From Tunisian tripe stews to Caribbean lobster fricassee, a world of flavours awaits in this proud quartier that has so far escaped gentrification

For this chef and writer classic Ibiza isn’t dance music and DJs but sofrit pagès, an aromatic dish savoured on special occasions

Even after 13 years, I still find it strange to say I live in Ibiza. I have little interest in the clubs for which the island is renowned, so I instead embarked on a culinary exploration – a search that revealed a rich culture stemming from a long history of farming and fishing.

Coming of age in Britain towards the end of Thatcher's long and tedious tenure was a particularly grim prospect for working class teenagers. In the wake of the miner's strikes and the Poll Tax riots there was little to aspire to, or to inspire. Excluded from the aspirational lifestyle afforded to a privileged few, many turned to music, most notably acid house, as a means of escaping their respective realities. The soundtrack of a generation was accompanied by the legends and mythologies created on a picturesque Mediterranean island out in the Balearics and portrayed with characteristic insouciance in the documentary A Short Film About Chilling, a film depicting the first wave of British DJs, promoters and bands in Ibiza, prior to the subsequent mass invasion of clubbing tourists.

An Ode to Bondi Road

In the clamour for the glamour of our most iconic beach, the stretch linking Old South Head Road and the ocean is often overlooked. This means missing out on one of the city’s more interesting stretches.

From Waverley Park and the recently renovated Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre, all the way down to the unrefined charms of The Royal Hotel, Bondi Road has a lot going for it. The stretch includes unique eateries and retail spaces and heritage-listed spots such as the Waverley Art School.

In the face of gentrification the road has retained its character. Recent ventures sit comfortably alongside longer-established businesses, which contributes to the palpable sense of community in the area. Explore here before hitting the beach.

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