Upmarket Catalan restaurant Parlar shuts in Potts Point
Restaurateur Andrew Becher has closed chefs' hatted Catalan restaurant, Parlar, and will chase a shift in the Potts Point clientele, opening an all-day French food venue, Le Frerot, in its place.
The French term for brother, or little brother, is a nod to Le Frerot's neighbour, Franca restaurant, which Becher also owns. While Franca is a brasserie with 'a sense of occasion', Le Frerot will be a more accessible everyday venue.
The upmarket Parlar only traded at night, whereas when Le Frerot opens in late July, it will be an all-day operation. Becher points to changing demographics in Potts Point, with a more mature clientele in the area wanting more daytime options.
'At night, it'll be a bistro,' Becher said. The restaurateur explained Le Frerot would deliver freshly baked boulangerie items and an all-day breakfast, which would make way for a dinner menu of bistro favourites such as French onion soup, gruyere souffle and mussels. It will also include house-made charcuterie and a cheese room.
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