Hi, i am Christina Bartoli an Italian mum of 2 Giovanni and Ludovica and a black Labrador (Tappo).
After 10 years in Dubai we moved to Sydney 3 years ago.
I have an architectural background with a real passion for cooking and baking.
Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east?
We moved to Sydney 3 years ago and since one year we’re living in Watsons Bay.
Three words that describe what it’s like to live in the eastern suburbs?
Bondi, flat white and traffic.
How many children?
One boy, Giovanni 8 and one girl, Ludovica 6 and a black labrador 3, Tappo.
Favourite Park:
Robertson Park (Watsons Bay)
Beach, green playground and lots of space to run with bikes and scooters.
Favourite Beach?
Camp Cove , I love to go there in the afternoon and stay until sunset.
Favourite kid friendly cafe?
Archies’s Dover Heights, great options for kids and the best Avo toast for adults.
Favourite Coffee Spot?
Camp cove kiosk
Magical way to start my day with a walk in the beach and a great coffee.
Favourite date night place?
Marta in rushcutter bay, best Italian (Roman) food. Supplì and Amatriciana are my favourites.
Where in the east have you yet to explore and would like to?
Still have to discover new beaches and always ready to explore more.
What would you like to see improve in the eastern suburbs?
The traffic in the afternoon after school pick up is hectic.
Favourite Local Shop?
“Made On Earth”(Rose Bay) love all things Home decor.
Favourite wet weather location?
Cinema, bowling , library in Double Bay and a nice restaurant to chill, enjoy and slow down:
Coogee Pavillon has a great playground also for big kids.
Favourite Local family Weekend Activity?
Bondi Market on Saturday morning then Beach and many friends and kids at home for dinner, so everyone can enjoy.
Work or SAHM?
Baker for passion and now for work.
Motherly advice?
Simply enjoy them every second and of course a good dose of “calm and patience”
