HOT SPOTS in Rose Bay, Sydney (east)

New South Head Rd area

L’es Si Bon Patisserie – Dover Rd – for its French pastries

Dover Deli - bagels and huge ice-cream cakes

Parisi’s – Dover Rd – great green grocer, gourmet condiments, a bit pricey

AC Butchery – Plumer Rd – organic meats, Italian smallgoods

Auburn Meadow Meats - New South Head Road

Catalina Rose Bay – Sutherland Ave, Lyne Park – pricey, yummy, seafood, meat dishes, wine list, superb views

Pier – 594 New South Head Rd – really good seafood, great views, style, service, bling and bucks. Not cheap.

Old South Head Rd area

Dinky Di Pies - 525 Old South Head Rd - great french pies, quiches and pastries cooked daily on the premises

Papa Pizza House - home cooking

La Galleria Cafe - roast their own coffee

Bianca's Grub Store - food, gifts, homewares