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Nosh & Slosh - The Victoria Room

I always looked upon the Frank Sinatra’s of the world and the rest of the Rat Pack kind of guys with envy. This time it is not because of their talent and their oodles of cash, chicks, and class, but more so because of the places they drink.You would never have found them hanging out in an Irish pub singing Bon Jovi on the Karaoke machine and screaming BAD MEDICINE into their pints of poorly poured Guinness. No they were always in a bar, not empty, but secluded, and they weren’t sitting on generic IKEA Couches or stools, but on leather chesterfield couches, with waitresses that know what you want, and Barmen that could tear you apart with one hand, but know how to stir a good Martini.

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Nosh & Slosh: Satang Thai Exclusive

Anyone who's studied at UTS will know the bright orange of the Satang Thai sign on Quay St near Central Station. For years now this tiny eatery has provided students and local workers alike with hefty servings of delicious Thai food at a minimal cost. Yes, the chicken can sometimes be gristly (and quite possibly pigeon or dog), and the place is so small its not worth trying to squeeze into one of the tiny tables, but still, for the $8.50 you pay, you get an extremely flavourful and filling dish that is well worth the 20 minute lunch-time-rush wait.

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