Sydney Eat Street: American Express delicious. Month Out Mother’s Day specials
More than 18,000 businesses are offering amazing dining events and experiences thanks to the American Express delicious. Month Out so give them a go for Mother’s Day.
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As restaurants and cafes begin to open, the hospitality industry is finally on its way to recovery, and you can be a part of that progress by venturing forth to any of the more than 18,000 businesses offering amazing dining events and experiences thanks to the American Express delicious. Month Out. Give them a go for Mother’s Day, then go back again to treat yourself.
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BLACK BAR & GRILL
From backyard BBQs to hatted-restaurants, anyone who has ever cooked over fire knows that there is a fine art to grilling, and just like art, everyone has a different style and opinion.
For award-winning chef Dany Karam, it’s his global culinary experience paired with Australian produce and a genuine passion for this cooking process that makes BLACK Bar & Grill such a delectable standout.
The unique dishes on Karam’s exciting menu reflect his Lebanese upbringing, Michelin-starred French restaurant training, and premium ingredients, all of which are on full display, but just for mum.
Come Mother’s Day, Karam has created an awe-inspiring Fruits de Mer Seafood Tower that features Western Australian marron, Sydney rock oysters and spanner crab poached in olive oil and finger limes.
“Mums do such a great job all the time, so they really should be spoiled on their special day,” says Karam.
Served with a glass of NV Moet & Chandon Champagne, “this beautiful and tasty seafood is the way to do it”. ($175 pp, minimum two guests).
Should your dining preferences lean more towards the carnivorous side, he has you covered too, as through to May 31, in part with the American Express delicious. Month Out, BLACK Bar & Grill is offering a decadent meat tasting and wine experience which includes aged lamb loin (200g), Kurobuta pork chop (250g), and wagyu tenderloin (200g) with two glasses of Ridge Geyserville Zinfandel. ($290 for two people).
For full details, visit delicious.com.au
— Level G, Harbourside, The Star Sydney, 80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont; star.com.au/sydney/
CUCINA PORTO
Having spent years working behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in cooking, such as Jamie Oliver, Martino Pulito is finally leaving the kitchen to walk the floors at this casually chic authentic Italian restaurant.
Gregarious and engaging by nature, he loves engaging with customers just as much as he loves cooking for them — be it pasta from the north or seafood from the south.
“I want to give an old-country experience. I want to know what they like and what they think of the food,” Pulito says.
And with regulars making up the majority of his customers, he admits he often relies on their constructive criticism when making additions or amendments to the menu.
So when it came to a Mother’s Day offering, he went straight to the source — “a group of nonnas that come in every Friday” — and asked them what they’d like.
They went through a list together and settled on prawns flambe ($30).
“They told me that they don’t really care what they do as long as it’s with family, but it’d be nice to have something you can cook at home but never do — king prawns. A nice simple, old-school Brandy-based flambe.”
There will also be a special Mother’s Day cocktail, a Bellini Splash made with peach sorbet and prosecco ($18).
To make it an extra decadent dinner (or lunch) for the whole crew, indulge in dessert, more specifically through to May 31, in conjunction with the American Express delicious. Month Out, a classic Italian dessert board featuring a tiramisu, whipped ricotta, pistachio and chocolate chip cannoli, bignè, cioccolato e lamponi and torta della mamma ($64, serves four). That’s amore. (For terms and conditions, visit amex.com.au/delicious)
— Level G, Harbourside, The Star Sydney, 80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont; star.com.au/sydney/cucina-porto
TAYIM
Rather than doing the token dinner thing for mum, why not make the most of the outdoor and spend the afternoon playing tourist in your own city.
You could start with a stroll through the Botanic Garden, take selfies in front of the Sydney Opera House, and exploring The Rocks.
That should work up an appetite and good thing as you’ll need plenty of room for the Mother’s Day feast at contemporary Middle-Eastern restaurant, Tayim.
Located along a tiny laneway in a historic sandstone brick building, your whole crew will enjoy a three-course lunch featuring dishes made using recipes from the previous chef’s mother back in Libya, such as zucchini stuffed with pine nuts, Urfa birber and sheep yoghurt; salt and spiced cured kingfish in a jalapeño and apple tomato broth; Tajima MB6 beef cheek, and for dessert, caramelised filo pastry with honey cream and fig. ($100pp, kids $45).
Head chef Nathan Dennard said: “While these are dishes Middle Eastern mums would make for their families at home, everyone knows mums shouldn’t have to cook on Mother’s Day.”
For those unable to get there on May 9, you may want to head on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday through to May 31 as you can get 20 per cent off your food bill when you pay with American Express delicious. Month Out. (For full details, visit amex.com.au/delicious)
— 34 Harrington St, The Rocks; tayim.com.au
PILU AT FRESHWATER
Although those dreams of a holiday in the Mediterranean need to stay in a dream-state for the foreseeable future, your global culinary inclinations are free to roam and at Pilu Freshwater, co-owner and chef, Giovanni Pilu is set to take you on a journey to his island home of Sardinia where local produce and freshly caught seafood is a must at any kitchen table.
In the lead-up to Mother’s Day, and in conjunction with the American Express and delicious, he’s prepared a special three-course brunch menu ($100pp) on Friday, May 7 with a Pimm’s cocktail on arrival and an unlimited wine package from Calabria Family Wines.
For those missing out on this one-off event, and the stunning view out over the ocean, fear not, as through the end of May, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, Pilu has developed a special five-course degustation, and when you use your American Express card, you’ll receive a 20 per cent credit. (T&C’s apply. For full details, visit amex.com.au/delicious).
— Moore Rd, Freshwater; pilu.com.au
FOUR PILLARS LABORATORY
Revered for their take on the juniper-based spirit, Four Pillars also makes a mean tasting marmalade, made with gin-steamed oranges from the distillation process.
Book in on Mother’s Day, and they’ll gift a jar to mum on the way out when you use your $25 Dine NSW voucher for their set cheese and meat plate.
So while you sip your Negroni, you can also indulge in triple cream brie, Saucisson Sec from Pino’s Dolce Vita Butcher in Kogarah and slices of artisanal compliment by a generous serving of their signature orange marmalade.
While the free jar is just on Mother’s Day, you can still use your $25 Dine voucher through to the end of June.
— 410 Crown St, Surry Hills; fourpillarsgin.com.au
OH! BOO CHOCOLATES
Alongside American Express delicious. Month Out, the streets of Barangaroo are also celebrating the flavours of Australia, which for maître chocolatier Fanny Chan aligns perfectly with her own preference for native ingredients.
However, through to the end of May, Fanny has created two limited edition chocolates using indigenous ingredients: The Australian river mint praline on dark chocolate, and the Tasmanian pepperberry on strawberry white chocolate.
As if the chocolates aren’t sweet enough, save the offer to your eligible American Express Card from April 30 and enjoy a 20 per cent credit each time, up to $25 back. (For full details, visit amex.com.au/delicious).
— Shop 1/33 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo; ohboo.com.au
NICK’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
The story of Nick’s Seafood Restaurant is an old one, dating back to the 1950 when owner Nick Manettas, age 14, began working with his father, at their wholesale business at the Sydney Fish Market in nearby Pyrmont.
He later developed quite the reputation as a prominent seafood operator and soon became the go-to spot for as the crab ravioli, grilled calamari and their signature seafood platter with lobster.
As if that isn’t reason enough to visit Nick’s, through to May 31, when you mention American Express delicious. Month Out, you will receive a free bottle of house wine when you book a table of four guests or more, or a free glass of champagne per person for bookings of three guests or less.
The offer is available for lunch or dinner Wednesday to Sunday and is limited to one bottle of wine per booking. Alas, this offer isn’t available on Mother’s Day, but it is a great excuse to enjoy a night out.
— 17 Wheat Rd, The Promenade, Cockle Bay Wharf; nicksgroup.com.au
CYREN BAR GRILL SEAFOOD
It’s not easy choosing a place that the whole family will enjoy, but fortunately, at Cyren, you get the best of land and sea as the menu here ranges from mussels and oysters to lamb cutlets and pasta.
Plus, for a table of four or more, American Express delicious. Month Out and you’ll get a free bottle of house wine for a table, or if it’s three or less people, you’ll get free glass of sparkling wine per person.
Outside of Mother’s Day, this offer is available everyday for lunch and dinner plus breakfast over the weekends. (Limit one bottle per booking and must mention promotion at time of booking.)
— Harbourside Shopping Centre, Level 1, 2-10 Darling Dr, Darling Harbour; nicksgroup.com.au
BRAZA CHURRASCARIA
Meat, meat, meat and more meat, but while the obvious choice seems to be the signature rump cap, there are actually 20 different proteins making the rounds, with passadoros moving from table to table with trolleys of beef ribs and metre-long skewers of grilled meats, sausage, prawns and chicken.
As if that weren’t enough, through to the end of May, when you order the Traditional Churrasco set menu, and mention American Express delicious. Month Out when booking you’ll receive two delicious extra barbecued meats; 100 per cent Aussie Wagyu beef & 100 per cent Aussie Lamb Cutlets w/ mixed mustards and herbs. Plus, on Mother’s Day, mums get a complimentary glass of wine on arrival.
— Darling Quarter, Shop 18-19/1-25 Harbour St, Sydney; braza.com.au
I’M ANGUS
Although Nick Manettas made a name for himself with premium seafood restaurant, Nick’s Seafood, some people may be surprised to learn that one if his favourite meals is actually a top-tier Angus beef steak so, as any good restaurateur would do, he opened a steak house.
While beef is the focus of the menu, I’m Angus also serves fish, chicken, and, if you’re game, kangaroo loin. Book in for a table of four or more and mention to American Express delicious. Month Out to get a free bottle of house wine, or a free glass of sparkling wine per person for tables of three or less.
This offer is available for lunch and dinner Thursday to Sunday, through the end of May, excluding Mother’s Day.
— 31 Wheat Rd, The Promenade, Cockle Bay Wharf; nicksgroup.com.au
NOK NOK THAI EATING HOUSE
Less is more at this Thai restaurant, or at least when it comes to the size of the menu. When Norma Taouk, took over as co-owner of Nok Nok Thai Eating House one of the first things she and her chef, Ai Patteni did, was pair down the menu from well over 100 dishes to just what both they and their customers really liked.
This makes it so much easier when it comes to their American Express delicious. Month Out offering of two entrees and a wok of pad thai or pad si ewe for $45, as well as house beer or wine for $5.
This offer is available seven days a week, with a limit of four drinks per booking. Plus, you get that $20 credit when using your American Express card.
— Shop 9/1-25 Harbour St, Sydney; noknok.com.au
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