The Rocks Foodies Market

The Rocks Foodies Market occurs every Friday between 10am and 4pm on the corner of Argyle and George Streets, The Rocks. Each week it attracts people from all over the city who come down to shop and eat. Finding somewhere good to pick up lunch in this city is golden – and personally I hate food courts (except this one). With the risk of sounding a bit too negative, I’m starting to get over the term ‘foodie’ as well… does anyone else feel the same way?!!

So, lucky for us that the Rocks Foodies Market is just around the corner from us here at Rockpool and puts together a pretty darn good selection for lunch. I thought I’d give you a taste (pun intended) of what you get down here, and what you’re missing out on if you haven’t been…

10am and not much action at the markets. Don’t worry, this doesn’t last long…

Action Farm – great farm fresh produce

Hosanna Bonsai – something to spruce up your office a bit, perhaps?

Cool bonsai, I’ve never wanted one more… except after I saw Karate Kid for the first time…

Pukara Estate – for all your oil and vinegar needs. Their products are made up in the Hunter Valley so we like that.

Pureblends – fantastic range of spices and blends.

Turkish Ceramics. Nice plates… not sure if you would eat off them though. But still, nice plates…

Nuttyland. Ok, so perhaps we’re a tiny bit addicted to these.. But chilli cashews – c’mon, who wouldn’t eat be eating these by the handful!

Brasserie Bread – every type of bread you could imagine under one stall.

The Fine Food Store does a good barbecue, only $9 for a steak sanga? Bargain.

I think this is a creative use for a mug holder.. Besides a giant pretzel, the Lowenbrau also puts on a great bratwurst ‘hot dog’ with mustard and sauerkraut… yum!

Mini Monet Cupcakes – what is the fascination with mini cupcakes these days? Does it mean that you can have more of them, and have a sort of ‘cupcake degustation’? I can’t work this one out… They are delicious though!

Ok – this is what we’re really addicted to… Gozleme. Just about every chef and apprentice that walks through the door on Friday’s walks through with one of these little doozy’s in their hands. I know what you’re thinking – these guys are at every market nowadays, what’s so special about that? Well, there’s a good reason for their popularity - spinach and fetta, wrapped in dough and grilled until crisp and golden – what’s not to like.

And here is the crowd. Hungry office workers flood into the markets at lunch time. If you’re going out for Gozleme, you’d better be prepared to queue..

So if you work in Sydney city and haven’t tried the rocks markets out yet, you’re missing out on some good food. And good bonsai.

If you know about a great city lunch venue that you want to share, let us know!

 

 

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