Sydney Eat Street: American Express delicious. Month Out
Hit up old favourites or find something new. Throughout March, embrace greater Sydney’s dining scene with special promotions running in conjunction with the inaugural American Express delicious. Month Out.
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Throughout March, the inaugural American Express delicious. Month Out offers diners great specials across four precincts — CBD, Surry Hills, Potts Point and Parramatta.
“Join us at Pitt Street Mall on March 5, from 4-7pm, for drinks, DJs and celeb spotting, then head out in the CBD to see all it has to offer. For the full list of offers and experiences from American Express delicious. Month Out, visit delicious.com.au/DMO,” delicious editor-in-chief Kerrie McCallum says.
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BENTLEY RESTAURANT & BAR
Bentley. The name alone is synonymous with luxury, quality and sophistication, be it from an automotive perspective or in the culinary world with a grand historic building that once housed The Bank of NSW.
At this corner location with its regal industrial decor, award-winning chef and Bentley co-owner Brent Savage approaches delicious. Month Out as an opportune way for people to experience the true nature of fine dining without forking over the down payment on a new car.
A staunch supporter of the greater Sydney dining scene and the suppliers that make it possible, he sees the month-long promotion as a way to showcase the elements that take food to the next level.
To Brent much of the credit is given to the local producers — “the small local growers who go out of their way to provide the unique ingredients that make some of Sydney’s dishes so special” — including the ice plant that tops their signature dish of yellow fin tuna, Barletta onion and ham hock.
The menu is ala carte but also offers lunch specials, traditional and vegetarian tasting menus and a bar menu (loaded with fresh seafood).
It’s all the more enticing knowing that through March 31, take 30% off food when you book via TheFork.
— 27 O’Connell St, Sydney; thebentley.com.au
BENNELONG
Let’s face it, there isn’t another restaurant in the world with a more stunning view and in a more iconic location than Bennelong, at the Sydney Opera House.
Sail in and dine under the same roof (almost) where world-famous names such as Luciano Pavarotti, Nelson Mandela and Oprah Winfrey, as well as the renowned famed Australian opera singer Dame Joan Sutherland have mesmerised many millions of fans.
Split over three levels, Bennelong continues the architecture of the grand white-sailed structure — concrete walls, vaulted cathedral ceilings, and walls of glass that afford a view of the city and Harbour Bridge — but also take it to the table-level with a highlight of the menu being the Opera House pavlova.
Through to March 31, enjoy a Sydney-centric experience and grab a seat at Bennelong Bar, the top level of the stunning dining destination and indulge in a tasting menu with four of Peter Gilmore’s famous desserts, including the Opera House Pavlova.
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Each one of the inventive desserts — the deconstructed crème caramel, a peach bellini with crushed ice, and sparkling wine and the of cherry jam lamington — is a conversation starter in its own right.
Perfect for a pre- or post-theatre treat or ideal for those just wanting to dwell over sweets and good company. At $60 per person, that’s a pretty good plan for dinner and show.
— Bennelong Point, Sydney Opera House, Sydney; bennelong.com.au
THE GANTRY
Just reading the menu at The Gantry will make your mouth water and take you on a journey through the farms and dairies throughout NSW.
Specific to delicious. Month Out, head chef Thom Gorringe has created a menu that celebrates artisan and native ingredients sourced from regional and local suppliers, many of which being winners from the delicious. Produce Awards, including Little Hill Farm chicken which Thom serves roasted with late-summer Jerusalem artichokes.
Pier One’s executive chef Milan Kukreti is pleased to note that “our menus have long focused on the finest Australian products and championed boutique suppliers”.
Milan sees delicious. Month Out as an ideal way to showcase this hatted-restaurant’s farm-to-table ethos.
Weekdays, through to March 31, experience a truly regional meal with an exceptional menu that in addition to the roast chicken also boasts Fraser Island spanner crab, crisp skin Murray Gold Australian Murray cod, Malfroy’s gold wild honey parfait and Bruny Island cheese.
The two-course meal is $65pp and includes a glass of wine; $80pp for the three-course menu with a paired glass of wine.
— 11 Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay; thegantry.com.au
LA ROSA THE STRAND
Many things that make “the lucky country” so enticing to visitors but Nino Zoccali, owner and executive chef of Pendolino and La Rosa The Strand has no doubt what it is that makes Australia a prime tourism destination.
“It’s little wonder that Australia’s restaurant industry is now consistently used as a primary drawcard for international tourists,” he says.
“We have one of the most impressive and eclectic dining landscapes in the world – and it just keeps getting better.”
And Australia’s greatest city is more than playing its part.
“Sydney, in particular, is raising the bar, with seriously impressive food and beverage offerings at every level of the market,” he adds.
Nino grew up in Western Australian in a family that celebrated home-grown produce and farm-fresh meats. He moved to Sydney in 1998 and would eventually go on to open the award-winning, formal Italian dining destination, The Restaurant Pendolino in 2008 and later, in 2011, a more casual eatery, Las Rosa, with a designated pasta kitchen.
Through to March 31, to show off Sydney’s dining scene, he has created a three-course menu ($69pp) that includes such dishes as Polpettine de Maiale – free-range pork & parmesan meatballs, roman semolina tortino, grilled heirloom tomatoes and baby rocket salad with olive and red pepper salsa; Tiella de Gatean – salt fish pie with pickled turnip and spinach; and a decadent dessert of Tartella al Cioccolato – chocolate tart, caramel & bay leaf gelato with a touch of gold leaf.
— Level 2 The Strand Arcade, Shop 133/193 Pitt St, Sydney; larosathestrand.com.au
CHISWICK AT THE GALLERY
Home to both international and Australian artists, the Art Gallery of NSW is one of the most beautiful and respected art museums in the world.
It’s also home to this sun-drenched mid-century modern-furnished restaurant, one of Matt Moran’s garden-fresh produce centric restaurants.
“Dining at Chiswick at the Gallery is particularly special,” head chef Tim Brindley says.
“In addition to supporting Australian farmers and producers, it’s such a unique experience walking through the grand hall of the Art Gallery of NSW knowing that you’re helping to sustain a cultural Sydney.”
Without a doubt, he’s right. A standout on Chiswick’s menu is “barramundi in a bag” (barramundi grilled in baking paper) topped with freshly- picked broad beans, cherry tomatoes, snap peas and coastal succulents from the adjacent Chiswick garden.
Follow that up with a dessert that pays homage to the last days of summer the delightful strawberry ice cream sandwich with pistachios.
Through to March 31, main and dessert are just $50pp.
— Art Gallery Rd, The Domain, Sydney; chiswickatthegallery.com.au
KID KYOTO
It’s as a good an excuse as any, but for head chef, Rhys Watson-Lamb, going out to eat and tasting a variety of dishes is all part of his plan.
“If I like something, I think about how I could do it differently,” Rhys says.
He is constantly thinking about how he can give menu items a Japanese twist, just like he did with his Asian take on Tex-Mex jalapeño poppers – swapping out cheddar cheese cream cheese for a kombu (a type of seaweed) cream cheese then deep-frying them in a light tempura batter. Wow.
They also offer a weekly, Sake Masterclass, an one-hour tasting of what they describe as the intricate world of Japan’s national drink.
“You’ll learn how to identify the good sake on the back shelf of a bar, understand why some sake is served hot, others cold and the best foods to complement this diverse beverage,” he says.
Through March, Amex cardholders get matching izakaya snacks.
Absolute must-try is the watermelon sashimi. Yes, you read that correctly. Rhys pulls out the science books and works some culinary magic to make each slice the same shade of premium tuna sashimi, the same texture but with the watermelon taste.
— 17-19 Bridge St, Sydney; kidkyoto.com.au
BAR ONE
A burger and a beer is standard fare at most Australian pubs but Bar One, with its waterfront seating that looks out to the Sydney Harbour and the famous Harbour Bridge, isn’t quite your standard bar.
And like the view, the menu is pretty special as well.
Through to March 31, there’ll be a menu, menu specific to delicious. Month Out and will include a gourmet twist on the classic pub burger with a Confit Maremma duck burger paired with Wildflower brewery amber ale.
If a beer and burger is not your thing, try the tasting plate for two which is paired with an award-winning local wine or beer.
Like its sister venue, The Gantry, the plate includes three pairings from past winners from the delicious. Produce Awards: Bruny Island Cheese and Nocton pinot noir; freshly shucked Tathra oysters and Casan Vito prosecco; and the duck burger with Wildflower ale.
It’s available Monday to Friday, $38 for a share plate with paired wine or beer (serves 2 people).
— 11 Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay; pieronesydneyharbour.com/bar-one/
BAR PATRON
When Rockpool Dining and Patron came together to establish this harbour-view bar and restaurant, they called upon head chef Axell Torress Villa to develop a menu that blends the flavours and aromas of authentic Mexican cuisine with fresh Australian ingredients.
On March 5, take a culinary trip to Mexico with Axell’s specially created a four-course, seven-dish feast starting with guacamole and tuna salad, followed by a selection of tacos, steak and seafood and finally dessert.
True to its name, you’ll also receive a Patron margarita on arrival. ($75pp; wine pairing and additional $30.)
— 2 Phillip St, Circular Quay; barpatron.com.au
SILVESTER’S RESTAURANT
He’s travelled the world, training at Michelin-starred restaurants, but now, Raphael Szurek has brought his French heritage and vast experience to the kitchen of Silvester’s Restaurant.
Here he pairs the best possible Australian ingredients with International flare in such dishes as Western Australia Fremantle octopus served with artichokes, fennel, lemon puree; Aylesbury duck breast – cardamom, honey, nectarine, mango and a deconstructed “Black Forest Cake” topped with freeze-dried plums and a surprise burst of popping candy.
Through to March 31, enjoy a glass of champagne on arrival.
— 1 Bulletin Place; silvesters.com.au
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MARY’S UNDERGROUND – MEDIEVAL PARTY
For the love of loud music! Renaissance men themselves, in a rock and roll sort of way, Jake Smyth and Kenny Graham opened Mary’s, a cult favourite burger joint in Newtown in 2013, followed not long thereafter, with an ambition of revitalising the Sydney music scene, opened The Unicorn Pub, then The Lansdowne where they launched Mary’s Pizzeria.
Mary’s Underground though is an altogether different feather in their alt-music cap. It opened as a snazzy inner-city dinner spot and quickly made a name for itself with its casual yet refined menu and live jazz.
It was a blast while it lasted but the gents have decided to return it to a full-throttle music venue.
Before they do so, for delicious. Month Out, they’re going hog wild and will be throwing a huge medieval party.
Think tables filled with platters of roast duck, short ribs, meat pies, a pig on a spit and so much more. Quench your thirst with flagons of wine, jugs of beer and spirits galore! March 5, 7pm; $120 per person, inclusive of food; drinks packages available.
— 29 Reiby Pl. Circular Quay; marys69.com
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