BUTCHERS
Superior Meats on Addison
26 Addison Street,
Shellharbour Village,
02 42977162

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DELICATESSENS

Aga Deli
Located outside the bus stop on Wollongong Mall next door to Supporters World and just around the corner from the Cinemas is a local foodie treasure that most people just walk past without really 'seeing' it.

A range of European food items such as pierogi, black pudding, white pudding, smallgoods, cheeses and the best cheesecake I've ever had!I first heard about this wonderful deli when attending the Polish Food festival in 2003.
Address:
Keira Street
Wollongong, NSW, 2500
Telephone: 02 4225 3109

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Gerringong Deli Cafe
Proprietor: John & Somprom Svinos
Tel: (02) 4234 1035
Experience fabulous food, fast friendly service al fresco in the warm sunshine or inside amidst the beautifully timbered ambience of earlier times - Pasta - Fresh Salads - Focaccias - Coffee - Large range of home made cakes and deserts 133 Fern Street Gerringong Illawarra South Coast New South Wales NSW Australia

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Keiraville Gourmet Deli
Shop 4/ 207 Gipps St, Keiraville
NSW 2500 Australia
Phone: (02) 4227 2281

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Oscar's
200 Cowper St,
Warrawong.
TEL: 42743080
Open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, 8am-1pm
Photo: Sahlan Hayes

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Pianosa DeliPhone: (02) 4267 1569
Shop 14
284 Lawrence Hargrave Drive
THIRROUL NSW 2515

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FRESH PRODUCE

Illawarra Fresh Produce

Illawarra Fresh Produce Wholesalers deliver the freshest fruit and vegetables from our wholesale warehouse in Wollongong NSW direct to your door. We have been supplying chain stores and retailers for many years, with all our experience and expertise we can guarantee you will receive the Class One Quality you expect with prices that you can be happy with.

FREE DELIVERY on orders over $20.00*
We deliver to the Wollongong, Fairymeadow, Towradgi and Corrimal areas on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.
We deliver to the Wollongong, Coniston, Figtree, Port Kembla & Warrawong areas on Thursday, Friday & Saturday.

• Eggs
• Fresh Herbs
• Fruit
• Juice
• Oils
• Pasta/Salad Prepared
• Vegetables

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Restaurant of the year: Quay
Chef of the year: Mark Best, Marque
Three-hat restaurants: Bilson's, est, Marque, Pier, Quay, Tetsuya's
Best new restaurant: Rockpool Bar & Grill
Best Regional Restaurant: Darley's, Katoomba

HATTED RESTAURANTS - CITY
3 hats
Bilson’s, Est, Marque, Pier, Quay, Tetsuya’s
2 hats
Aria, Assiette, Becasse, Bentley Restaurant and Bar, Berowra Waters Inn, Bistro Ortolan, Buon Ricordo, Claude’s, Guillaume at Bennelong, Icebergs Dining Room and Bar, Lucio’s, Pilu at Freshwater, Restaurant Balzac, Rockpool, Rockpool Bar and Grill, Sean’s Panaroma, Universal
1 hat
Altitude, Astral, Azuma, The Bathers’ Pavilion Restaurant, Bird Cow Fish, Bistro Moncur, Bistrode, Blancharu, The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay, Fish Face, Flying Fish, Forty One, Four in Hand Dining Room, Foveaux Restaurant and Bar, Galileo, Jonah’s, L’étoile, Longrain, Oscillate Wildly, Otto Ristorante, Pendolino, Restaurant Arras, Sailors Thai Restaurant, Sepia, Yoshii
HATTED RESTAURANTS - REGIONAL
2 hats
Darley’s (Katoomba), Rock (Pokolbin)
1 hat
Bacchus (Newcastle), Bamboo (Casuarina Beach), Bells at Killcare (Killcare Heights), Bistro Molines (Mount View), Caveau (Wollongong), Fins (Kingscliff), Journeyman (Bowral), Katers (Sutton Forest), Lochiel House (Kurrajong Heights), Lolli Redini, Neila (Cowra), No. 2 Oak Street (Bellingen), The Old George and Dragon (East Maitland) Ottoman Cuisine (Barton, ACT), Pacifi c Dining Room (Byron Bay), Restaurant Como (Blaxland), Restaurant II (Newcastle), Satiate (Bangalow), Sourcedining (Albury), Tonic (Millthorpe), Vulcans (Blackheath), Waters Edge (ACT), Zest (Nelson Bay)






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Food photography became an interest when I moved to Tasmania (2000 - 2002) and I wanted to share some of my gastronomic journey with friends and family, and my online international foodie friends. When I came back to the Illawarra (South of Sydney, Australia) I continued with a food blog featuring local restaurants and food stores in the illawarra region and outside of the Illawarra during my travels to Queensland, Tasmania and regular visits to Sydney.

Food is something that is accessible, universal and challenging to photograph. I strive to achieve that 'I want to lick the screen' effect.
If I am enjoying a wonderful meal that is presented in an artful way, taking a photograph makes that moment last longer. Sharing it with others and promoting the many wonderful local restaurants is something I enjoy. By my photography I wish to communicate my
appreciation of good food in good locations.

Photography is an important part of my life. Ever since I can remember I have loved capturing precious moments. My earliest photographs were portraits of friends and family. I enjoy freezing a moment in time, capturing images that are fun and full of expression.

I have a red bubble store, a stock photo account with fotolia and a profile on gekko images. I support non profit education and culture based organisations such as Picture Australia and the Powerhouse museum.

I am available for local photoshoots and for product photography. I would love to be invited to a restaurant launch, celebration of a new seasonal menu or promotions. Please contact me if you would like some feedback on a product of if you need your menu photographed for a website. If your business doesn't have a website please contact me. My packages including photography start at $250 for an extensive site powered by the content management system Joomla and customised templates. Alternatively, I will work for food :)

I use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop CS3 to edit my images, upload to Flickr and oublish to this food blog and Foodbuzz.

I thank you for visiting and hope that you will vote for me on Foodbuzz, have a look at the books on my bookshelf and take the time to enjoy your local food suppliers. By local, think global.

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Restaurant and Catering NSW have released their 2009 SOUTH COAST AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE NOMINEES LIST

ASIAN RESTAURANT

Golden Palace Chinese Restaurant, Bargo
Kings Chinese, North Wollongong
Mango Moon, Kiama
Mylan Restaurant, Wollongong
Trang Vietnamese Restaurant, Wollongong

BREAKFAST RESTAURANT

Café Lush Pambula, Pambula
Diggies Café, North Wollongong
The Waterfront Café, Pambula

BYO RESTAURANT

Costa Azzurra Woodfire Restaurant, Fairy Meadow
Josh’s Cafe, Berrima
Red Raven Restaurant, Nowra

CAFÉ – UPPER COAST

Café Parkview, Kiama
Lysanders, Shellharbour
Relish on Addison, Shellharbour
Seahaven Café, Gerroa

CAFÉ – LOWER COAST

Annnabels Café, Ulladulla
Monets Café Restaurant, Batemans Bay
The Starfish Deli, Batemans Bay

CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN RESTAURANT – LOWER COAST

Butterfactory Café & Restaurant, Pyree
Millards Cottage Restaurant, Uladulla
Seagrass Brasserie, Huskisson

CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN RESTAURANT – UPPER COAST

55 on Collins, Kiama
Bellachara Restaurant, Gerringong
ei8ht, Camden
Eschalot, Berrima
Samuels Restaurant, Thirroul

FAMILY RESTAURANT

Little Italy, Thirroul
Merimbula Aquarium & Wharf Restaurant, Merimbula
Panarotti’s Macarthur, Ambarvale
Vaby’s Mediterranean Grill, Picton

ITALIAN RESTAURANT

ENZO Restaurant, Camden
La bella Vita, Camden
Lorenzo’s Diner, Wollongong
Michael’s Ristorante, Wollongong
Trevi Fountain Restaurant, Nowra
Trio Trattoria, Nowra

NEW RESTAURANT - UPPER COAST

46 on Crown Bar & Restaurant, Wollongong
Angelico Restaurant, Leumeah
Lee and Me, Wollongong
Luigi’s Restaurant, Narellan
May’s Restaurant, Dapto
Red Olive Restaurant, Mittagong

NEW RESTAURANT - LOWER COAST

Australian Hotel, Nowra
Dry Stone Restaurant, Mimosa Winery, Bermagui
Hungry Duck, Berry
Waterview on the Bay, Batemans Bay

PIZZA RESTAURANT

Bon Aroma Pizza, Bulli
Ciao Mediterranean Restaurant & Pizzeria, Gwynneville
Figtree Gourmet Kitchen, West Wollongong
Pizza’s in the Mist, Bowral
Mimosa Rocks Restaurant, Tathra
Sam’s Pizza Restaurant, Warilla

RESTAURANT IN A PUB / CLUB

Buffet Fusion Family Restaurant, Shoalhaven Ex-Services Club, Nowra
Lynch’s At Narooma, Lynches Hotel, Narooma
Ocean Beach Hotel, Ocean Beach Hotel, Shellharbour
RELISH @ the Links, Links Golf Course, Shellharbour
Swordfish, Milton Ulladulla Bowling Club, Ulladulla
Zac’s Café & Bistro, City Diggers, Wollongong

RESTAURANT IN A HOTEL / GUESTHOUSE / RESORT

Bannisters Restaurant, Bannisters, Mollymook
Elizans of Ulladulla Guesthouse, Ulladulla
Katers Restaurant, Peppers Manor House, Sutton Forest
Ravensthorpe Guesthouse and Restaurant, Albion Park
Windjammers Restaurant, Novotel Northbeach, Wollongong

RESTAURANT IN A WINERY

Centennial Vineyards Restaurant, Centennial Vineyards, Bowral
Crooked River Cafe Wines Restaurant, Gerringong
Stones Restaurant, Eling Forest Winery, Sutton Forest

SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Addison’s Seafood, Grill & Bar, Shellharbour
Captain Johns Seafood Restaurant, Merimbula
Cargos Wharf Restaurant, Kiama
On the Pier, Batemans Bay
Pickled Octopus, Tuross Head

SPECIALTY RESTAURANT

Ghedia’s Indian Restaurant, Wollongong
Ritzy Gritz New Mexican Grill, Kiama
Ruby’s Country Style Cuisine, Mt Kembla
Turkoise Mediterranean Restaurant, Campbelltown

STEAK RESTAURANT

Murphy’s Bar Grill, Unanderra
Outback Steakhouse, Fairy Meadow
Outback Steakhouse, Leumeah
Tongarra Restaurant, Albion Park

THAI RESTAURANT

Coconut Thai Restaurant, Wollongong
Jasmine Rice Thai Restaurant, Wollongong
One Thai, Dapto
Raya Thai Restaurant, Helensburgh
Thai Carnation Restaurant, Wollongong
Thai Riverside Restaurant, Nowra

WINE LIST CATEGORY

Elizans, Ulladulla Guesthouse, Ulladulla (Comprehensive)
Eschalot Restaurant (Comprehensive)
55 on Collins, Kiama (Limited)
Butterfactory Café & Restaurant, Pyree (Limited)
On the Pier, Batemans Bay (Limited)

CATERING CATEGORIES

RESTAURANT CATERER

On the Pier, Batemans Bay
Ravensthorpe, Albion Park
The Butterfactory Café & Restaurant, Pyree

CORPORATE CATERER

R & R Catering, Helensburgh

FUNCTION/CONVENTION CATERER

City Beach Function Centre, Wollongong

HOTEL CATERER

Novotel Northbeach, Wollongong

WEDDING CATERER

Novotel Northbeach, Wollongong
City Beach Function Centre, Wollongong
R & R Catering, Helensburgh
M&B Food and Catering, Bowral
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BUTCHERS

Superior Meats on Addison
26 Addison Street,
Shellharbour Village,
02 42977162

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DELICATESSENS

Aga Deli
Address:
Keira Street
Wollongong, NSW, 2500
Telephone: 02 4225 3109

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Gerringong Deli Cafe
Proprietor: John & Somprom Svinos
Tel: (02) 4234 1035
Experience fabulous food, fast friendly service al fresco in the warm sunshine or inside amidst the beautifully timbered ambience of earlier times - Pasta - Fresh Salads - Focaccias - Coffee - Large range of home made cakes and deserts 133 Fern Street Gerringong Illawarra South Coast New South Wales NSW Australia

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Keiraville Gourmet Deli
Shop 4/ 207 Gipps St, Keiraville
NSW 2500 Australia
Phone: (02) 4227 2281

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Oscar's
200 Cowper St,
Warrawong.
TEL: 42743080
Open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, 8am-1pm
Photo: Sahlan Hayes

More information

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Pianosa Deli
Phone: (02) 4267 1569
Shop 14
284 Lawrence Hargrave Drive
THIRROUL NSW 2515

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FRESH PRODUCE

Illawarra Fresh Produce

Illawarra Fresh Produce Wholesalers deliver the freshest fruit and vegetables from our wholesale warehouse in Wollongong NSW direct to your door. We have been supplying chain stores and retailers for many years, with all our experience and expertise we can guarantee you will receive the Class One Quality you expect with prices that you can be happy with.

FREE DELIVERY on orders over $20.00*
We deliver to the Wollongong, Fairymeadow, Towradgi and Corrimal areas on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.
We deliver to the Wollongong, Coniston, Figtree, Port Kembla & Warrawong areas on Thursday, Friday & Saturday.

• Eggs
• Fresh Herbs
• Fruit
• Juice
• Oils
• Pasta/Salad Prepared
• Vegetables

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Curried scallops, Moonah Hotel

Drunken Admiral Seafarer Restaurant
Fisherman's trawler, crumbed scallops

Kawasemei Japanese Restaurant, Moonah Tasmania



Mures Upper Deck, amazing table d'hote


Kawasemei Japanese Restaurant, Moonah Tasmania

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Fish of the day ($21) at Ocean Beach Hotel, Shellharbour Village, originally uploaded by Vanessa Pike-Russell. It was such a lovely day it seemed a crime to spend it inside. We made our way down to Shellharbour village and enjoyed good food and a fantastic view at the Ocean Beach Hotel.

With such a lovely beach view fish of the day ($21) was the only logical choice. The fish of the day was flathead, one of my favourite fish and it was very sweet and flavoursome. The chips were beer-battered and delicious, as was the salad which included thin strips of freshly cooked beetroot, rocket, carrot and tomato. Not a slice of capsicum to be found, which was a nice surprise!

A prawn was added as garnish and whilst the photo shows some tartare sauce in a scallop shell we also indulged in the OBH' own seafood aioli made of garlic, cream, lemon and lime juice - divine!

What more can you ask than a great view, lovely weather and good food. Another great dining experience with the Ocean Beach Hotel.

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Shellharbour is one of my favourite spots in the Illawarra. Only an hour and a half from Sydney (100km) and half an hour south of Wollongong, it has a lovely seaside village feel with gourmet food and speciality shops certain to please.

It was my birthday and I was celebrating with friends and family. We decided to try out the new Thai restaurant that had opened across the road from the Ocean Beach Hotel and the harbour. I love the fresh flavours of thai food and when I saw that mussells were on the menu I just had to try them. And thankfully I wasn't disappointed!

Mussells Hotpot ($15.90) Tender, juicy mussels in a hotpot with basil, lemongrass, chill and sweet chilli sauce. Amazing! Mussels can often be overcooked and chewy or stringy but these just melted in the mouth and the juice was so good not a drop went to waste.

The next dish selected was Pad Kra Tium ($14.90) - Stir fried pork with garlic sauce, mushroom soy, dark soy and pepper. It was a very light meal for someone who had requested nothing too heavy and again was cooked to perfection. This is another favourite meal that will be purchased again.

Next was a meal for our curry lover, masaman curry (mild) with cubes of beef with potato, onion and peanut curry gravy. I had a taste of this meal and the flavours of peanut and a mild curry flavour were very pleasing. This is my favourite thai curry dish and great for diners who have trouble with the spicier curry meals.

Last was my Mum's seafood salad

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