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Time Out
4 days ago
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2025 update: Mitch Orr's Jatz and anchovies may have gone, but there's ace stuff coming out of Sydney rooftop restaurant Kiln. Beau Clugston, former Noma chef and owner of Iluka in Copenhagen, Denmark, is now the head chef of the sky-high diner found atop the Ace Hotel in Surry Hills. Clugston, who grew up in Sawtell on the New South Wales coast and worked at the world's best restaurant for six years, is drawing on his fine-dining creds as well as his love of the ocean and native Australian produce for Kiln 2.0. (Though, TBH, we do miss the Jatz.) Read on for our original review of Kiln ***** ✍️ Time Out Sydney never writes starred restaurant and bar reviews from hosted experiences – Time Out covers restaurant and bar bills, and anonymously reviews, so that readers can trust our critique. Find out more, here. When you arrive at 53 Foy Lane and find yourself double-checking directions under the glow of a neon-lit fire door, don't worry: you're in exactly the right spot. In a couple of minutes you'll be whisked down a hallway, into an elevator, and up 18 floors to a spacious glass-walled dining room. Kiln opened in October 2022, and the place feels young and bright-eyed – even though the building carries national historic significance. It's located on the site of the Tyne House brick factory, home to Australia's earliest ceramic kiln discovery, where convict Jonathan Leak (deported here for life from the UK for burglary) produced pottery way back in the 1820s. Needless to say, Kiln doesn't fare badly from this prize location. Popped atop the new 264-room Ace Hotel, the restaurant offers panoramic views of downtown Sydney, peering down on the Downing Centre and Griffiths Teas buildings, and gazing up through vast retractable skylights, punctured by the tops of the city's tallest towers. The 108-seat floor plan offers a mix of sofas, chairs and barstools, all in sight of the open kitchen and woodfired oven. The walls are draped in pale linen, custom-painted with pigment made from salvaged waste materials, which gives the room a playful feel. Chef Mitch Orr (who's racked up culinary awards at the likes of Acme and CicciaBella) describes Kiln's cuisine as 'Italian-ish', taking influence, too, from Japan and South East Asia. Menu sections are unlabelled but loosely grouped as entrées, raw, vegetables, meats and desserts. There's no right or wrong way to order; take all dishes from the same section or one from each – fun for some, a minefield for others. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kiln (@kilnsydney) The entrées are small and simple, comprising two or three ingredients each. Those that fell in love with Orr's Jatz-based creations back at Acme will be stoked to see they are making a comeback at Kiln. Here, each cracker holds one anchovy curled around a near-tablespoon of smoked butter. It's wonderfully rich and salty, an almighty hit of fish in a single bite. The tomato and ricotta tartlet, by contrast, is a light and modest mouthful – you could enjoy a whole basketful if there weren't more treats to choose from. From the raw section, don't miss the market fish crudo, a neat spiral of fish, bathed in a dipping bowl of scallion oil and housemade ponzu. It's deliciously fresh, the salt of the crudo and spring onions melding with the tangy citrus sauce. Also worth a mention is the stracciatella, which collapses in a creamy mess over grilled peach and shiso leaves – a must-have. The roasted eggplant, liberally showered with macadamias and curry leaves, is gently smoky and easily shovelled. It's worth pairing this dish, and others, with a portion of the Randall Farm Koshihikari rice, a Japanese rice often used for sushi, which is washed 15 times so it's cooked optimally to mop up any runaway sauces, oils and juices. As much as you may not wish to hear it, the dessert advice is this: consider sharing. They come big and bold. The corn ice cream – served with a firm perimeter of butter popcorn and drenched in a pool of salted caramel – is one you're unlikely to find anywhere else, and reflects Orr's palpable sense of fun and creativity. The sponge cake, topped with clotted cream and grilled apricot, is another hefty portion, without quite the visual dazzle or relentless saccharinity of the ice wine list is curated by P&V Merchants co-founder Mike Bennie, with a rotating special on tap. The intriguing cocktail menu features a Chamomile Sour with earl grey syrup, a Japanese Berry Highball with herbal bitters and blueberry and, our favourite, the Strawberry Hills Spritz, stuffed with a whopping sprig of thyme and a refreshing sweetness to accompany the evening sundown. Orr plays to his strengths at his latest venture, creating enough show-stopping flavours to match the ace location. We say come with a group of friends, order a bunch of snacks with fine drops, and settle in for a memorable evening at this new Sydney hotspot. - Reviewed March 2023
Buzz Feed
01-04-2025
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- Buzz Feed
21 April Fools Day Pranks That Had Us Questioning How Gullible We Are
It's that time of the year — when the internet gets silly and brands start to make up fake products to test our media literacy skills. Happy April Fool's Day, silly billy! Here's how the internet tried to trick us today: 1. This prank (that we not-so-secretly wish wasn't a prank) from Subway and Birds Eye that brings together delicious footlong bread and bangin' hot chips. We're kind of sad that the Footlong Chip Butty isn't real. Imagine hot, chicken-salted chips in warm toasted bread with a light squeeze of tomato sauce? Feels like a carb-y fever dream and we want it sooooo bad. @ might be onto something here. 2. This 2km Ikea concept that will guarantee even longer visits to the lifestyle store. Whoever dreamt this up must have seen it in a nightmare or something. To be fair, it would be a pretty epic set for a horror movie. 3. This Vegemite LUBE (?!) that is so cleverly named "Vagimite". 4. This new app from Transport for NSW that'll help you track down your train, bus or Metro crush with ease. In an alternate reality, this dating app from Transport for NSW would eliminate the "I can't meet people IRL" conversations. 5. This hot flavour collab between Shapes and Chiko that has people begging in the comments for it to be real. Can't get through an April Fool's Day without Shapes trying to launch a new flavour. It's tradition, but we're sad that it's not real every time. 6. This other biccy prank that throws together the salty and crunchy elements of Jatz with creamy, delectable chocolate — and would hit cravings unknown. Instagram: @arnottsbiscuits Arnott's has thrown together their iconic Jatz biscuits with chocolate and the crowd goes wild! Too bad, it's April 1. 7. This charcoal skincare line from the chicken grilling legends at El Jannah — which feels on-brand, but also has us wondering, "What the heck is going on?" El Jannah You can lock down an El Jannah charcoal face mask, hand cream, hair scrub and even a TOOTHPASTE for a smoky musk and glow all over your body. Do you think there's toum (garlic sauce) in the bottle? 8. Again, this Matcha Milk from Big M Australia that's actually a good idea, considering how many people are frothing over the drink. Instagram: @bigmaustralia Big M dropped a big announcement — they're launching Matcha Milk. This would trap some of you (including us). Just think of all the biccys you can dunk in it! 9. This personalised plates for bikes prank, which is lowkey a good idea for safety! Personalised Plates Queensland The Queensland Maroons are getting amongst the silliness of today by jumping on bikes with personalised number plates. Will we need to get rego for these too? Please disclose the fees — surely it can't be more than a car. 10. This brand new fragrance from Contiki, which apparently has notes of 'adventure' — whatever that means! Contiki Eau de Contiki has scent notes of ski slope snow, sunscreen, food trips, tears (of joy and sadness) and something Magic. And if you're missing Rome, don't stress, they've reassured every sprayer that there's a splash of water from the Trevi Fountain. 11. This ice block scented deodorant body spray that sounds like nostalgia in a can. Do you think we can eat it? Instagram: @tradiebrand Tradie — famous for their socks, undies and apparel — has teamed up with the good people at Zooper Dooper to prank Aussies with a new launch. The two brands have created a Zoo Dooper deodorant, which will probably send shockwaves through the Lynx using community. 12. This ooey, gooey joke as part of Hungry Jack's newest breakfast launch — the Eggs Benny Roll. If your name was Penny, Jenny or Denny — or really anything that rhymes with Benny — you would've gotten a FREE brekkie roll, drizzled with hollandaise sauce. 13. This truly unserious set of greeting cards from CAR BRAND, Toyota. Toyota What business does Toyota have making greeting cards? Either way, the marketing professional that put these together deserves a medal — these actually gave us a good chuckle. 14. This (maybe) prank from Twisties, which sees the return of a nostalgic classic that turns your tongue blue. So sorry if this is real! Twisties Twisties has 'resurrected' their Sour Blueberry flavour. Show of hands, who asked for this? These crunchy berry-flavoured corn snacks transform the surface of your tongue into a bright blue colour. So real! 15. This oh-so-delicious-and-totally-genuine Salmon Seltzer from Mr Miyagi with hints of crispy nori and Japanese mayonnaise. Mr Miyagi This Victorian restaurant has dreamed up a mildly-feral drink that might entice salmon lovers. Introducing Mr Miyagi's Salmon Seltzer — inspired by their Salmon Nori Taco. Will you let the fizz and flavours of fish, crispy seaweed, kimchi, Japanese mayo and cabbage tickle your tastebuds? 16. This left-field approach from Jim's Group that launches a new division Instagram: @jimsgroupofficial The franchise giant has launched a new division named Jim's Annuities. Thank goodness it's a prank, because according to the announcement on their Instagram, people signed onto the program will be asked to smoke "at least two packs a day, for life." If you quit, you don't get paid. 17. This other Vegemite collab with Doughnut Time that walks a fine line between believable and prank. Instagram: @doughnut_time 18. This rebrand from Sour Patch Kids to "Just Patch Kids" that feels slightly passive aggressive. Instagram: @sourpatchkids According to the candy brand's social account, they're no longer making the chewable children sour. It's "Just Patch" now. You can read their full statement here. 19. This announcement from Mad Mex that'll see airplane food completely transformed. Instead of your boring airplane meals, Mad Mex is trying to convince the people that they've taken their burritos, tacos, salsas and more up to the skies. If only that were really the case. 20. This decaf version of iced coffee from Dare is making the rounds — and it'd be pretty valid if you were just drinking coffee for its taste. Instagram: @dareicedcoffee Like one comment said, "Despite the date, there might be a market for that" — we can't help but agree. 21. And finally, not an Aussie prank but across the pond, this New York sandwich shop who teamed up with a baby food brand to launch a line of BLENDED SANDWICHES. Little Spoon/Court Street This sounds like a sensory NIGHTMARE. Little Spoon and Court Street have put together five blended flavours — Clean Turkey, Italian Combo, Reuben, Tunaberry and Mr Victor. All of them include a healthy serve of mushed up proteins, veggies and sauces. Yummo!
