Sydney Eat Street: 10 things to try in Oran Park
ONCE it was a home for motorsport but now everyone is racing out to Oran Park to try the delicious food on offer at many eateries.
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ONCE it was a home for motorsport but now everyone is racing out to Oran Park to try the delicious food on offer at many eateries.
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Juicy Goose
There may be a need for speed at the Go-Kart racing next door, but inside this cafe, the real race is to see who gets first dibs on the sliders selection — pork belly, angus beef, marinated chicken or lamb shank. Or try the healthy omelette that Khloe Kardashian ordered when she and her entourage ducked in after the karts. And co-owners Christian Muller and sister-in-law Rebecca Muller have challenged the chefs to their own duel, presenting them with two ingredients and a test as to who can produce the best dish. — 40 Anderson Rd, Smeaton Grange
Il Sapore
Everything about this place speaks to the heart but it talks in the subtlest way. From the interior to the plating, everything is sleek and elegant. It brings a real refined touch to family fare. For instance, two simple olive oil jugs brought over by the family’s matriarch when she emigrated from Italy are some of the very few decorative items on display here. Be it the succulent duck with mashed potatoes and greens, or the soft and satisfying gnocchi, which co-owner Nathan Florio refers to as “pillows of love”, this food is meant to complement the table conversation, not dominate it. That is, until it’s time for dessert. — 2/33 Village Circuit, Gregory Hill
Blue Agave Mexican Cantina
Whether it was black beans or hot salsa, for nearly 20 years, Karen Carrett’s family was the wholesaler of choice for restaurants wanting Mexican food products. So when they sold up to take on a new project, opening a Mexican restaurant seemed a natural choice. They even convinced one of their regular customers, Arturo Renteria-Osuna, to set up the menu using authentic recipes from his grandmother’s kitchen back in Mazatlan. Try the ceviche, a seafood and chilli mixture cured in lime along with some enchiladas. Then finish with Arturo’s grandmother’s famous dessert, pastel de tres leches — sponge cakes soaked in three milks. — Level 1, 3/13 Rodeo Rd, Gregory Hills
Harrington Bar and Grill
INSIDE a country club (that serves more as a community centre for the residents of Harrington Grove) is a bar and grill that is equally suited to romantic dinner for two, lunch on the balcony, early breakfast or high tea. French-trained chef Gagan Sharma oversees the menu, which has an emphasis on seasonal and local ingredients as well as steaks from Riverina cattle. There’s an impressive selection of meat cuts, ranging from rump to rib eye, along with vegies and chips or mashed potatoes. — 1 Forestgrove Dr; Harrington Park
XThailence
Cooking a variety of Thai dishes each night for the 30 to 40 members of her immediate family was good practice for Phay Anderson for when she and husband Paul decided to open up a restaurant. Offering a large menu with traditional Thai foods, she also prepares ones that are more savoury than sweet; something that is indicative of the cuisine in her native country of Laos. — Shop 4a, Oran Park Town Centre
When in Oran Park, you must try ...
Pork knuckle
You’ll need a hefty knife to get into this hardy meal. Succulent pork encased in the crispiest crackling you’ll ever see. — Gregory Hills Hotel, 14 Gregory Hills Drive, Gregory Hills Hotel
Burger of the week
The burgers here get a weekly makeover. Try the Big Peppa — smoked pork pattie, pulled pork, crackling and bacon. — Orangeville Meat Co, 2/11 Rodeo Road, Gregory Hills
Nutella Bomb
A decadent chocolate shake mixed with a Nutella-filled donut, whipped cream plus extra shots of it in case that’s not enough. — The Chocolate Room, 6A/351 Oran Park Drive, Oran Park
Nachos pizza
The pizzas are cooked in a wood-fire oven. Try the Nachos Pizza with mince, corn chips, sour cream and salsa. — Wood Fire Delights, Oran Park Drive, Oran Park
Craft beer
Craft beer gets creative at this boutique brewery. Try the Chop Shop Pale Ale or for something more adventurous, pick up a bottle of the Roly Jalapeno Porter. — Stockade Brew Co, 2/41 Topham Road, Smeaton Grange
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