Liverpool’s Paper Mill drink and dine precinct to have five unique offerings
With five offerings under one roof, this mega-dining destination is set to put Liverpool on the map for foodies.
Southwest Sydney’s newest dining destination is set to open soon, with five offerings under one roof in a heritage building by the Georges River.
Work on The Paper Mill drink and dine precinct at Liverpool is well underway, with the doors to the Shepherd St venue expected to open in August.
At the helm of the landmark eatery will be executive chef Nader Shayeb, formerly of Nour in Surry Hills, known for its contemporary take on Middle Eastern food.
The precinct will house five unique offerings: Shepherd’s Lane Cafe and Dessert Bar, Georgie’s Pizza and Bar, Charcoal Joe’s Lebanese Chicken, The Firepit Meat and Seafood and a private dining room for events.
The 150-year-old, heritage-listed paper mill building was restored as part of the Paper Mill development project.
Speaking exclusively to the Leader, Mr Shayeb said he will bring a focus on smoking and barbecuing to the menu, with a handcrafted fireplace to bring the concept alive.
“The taste, the kiss of the flame — it changes the flavour of the food,” he said.
“If you’re going to pan-fry a piece of beef, it’s one flavour … but when you’re using fire and wood, the meat takes that flavour on and it changes that dynamic.”
Mr Shayeb said smoking was “taking off” in Sydney and it was a flavour “impossible to mimic”.
The precinct will have two wood-fired ovens and five firepits to cook meat, seafood and vegetables, he said.
“When a customer dines in our venue, they’re really wanting to taste in any of the dishes elements of fire.”
The menus are currently being finetuned, but Mr Shayeb said the point of difference will be the injection of “more personality” and a “personalised touch” — from housemade mayonnaise to pastries made from scratch, it will be down to the details.
Mr Shayeb, who grew up in Greystanes, hopes to also provide aspiring chefs from Sydney’s southwest mentoring and a pathway to a hospitality career.
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