Bookochino opening

Inside the new Bookochino - best bookstore in Sydney

Bookochino closing

End of an era - Bookochino closing in Avalon. The cracks were showing in this venerable bookstore.

Pineapple crush

New summer eating place in Avalon.

Shiny morning shopping mall

No one shopping this early - Westfield Sydney - started by Sydney boy Frank Lowy.

Korean Culture in Sydney

A Korean cultural centre on Elizabeth Street.

Bourke Street Bakery

A popular food place in Surry Hills, home of the hipster.

Fountain in The Corso Manly

Lots of fun for kids, The Corso is one of the great pedestrian streets of Sydney.

Funky secondhand clothes

A new lifeline shop in Avalon, and I'm going to bust some tags ...

Gift ideas for dad

Lots at this store in World Square.

Cafe with Courtyard

Zubi - even the name sounds funky. On a Sunday morning, out the back in the garden, bacon and egg broiche, funky young jazz band (with James Morrison's sons, newspapers... heaven.

The Art of Dr Seuss

Shop on Oxford Street.

The Bourbon

A facelift for the Bourbon and Beefsteak. Looks swish inside, even saw bookshelves.

Happy Herb Shop Sydney

A peek inside the Happy Herb Shop on Oxford Street.

Wangi Barbershop and Beardery

Up on the shores of Lake Maquarie is this fine establishment.

"The barber man was small and flash, as barbers mostly are, He wore a strike-your-fancy sash, he smoked a huge cigar; He was a humorist of note and keen at repartee, He laid the odds and kept a "tote", whatever that may be ..." A.B 'Banjo' Patterson from The Man from Ironbark

Palm Beach Fish and Chips

Palm Beach

The crossing at Barrenjoey Road. This is a place worth traveling the 40km from Sydney CBD. It does both grilled and fried fish, and is licensed to sell wine and beer. Just walk across this crossing to sit by the shore of Pittwater and watch the sunset (see previous post 24 December 2012).

Don't let Fear hold you back.

Don't let Fear hold you back. Spudd Carroll's Gym in the 'loo. Famous Rugby League player for Souths.

Cherry Blossom Shop

Pittwater Rd Collaroy. Lots of colourful stuff.

The Strand Arcade at night

The best arcade in Sydney - I was up on the second floor, late at night coming out of La Rosa an Italian Restaurant.

Whale Beach Kiosk

Nice low key breakfast and coffee overlooking Whale Beach. They even have newspapers.

The Art House Hotel

Good to see old buildings put to good use.