Things to keep in mind while dining out in Sydney
by Hariet Harison TravellerFor
a person who is not from the country, dining out in Sydney came to me with a
few surprises, both good and bad. I wallowed in a pool of confusion when my
Aussie friend told me about the etiquettes of al fresco dining in Sydney. From
sharing your food with strangers to dressing up modestly, Sydney’s rules have
thrown me into more surprises than that time when I solved two mathematical
equations in a row. I was on a Sydney Harbour dinner cruise with my friend last day and
I must say that the waiters on board were the friendliest of their kind.
It wouldn’t be fair if I don’t rant a bit
about my dinner that day, because it was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Dinner cruises in Sydney , as I reckon, are a favourite among the locals and tourists
alike. It was a catamaran ship with roving night
views of the fairy-lit Sydney Harbour and feasting on the lavish buffet while
enjoying the sights was a priceless experience for me.
Getting
back to what I was saying, the dining etiquettes in Sydney could be intriguing
for a first-time visitor such as me. Say, you’re planning to attend a dinner
with your friends at a nearby restaurant, expect to share your tables and food
with strangers, because that’s a deal in Sydney(a gentle reminder not to be
Joey when dining with the Aussies). Also splitting up a bill is a massive trend
in Sydney and in times of numerous apps, I guess you wouldn’t bother. Keep in
mind that an Australian menu sequence could be far from what you’re used to
back at home. As opposed to how it’s practiced in the U.S.A or any other parts
of the world, a salad comes with the main course and not as an entrée. So don’t
be sad if you don’t get your salad with your entrée. It’ll be right up with
your main course.
When
it comes to dressing up, every restaurant in the city—be it a dinner cruise in
Sydney or a regular restaurant—the obligation of dressing up neatly always sits
on your shoulders and there’s no escape. During my stay here in Sydney, I have
observed that the Sydneysiders are often quite friendly but can be outspoken
about things they find strange or out-of-place. And that’s to say, walking up
to a restaurant in an old pair of shorts and a tank top could fetch you some
unsolicited comments.
Finally,
you ought to make sure that your reservations are done on the early side. In
Sydney, the peak time for booking is between 6:00 and 6:30PM and if you can’t
make it, you may look at alternatives. As a relief, it’s always possible for
you to order in. Sydney is a thriving hub of food delivery apps and lately
there has been a shift in the number of people dining out. To conclude, here’s
a travel tip for those heading to Sydney: keep yourself updated on what’s new
in the country and be ready for a lot of surprises!
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