Celebrity chef Rick Stein to open flagship restaurant in Sydney
There's a fish curry, influenced by his time in Goa; a tuna crudo, marinated with passionfruit, lime and green chilli, which he made for a New Year's Eve potluck in Sydney 15 years ago; and the fish pie, which gives the British staple an Aussie spin.
'We want to serve fantastic food, but we also think it's vital to have very good restaurant managers,' Sarah says. 'It's important to us that everyone, no matter who they are, feel as though they're treated with the same warmth and friendliness.'
The Steins plan to visit the restaurant at least three times each year, as they split their life between Australia and the UK. It's an approach that's worked for other British restaurateurs in Australia – namely, Clare Smyth, who operates three-hatted Oncore by Clare Smyth from afar, with visits to the Barangaroo restaurant at least every six months.
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