February 28th, 2014 | by Lee Tran Lam | published in Latest, Restaurants | 10 Comments »
Having an incredibly common Korean name might seem like a surefire way to blend in, but Kim Restaurant in Potts Point stands out in many impressive ways. It’s a new venture by David Ralph (Flying Fish, Kakawa Chocolates) and Tae Kyu Lee (Mr Wong, Ms Gs), who both share impressive CVs and a not-so-common denominator […]
March 28th, 2013 | by Lee Tran Lam | published in Shops | 2 Comments »
My collection box of Easter memories is pretty small. I grew up with Buddhist parents, so I was off the hook when it came to the religious significance of the holiday. Mainly, I remember peeling foil off chocolate, and knowing that the little solid eggs were nowhere near as prized as the large hollow ones […]
December 25th, 2012 | by Lee Tran Lam | published in Restaurants | 2 Comments »
Merry Christmas! Hope you’re enjoying the blitz of good food, company and presents – and here’s to the start of your holidays being memorable for the best of reasons. Our Dec 25 was spent taking turns trying to stem the gush of water from a burst pipe in Will’s shower, while waiting for a (thankfully […]
August 6th, 2012 | by Lee Tran Lam | published in Podcasts | 6 Comments »
I’ve started a podcast! Thanks to my amazing producer Alex Watts and FBi radio for making it possible. I’ve had the idea cooking in my head for an embarrassingly long time, so I’m glad it’s now happening. Unless they’re major celebrities, you hardly ever come across long-form interviews with chefs (they’re usually hustled in just […]
October 18th, 2009 | by Lee Tran Lam | published in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »
I easily fall into a spell looking into counters lined with exquisite pralines, and the new Kakawa chocolatier in Darlinghurst is the latest place to continue this hold on me. The boutique is a nice front-display break from the endless car showrooms and rental vehicle outlets that keep William Street so drab, and what’s in […]