Strangers with Candy

By Jen on July 12, 2006 3:56 PM | 6 Comments | No TrackBacks

Blue cheese souffle; w/ pickled green pear, rocket salad

Blue cheese souffle; w/ pickled green pear, rocket salad


Duck confit w/ apple and ginger agrodolce, sauted pear and onion

Duck confit w/ apple and ginger agrodolce, sauted pear and onion


Wild barramundi fillet, steamed in a bag w/ ginger, mushrooms and lime

Wild barramundi fillet, steamed in a bag w/ ginger, mushrooms and lime


Vanilla poached pear with toffee icecream and pancake

Vanilla poached pear with toffee icecream and pancake


Creme brulee w/ jaffe chocolate mousse and raspberries

Creme brulee w/ jaffa chocolate mousse and raspberries

May this year, Zen and I went to Strangers with Candy to celebrate our 3.5 year anniversary. Intrigued by its name, it was a restaurant I've been saving for a special occasion. Brett greeted us and led us to a romantic candle lit table for two. The courtyard was deceptively warm and cosy. The service was awesome, and the food is well balanced with some exotic flavours.

I ordered the brulee expecting the mousse to be a side accompaniment, but the jaffa chocolate and fresh raspberries was a pleasant addition. Overall, a very funky dining experience.

Strangers with Candy
96 Kepos Street (corner Phillip Street)
East Redfern

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Operating hours:
DINNER: Wednesday to Saturday, 6.00pm - 9.30pm
BREAKFAST & LUNCH: Saturday & Sunday, 9.30am - 3.30pm

Phone: 9698 6000
Website: http://strangerswithcandy.com.au/index.htm

Note: no EFTPOS or Credit Card... Cash only!

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6 Comments

jenjen | July 12, 2006 8:09 PM | Reply

Looks like a great place, it's the first time I have heard of it. The duck confit looks amazing!
How are the dishes priced?

Jennifer | July 12, 2006 9:48 PM | Reply

Hi jenjen,

Starters were all $12.50, entree's were $14.50, mains are all $26.50, side dishes are $7.50 and desserts are all $12.50. The only downside to this place is that they don't accept EFTPOS or Credit Card.

mutuelle | June 28, 2010 10:48 PM | Reply

hi, really great dishes, they makes me real hungry,by the way thanks for sharing it all.A++

film streaming | August 13, 2010 8:26 AM | Reply

oh ! votre blog a été pour moi très cool a bientot.

Oc najtańsze ubezpieczenia | December 13, 2010 12:45 PM | Reply

I love cooking - my blog and food ;]

Ubezpieczenia | December 13, 2010 12:47 PM | Reply

Blue cheese souffle; w/ pickled green pear, rocket salad - thank you for good fun! ;]

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