Gold Coast’s Tribeca NYC restaurateur brothers Shannon and Brandon Pollard off to US

THE guys who brought a little taste of America to the Gold Coast will take a little taste of our city back to the States.

THE guys who brought a little taste of America to the Gold Coast are taking a little flavour from our city back to the United States.

Shannon and Brandon Pollard have sold their popular Chevron Island restaurant Tribeca NYC and are moving Stateside with plans to open a new eatery.

The project has investors lining up in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and southern California — but the pair said leaving was tough.

Pictured on Chevron Island L-R Brothers Shannon and Brandon Pollard, former owners of Tribeca restaurant are off to try their luck in New York. picture Mike Batterham

“Tears were flowing telling the staff,” Shannon, 39, told the Gold Coast Bulletin.

“Leaving is bittersweet.”

“It is all very surreal,” Brandon, 41, added.

“We are so grateful for all the friendships we made through our business and for all the support we received from our staff, friends, family, suppliers and reps.”

Shannon and Brandon Pollard, the founders of Tribeca NYC. Photo: David Clark

Shannon and Brandon will be joined overseas by their Tribeca NYC business partner and mum Carolyn Thompson when their new restaurant opens.

They also have local support and guidance from one of their closest friends, Heath Walker, a senior marketing manager and the American licensee for The Mad Hueys brand.

Chevron Island's Tribeca NYC serves up truly delicious food. Pictured is one of the burgers on offer at the bar and restaurant.

Chevron Island's Tribeca NYC tacos.

“We will be serving American food with an Aussie twist to Americans,” Shannon said.

“Our ribs are better than anything we have ever tried while travelling around the US.

“We created such a great model here that we know we are going to be successful over there.”

Tribeca NYC, which opened on Christmas Eve in 2014, has been bought by brothers Callan and Rhys Rogers-Ellis.

It was business as usual this week with barista-extraordinaire Bronwyn Copping greeting the droves of customers coming in for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

“We couldn’t have found anyone better to hand the reigns over to,” Brandon said.

“They are the perfect fit,” Shannon added.

Manager Bronwyn Copping, Head chef Lachlan Fanning and barista Thomas Loader. Picture: John Gass