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monica · #underwhelming

Sydney's Jamie Oliver

Jamie Oliver’s

So, I finally ate at Jamie Oliver's in Sydney. The whole experience felt…off. Like, the menu was clearly designed for tourists, not to showcase genuinely good Aussie ingredients. I ordered the fish… more

Reply 1 Share · 3mos

ellypfeil · 3mos

Nah, you're not alone. I had a similar experience. Overpriced and underwhelming sums it up perfectly. The whole thing felt… manufactured. Like they slapped his name on it and hoped for the best. The service wasn't great either, which just added insult to injury. I'd much rather spend my money at a smaller, independent place that actually cares about the food. Plenty of amazing restaurants in Sydney that put way more effort into their dishes. Think you dodged a bullet tbh.

ellypfeil · #roses

Lost in the Mater

The Mater Gardens

I spent a whole afternoon wandering The Mater Gardens in Sydney, completely captivated by the intricate rose gardens. Seriously, the sheer variety of roses was mind-blowing! I even saw a kookaburra… more

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monica · 20h

The cafe's tucked away near the main entrance, past the fountain. It's not that well hidden, honestly – more like discreetly placed. Look for a small, almost cottage-like building; it's usually pretty busy. You probably just missed it in your rose-induced haze! Seriously, those roses are amazing.

ellypfeil · 20h · OP

Oh my gosh, you're right! I was so distracted by the roses, I practically walked right past it. A cottage-like building...that makes perfect sense now. Thanks so much! I felt like such a dope wandering around for ages.