Jekyll & Hyde Review

First of all, big thanks to all of my readers to keeping this blog alive during my absence. Guys I am still alive, just exams tortured me but as sad as it may be, I think I may love food more than people (at times) so hence why this blog exists to begin with. Thank you for helping this blog to reach 10 000+ views, it has really taken me by surprise. Also, I plan on playing around with the design so it looks more fresher and cleaner and I am glad to announce that I will actually talk about fashion I'm dying to talk about some trends that I'm loving, not loving and of course recent hauls in bags, clothes and make up.

So during my exam period I had computer troubles and that led me to going to Darlinghurst to get my problem fixed. Whilst I was there I need a place to crash for lunch and to study for my law exam so I decided on Jekyll & Hyde after falling in love with their decor and who can resist a literature inspired name. Jekyll & Hyde doubles up as both a cafe by day and a bar/restaurant at night and my only regret was not being able to stay back to see how amazing it is at night and that I wouldn't be able to come back for quite some time because the location is a bit out of the way for me.

Latte with the best arrangement of sugar I've seen in a cafe. In a nutshell, lovely

Croque Monsieur served with rocket on the side with Coffee $10

I think I'm a big sucker for croque monsieur's and madams, I don't know why but they beat any old, plain sandwich any day. Why? Have you not tasted gruyere cheese, mind over matter people, if you don't think about the fat and calories then you're all good. You can probably tell that I was quite pleased with my meal, nothing beats the cheese and ham combo and big thumbs up for being $10 with coffee.

Also, if you find that the menu isn't so substantial then that's because they're amidst a transition period in the menu but their service is amazing (take my word for it), the guys there are so helpful and kind and they'd be glad to follow up on any requests. Sorry guys for taking up a seat for like 4 hours.

Earl Grey $4

So strong but that's what makes it so lovely

 How cool is this place

They have the cutest things ever and that ladder on the right is used to store sugar, cups and lid as it's adjacent to the coffee machine. There's also street seating and seating out the back as well

You don't want to miss this place!

Circa Take 2 Review

Because Western Sydney is desperate for more food hubs, the only real option that dishes up ethereal food is Circa- Parramatta so I thought I'd do another review for my second experience. It goes without saying that it was amazing.

Circa Housemade Drink

Sparkling Iced Tea- a blend of lemongrass, ginger, fennel seeds, peppermint, spearmint and chamomile flowers infused with lemon and lavender $6

Good flavour combination, perfect for those who love strong intense flavours in their tea

Ottoman Eggs
- poached free-range eggs with crumbed eggplant, garlic labne, burnt chilli and sage served with seeded sourdough baguette $16

I'm a sucker for cafe style eggs, partially because I have yet to perfect my own. The sourdough baguette was a lovely addition as it neutralised the saltiness of the sage, and eggplant. Throw garlic labne and burnt chilli into the mix and what you get is a dynamic flavour interaction

 Barrosa Valley cured shultz bacon, fried free-range eggs, house made tomato & red capsicum relish and aioli on schiacciata bread $12

Update: made a last minute dash to Circa this week before catching the train to uni to buy their lovely french toast- up there with the best in Sydney. Read it here

As for what's changed, nothing much but, still as delcious as ever but today it tasted so much better. I wasn't bothered by the labne, it was served this time with strawberries and blueberries and I'm so glad they made this addition. If you're at Parramatta I seriously urge you all to ditch Church St and instead head over to Wentworth St you won't regret it. If not for the food then the staff there as super friendly and helpful, despite being so busy with existing orders they managed to push my order through so that I could make my train for that I am so grateful. So a big thumbs up from me and I look forward to dining with you guys again because there is definitely going to be a next, it is only a matter of when.