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The big finale – Burger Challenge 10 – Rockpool

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Here we are.  Drumroll.  The Grand Frickin Finale! Rockpool Bar and Grill.  We have save the possible best (and definitely most expensive) until last. This was special night.  Not only because the small idea inspired by a glorious timeout list took off and allowed friends to get together, eat good food, drink good booze and have general good times, but it was also the end of an era.  Co-founder Shiree was leaving us.  Yes, I do not lie.  She will be relocating to sunny Darwin in search of pet crocodiles and thongs. So this was to be a special night. … Continue reading The big finale – Burger Challenge 10 – Rockpool

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Burger Challenge 5 – Parlour Burger

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This week our group travelled to the Old Brooklyn Hotel in the CBD which in recent years has been given a makeover. And it looks fierce. Now called The Morrison, the main bar is now a swish restaurant that offers such delights like $1 oysters on Wednesdays. But that isn’t why our group were visiting this week…however duly noted for next time. We were heading to the little bar attached to Morrisons. Due to the popularity of burgers being ordered from the Morrisons menu, Chef Sean Connolly made the very very wise decision to open a burger bar….welcome Parlour Burger. … Continue reading Burger Challenge 5 – Parlour Burger

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Burger Challenge 3 – Mary’s Newtown

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‘Oh Mary – we came and you served us a burger…..’ The infamous Mary’s. Word on the street was that this was the best burger around. That’s why we went.  That and it was burger number 3 on our list. Before we get into the details, here’s a fun fact for you –  prior to Jake and Kenny taking over this unassuming building hidden down Mary St in Newtown, this establishment once home to a Masonic Hall, a Greek Club, Pool Hall and most impressively an STI Clinic – ‘one burger, hold the chlamydia thanks’ – creepy. Not that you … Continue reading Burger Challenge 3 – Mary’s Newtown