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An overdue catch up with a friend brought us to the latest culinary hot spot in Enmore, The Stinking Bishops.  This delightful new establishment, very aptly named after the English washed-rind cheese, is set to make waves as lovers of charcuterie, duck rillettes and of course cheese gather to sample the delights.  As reservations are not taken and tables are limited, my friend and I decided to wing it on a Thursday evening after work.  We arrived at 7pm and were immediately greeted by the friendly waiter who informed us there was a bit of a wait..to be expected really for a new opening.  Determined not to let that stop us, we gave over our number and headed a few doors up to the cosy wine bar, Cittavino, where we sipped on pinot grigio and complimentary nibbles whilst waiting for our table.   This is a lovely place to grab a drink if there is a bit of a wait or if you simply fancy a nice glass of imported wine.  To our surprise, the table …

This Anzac Day weekend was spent overindulging at various eateries including Papi Chulo in Manly and Chiswick in Woollahra. So to continue the gluttonous trend of the weekend, my fiancé and two of our dear friends headed to The Riverview Hotel in Balmain on a mission to try their Sunday roast. The dreary weather made our experience at this cosy establishment even better as it brought back feelings of nostalgia from times spent in the UK. One of my favourite things to do when I lived in London on a Sunday was to head to the local pub with friends and enjoy a hearty roast, so this outing made me feel as though I was reliving the dream! On this occasion we had opted to reserve a table upstairs in the dining room, a fabulous decision as we were given a tucked away table by the window where we could really settle in. The dining room was charming, intimate and the ambience was relaxed and subdued…again perfect for a long, lazy Sunday lunch. Since the four of us …