HOT SPOTS in Five Dock, Sydney (inner west)

Caminiti Butchery - gourmet sausages, and spit for hire. 185 Great North Road. Ph: 9713 7027

Ciccio's Kitchen - 159 Great North Road. Ph: 9712 7474

Freestuff - organic groceries. 187 Great North Road. Ph: 9712 2496

La Deliziosa - cakes, coffee. 141 Great North Road. Ph: 9712 0240

Mimmo's Place - pizza and cafe. 181 Great North Road. Ph: 9712 5660

Pasticceria Tamborino - 75 Great North Road. Ph: 9712 1461

Pan D'Oro bread shop - 67 Great North Road. Ph: 9713 9285

Peter's Delicatessen. Great produce and friendly service. Great North Road. Ph: 9713 6883

Superbarn supermarket - a large, clean place with plenty of Italian groceries.

Wareemba Meats - organic meat and milk. 115 Great North Road. Ph: 9713 8055