FIKA: PARTY TIME

A reliable source (a customer who’s friend read something on the internet) told me that La Nina is departing earlier than expected. Slinking away from the party like a trollied wedding guest who just embarrassed themselves on the dance floor. We look forward to seeing the back of you Ms Nina. In celebration of this […]

FIKA: MARCH EDITION

Autumn is one of my favourite seasons. I reckon it’s in my top four. Truly, I love it that much. I’ve just found out that most of my favourite veggies are in season this time of year. Sadly I didn’t know this earlier because of our access to all things all the time, but maybe […]

Try our Summer singles!

Colombia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea…we’ve got an amazing line-up this season just waiting for you to taste them! Join us at Macquarie Cafe this Friday 15th as we cup these amazing coffees and chat all things harvesting and flavour notes. Enjoy some delicious food (and coffee of course!) as you learn about coffees from all […]

Pie and Espresso with Miss Lilly’s Kitchen

Who: Miss Lilly’s Kitchen What: Pies, pastries and cakes…and some good coffee on the side 😉 Where: 571 King Street, Newtown 1. You describe yourself as a maker, baker and creator. What does a typical work day look like for you? Up earlyish and into the kitchen, coffee in hand, I organise the wholesale orders […]

Catch us on Gardening Australia!

Black Market Roasters recently got its 5 seconds of fame on the ABC’s Gardening Australia! Highlighting a few of the reasons we love Enmore, one segment. focuses on composting food scraps even if you live in the city without a garden or don’t have your own compost. The local couple developed an app called ShareWaste. […]

Introducing Whisk & Paddle

Who? Whisk & Paddle Where? 105 Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 What? Cafe Can you tell us a little bit about the history of the cafe? A little over two years ago Whisk & Paddle was launched and continues to grow. We are all about simple fresh healthy produce most importantly a place for the […]

Introducing Rosie’s

Who? Rosie’s Where? 31 Alfreda St, Coogee What? Restaurant/cocktail bar Fast Five: What is the main idea behind Rosie’s? ‘Food as medicine’ is the heart of Rosie’s philosophy, and good food + fun is the best medicine of all! We aim to bridge the gap between ‘healthy’ and ‘fun’- you can have both at ROSIES. […]

Sydney Food Awards

Hospitality Hero’s

The average Sydney-sider is very aware of the growth the coffee scene has experienced in recent years, and it’s no surprise when we look at how much Sydney’s food and drink culture has improved as a whole. This month Sydney celebrated its best with the Sydney Good Food awards. Every year when I read the […]

Koke, Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia

Single Origin Coffee: Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Koke

Single Origin Coffee Beans From Yirgacheffe! Country: Ethiopia Region: Yirgacheffe Koke Varietal: Mixed Heirloom Altitude: 1900-2100MASL It is always an exciting time of year when the new crop Ethiopian coffee’s start arriving into Port.  But this coffee is one we have been hanging out for!  The Yirgacheffe region has become well known for it’s fruit […]