We are thrilled to announce our first special event for 2022 as part of Sparkling Sydney - a food and wine festival in Pyrmont, celebrating all there is to love about Australian gastronomy & amazing sparkling wines!
We kick-off our inner-city dining experience at the new and shiny Aiden Hotel, with our prerequisite cocktail and delicious bar food in the fabulous snug downstairs bar with a view of Murray Street nightlife. During the 1930s - when Pyrmont was a major part of the working harbour - this building was the home of the Colonial Sugar Refining Company (CSR). In transforming the building into a soulful and sophisticated boutique hotel the owners have carefully kept the original bricks, features and framework from its rich history, whilst introducing a contemporary design.
At our next stop on our travelling feast, we will enjoy an entrée of fresh Sydney Rock Oysters with a glass of Rotari Trentodoc at Blue Eye Dragon, where the restrained Oriental artwork has turned the old St Bede's church hall into something of a neighbourhood temple. Local families flock for the home-style cooking of Taiwan enjoy an eclectic journey around Chinese regional classics thanks to practised chef Jade Huang.
We will be introducing you to the neighbourhood gem Bistro Clementine for our Mains course a choice of either a divine Fresh Malfadine Pasta served with green sauce, peas, pecorino & macadamia - for those who prefer a vegetarian dish. Or 250gm Grass Fed Scotch Fillet served with Kombu Butter and Cress - for the omnivores amongst you. A hard choice!
The talented crew offer a modern riff on classic Australian and European dishes - for breakfast, lunch and dinner – so you may want to stay over after dinner! Enjoy a concise collection of nostalgic and new-wave wines in a cosy restaurant that is elegant without losing its casual vibe.
After all that fabulous eating you might just have room for a serve of Messina Gelato on the way home!
Our dining walk is part of a festival event - happening on Saturday 30 April in beautiful Pirrama Park - make sure you get your crew together and buy some early release tickets!
Sparkling SYDNEY Dining Tour
Thursday 5 May
6:30 - 10pm