Been wanting to try this restaurant for ages, so spur of the moment and in the area, decided to give it a go. Very busy even for a late lunch, so we were offered a seat at the bar. Fine with us, keep our eye on the busy bar staff. I must admit that after a short time it was a bit uncomfortable balancing on these wobbly backless stools. But I do like the decor - especially for such a huge warehouse space (200 seats) that used to be a tyre factory.
We've been to one of Maurice's Terzini's restaurants three weeks in a row, something we told him when he approached us. He was literally speeding! His Head Chef, Robert Marchetti and he are definitely on a roll.
Really don't like the Kirrily Johnson's uniforms at all. Very daggy. And Maurice looks likes he's slept in his.
I can't say I'm a fan of Mediterranean food, but - knowing these guys...!
The service was very efficient. We were offered water, wine and given the most delicious barbequed flat bread I have ever tasted.
We then shared the Cauliflower Fritters with Chilli, Parsley, Garlic on Cumin and Yoghurt Sauce. Really light and lovely flavours - bit like popcorn Cauliflower. Forgot to get a photo of this dish though.
I had to try a Kebab from the Coal Spit. The barbeque smell was amazing, and the flash of fire from the kitchen was irresistible. These are described as "all hand-minced kebabs, served with Afghan flat bread, Cracked Wheat and Bell Pepper Paste, Grilled Green Chilli, Sumac Onion Salad and Hung Yoghurt". So I ordered the
Minced Veal, Lamb, Chilli Spices Kebab. Very nice - not too much.
Hal couldn't resist the
Half Free Range Crispy Duck,
Aylesbury Cross Pekin Dutton Park, Young, NSW, marinated in Roasted All Spice, Cinnamon, Star Anise.
It was delicious - tender and juicy with a very crisp skin. I'm just not a big fan of Star Anise, and it really stood out for me. But Hal just loved the dish.
We had to have the Fries, of course. But they were a little disappointing - overfried - and lost their heat too quickly.
We also ordered the
Any Village Salad,
Pearl Onions, Sun Dried Olives, Tomato, Cucumber, Fennel, Green Peppers, Barrel-aged Feta, Dried Oregano and Fresh Dill. But someone forgot the Pearl Onions, which was the main reason I ordered this. And the Feta was pretty full on.
Nice lunch. Don't think I would rush back.
7.5/10
No comments:
Post a Comment