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Sydney Morning Herald
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Celebrity chef Rick Stein to open flagship restaurant in Sydney
When formulating dishes, Stein prefers a simple, straightforward approach to cooking, allowing local produce to sing. He draws on a lifetime of memories and influences – growing up in the UK, travelling throughout Europe and India for his television shows, eating at some of Neil Perry's first restaurants; and dinner parties with his wife 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.
The Age
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Celebrity chef Rick Stein to open flagship restaurant in Sydney
When formulating dishes, Stein prefers a simple, straightforward approach to cooking, allowing local produce to sing. He draws on a lifetime of memories and influences – growing up in the UK, travelling throughout Europe and India for his television shows, eating at some of Neil Perry's first restaurants; and dinner parties with his wife 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.
Man of Many
23-05-2025
- Business
- Man of Many
12 Best Restaurants in Barangaroo
Barangaroo is a shipping hub turned hotspot for all things good food and fun. It's no surprise that the best restaurants in Barangaroo are also some of the best in Sydney, with state-of-the-art architecture and unparalleled views of Sydney Harbour. This is one of our favourite places to pair the perfect backdrop with a memorable dining experience on birthdays and special occasions, like Vivid Sydney, which touches down here in May each year. If you're yet to explore the precinct, these are our favourite restaurants to get you started. Best Restaurants in Barangaroo at a Glance Highlights from our list include the following options: Now you've read our favourites, let's check out the complete list. Oncore by Clare Smyth | Image: Supplied / Crown 1. Oncore by Clare Smyth One of the world's most acclaimed chefs (three Michelin stars), Clare Smyth, is bringing her expertise to Sydney's foreshore at Barangaroo's Oncore. Before you even sit down at the table you know you're at one of the best Barangaroo restaurants with a view, housed on the 26th floor of the Crown Tower we think it's the best view in the city. Once seated, guests can expect a gastronomical experience that challenges any in the world – ingredients are sourced from local sustainable produce and the Potato and Roe is as good as anyone will tell you it is. Food is accompanied by a 3,000 strong restaurant wine cellar. Our hot tip – for Oncore's Chef's Table experience, book a table at the bar. Read our interview with Clare Smyth for more insights about her Australian journey here. Address: Crown Sydney, Level 26/1 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo Phone: (02) 8871 7171 Rekodo Restaurant & Vinyl Bar | Image: Supplied / Bea 2. Rekodo Restaurant & Vinyl Bar One of the most exciting new restaurant openings in Sydney last year, Rekodo Restaurant & Vinyl Bar is the brainchild of Matt Moran alongside the team at Solotel. If the idea of casual mid-to-high-end dining sounds like it's up your alley, then head upstairs at Barangaroo House to check it out. The perfect Friday night after work sport, Rekodo features Japanese-inspired flavours, with sake, cocktails, and wine to please even the snobbiest of all drinkers. With share plates taking centre stage, including fresh seafood, the vinyl DJs set the mood for an outstanding dinner spent with friends and family. Grab some edamame, Wagyu steak, and Yuzu cocktail, and you're in for a great time. Located in: Barangaroo House Address: Level 1/35 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000 Hours: Tues 5-10pm, Wed & Sun 12-10pm, Thurs & Sat 12-11pm, Fri 12-11:30pm Phone: (02) 8587 5400 a'Mare | Image: Crown Sydney 3. a'Mare If you're on the hunt for a Barangaroo Italian restaurant to satisfy those endless pizza and pasta cravings, a'Mare has you sorted. Headed by Chef Alessandro Pavoni, this eatery guarantees an authentic Italian experience with a menu that features favourite classics of ours – built around hand-made pasta, the wagyu beef carpaccio antipasti and homemade pesto is a highlight. All this is set against a luxurious interior, and we're happy to report that the Negroni is more than satisfactory, it's one of the best in the city. Priced from around $160 per person, the a'Mare Experience for two or more people is a no-brainer in our eyes, Spaghettini tonno, arancio e bottarga (yellowfin tuna) is simply outstanding. Located in: Crown Sydney Address: Crown Sydney, Level 1/1 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000 Hours: Thurs-Mon 12–2:30 pm, 5:30–9 pm, Tues-Weds 5:30-9pm Phone: (02) 8029 0887 Woodcut | Image: Supplied / Crown 4. Woodcut Woodcut is the best restaurant in Barangaroo if you're looking for a steak. A great experience being situated at the bottom of the Crown, it's great if you want to be up close and personal with both the harbour and the kitchen. Woodcut restaurant boasts four open kitchens that are on full display for diners, showcasing the skills and flavours of culinary power couple Ross and Sunny Lusted. You will be able to visit every day and not get bored, with the menu changing daily. Favourites of ours include the Wagyu Black Angus cross 6+ Rib eye for fairly obvious reasons. Located in: Crown Sydney Address: International Tower, Level 1/1 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo Hours: Tues-Sun 12 pm–12 am, Mon 5:30 pm–12 am Phone: (02) 8871 7171 5. Nobu Another fine dining experience gracing Crown Sydney in Barangaroo, Nobu is the much-anticipated product of chef Nobu Matsuhisa and actor Robert DeNiro, who began the Nobu empire in New York City in the 1990s. Sydney is one of the last cities for the team to venture into, and now that they've finally made it, we're glad to see a few familiar menu items to choose from. Nobu is the perfect fusion of traditional Japanese cuisine with local produce and favourites of ours have to include the famous Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna (we could eat 100) and the Black Cod Miso. Cocktails are great as expected, making this a true Sydney dining destination. Located in: Crown Sydney Address: Crown Sydney, Level 2/1 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000 Hours: Mon-Thur 12–3 pm, 6–9:30 pm, Fri-Sat 12–3 pm, 5:30–10:30 pm, Sun 12–3 pm, 5:30–9:30 pm Phone: (02) 8871 7188 Belles Hot Chicken Barangaroo | Image: Supplied / Belles Hot Chicken 6. Belles Hot Chicken Barangaroo For one of the best restaurants in Barangaroo with a more casual feel, Belles is the place. Whilst it may not encapsulate fine dining, you can't go past the delicious fried chicken and hearty eats on offer here. Inspired from the streets of Nashville, you can rest assured what you're getting is the real deal. Think mouth-watering tenders and delectable sambos. For something a bit fancy to balance it out, they have a great selection of natural wines on offer. If you're a lover of spicy food, there's a spice here to knock your socks off (just ask). Located in: The Streets of Barangaroo Address: 5/33 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000 Hours: Sun-Thur 11:30 am–9 pm, Fri-Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm Phone: (02) 7253 1919 Yoshii's Omakase | Image: Supplied / Crown 7. Yoshii's Omakase at Nobu Nestled within Crown Sydney's Nobu restaurant is Yoshii's Omakase, and just like the Mario Kart character, this eatery is as iconic as ever. The Japanese word 'omakase' translates to 'I'll leave it to you', allowing the chef to select an entire menu for their guests which changes daily based on seasonal availability. This means what you're eating will not only be fresh, but innovative and unique. We suggest getting Yoshii's signature saikyo miso-marinated toothfish, and shiitake mushrooms smoked in cedar. Located in: Crown Sydney Address: Crown Sydney, Level 2/1 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo Hours: Tues-Sat 6–11 pm Phone: (02) 8871 7188 | Image: Supplied / 8. is one of the best restaurants in Barangaroo with a sustainable focus at its core. The menu is full of, you guessed it, seafood, and it's all fresh, locally and sustainably sourced, prepared with simple techniques that make it the star of the show. The epic waterfront location goes hand in hand with the menu, for a fresh, ethical fine dining experience like no other. Address: 7/23 Barangaroo Avenue, Wulugul Walk, Barangaroo NSW 2000 Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30 am–3 pm, 5–9 pm, Sun 11:30 am–3 :30 pm Phone: (02) 8077 3700 Anason | Image: Supplied / Anason 9. Anason One of the very first permanent restaurants to grace Barangaroo, Anason can fairly be considered a leader of the fine dining precinct. The menu takes a Mediterranean and Turkish spin on things, the chef hailing from Sydney's Balmain Efendy, perhaps the most prolific Turkish restaurant in the harbourside city. You can expect all the Turkish classics, plus some innovative twists, along with plenty of traditional Raki and Turkish wine, of course. Favourites of ours include; Oyster, tarama, squid ink cracker, beach succulents, as well as, Lamb pie, fillo pastry, ground lamb, yoghurt, sumac. Address: 5/23 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000 Hours: Mon-Sun 11:30 am–10 pm Phone: (02) 9188 1581 Ume Burger | Image: Supplied / Ume Burger 10. Ume Burger Ume Burger is fondly known by Sydneysiders, with its OG Japanese-inspired burger bar on Bourke Street a long-time favourite. The second Ume Burger at Barangaroo had a lot to live up to, but it's safe to say it has achieved just that – with a twin menu to the original Bar Ume's, but with a few additional burgers and, an ever more extensive drinks list as well as a soft-serve machine- what more could you want? Located in: The Streets of Barangaroo Address: 33 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000 Hours: Sun-Tues 11:30 am–2:30 pm, Wed-Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 4:30–9 pm Phone: 0481 951 920 Lotus Barangaroo | Image: Supplied / Lotus Barangaroo 11. Lotus Barangaroo Lotus is the go-to Barangaroo Chinese restaurant, with a tasty menu and outdoor dining, it's fresh, delicious and perfect for any occasion. The menu has a strong seafood focus, perfectly complemented by its stunning location right on the Barangaroo waterfront. We recommend the lobster, scallop, prawns and squid ink dumplings and their pipis cooked in garlic butter and saltbush, for something a bit different to your typical Chinese fare. Address: 8/9 Wulugul Walk, Barangaroo NSW 2000 Hours: Mon-Sun 12–3 pm, 5:30–9:30 pm Phone: (02) 7227 0050 Spiced by Billu's | Image: Supplied / Spiced by Billu's 12. Spiced by Billu's Serving up some of the best North Indian cuisines in Sydney and undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in Barangaroo for a curry, Spiced by Billu's is perfect for cold, winter days. The interior is beautifully decorated with hanging lamps and terracotta tiles to create that Indian-inspired ambience. In terms of the menu, expect all your favourite classics along with some new additions. Our favourite has to be the goat curry – don't diss it until you try it! Located in: The Streets of Barangaroo Address: 7/33 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000 Hours: Sun-Weds 9:30pm, Thurs 12-10pm, Fri-Sat 12-10:30pm Phone: (02) 9046 0979
Express Tribune
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
David Beckham's birthday party ‘shut down' over noise complaints in Kensington
David Beckham's milestone 50th birthday celebration was reportedly cut short by Kensington and Chelsea Council after neighbours complained about loud music that continued into the early hours. The ex-England footballer hosted a glamorous dinner at Core by Clare Smyth, a three Michelin-star restaurant in West London, on Saturday night. A-list guests included Tom Cruise, Eva Longoria, Ana de Armas, Gordon Ramsay, Guy Ritchie, and Gary Neville. Victoria Beckham and three of the couple's four children — Romeo (22), Cruz (20), and Harper (13) — were in attendance, though Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz were notably absent, fuelling ongoing speculation of a family rift. According to The Sun, the event 'really went off,' with music escalating in volume as the night wore on. By 3:35am, two council officers had arrived at the scene, reportedly advising staff to keep disruption to a minimum. One onlooker claimed, 'Some neighbours leaned out their windows trying to find out where the racket was coming from.' Following the visit, the music was immediately turned off. A spokesperson for Kensington and Chelsea Council confirmed officers gave noise-reduction advice. 'We have a very responsive and professional team who investigate noise complaints and take action where necessary,' they said. Despite the interruption, the Beckham clan appeared to enjoy the evening, which featured a custom menu by chef Clare Smyth and even a performance of Islands in the Stream by Cruz Beckham. Romeo also delivered a heartfelt speech in tribute to his father. According to insiders, David and Victoria were 'upset' over Brooklyn's absence but felt the night was otherwise a success.
Daily Mirror
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I paid £250 for my lunch at David Beckham's swanky 50th venue – and left hungry'
The who's who of A-listers are dining with the football ace on his big birthday. But anyone can eat at the fabulous Notting Hill restaurant – as long as they pay a minimum of £200 a head, and that's without wine… David Beckham is throwing a lavish 50th birthday party for his famous family and hand-picked A-lister friends in London's ritzy Notting Hill – and I got a taste of the special chef-designed gourmet dishes his guests will be served. The ex-England captain and Manchester United ace can afford to hold his once-in-a-lifetime birthday celebrations anywhere in the world, but he chose his latest favourite foodie haunt and hired out the entire 55-seater fine dining space for the intimate dinner. Beckham's Instagram account is mostly pictures of his biggest fan – himself – but a year ago he turned food blogger when he posted pictures of his lobster dinner at Core by Clare Smyth, praising the 'amazing team' and their Northern Irish owner chef Clare Smyth. The first British woman to win a coveted three Michelin stars for her food, chef Clare Smyth is ex Gordon Ramsey, where the Hospital Road establishment became renowned for impossibly long lists of ingredients in dishes which turned up as reductions and foams. I once asked the waiter where the partridge was that I'd ordered, and he pointed to the smear on the side of my plate. But chef Smyth has added her own twist with lots of nods to the humble spud from her home county of Antrim, where she grew up on a potato farm. The emphasis is on natural sustainable food sourced from UK farmers and fishermen, and her fine dining restaurant is up there with some of the best in the world. However, for 'fine dining' read 'tiny portions at eye-watering prices' and we paid £457.50 for lunch for two with just one glass of wine. I had a glass of lovely fresh Albarino white wine, which at £14 a glass was the cheapest on the 74-page wine menu which charges £4,000 for a bottle of Petrus or Pomerol. It's the sort of place where they put ££££ beside the listing because the seven course seasonal tasting menu costs £265 per person without wine, while the three courses we ordered from the daily menu sounded like a bargain at £195pp. I meant to ask one of the friendly and attentive waiters in their Harrods green bell-hop suits which part of the lamb my starter dish of sweetbreads came from after making that mistake once with 'prairie oysters' which turned out to be genitals. But I got distracted by staff suddenly surrounding the table saying, 'Your amuse-bouches, madam,' seconds after we'd ordered, before placing a selection of small rockery, mossy garden knoll and beach-themed terrariums on our cream-leather bound table. In fact the main dining room looked like the interior of a well-upholstered luxury car, which is how I suspect the local Kensington glitterati like to arrive. For me it was a good 15-minute walk from the tube station on one of the hottest days of the year so far, and I probably needed hosing down once I'd arrived, flustered and sticky, to this haven of calm. The exquisite amuse-bouches turned out to be tiny toasted seaweed shells of jellied eel, lobster roll, mini seeded taco shells filled with microscopic cubes of chicken jelly, and pea and mint gougere (cheese puff to you and me) – all served up on what looked like fairy bonsai planters to reflect the sea and soil they had come from. Not everything is edible though, as I realised crunching down on what looked like a pebble – and turned out to be… a pebble. In the end it didn't matter which part of the lamb my sweetbread starter was from because it arrived crispy and deep fried with honey and mustard on shavings of kohlrabi – frankly you could deep fry carpet underlay and I'd happily eat it. But my main course of Cornish turbot with smoked mussels on a bed of apple and cabbage was simply cooked and delicious. My only complaint was that the portion size was clearly for customers on slimming jabs. Before pudding arrived, we were served the chef's signature dish – a Core 'apple' amuse-bouche which looked like a scene straight out of Disney's Snow White. I'm sure the waiters said it was toffee apple and I imagined one of those apples dipped in glazed orange toffee you get in Sainsbury's – but was disappointed to find it was just mousse in a jelly skin with apple pureed filling. I thought the craze for serving up food on bits of wood or slate had gone out of fashion along with hipster beards – and to be fair, Core's main dishes were served on elegant white plate – but our final amuse-bouche of mini jellied eggs made from sweet Sauternes and Banyuls wines were placed on what looked like a sacrificial horn from a May day dance. In Tudor England the rich were obsessed with having food elaborately crafted to resemble other dishes for entertainment, especially at feasts. And it seems we haven't moved on in 500 years because when my pudding of wild strawberries finally arrived, they were freeze-dried and made to look like a mini tomato and mozzarella salad. Very amusing, but I was looking forward to tasting fresh wild strawberries, and as with the Disney apple, I felt slightly cheated. After two and a half hours of marvelling at food made to look like other food, head chef Jonny Bone waved us off and we thanked the white-aproned chefs in the restaurant's open kitchen profusely, telling them, 'It was fabulous, thank you.' But honestly, I could have murdered a burger an hour later.
