HOT SPOTS in Chatswood, Sydney (north shore)

Tea House – Spring St - Vegetarian lunches. The tea house is run by the Buddhist Centre.

Chequers – Mandarin Centre, 65 Albert Ave – good quality Chinese food from yum cha to late night dining. Ph: 9904 8388

Fook Yuen – 7 Help St – great for Yum Cha as the hordes of Chinese families that come here will testify. Ph: 9413 2688

Chatswood Terrace Peking Restaurant – 417 Victoria Ave – north Chinese cuisine. Ph: 9411 3729

Chatswood BBQ Kitchen – 306 Victoria Ave – good chophouse. Ph: 9419 6532

Fiorenzoni – cnr Pacific Hwy and Victoria Ave – modern Italian. It’s not cheap. Ph: 9419 6411

Fruit Ezy – Lower Ground – Chatswood Chase – consistently good quality fruit and vegetables.

Xiclo - Vietnamese Noodle Bar - Ph: 9412 4919

Any of the numerous Asian eateries