Sydney Eat Street: Celebrate Father’s Day with great food
Give dad an extra serve of attention this Father’s Day with foodie finds that are sure to make you the favourite child. Here are some of our top picks on where to take your dad for some good food and drinks on his special day.
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ARCHIE ROSE DISTILLING CO
When it comes to Australia’s burgeoning boutique distillery scene, some players have been given kudos just for showing up.
But whisky, gin, vodka, and rum producer, Archie Rose Distilling Co have refined their game to become a real contender.
Yet, while their award-winning spirits are pretty much a staple on the shelves of Aussie bars, any mixologist will tell you that whether it’s a true connoisseur or the occasional imbiber, the winner comes down to personal preferences.
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At Archie Rose’s set-up in Rosebery, give dad the opportunity to be as particular as he likes with a gin or whisky blending class where he gets to take home two 200ml bottles of his personal concoction.
For the gin aficionado, the session begins with some insight into the distilling process before guests are given tasting size portion of the base spirit, a selection of distillates, including eucalyptus and lemon myrtle then with a bit of guidance, go on to create their own concoction whereas with the whisky class its more about blending Archie Rose’s premium products to suit their personal palette.
If you’re looking to make his day more of a social affair, opt for one of their large mixed charcuterie boards loaded with various local meats, cheeses, Iggy’s sourdough bread and Pepe Saya butter along with a tasting flight or two.
Be sure to peruse their new menu — which features cocktails championing Australian ingredients such as the Myrtle Combat made with their signature gin, anise, pineapple and myrtle or the Home Amidst the Muntries made with Archie Rose Six Malt New Make, muntrie and eucalyptus.
Plus, as is appropriate for the day, Archie Rose will be launching the second batch of their limited edition whiskey, available only at their cellar door and online while supplies last.
On Father’s Day, the whisky tour cost $48 (tour, based on whiskey only)
— 85 Dunning Ave, Rosebery; archierose.com.au
THREE BLUE DUCKS
What started as a love of surf, sand and seasonal produce almost 10 years ago has led to Three Blue Ducks, which has grown from a compact Bronte cafe featuring ethical dining to a powerhouse of multi sprawling venues with their own kitchen gardens (and in Byron’s case, a whole farm) a number of cookbooks, a range of sauces, teas and chocolate cookbooks.
The team behind Three Blue Ducks has kept that original formula dishes that are hearty and classic but at the same time, clever and unexpected.
The Father’s Day menus will feature the likes of their famous black sausage for breakfast and for lunch, the option of charred herb salsa jus severed with roasted parsnips, fermented garlic and thyme honey and hazelnuts or the whole wood-roasted flathead, fermented chilli butter, curry leaf pangrattato.
“Being Dad’s day, we try and look after all the fathers out there by running specials which include large cuts of meat, Young Henrys beer and a free pair of socks for each and every dad,” chef and co-owner Andy Allen (winner of MasterChef 2012) says.
“It’s one of the busiest day’s at Rosebery throughout the year. The restaurant is pumping and has the most amazing vibe.”
— 1/85 Dunning Ave, Rosebery; threeblueducks.com/rosebery/
ATELIER
You know dad would be fine with Sunday roast and a pint at the pub but why not spoil him silly with a day out at a chic restaurant by the water and head to Atelier at Sofitel Darling Harbour.
Here you can treat him to a premium cut of meat from gourmet butchers Victor Churchill and his own beer butler.
Though he may not normally be one to fuss, he’ll have to admit it’s bit of fun having a brew brought right to him on a posh copper trolley. He doesn’t necessarily need to know, but this bout of decadence isn’t a bank-breaker as Atelier is offering four lunch specials for $25.
— Atelier, Sofitel Darling Harbour, 12 Darling Dr, Sydney; sofiteldarlingharbour.com.au
MERCHANTS OF ULTIMO
While some prefer to stay out of the kitchen, there’s those that like to take the cooking into their own hands and not just out back at the grill flipping steaks and sipping beers.
So this Father’s Day, applaud his culinary skills with a special cooking class “How to make the perfect meat pie and sausage roll”.
Starting off with some light nibbles and a glass of beer or wine, in the span of two-and-a-half hours, Merchants of Ultimo’s head pastry chef Ali Pourvesal and Joy Events Organiser Soochen Low will walk you through the whole process.
Along the way, Ali will offer up some tricks of the trade plus dad can feel good knowing he’s helping out NSW farmers by using locally sourced fresh butter and drought relief flour. It’s a win all around.
— Broadway Shopping Centre; Ground Floor, 1 Bay St, Broadway; merchantsofultimo.com.au
TRAMSHEDS
For those facing a bout of indecision for Father’s Day, why not let him pick the place and head down to one of Sydney’s latest dining districts, Tramsheds in Forest Lodge.
Once the home of the Rozelle Tram Depot, this restored space now features 12 food operators that range from Bodega 1904, a Latin American-inspired restaurant offering tapas and wines from their onsite store to sweet treats at Gelato Messina.
Other options include Butcher and the Farmer where you’ll find their “love of food, the land and the vines” throughout the menu; southern-fried chicken from Belles Hot Chicken; Middle Eastern fare at Bekya; or plates of house-made pasta at Flour Eggs Water.
Beer-loving dads can head to Redline Kitchen and Tap House’s craft brews alongside jambalaya, hearty burgers, ribs and salads whereas the fisherman in him may be partial to the 100 per cent sustainably sourced seafood at Fish & Co.
If he needs a bit more time to think, hit up the weekly Growers Market before heading to Garcon where the next choice will be espresso or wine. Or both.
— 1 Dalgal Way, Forest Lodge; tramshedssydney.com.au
MUST TRY
MR KOI
Whether you’re following up a heavy dinner with a touch of desert or just interested in afternoon tea, grab something sweet with this special limited edition lemon, lime and bitters cake made with mint, dark chocolate and a coconut caramel base. It sells for $12 and will only be available on Sunday, September 1.
— 46 Kensington St, Chippendale; koidessertbar.com.au
MEAT PLATTER
How about a shared meat platter of BBQ pork ribs, slow cooked lamb shank and chargrilled beef sirloin plus a side salad, roasted potatoes and three house-made sauces?
As part of this royal meal, dads will also be given a special surprise gift Ben Sherman Australia. Cost is $149 for two people and includes the share board and a glass of beer or wine, while kids under 12 get a small plate and a beverage for $39.
— Q Dining, Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour, Level 2, 61 Macquarie St, Sydney; qdining.com.au
BEER AND BLOKES
Forget of dainty bite and delicate dishes this high tea is made for those true blue blokes. High tea is all about the same.
Come Father’s Day, share tiers of mini burgers, hot wings and “garbage fries” while he spouts out words of wisdom in between award-winning craft beers.
— Bankstown Sports Club, Basement Brewhouse; 8 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown; bankstownsports.com
FRENCHIES BRASSERIE
Celebrate Father’s Day done French-style where head chef, Fabian Oliveau, promises to offer him the most authentic brasserie experience outside of France with a three-course set menu.
“We’ve created a menu that’s designed for families to enjoy with their dads,” Fabian says.
You’ll get three choices for an entree, including the classic chicken liver parfait while the main course includes the likes of black angus eye fillet or stuffed porchetta.
— Frenchies Brasserie: Shop 3, 54 — 56 Kalang Rd, Elanora Heights; frenchiesbrasserie.com.au
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