SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017 GQ.COM.AU 97THE FESTIVALTHE GEARTASTE+TRAVEL
ANGEL PLACE AND ASH STREET IS SYDNEY CBD’S
FOODIE T-JUNCTION – A SOMFOODIE T-JUNCTION – A SOMEWEWHAT HIDDEN, HAT HIDDEN,
MMELBOURNE-LIKE POCKET OF GOODNESS ELBOURNE-LIKE POCKET OF GOODNESS
OFFERING SOMOFFERING SOME OF THE CITY’S BEST DINING.E OF THE CITY’S BEST DINING.BACCO OSTERIA E
ESPRESSOESPRESSO
Another six over the
back fence for chef and
restaurateur Andrew
Cibej. Here it’s a fuss-
free, Italian-inspired
all day eatery and
wine bar that delivers
big on flavour. Fluffy,
caramelised gnocchi
are served with
pistachio, butter and
as a lasting memory- go for the almond
and quince tart. 2–1 2/1
Angel Pl; bacco.com.au
ASH ST. CELLAR
Just across the
way from Felix is this
tapas temptress
and wicked wine
cellar. If a casual
feast of shared
dishes such as duck
liver parfait or
truffled gruyère and
jamon toasties are
your thing, then pull
up a seat and dig
deep. You’ll be
heavily rewarded.
1 Ash St; merivale.
com.au/ashstcellarCHINA LANE
The sibling
restaurant of
Woolloomooloo’s
China Doll, this
modern Asian
eatery plays to its
laneway surrounds
with a cracking
cocktail list and
dark, salubrious
vibes. Start with
steamed dumplings
(pork and prawn
sui mai), duck
pancakes and follow
up with the soy
braised crispy
pork belly.
2 Angel Pl;
chinalane.com.auLONG CHIM
David Thompson’s
acclaimed homage
to Bangkok street
food. His Chiang
Mai larp of chicken
is hotter than
a habanero in
hotpants, the oven-
baked silver perch
shows a delicate
side while the
mashed prawn and
coconut curry is
spectacular. Strap
yourself in for the
wildest tuk tuk ride
outside of Thailand.
Pitt St & Angel Pl;
longchimsydney.
comFELIX BISTRO
Merivale’s popular
Parisian brasserie
serves one of the best
French feasts in town,
and you won’t be
disappointed by the
Bloody Mary’s either.
Grab a pre-dinner
cocktail in the bar
then hit a banquette
for classic steak frites.
2 Ash St; merivale.
com.au/felix MNathan Sasi made ERCADO
his name at Nomad,
but with Mercado
he’s stamped
his authority as
a master of the
Mediterranean.
Quaff a vino at the
bar, then sit in front
of the open kitchen
and enjoy the feast
cooked, largely, in
a wood-fired oven..
4 Ash St; mercado
restaurant.com.ausouth
west’s
best
Get on the gas with
any number of known
Australian chefs and
they’ll eventually come
to highlight Margaret River
Gourmet Escape as
a favourite festival. It’s why this year will again see
internationals such as Rick Stein, Thomas Keller and Andre
Chiang, alongside locals Dan Hong (pictured) and Clayton
Wells, among others.
Presented by Audi, this year’s festival sees over 50 events
take over the south west corner of the country (with various
events also in Perth) November 16-19.
It’s about food as much as it’s about fun - and if ever there’s
a reason to do as the Pet Shop Boys once implored, go west,
it’s this. gourmetescape.com.au; audi.com.auLeading Australian
designer, David Caon,
has continued his work
with our favourite airline,
Qantas, in creating an
impressive new line of
tableware that melds
functionality to style.
As part of Caon’s overall
work on the interiors of the new 787 Dreamliner – due to take
flight this December – the new range will be available to
international first, business and premium economy
passengers, as well as those flying domestic business.
Bon appetit. qantas.com.auAT
THE BOOKYou are what you eat. It’s
a simple philosophy and one
that’s framed the career of
acclaimed Sydney chef Mike
McEnearney (No. 1 Bent Street
by Mike, Kitchen By Mike). It’s
an approach he further serves
up in this impressive second
book that should become a solid
weekly reference for those
wanting delicious food that also
does you good. Divided across
the four seasons – highlighting
and utlising the best of what’s
available at any given time – this is about wholefood eating that’s
accessible and flavoursome. And we can’t get enough of the
Malaysian spiced pumpkin and coconut soup.
Real Food By Mike, available now, $45; hardiegrant.comEAT
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