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Former Sheraton on the Park hotel sous chef opens new restaurant August The Old Place on Military Rd Mosman

THE former sous chef at Sheraton on the Park has opened a new restaurant in Mosman, featuring his take on modern Australian cuisine.

Maryland crab cake benedict, poached eggs, horseradish sriracha remoulade, potatas bravas at August The Old Place in Mosman. Picture: David Swift
Maryland crab cake benedict, poached eggs, horseradish sriracha remoulade, potatas bravas at August The Old Place in Mosman. Picture: David Swift

THE former sous chef at Sheraton on the Park has breathed new life into an old establishment in Mosman.

Chef Daesung Moon and restaurant manager wife Claire Lee opened August The Old Place on the prominent corner of Military Rd and Gouldsbury St last month.

Chef Daesung Moon at work in his new restaurant in Mosman. Picture: David Swift
Chef Daesung Moon at work in his new restaurant in Mosman. Picture: David Swift

The couple have lived in Mosman for three years and Moon said it feels like home.

“I have been eager to try something new,” Moon said.

Guiness beef bone marrow pie, thyme jus, broad bean pea mash. Picture: David Swift
Guiness beef bone marrow pie, thyme jus, broad bean pea mash. Picture: David Swift

“In Mosman people are nice and there are many beautiful heritage buildings.

“Mosman is really unique; a combination of the young generation and older generation.”

Roast Chicken over an apple wood fire, chipolata, cherry sauce. Picture: David Swift
Roast Chicken over an apple wood fire, chipolata, cherry sauce. Picture: David Swift

Moon said the busy thoroughfare was perfect for a restaurant.

“There are many shops and people who want to go Taronga Zoo and Balmoral Beach,” he said.

Finishing touches. Picture: David Swift
Finishing touches. Picture: David Swift

Moon’s cuisine is modern Australian and he offers a seasonal menu using fresh produce.

“Every single plate is special,” he said.

Morrocan lamb shoulder, honey glazed carrot and fetta yoghurt. Picture: David Swift
Morrocan lamb shoulder, honey glazed carrot and fetta yoghurt. Picture: David Swift

“Customers say ‘wow’; they have not seen dishes like mine before and at a reasonable price.”

Moon migrated to Australia from Korea to pursue a career as a chef about 15 years ago.

Atlantic beetroot cured salmon, vodka, dill, lemon zest and fennel. Picture: David Swift
Atlantic beetroot cured salmon, vodka, dill, lemon zest and fennel. Picture: David Swift

He has worked for five-star international hotels in Canberra, Brisbane and Sydney, including the Sheraton for two years.

Chef Daesung Moon. Picture: David Swift
Chef Daesung Moon. Picture: David Swift

On the menu

August The Old Place is open seven days a week at 707 Military Rd, Mosman.

The all-day brunch menu includes maryland crab cake benedict with poached eggs, horseradish sriracha remoulade and potato bravas.

The dinner menu includes New England clam chowder with pumpkin, celery, bacon, thyme and grilled bread.

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