Sydney Eat Street: Best restaurant deals for delicious. Month Out
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The American Express delicious. Month Out is all about getting diners back out there and restaurants are offering very personal touches to their menus.
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THE GANTRY
From sturgeon farming in Canada to wild food foraging in the Southern Highlands, award-winning chef Thomas Gorringe’s interest in artisanal products and native ingredients has taken him around the world, not just to meet with producers but to actually work the land, gaining a first-hand experience of the whole production process.
It’s no surprise then that one of those adventures became his inspiration for The Gantry’s delicious. Month Out offer — a specially-curated vegan four-course tasting menu featuring Pine Mushroom Pierogis.
“Most people don’t know that mushrooms have a peak season,” Gorringe explains.
“They’re at their best from the equinox through to the first frost.”
Renowned for a more meat and fish-centric menu that highlights local ingredients, Gorringe admits he took on the plant-based menu as a personal challenge, working to create dishes that push beyond the typical meat-free options, yet still be both delectable and satiating, traits that are most evident in dessert — a vegan coconut-cream based with feijoa poached in sauvignon blanc and passion fruit juice topped with a vegan white-chocolate crumb.
The Gantry is located in historic Walsh Bay at Pier One Sydney Harbour, right at the base of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.
With its harbourside dining and epic sunsets, The Gantry — and Gorringe’s innovative dishes — has all the makings of a perfect culinary outing. ($99pp. This special menu runs through to May 31, with an option of paired wines for an additional $69pp. For full details, visit amex.com.au/delicious).
— 11 Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay; thegantry.com.au
CHUUKA
Expect to a see a few torn looks when first you enter Chuuka, a refurbished boatshed at the end of Jones Bay Wharf, as patrons invariably work their way through the quandary of whether to continue gazing out over the Harbour water towards Barangaroo Reserve and the Harbour Bridge or be taken in by the culinary masterpieces delivered to the table.
This dilemma is courtesy of Victor Liong (Lee Ho Fook) and Chase Kojima (Nobu, Sokyo), who bring together Chinese flavours with Japanese artistry and precision, both on display with their Ikura Salmon Roe Service ($45), a unique offering in line with American Express delicious. Month Out.
Presented in a shallow platter-sized cobalt blue serving dish, a small bowl of Ikura Salmon roe, surrounded with petite ceramic ramekins for cashew cream, golden egg yolk shallots and chives, along with potato rice crackers, sits atop a bed of crushed ice.
The offer runs through to May 31 and can be redeemed in the venue. (For full details, visit amex.com.au/delicious).
— Suite 62-64, Jones Bay Wharf 26-32 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont; chuuka.com.au
CIRRUS
Location. Location. Location. It’s hard to imagine a more ideal site for a seafood-centric restaurant than along Wulugul Walk in Barangaroo.
For chef Brent Savage and sommelier Nick Hildebrandt, the multi-award-winning duo behind The Bentley Group (Monopole, Yellow, Ria Pizza & Wine, Cirrus), the area also serves as inspiration for the food as well as the layout.
An avid supporter of sustainably-caught seafood and local producers, Savage (who is also a judge for the annual delicious. Produce Awards) has created an innovative menu that reflects the bounty of the nearby waters with dishes such as the butterflied rainbow trout with onion rings and goats curd tartare, the scallop and bay lobster dumplings with sweet onion milk and buckwheat, or the ruby-red WA Marron with salted duck egg and chilli, all of which can be paired with Hildebrandt’s carefully selected wines.
Cirrus also boasts an enviable position on the northern end of the esplanade affording diners with have an unobstructed Harbour view from both inside the restaurant and at the expansive outdoor dining area wrapping around the curved glass windows.
It’s the perfect setting for a leisurely long lunch or dinner with friends and through May 31, in celebration of American Express delicious. Month Out, receive 30 per cent off your food bill when booking online.
Reservations have a two-hour dining time with a maximum of four people per booking. (Based on availability, offer not valid in conjunction with any other offers. For full details, visit amex.com.au/delicious).
— 23 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo; cirrusdining.com.au
OPERA KITCHEN
With the cooler months approaching and the throngs of people heading back inside to escape the chill, now is the perfect time to play tourist in your own town.
Take a ride on the Manly Ferry, walk along the steps of the Sydney Opera House, and maybe even tick the Bridge climb off your list.
No trip into town is complete, though, until you’ve watched the orange glow of the setting sun reflect off The Sails’ shiny white tiles.
As locals will tell you, there are few better places to take it all in than along the sea wall at Opera Kitchen, where through to the end of May and in conjunction with American Express delicious. Month Out, they’ve made it a bit easier to feed the whole brood.
For $60, when you pay with your Amex card, you get one beverage (wine or beer), entree, main and dessert from a select menu at the Pasta Bar. Start with either the salmon Crudo or burrata, rocket & aged balsamic, followed by a very generous bowl of gnocchi Pomodoro, veal ragu rigatoni or Panzanella salad with tomato, cucumber, onion and basil.
Finish the day on a sweet note with a Chocolate Cannoli. This menu easily serves two, but there’s also a $16 children’s menu that includes a soft drink or juice, a choice between grilled chicken tenders and salad or tomato and parmesan pasta, as well as a dessert. (Must mention offer when ordering. For full details, visit amex.com.au/delicious).
— Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney; operakitchen.com.au
OTTO RISTORANTE
While it may not be carved in stone, Sydney has an unofficial list of must-try dishes and holding fast towards the top is OTTO head chef Richard Ptacnik’s lobster spaghetti.
That alone is worth the visit, but the restaurant’s casual elegance and water view from Woolloomooloo’s Finger Wharf also makes it one of Sydney’s favourite dining destinations.
So, whether you’re already a fan of Ptacnik’s food or just looking to expand your gastronomic horizons, he’s made it even more enticing with a six-course seafood menu that has been developed specifically for American Express delicious. Month Out.
Not only will you get his signature dish but also red claw yabbies, scallops with mushrooms, pancetta, and porcini cream, a refreshing hibiscus sorbet and orange granita, concluding with Amedei dark chocolate mousse with a chocolate cookie crumble and olive oil ice cream ($110pp).
This offer is available for lunch or dinner Wednesday through Sunday until May 30. (For full details, visit amex.com.au/delicious).
— Area 8, 6 Cowper Street Wharf Rd, Woolloomooloo; ottoristorante.com.au
BENNELONG
Few restaurants encapsulate both the Sydney and Australian dining experience as much as Peter Gilmore’s Bennelong restaurant; it’s nearly as iconic as the Opera House itself.
Throughout May, as part of American Express delicious. Month Out, you can get a taste of his signature dishes with a share-style bar menu that features bites of Red Claw yabbies with lemon jam and cultured cream, Ventricina salami with pickled purplette onion, green olive butter, toasted fennel seed sourdough, and, yes, the iconic Lamington to finish ($80pp).
Available for dinner, Wednesday to Saturday excluding Bennelong Presents performances and Sunday lunch ($30 cover and 10 per cent surcharge is payable on Sunday-90-minute dining time). Bookings essential. (For full details, visit amex.com.au/delicious).
— Sydney Opera House, Sydney; bennelong.com.au
THE STREETS OF BARANGAROO
Diners go to great lengths for dinner at a single waterfront venue — long drives, boat rides and even jaunts on private planes, but at Barangaroo, the destination alone is worth the trip, just minus the restrictive travel plans.
Mere minutes from Wynyard station, direct access to Sydney Ferries, and a regular rotation of cabs and rideshare option, it’s an easy option for a cup of coffee or any of the world-class dining options.
And at the moment, The Streets of Barangaroo is running a parallel promotion, The Flavours of Australia — celebrating Indigenous ingredients, many of which are featured in American Express delicious. Month Out offers. With venues ranging from casual eateries to fine dining, there is indeed something for everyone.
ANASON
Celebrity chef Somer Sivrioglu has introduced Anatolian cuisine to Sydney. Still, at Anason, he’s also set out to give diners some insight into Istanbul’s traditional restaurants and bars of Istanbul.
Through to May 31, in conjunction with American Express delicious. Month Out, he has created three dishes reflective of this fare while using indigenous ingredients: Smoked Beetroot Tartare, Humus & Rock Oysters. (For further details, visit amex.com.au/delicious).
— 5/23 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo; anason.com.au
BANKSII
Named after botanist Sir Joseph Banks, the first person to formally document Australia’s plants and botanicals, it’s no surprise that at Banksii, many of those botanicals show up on both the food and drinks menu.
At Sydney’s first Vermouth bar, you’ll find up to 30 Vermouths available by the glass, along with classic cocktails that complement the light and fresh, Mediterranean-influenced fare.
For American Express delicious. Month Out alongside The Flavours of Australia promotion, enjoy a three- course Native Australian Shared Menu featuring such dishes as botanical falafels with cucumber and finger lime yoghurt, pork rillette with sea blight and herb salad, mussels cooked in vermouth, braised beef brisket with saltbush, and finally, Banksii’s signature trifle ($89pp).
Available through to May 31. Mention American Express delicious. Month Out when booking. (For full details, visit amex.com.au/delicious).
— 11/33 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo; banksii.sydney
BEA RESTAURANT
Share and share-alike. At BEA, located on level one in Barangaroo House, you’ll find fuss-free food ideal for sharing with groups of all sizes.
With dishes that highlight local ingredients, executive chef Tom Haynes’ medium of choice is his wood-fired grill.
To get you started, through to May 31, enjoy pre-dinner snacks and a glass of Ten Minutes by Tractor Pinot Noir or Chardonnay ($30) out on the expansive waterside terrace. (Offer can only be redeemed in BEA as a pre-dinner experience. For full details, visit amex.com.au/delicious).
— Level 1, 35 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo; barangaroohouse.com.au
MUUM MAAM
From the streets of Thailand to The Streets of Barangaroo, Muum Maam’s menu features traditional Thai flavours, fresh ingredients and seasonal produce, all put together with contemporary techniques.
From May 24-27, stop in for a quick lunch or linger a bit longer over dinner and take 30 per cent off your total food bill when you book online. Mention “Amex21” to redeem this offer. (For full details, visit amex.com.au/delicious).
— 6/23 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo; muummaam.com.au
ORMEGGIO AT THE SPIT
Sundays are best concluded with a sunset, and at Ormeggio at The Spit, which sits above D’Albora Marinas, you have a vantage point that definitely delivers. But the true lure of this chic restaurant is award-winning chef and delicious Produce Awards judge, Alessandro Pavoni’s modern Italian menu.
To celebrate American Express delicious. Month Out, Ormeggio at The Spit is launching a ‘Stressless Sunday’ package which includes signature snacks, chef’s pasta of the day, unlimited still and sparkling water, and a live DJ from 5pm every Sunday ($79pp).
Offer available through to May 30. Maximum seven people per booking. Credit card details are required to secure reservation. (For full details, visit amex.com.au/delicious).
— D’Albora Marinas, Spit Rd, Mosman; ormeggio.com.au
CHIOSCO BY ORMEGGIO
The little brother of Alessandro Pavoni’s refined restaurant, Ormeggio at The Spit, Chiosco is located on The Jetty of D’Albora Marina.
Whether you walk in (barefoot of course) after a stroll along the water or pull up in your private yacht (because doesn’t everyone have one of those for the weekend), for American Express delicious. Month Out, this BYO Italian trattoria is offering a bespoke menu of fresh authentic handmade pasta with seasonal produce every Wednesday from 5.30pm. ($20pp) (For full details, visit amex.com.au/delicious).
— D’Albora Marinas, Spit Rd, Mosman; chiosco.com.au
CHOPHOUSE
There are few that embrace the paddock-to-plate principle more than famed Australian chef Matt Moran. It’s that knowledge and know-how that makes Sydney’s Chophouse a delicious destination for the carnivores among us.
A champion of Aussie producers, he also serves as a judge for the delicious. Produce Awards, an opportunity that he relishes.
”They are all undoubtedly leaders in their field, but the winner for me is one that stands out as a cut above the rest, delivering on those key benchmarks of flavour, appearance, ethics and sustainability,” Moran says.
Those meticulous standards are evident at Chophouse.
“As a chef and fourth-generation farmer myself, supporting Aussie artisans is something I have always been incredibly passionate about,” he says.
“When sourcing our food from someone who has a deep understanding of and respect for the land and their produce, not only is it better for our planet, but it has a profound impact on taste also.
“When we reopened the doors to Chophouse late last year, we did so with a renewed sense of purpose surrounding what we want to achieve with the venue, and what we want it to say about Australian produce.
“Now, we invite our guests to taste that difference through produce that comes from our incredible list of suppliers, which now proudly includes our own Moran Family Farm.”
Taste the different yourself, and take advantage of the American Express delicious. Month Out offer with the Chophouse’s $69 menu, available on a Tuesday and Wednesday.
Starting off with Chophouse milk buns with confit garlic rosemary, this is followed shortly thereafter by a choice of appetiser (house-cured salmon with crème fraiche or Pino’s Wagyu Bresaola with guindilla peppers).
For a main, there’s two steaks to choose from: Eye-fillet 200g pasture fed, Grasslands premium, Riverina district, NSW or Flat iron 250g grain-fed from the Darling Downs, NSW.
Additionally there are steak-cut chips and a mixed leaf salad to share. ($69pp, available on Tuesdays and Wednesday through May 26, 2021).
— 25 Bligh St, Sydney; chophousesydney.com.au
THREE BLUE DUCKS
Quintessential Australia – sun, sand, farmland food. Three Blue Ducks first opened its doors in Sydney suburb Bronte 10 years ago.
It began with former Tetsuya chefs Shannon Debreceny, Mark Labrooy and Darren Robertson merging a fine dining experience with beach casual featuring “honest, innovative and local food”.
They still pilfer their backyard garden but delivering fresh ingredients is much easier now with The Farm in Byron Bay.
Robertson, a delicious Produce Awards judge, says: “Beyond being the cream of the crop when it comes to quality, taste and sustainability — they are genuinely passionate about their product and raising the bar in their respective field.
“They are in it for the love of it — independently owned businesses, sharing their stories in order to drive the industry forward. That’s why I love it — because it challenges us to think more deeply about what is on our plate.”
Three Blue Ducks is a supporter of the American Express delicious. Month Out.
“One of our guiding principles at Three Blue Ducks is to serve simple, real food prepared with love and we’re honoured to work with some incredible local artisans that help us deliver on that promise every day,” Robertson says.
“They are specialists in their field who work with nature, not against it, to produce products of superior taste and quality.”
Ducks’ American Express delicious. Month Out offer is a $49 mid-week shared Feed Me Menu with a glass of wine.
True to form, you’ll get only the freshest ingredients in dishes that include market fresh ceviche with corn and puffed rice, cannellini bean dip with chimichurri, braised lamb shoulder with fermented red capsicum and pearl barley tabouleh, finishing off with a dark chocolate mousse topped with a citrus marmalade. ($49pp, minimum two people, available Wednesdays and Thursdays through to May 27, 2021. For details, visit amex.com.au/delicious).
For those craving a Sunday roast, you can visit their sister venue at The Cannery in Rosebery. You’ll get a drink on arrival to enjoy with your roast dinner. ($49pp, Sundays from Menu & drink varies each Sunday. Vegetarian option available.)
— 141-143 Macpherson St, Bronte; threeblueducks.com; 1/85 Dunning Ave, Rosebery
THE MORRISON BAR AND OYSTER ROOM
Oysters are the pearls of The Morrison Bar and Oyster Room in downtown Sydney.
“They’re the heart and soul of The Morrison and part of the DNA of our business,” culinary director, chef Sean Connolly, says.
“We are extremely grateful for all the gorgeous produce we’ve received over the years and not a day goes by that I don’t think of the huge contribution oyster farmers around Australia make to our industry.”
Besides serving oysters in their many forms, Connolly is also actively involved in the efforts to rehabilitate the local oyster economy, such as his recent collaboration with Sydney Fish Market and Ocean Watch Australia for a fundraising cocktail event and auction raising cash to help protect the NSW oyster farming industry.
“When Sydney Fish Market invited us to come on-board as a partner for the auction, it really was a no-brainer. We’re excited to get this event underway and give back to the NSW oyster community who have become like family over the years.”
In addition to the auction, and in an effort to support the local hospitality industry, The Morrison Bar has a special American Express delicious. Month Out offer purchase a half-dozen or more oysters for lunch or dinner and receive a complimentary glass of Chandon when you mention delicious. Month Out (One glass per person. Not valid during oyster hour or with any other promotions).
— 225 George St, Sydney; themorrison.com.au
NOMAD
They’re drifters no more as NOMAD is back at their original location on Foster St after spending 12 months in some temporary digs up the road.
Back in action are the renowned wood-fire ovens where head chef Jacqui Challinor delivers a Middle Eastern-inspired menu.
To get folks back in the door, NOMAD is once again participating in the American Express delicious. Month Out with a bespoke of wood-roasted eggplant with toasted olive seeds, burnt butter & flatbread, a BBQ spatchcock with harissa, toum & guindilla and for dessert, the Macadamia & orange blossom baklava along with a glass of NOMAD by Gilberts Family Wine.
“The delicious. Month Out marks a really exciting time where our industry seems to be bouncing back,” Challinor says.
“Restaurants are full and buzzing so it’s great to be part of an initiative that is encouraging people to get out and dine and support an industry that was utterly annihilated by COVID.
“It’s almost like a celebration of our gradual return to normalcy, it’s really exciting to see events back up and running.”
($55pp with a minimum of two people. Available for lunch only through to May 28, 2021).
— 16 Foster St, Surry Hills; nomad.sydney
TANDOORI PALACE
You can’t quite sing for your supper, but you can definitely belt out a tune afterwards here at Sydney’s only Indian Restaurant and Karaoke Venue.
Start the evening off with their American Express delicious. Month Out offer of a three-course authentic Indian meal ($35pp).
Fill the table with the likes of Tandoori Chicken Tikka, vegetable samosas, butte chicken, pistachio chicken, Palak panner and plenty of naan bread and mint chutney. Finish that off on a sweet note with a choice of ice cream or Gulab jamun for dessert. Simply book and mention the Delicious offer to redeem. (Available through to May 31, 2021)
— 86 Oxford St, Darlinghurst; tandooripalaceoxfordstreet.com.au
AUVERS
Art abounds at this casual Darling Square restaurant, named after Auvers-sur-Oise, the resting place of renowned painter Vincent van Gogh.
From the colourful murals to the vibrant cocktails and practically everything on the menu, owners Leo Rong and Kim Bong work under the ethos that “art inspires”.
To get your creative juices flowing, as part of the American Express delicious. Month Out, Auvers will be offering a $25 grazing platter with a selection of brie cheese, prosciutto, pastrami, olives, grapes, cashew nuts, raisins, cornichon & grapes. (Offer available through to May 31, 2021. For full details visit amex.com.au/delicious).
— Darling Square, Shop 4, 12 Nicolle Walk; auverscafe.com.au
NAKANO DARLING
Eat. Drink. Talk. Repeat. That’s the way Chris Wu, co-owner of Nakano Darling explains the izakaya culture, adding that that cycle often goes on for hours.
To begin the rotations, Chris suggests starting off with a plate of the ever-popular karaage chicken and gyoza along with their signature drink, the Highball.
There are many more bites to try and American Express members get an extra 10 per cent off the food bill through to the end of May. (For full details, visit amex.com.au/delicious).
— 14 Steam Mill Lane; nakanodarling.com.au
BISTRO ST JACQUES
Forget visions of formal fare, as at this charming French Bistro everything from food to service is warm and welcoming.
Rather than sparsely plated meals, dishes such as steak-frites, freshly shucked oysters, Coquilles St Jacques (scallops), and classic creme brulee are straightforward and generous.
Equally generous is their American Express delicious. Month Out offer. Running through to May 31, 2021, enjoy a three-course a la carte special (any entree + main + dessert from menu/specials) for $75pp. (For full details visit amex.com.au/delicious)
— 96 Pitt St, Redfern; bistrostjacques.com.au
HARTSYARD
Never ones to rest on their laurels, nor sway from their insistence on supporting both local suppliers and their local community, owner/chef Jarrod Walsh and Dorothy Lee pushed through the past year by offering fresh, and affordable takeaway, special ‘family meals’, and even a bottle shop featuring boutique Australian vintners.
Continuing with that generous approach, Hartsyard as part of American Express delicious. Month Out, they’re taking 20 per cent off your bill (maximum four people per table), giving you the opportunity to finally sit inside and enjoy their Asian-influenced, modern Australian menu. (For full details, visit amex.com.au/delicious).
— 33 Enmore Rd, Newtown; hartsyard.com.au
BECKETT’S
You only get one chance to make a first impression and for Jeff Schroeter, chef and co-owner of Beckett’s, the moment he stepped inside the historic sandstone building, and former site of farm-to-table Indian restaurant, Darling Mills, he knew he was home.
Or at least his home away from home.
“When I walked it in it was like getting a hug,” says Jeff, admitting that while he had visions of something more casual, “she”, as he likes to call the restaurant, seemed to want something more formal.
Jeff offered a more refined menu with French takes on Aussie classics. During the American Express delicious. Month Out, he’s offering up culinary delights to fine-dining starved patrons with his go-to dinner party dish: Vanilla Lobster.
Made with generously-sized crustacean poached in fennel butter, vanilla celeriac, ice plant and sea urchin sauce, and served with a glass of matched Chardonnay ($60pp).
(Available through May 31, 2021. For further details visit amex.com.au/delicious)
— 134A Glebe Point Rd, Glebe; beckettsbardining.com.au
IIKO MAZESOBA
All is in plain sight at this relatively new addition to the global ramen scene. At IIKO Mazesoba the traditional broth is swapped out for a concentrated sauce at the bottom of the ramen bowls.
“So every ingredient has to be super fresh, as there’s nowhere in the bowl to hide,” says owner Michelle Widjaja.
For the American Express delicious. Month Out, she’s switching things up a bit with a $25 Agemono Platter — five pieces of chicken karaage, five pieces of cauliflower karaage, two vegie and two Ebi croquettes, two packs of IIKO Mazesoba snacks and a variety of dipping sauces. (Available through May 31)
— 86 Hay St; mazesoba.com.au
TERMINUS HOTEL
Truly a labour of love, resurrecting the Terminus, a 150 year-old hotel that lay dormant for 33 years, “seemed like a good idea at the time,” says David Mathlin, co-owner and part instigator of the massive endeavour.
A phenomenal $2 million makeover erased the decades-long decay, rebooting the stunning emerald tiled bar with clever cocktails, craft beers and a menu by renowned chef and delicious Produce Awards Governing Board member, Colin Fassnidge.
For the American Express delicious. Month Out he showcases his nose-to-tail food philosophy and refined take on pub classics, with a bespoke two-course menu.
It starts with fish and citrus soup and cheesy bread followed by a chicken and leek pie ($35pp).
“Fresh and locally sourced produce not only supports the local communities and smaller farmers, but it also allows us to serve people a more wholesome end dish with love from growing to the end product,” says Fassnidge.
“The delicious Produce Awards are something I am extremely passionate about.”
Also on the menu is Fassnidge’s take on a meat pie and kingfish ceviche. (For full details, visit amex.com.au/delicious).
— 61 Harris St, Pyrmont; terminuspyrmont.com
SPICE ALLEY
While that trip to Singapore may have to wait tick a longer, you can still find the foods of its famous hawker centres at Spice Alley in Chippendale.
At this open-air space, adorned with lucky red-lanterns and street-art covered walls, you’ll find six stalls, each featuring a different East Asian cuisine.
You could visit them one at a time, or in celebration of its fifth birthday and as part of American Express delicious. Month Out, indulge in a special six-course degustation dinner consisting of a unique dish from each stallholders, including Old Jim Kee’s Malaysian Fried Rice, Bang Luck’s pipis with chilli jam, HK Diner’s Black Pepper Pork Noodles, and Kyoto’s Matcha & Black Sesame ice cream.
Held over two nights, May 17 and 18 from 6-10pm, guests will also be entertained by fire breathers and geisha dancers. And best of all it’s BYO! So grab your Esky and besties and join the celebrations. (Visit amex.com.au/delicious)
— 18-20 Kensington St; spicealley.com.au
CAPRICCIO OSTERIA
Big glass jars of housemade Limoncello, flanked by colourful ceramic jugs and barrels of wine, are a nod to the extravagant Sunday lunches of owner Michele Rispoli’s childhood on Italy’s Amalfi Coast.
Creamy cheeses, abundant seafood, handmade pasta and fresh lemons would flow from the family kitchen, all afternoon.
With renowned chef Nicole Bampton, formerly of hatted restaurants Tetsuya and Sepia, Michele is emulating the experience in the heart of Leichardt.
“Designed to be shared,” the menu is all about a progression from smaller to larger portions, and made so much easier with a 30 per cent discount throughout May as part of American Express delicious. Month Out. This deal is a available Tuesday-Thursday night; and Friday, Saturday lunch.
— 159 Norton St, Leichhardt; capriccio.sydney
PINO’S VINO E CUCINA
From the grand wooden door to the collection of copper pots hung up on the wall, co-owner Matteo Margiotta, has pretty much replicated his childhood home in Rome on a neighbourhood street corner in Alexandria.
As would be expected, the food’s focus is based on home-cooked meals such as big bowls of housemade pasta with market-fresh seafood.
Experience his hospitality yourself as during American Express delicious. Month Out diners receive a glass of Prosecco DOCG on arrival, along with bespoke “assaggini” (snacks).
While booking, customers must add “American Express delicious” in the ‘note’ field. (Offer not available Friday and Saturday)
— 199 Lawrence St, Alexandria; pinosvinoecucina.com.au
MEKONG
Whether it’s a visit to new suburbs or a trip around the world, there’s no denying that travels can leave an indelible mark, and for chef Tiw Rakarin, his global adventures are reflected throughout the menu.
As part of American Express delicious. Month Out, Rakarin has put together a six-course dinner reflecting those journeys with.
“South-East meets The West” a one-off Chef’s Table that takes you from Scandinavia to Burma, France to Vietnam, Thailand to Italy, and beyond.
Spend an evening in conversation as chef Rakarin shares with you the inspirations behind this menu. (May 25, 6.30pm, $100pp or $140pp with matching wines. For full details, visit amex.com.au/delicious).
— Level 2, 14 Kensington St, Chippendale; mekong-restaurant.com.au
HANDPICKED CELLAR DOOR
Wine and cheese go together, like, well wine and cheese and at this urban cellar door, Handpicked Wines, you can get the best of both as throughout May, Handpicked Wines and cheesemakers, Studd Siblings have partnered to offer a unique wine and cheese pairing exclusively for American Express delicious. Month Out.
The tasting features a flight of four wines and four imported cheeses ($55pp). As an added bonus, when you purchase two or more of the featured wines on the day, you’ll also receive 10 per cent off passport rewards included upon checkout. (Must be 18 years old or older)
— 50 Kensington St, Chippendale; handpickedwines.com.au
HOLY DUCK
Duck done right, and so many different ways. At this casual modern-Chinese restaurant, where traditional dishes are given a contemporary twist.
While succulent and crispy duck gets top billing there’s plenty of other meat and vegetarian options.
To celebrate American Express delicious. Month Out, order the special ‘Rub-a-dub-dub in a tub’ cocktail with a delicious duck dun bao for $25. Available through May 31, 2021.
— 10/2 Kensington St., Chippendale; holyduck.com.au
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