Simon Food Favourites: Carriageworks

12 August 2013

Cornerstone: Bar & Food at Carriageworks, Eveleigh (11 Aug 2013)

245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh NSW 2015

http://www.cornerstonebarandfood.com.au

Socialising at the Cornerstone

A Sydney Food Bloggers Meetup brings me to Cornerstone Bar & Food to learn about 'Making the Most of Social Media & What's New'. The Jugernauts picked the venue which I think was a good choice. Maybe a little off the beaten track for public transport but was a relaxed environment to easily talk amongst the bloggers. Nancy Georges and Tony Hollingsworth were invited guests who spoke about social media which was informative for the attendees. I brought along my 20 month old daughter who will probably soon be the worlds youngest food blogger once she knows how to take a photo and write 'it was yummy, tasty and delicious'. Her Babyccino was free and thankfully mostly froth which makes it easier to eat with a spoon. No high chairs were available which is a shame but I've been told they do have a baby changing room. For daddy it was an Absent Friend ($16) with Tanqueray Gin, Fresh Cucumber, St Germain Elderflower, Lemon & Lime. A refreshing citrus cocktail which goes down nicely on a nice sunny day. Hand cut chips with chipotle mayo ($8) were cooked well although the chipotle was so subtle it tasted more like plain mayo to me. A Salted chocolate cookie ($4) hits the spot for a final sugar hit — baby approved. Would love to return to try other dishes on the menu which seems reasonably priced. Service was friendly and decor and atmosphere relaxed with the bonus of free wifi. Love the high warehouse style ceiling and vast open space in Carriageworks. Makes for a great spot for kids to run around without damaging anything. To find your way via public transport check out their Getting Here link.

SNAPSHOT REVIEW:

PROS: Quirky & interesting decor, Lots of free street parking around, Friendly service, Free Wifi, Relaxed atmosphere, Menu prices seem reasonable, Free babyccino

CONS: No high chairs available, Location is a bit off the beaten track but good for locals

MUST TRY: Revisiting to try other menu items

VERDICT: Looks like a relaxed place to chill out for a drink, coffee or casual bite to eat. I like how there's free parking just outside.

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Absent Friend cocktail: Tanqueray Gin, Fresh Cucumber, St Germain Elderflower, Lemon & Lime ($16) — refreshing citrus flavour with noticeable kick of alcohol

Babyccino (free) — mostly froth which is great so it's easier for baby to eat, lots of chocolate on top so have plenty of napkins for the aftermath on the face

Hand cut chips with chipotle mayo ($8) — good chips although chipotle mayo seemed to taste more like plain mayo

Salted chocolate cookie ($4) — yum! with cup of milk for baby on board (no charge)

Duck and cat drawing by the very talented Nancy Georges for baby Isabelle

Cocktail menu

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11 September 2010

Mazda2 Big Night Out presents Briana's Big Burlesque Bizarre (2 Sept 2010)

243 Wilson Street, Darlington NSW 2015
http://www.mazda2.com.au/bignight

Excellent party atmosphere

This Mazda2 sponsored event would have to be one of the best organised corporate parties I've ever been to and thankfully I won a double pass through a Sydney Unleashed competition and received notification from Eli Wallis from Style Counsel just a day before. I was very impressed with how it was managed with friendly party hostesses welcoming guests from outside Carriageworks and directing them towards the red carpet entry into a stunning burlesque themed hall. The nights theme was vintage-inspired glamour and the burlesque shows were of a very professional standard and engaged the audience throughout the night. There was an abundance of drinks including cocktails and the canapés prepared by Forte Catering & Events which were very good. The pastry wrapped prawns were my favourite and similar in style to the ones I've enjoyed so much at Efendy.

After being entertained by 4 burlesque performances in the first room the guests were welcomed into a larger room where DJ Havana Brown warmed up the crowd and Fuzzy and Paul McDermott were the MCs of the night. An amazing aerial silk performance dazzled the crowd from high above before Briana Bluebell graced us with her presence with a great show supported by the other performers. Briana's final headline choice was Gyroscope who rocked the night away. As a special treat for guests free makeup and a lounge photo booth was available plus a candy station to satisfy your sugar cravings in of course the red and black coloured theme.

SNAPSHOT REVIEW:

PROS: Professional performances, Friendly staff, Tasty food circulated in plentiful supply, Delicious, Excellent decor and theme

CONS: Couldn't drink too much because I drove :-(

MUST TRY: Enjoying more prawns wrapped in pastry

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