7 Apr 2014)
Taste Test: Kinda Bacon (7 Apr 2014)
Taste Test: Salsa's Fresh Mex Grill Crickets (26 Mar 2014)
Taste Test: Magnum 5 Kisses (5 Mar 2014)
Taste Test: Mr Pisa Gelato (20 Feb 2014)
Product Test: Knife & Block - Kitchenware Superstore (14 Dec 2013)
Campos Coffee Cupping Session of Ironman Geisha (2 Nov 2013)
Menulog online restaurant ordering system (9 Aug 2013)
Taste Test: Huntley Berry Farm jam (7 June 2013)
Product Test: Edge of Belgravia Ceramic Santoku (26 May 2013)
Product Test: Coway Juicepresso Cold Press Juicer (19 Dec 2012)
Eliunt Olive Oil Tasting, Westfield Sydney (6 Dec 2012)
HelloFresh: Recipe Box (30 July 2012)
Taste Test: Porters Produce Sauces (24 July 2012)
Lindt Excellence Chocolate Appreciation Class (11 July 2012)
Taste Test: The Best Chocolate Cake in the world (24 Apr 2012)
Taste Test: Paddy the Baker Irish Soda Bread (15 & 30 Mar 2012)
Product Test: Philips HR1871 Juicer (30 Mar 2012)
Product Test: Dreamfarm Garject, Garlic Press (22 Dec 2011)
Ozganics Taste Test: Jams, salad dressings and sauces (Aug 2011)
Taste Test: Madam Char Char catering of Pork Roast (16 July 2011)
Taste Test: Meet Fresh, Taiwanese Dessert (15 July 2011)
Taste Test: Sunshine Meats (13 Apr 2011)
Product Test: Philips Viva Collection AirFryer (5 Apr 2011)
Taste Test: Piranha Chicca Chips (12 July 2011)
Taste Test: Bounty Burgers - Soy Burger Patties (11 July 2011)
Taste Test: Manolete Confit Chorizo (21 May 2011)
Taste Test: Baileys Hazelnut Flavour (14 May 2011)
Thomas Chipman Organic Sweet Potato Chips (20 Apr 2011)
Taste Testing: Audrey & Marco Online Gourmet Deli (23 Mar 2011)
Barilla 'Pizza all' Italiana" Pizza Making Kit (30 Mar 2011)
EasyWay Tea Indulgence: Fruit Pulp Party new flavours (15 Mar 2011)
Darrell Lea: Batch 37 Liquorice Taste Testing (4 Feb 2011)
Camilo: Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Sea Salts (13 Jan 2011)
EasyWay Tea Indulgence: Floral Series Taste Test (10 Jan 2011)
Sparkle Cupcakery: Christmas Cupcakes (18 Dec 2010)
Product Testing: Dreamfarm's Chobs, Jot and Smood (30 Nov 2010)
Taste Test: GraysOnline Wine Samples (3 Oct 2010)
Taste Test: McCain Sweet Potato Superfries (8 July 2010)
Piranha: Golden Hash Potato Grills & Soy Snack Mix (29 June 2010)
Sharon Wee Creations: Cake Tasting Day (30 May 2010)
Dello Mano: Classic Belgian Chocolate Brownies (12 May 2010)
San José Smallgoods (20 Apr 2010)
Gertie&Gilbert Cupcakes (25 Jan 2010)
Carman's Rounds: Classic Fruit & Nut (17 Oct 2009)
Anathoth: Boysenberry Jam (28 August 2009)

Cooking/Masterclass Reviews:
Brasserie Bread: Unearthing Artisan Baking Workshop (15 Sept 2011)
Patisse: Croquembouche Masterclass, Waterloo (24 May 2011)
Brasserie Bread: Christmas Pies & Puddings Class (26 Nov 2010)

Media/Launch/Special/Festival/Blogger Event Reviews:

Bentley Restaurant & Citi, CBD Sydney (7 July 2015) instagram
Barrio Cellar Launch, CBD Sydney (1 July 2015) instagram
{PICTORIAL} Tanqueray Gin Garden Bar (16 Oct 2014)
{PICTORIAL} Kingsleys Australian Steakhouse 20th (17 Sept 2014)
{PICTORIAL} Woolworths Christmas Market (17 July 2014)
delicious. Produce Awards 2014 (14 July 2014)
{PICTORIAL} delicious. Produce Awards 2014 (14 July 2014)
{PICTORIAL} Posse Party at Work-Shop Makery (12 June 2014)
{PICTORIAL} Eric's Bar, Harbour Rocks Hotel (15 May 2014)
{PICTORIAL} Moutai Store Launch, Haymarket (18 Mar 2014)
{PICTORIAL} Nakd Water Launch, Cafe Del Mar (1 Mar 2014)
{PICTORIAL} Qantas Restaurants Launch, Rockpool (4 Feb 2014)
{PICTORIAL} Chef George Calombaris, Morning Fresh (17 Oct 2013)
Hello Sailor launches Aperitivo, Darlinghurst (16 Oct 2013)
Good Food Month Citi VIP at Night Noodle Market (11 Oct 2013)
Bullion Bar @ The Mint Pop-Up Launch, CBD Sydney (26 Sept 2013)
The Morrison Hearts Oysters Festival launch dinner (30 July 2013)
King Street Wharf Festival 2013, Sydney (19 July 2013)
Bondi Hardware: Winter Menu Launch, Bondi Beach (1 July 2013)
Citibank Pop-Up Bar Launch and Vivid Aquatique (24 May 2013)
National Bacon Week at 4Fourteen, Surry Hills (13 May 2013)
{PICTORIAL} Lindt Creation Launch, Sydney (8 May 2013)
{PICTORIAL} Australia's Biggest Morning Tea (17 Apr 2013)
{PICTORIAL} Henkell High Tea, The Langham Sydney (11 Apr 2013)
{PICTORIAL} My Coffee Tasting Tour with Nespresso (4 Apr 2013)
Taste of Sydney 2013, Centennial Park (17 Mar 2013)
Drambuie Bar Takeover Launch at Pullman Hyde Park (26 Feb 2013)
Dita Von Teese and Cointreau at The Victoria Room (25 Feb 2013)
Zeta Bar presents The Secret Garden, Hilton Sydney (1 Feb 2013)
Stroke Foundation 'Food For Thought' Sydney (4 Oct 2012)
Eat Drink Blog 3 Food Bloggers Conference, Adelaide (3-4 Nov 2012)
Universal: Good Fork Week Launch, Darlinghurst (11 Oct 2012)
MasterChef LIVE 2012, Moore Park (7 Oct 2012)
The Rocks Vintage Dinner under the stars (21 Sept 2012)
O Bar and Dining Launch, CBD Sydney (12 Sept 2012)
Wolf Blass Luxury Collection Release 2012 (4 Sept 2012)
Billy Law 'Have You Eaten?' Book Launch (27 Aug 2012)
Zeta Bar presents Coney Island, Hilton Sydney (9 Aug 2012)
Gary Mehigan ambassador for Citibank Dining Program (9 Aug 2012)
Piedmont Truffle Regional Dinner at Balla (10 July 2012)
Naked Wines Australia Media Launch at The Village (28 June 2012)
International Food Safari 2012 Launch, The Loft (19 June 2012)
Stroke Foundation 'Food For Thought' Melbourne (24 May 2012)
Lipton Ice Green Tea Party, Ivy Sun Room (20 May 2012)
Glass Brasserie at Hilton Sydney Breakfast (11 May 2012)
Bavarian Bier Café: Pure Bier Fest'12 Launch, Sydney (2 May 2012)
Mr Cooper's Wine Bar Launch, Paddington (19 Apr 2012)
Masterclass with Peter Gilmore at Quay, Sydney (16 Apr 2012)
Hendrick's Gin presents The Theatre of Curiosities (4 Apr 2012)
Helm Bar: Cocktail tasting blogger event (24 Mar 2012)
T-QUAL Tick Tour Launch by Matt Moran at Aria (22 Mar 2012)
Singapore Takeout Blogger Dinner, Sydney (13 Mar 2012)
Grant's 12 Year Old Whisky Launch: IVY Penthouse (6 Mar 2012)
Taste of Sydney 2012 progressive degustation (28 Feb 2012)
March into Merivale: Launch Party 2012 (16 Feb 2012)
Zigi's: Launch of WineCheese Bar (19 Jan 2012)
Design Bar by Classique Relaunch (7 Jan 2012)
'Tasting Australia' Sydney Launch (13 Dec 2011)
Port D'Anvers: Chocolate Café Launch (6 Dec 2011)
IVY Anti-Hangover Shot Launch (5 Dec 2011)
Rochefort Christmas Party celebrates w/ Maker's Mark (25 Nov 2011)
The Restaurant: Picasso Media Lunch, AGNSW (14 Nov 2011)
The Adventurists' Afternoon Tea with Jon Muir (12 Nov 2011)
Sydney Sunrise Global Champagne Day 2011 (28 Oct 2011)
William Angliss Institute Sydney: Opening Launch (24 Oct 2011)
Kingsleys Australian Steakhouse: CAAB 15 Yrs (20 Oct 2011)
Stroke Foundation 'Food For Thought' Sydney (13 Oct 2011)
The Dispensary Launch: Floating Pop Up Bar (6 Oct 2011)
Noseys Wine Tasting Event at Sol Lounge (22 Sept 2011)
An Evening of Molecular Magic (20 Sept 2011)
Secret Foodies 'The Medieval Feast' at Studio Neon (16 Sept 2011)
Flying Fish: Wine Selectors Food & Wine Event (6 Sept 2011)
Kingsleys: Launch of Grasslands Premium Beef (17 Aug 2011)
How to miss the Marble Bar 118th Birthday (29 Sept 2011)
Glenfiddich Launch of Rich Oak 14 Year Old (27 Sept 2011)
Launch of Stoli's Global Casting Call (13 Sept 2011)
Nespresso Rhythm & Crus Event: Dhjana coffee (8 Sept 2011)
Mad Mex: Launch party of new store, Ultimo (7 Sept 2011)
Barrio Chino: Mexican Taqueria & Tequileria (30 Aug 2011)
Bondi Pizza 1st Birthday, Westfield Bondi Junction (24 Aug 2011)
Wolf Blass Journey, Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney (24 Aug 2011)
Kylie Kwong's Oxfam Fair Trade Tableware Launch (22 Aug 2011)
Extreme Cabaret launch: Prohibition-style cocktails (28 July 2011)
The Devonshire: Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir Duck Trail (26 July 2011)
4143 at the James Barnes: Bloggers Brunch (16 July 2011)
The Carrington: Opening launch, Surry Hills (14 July 2011)
TLP Studios Photoshoot for Game Farm new recipes (20 May 2011)
Stoli Vodka 'Original' Blogger Event at Sol Lounge Bar (23 June 2011)
Olympus Pen Series Launch with Pearl Catering (30 June 2011)
Hendrick’s Gin: Pop-Up Drop-In Surgery (25 June 2011)
Sonoma Baking Company HQ Launch (22 June 2011)
Seizure Magazine Launch: Black Star Pastry catering (25 May 2011)
VIVO Café: A Taste of VIVO Blogger's Evening (13 May 2011)
Broken Bay Oysters: OceanWatch EMS launch event (14 Apr 2011)
Emirates Doncaster Day at Royal Randwick Racecourse (16 Apr 2011)
Time Out Taste Test Final: March into Merivale at Felix (11 Apr 2011)
Nespresso: Limited Edition 'Onirio' Coffee Launch (5 April 2011)
Uccello: March into Merivale Champagne Tasting (30 Mar 2011)
MUMU Grill: Porkestra The Encore, Crows Nest (29 Mar 2011)
Tokonoma: Monkey Shoulder triple malt whisky (28 Mar 2011)
Mezzaluna Ristorante Italiano: Jarno Trulli Dinner (21 Mar 2011)
GourmetRabbit Issue 2 Launch at Harts Pub (8 March 2011)
Australian Bacon Week: Media Launch, Sydney (7 March 2011)
Grasshopper: Laneway Dinner, CBD Sydney (23 Feb 2011)
March into Merivale: Launch Party 2011, Sydney (24 Feb 2011)
Din Tai Fung: Chinese New Year at World Square (2 Feb 2011)
Porcellino: Wine Tasting Volunteers Night, Randwick (14 Dec 2010)
Bavarian Bier Café O'Connell: Bier and Schnapps (6 Dec 2010)
GREEN FOOD generation: Book Launch, AGNSW (23 Nov 2010)
SIFF 2010 'Cabramatta Allsorts Barbeque', Cabramatta (2 Oct 2010)
Adriano Zumbo Dessert Evening: Making Macarons (30 Sept 2010)
Angela Wilson: VIP Media Launch NY Bridal Gala (22 July 2010)
Aperitif: Ham Awards for Excellence, Potts Point (5 July 2010)
Media140 Foodies (5 May 2010)
'High Tea at The Victoria Room Book' Launch (30 Mar 2012)
Pendolino: Australia's Best Bacon Awards (15 Mar 2010)
MUMU Grill: Boutique Beer Tasting Dinner, Crows Nest (3 Feb 2010)
La Mint Restaurant: Food Bloggers Award Launch (21 Jan 2010)
John Boston Premium Lager Launch (27 Oct 2009)
Skalli-Paris Australian Launch Event: IVY Penthouse (22 Oct 2009)
'I Ate My Way Through Singapore & Vietnam' Launch (12 Nov 2009)
Bistro CBD Tasting Night: 15 Yrs of Dining Excellence (28 July 2009)
Yuletide at Restaurant Atelier: Australian Pork, Glebe (26 May 2009)
MUMU Grill: Take It Slow Wine Dinner, Crows Nest (30 April 2009)
The Chefs of Merivale Gala Dinner (31 March 2009)

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