Sydney Eat Street: 10 things to eat in Cronulla
IT has always been known for surf and sand but now Cronulla is being feted for a new wave of tasty restaurants taking tastebuds on a wild ride.
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IT has always been known for surf and sand but now Cronulla is being feted for a new wave of tasty restaurants taking tastebuds on a wild ride.
Take a tour of the area’s best eateries right here with The Sunday Telegraph’s Eat Street.
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Queen Margherita of Savoy
SITTING proudly near the front door is a large framed certificate that decrees Queen Margherita of Savoy as being one of only 539 establishments worldwide to receive formal accreditation for their Pizza Napoletana by the Italian L’Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana.
To receive such recognition, the pizza must use a specific dough that must be cooked in a special wood-fired oven and made entirely by hand.
What makes it special, explains owner Lee Carroll, is the crust. “You need to push the air from the dough to the edge”, which is what gives it the light, airy and crispy crust. — Shop 9, 2-8 Surf Rd
Low & Lofty’s
NEON flamingoes are scattered around the room while faux palm fronds hang over tables.
It’s a decidedly Caribbean vibe with a Texas-style BBQ and inventive cocktail list. In other words, it’s everything owners Trent Roberts and Steve Lyon could want in a bar. Trent is particularly proud of the drinks since he’s been able to be a bit more creative. Made with Stolen smoked rum and maraschino liqueur, the cheekily named Stolen Cherry is set alight to caramelise the pineapple and sugar on top. Perfect to go with the slow-cooked brisket. — 51A Cronulla St
The Brass Monkey
ATTRACTING such popular musical acts as Missy Higgins and Ian Moss, you’d assume this was a raucous rock venue but put away your earplugs and channel your inner Rat pack, as this 100-seat intimate venue is where dinner is served and artists often go acoustic.
Forget chips and wedges too, as The Brass Monkey features Middle Eastern fare, including lamb kaftas, spicy barramundi fillets and falafel salads as well as pizza and pasta. What lures the true aficionados is the opportunity to listen to music the artist doesn’t always get the opportunity to play, much less play to an appreciative audience that’s just enjoyed a lovely meal. — 115A Cronulla St
Pilgrims Cronulla
WHAT this suburb was missing was a good vegetarian restaurant. Anthony and Kelly MacDonald sought to duplicate the original Pilgrims in Bateman’s Bay. The tough part was winning over the meat eaters. Cafe manager Paul Farrugia says groups will come in with friends who consider themselves carnivores. He encourages them to try the mushroom burger (below) — a porcini mushroom that has been marinated, while the fried haloumi has the texture of a burger pattie. After trying it they “reluctantly admit they don’t miss the meat”. — 97 Gerrale St
Giro Osteria
Chef Ravi Sandhur has added a few contemporary twists to the menu such as the steamed zucchini flowers with a mascarpone and prawn filling. A local take on an Italian fish dish is the snapper with acqua pizza, translated as “crazy water” — that could be due to the lengths the chef has to go to produce its broth. — Shop 3, 1 McDonald St
WHEN IN CRONULLA, YOU MUST TRY ...
Affogato with fig gelato
Traditionally made with a shot of espresso and a scoop of vanilla, this gets a twist with whipped cream and chocolate. Try switching vanilla for cinnamon fig gelato. — Frangipani Gelato Bar, 117 Cronulla St
Pork belly
A sophisticated boutique bar with an impressive wine list. Enjoy their share plates, particularly the popular pork belly. — Croydon Lane Wine and Tapas Bar, Shop 8, 30 Kingsway
Acai fruit bowl
Eduardo Kikko prepares it the authentic Brazilian way. By keeping it pure rather than adding sugars and juices, he produces a sorbet-like consistency. — D. Bowls, 28 Cronulla St
Green bowl
No surprise its progressive dishes such as the green bowl with shaved brussels sprouts, is making waves with regulars. — HAM Cafe (aka Harry & Mario’s), Shop 3, 17 Gerrale St
Tagine
This restaurant’s name translates to “come together” but in order to do so, you’ll need to book. Then try more-ish dishes such as their beef ribs and famous tagines. — Yalla Sawa, Shop 8, Beach Park Arcade, 138-142 Cronulla St
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