With the sun shining, the city’s charms are out in force as are new places to relax with friends and enjoy a drink and some food.
Los Vida Barangaroo
Authentic fresh Mexican food has arrived in Barangaroo with the opening of the newest Los Vida. There will be the range of taco’s but do not miss the Yucatan fish taco of grilled Barramundi, fresh ceviches and salads, the Ancient Grain Salad is a must. All this accompanied by drinks one would find in Mexico. See previous reviews of Los Vida Sydney and Los Vida Crows Nest here.
Los Vida, Tower 2, The Canteen, Barangaroo South Hickson Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
La Puerta Latino Flavours
South America comes to Neutral Bay with La Puerta Latino Flavours. Owner and chef Oscar Espinosa brings the taste of Columbia, his homeland, as well as dishes of meat and seafood with flavours from Cuba, Argentina, Peru and Brazil. The cocktails also follow the journey, Chimichurri Margarita por favor. More about La Puerta Latino Flavours here.
La Puerta Latino Flavours, Shop 5, 2A Waters Road, Neutral Bay NSW 2089
Foys Kirribilli
With views over the water, the recently renovated Foys Kirribilli has opened in Australia’s oldest sailing club, Sydney Flying Squadron. Head chef Fernando Sanchez dishes up favourites and a seafood share plate of grilled prawns, calamari, BBQ octopus and pan seared fish of the day. Have a bite with wine from the extensive list or an ale and watch the world sail past.
Foys Kirribilli, 76 McDougall St, Kirribilli NSW 2061
Flying Bear Café
Flying Bear Café is down on the waterfront at Sydney Flying Squadron offering coffee and bites. Those on the water will be able to come in and tie up their craft and pick up coffee, some lunch and maybe bubbles for when they droop anchor and watch the sun go down.
Flying Bear Café, 76 McDougall St (enter via Milson Park), Kirribilli NSW 2061
Kansas City Shuffle
Kansas City Shuffle comes to the city via Ben Sweeten (Joe Black Surry Hills) and Chef Kaye Papworth (Dr Morse Melboure) with twists on American diner-style favourites. Think fried chicken on a house-made donut bun with slaw, pickles, & jalapeno aioli, for one. When settling in for lunch, enjoy a wine to while away the afternoon.
Kansas City Shuffle, 195 Gloucester St, The Rocks, NSW 2000
J&M
Set to open the end of this month, J&M is an intimate whisky bar on Level 3 of the Angel Hotel, what was home to the fashion House of Merivale. Initially J&M will be a Chivas Regal showcase, highlighting Chivas 18 with a sensory whisky experience. More on J&M bar here.
J&M, Level 3, 125 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000
The Paddington
Ben Greeno (Momofuku Seiobo) comes to The Paddington which is set to open November. With rotisseries from France in the kitchen, there will be plenty of roast action with meats, whole fish and more. While at The Paddington, make sure to check out the cocktail bar, led by Palmer & Co.’s Sam Egerton. More on The Paddington here.
The Paddington, 384 Oxford Street, Paddington NSW 2021
The Chicken Shop
Ben Greeno will also be looking after The Chicken Shop, set to open later this year next to The Paddington. Serving take-away only rotisserie chicken, salads and sandwiches reminiscent of old style English shops but using free rage birds.
The Paddington, next door to 384 Oxford Street, Paddington NSW 2021
Other News
- Italian Street Kitchen opened in Neutral Bay on Monday 26 October
- Tapavino is to open a second venue in 2016, Balcon by Tapavino
- Australian bartenders reveal the best cocktail books.
- Have you tried the Martinny at Continental Deli in Newtown?
- Restaurant Hubert by Swillhouse (Baxter Inn, Shady Pines and Frankie’s Pizza) is set to open in Sydney’s O’Connell Street early in 2016.
- Three Melbourne bars to put on your hit list: Heartbreaker from The Everleigh, Boilermaker House by the Speakeasy Group and Waterslide Bar.
Photo Credit: Los Vida Barangaroo, used with permission.
