We booked a room in a nearby hotel here in North Sydney. Didn't fail to notice this promising sushi place just across the North Sydney Train Station. Exiting unto Blue Street, we walked past it towards Harbourview Hotel.

The following day, we decided to have our brunch in Sushiro. There was no 2nd choice, nor other choices. Our first bite of the day had to come from this fusion restaurant.

The sushi plates started rolling by 11 am. We easily picked out our favorites, but not without ordering some makis and udon dishes. Unfortunately, we were so hungry we missed taking photos of the food but for a few.

My teens rank this place higher than others they've tried in the CBD. They like fusion cuisine! Plus green tea ice cream to complete the meal. Our absolute favorite!

For more food and travel tips, visit my lifeisacelebration website. Also, follow me on Facebook.

I'm not a burger person. Rather, I'm real picky when it comes to burgers. If I have a burger fix -- if at all -- I wouldn't mind having half (yes, just half) of a wagyu burger from Charlie & Co Burgers.

The New Yorker burger is another good choice. Either burger, I so enjoy the truffle oil and parmesan fries. If I had another go, I'd likely order the Hangover Burger and Sea Salt fries.

And instead of cola, try the Lemon Crush.

You can try Charlie & Co Burgers in Westfield along Market Street, CBD.

For more food and travel tips, visit my lifeisacelebration blogsite. Follow me too on Facebook.

Leura is in the Blue Mountains area, a 2-hour drive from Sydney, more famous for its canyons, mountainview, gorges and falls. In earlier visits, our typical drill is to view the Three Sisters then lunch in Katoomba.

This time around, we just went for midmorn snacks in Katoomba but had our lunch in the equally charming town (if not more) of Leura. Trees were in full autumn bloom and like Katoomba, we delighted in its tiny, quaint shops with old world charm. My neighborhood!

The dining place overlooks some bushland at the back. Open kitchen, simple decor, a corner rack stocked full with gourmet jams and marmalades, absolutely no pretensions.

To this day, I regret not buying their LAMB JAM. Whatever that is. My curiosity unsatisfied. But my belly was! We had Lamb Fry (cooked perfectly in its jus), chicken tandoori (for my sister who loves exotic food), seafood pasta and lasagne with green salad.

Not to forget.... That was good Hillbilly cider we had. Went well with the pasta dishes.

Went home with jolly bellies after that. But still, I should have really bought a jar of those interesting jams!

For more food and travel website: lifeisacelebration

http://marilil.wordpress.com/