Author Archives: chiefprick

It is an almost reflexive position of Australian left-wingers that tipping in restaurants, American-style, is a bad thing. For one thing, it’s American. For another, it’s a quick and efficient market mechanism that tends to link individual effort with reward, … Continue reading →

It is funny how so many of the same people who love to shriek that “the science is settled” when it comes to some issues (the environment) are so willing to bend the facts when it comes to others: What … Continue reading →

Rockpool Bar and Grill is not exactly your average kids’ restaurant. Then again, our ten-year-old Nick is not your average kid. And although the odometer officially rolled over six weeks ago, hectic schedules kept us from delivering on our promise … Continue reading →

The Prick has been very busy the past few days, eating and drinking and discovering a new contender for the best Reuben in Sydney. And yes, there have been some treats along the way:

You can read my article in the Spectator Australia about the latest assault on freedom of speech in Australia by clicking here: Shut up, they explained. Great cartoon, too. Then go out and buy the magazine. It really is “Champagne for … Continue reading →

Commentator and friend of this site (if not necessarily friend of the Earth!) Tim Blair has some culinary adventures with creatures of the land and air on a trip to Guam. Watch out for the high cholesterol, Tim. And the … Continue reading →

Who knew Grand Forks, North Dakota, had such a happening restaurant scene? It had been a few years since I ate at the older Olive Garden in Fargo, so I studied the two manageable menus offering appetizers, soups and salads, … Continue reading →

UPDATE: Congratulations to Jeremy and the team on their well-deserved “hat”! PWAF readers, do yourselves a favour and check out what I have long thought was the most under-rated restaurant in town, under-rated no more. *** So it was back … Continue reading →