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The Age
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
An Italian sibling squad lights up Ivanhoe with their latest venue
'We've always grown up around food, and so many of our great memories as children were when the family came together around the table,' says Jonathan. 'We're trying to extend that to the communities we're in.' But there are also fresh ideas on show. Chicken schnitzel showered in parmesan comes with a sidecar of vodka-tomato sauce. Ricotta hotcakes served with maple syrup, mascarpone and blueberry compote are 'like a hybrid between your standard pancake and your Japanese pancake', says Ryan. A few Via Porta favourites are also in the mix. There are fried eggs in spicy all'arrabbiata-inspired sugo; crab spaghetti with fermented chilli and lemon crumb; and doorstopper French toast, made of croissant dough that's baked in a loaf tin then topped with poached pears, almond brittle, caramel sauce and creme anglaise. Sarah, the co-founder and director of Studio Esteta (most recently responsible for Harriot), picked earthy interiors that subtly echo Lucci's sibling venues, with handcrafted timber detailing and textured walls. A mid-century Italian pendant light was salvaged from their grandparents' house and hangs in the window.
The Age
02-05-2025
- Business
- The Age
AFL star Marcus Bontempelli opens American-style diner inside a corner milk bar
Previous SlideNext Slide Western Bulldogs captain and midfielder Marcus Bontempelli opened Arthur's with partner Neila Brenning. It's the product of many influences, including the diners of Brenning's childhood in Canada and the building's time as a milk bar owned by Arthur and Frida Kakousis, who still live in the neighbourhood and gave their blessing to carry on the name. Exposed brick, brown leather banquettes and cabinetry are mixed with checked upholstery and burnt red tones in the design by Studio Esteta. Aussie brunch staples like avocado toast are threaded through a menu that covers wholesome porridge made with macadamia milk; a big brekkie with cheese kransky; and a deli plate of salmon gravlax, poached egg and latkes (the Jewish potato fritters). Thick buttermilk pancakes with blueberry compote, butter and maple syrup nod to North American diners. Saucy, spicy buffalo chicken sandwiches come on a brioche-like roll and are a Bontempelli favourite. Coffee is by Inglewood, and for kids there's fairy bread, ham and cheese toasties, and a simple napoli pasta.
The Age
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Age
Arthur's Milk Bar
Previous SlideNext Slide Cafe$$$$ Western Bulldogs captain and midfielder Marcus Bontempelli opened Arthur's with partner Neila Brenning. It's the product of many influences, including the diners of Brenning's childhood in Canada and the building's time as a milk bar owned by Arthur and Frida Kakousis, who still live in the neighbourhood and gave their blessing to carry on the name. Exposed brick, brown leather banquettes and cabinetry are mixed with checked upholstery and burnt red tones in the design by Studio Esteta. Aussie brunch staples like avocado toast are threaded through a menu that covers wholesome porridge made with macadamia milk; a big brekkie with cheese kransky; and a deli plate of salmon gravlax, poached egg and latkes (the Jewish potato fritters). Thick buttermilk pancakes with blueberry compote, butter and maple syrup nod to North American diners. Saucy, spicy buffalo chicken sandwiches come on a brioche-like roll and are a Bontempelli favourite. Coffee is by Inglewood, and for kids there's fairy bread, ham and cheese toasties, and a simple napoli pasta.
Sydney Morning Herald
30-04-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Arthur's Milk Bar
Previous SlideNext Slide Cafe$$$$ Western Bulldogs captain and midfielder Marcus Bontempelli opened Arthur's with partner Neila Brenning. It's the product of many influences, including the diners of Brenning's childhood in Canada and the building's time as a milk bar owned by Arthur and Frida Kakousis, who still live in the neighbourhood and gave their blessing to carry on the name. Exposed brick, brown leather banquettes and cabinetry are mixed with checked upholstery and burnt red tones in the design by Studio Esteta. Aussie brunch staples like avocado toast are threaded through a menu that covers wholesome porridge made with macadamia milk; a big brekkie with cheese kransky; and a deli plate of salmon gravlax, poached egg and latkes (the Jewish potato fritters). Thick buttermilk pancakes with blueberry compote, butter and maple syrup nod to North American diners. Saucy, spicy buffalo chicken sandwiches come on a brioche-like roll and are a Bontempelli favourite. Coffee is by Inglewood, and for kids there's fairy bread, ham and cheese toasties, and a simple napoli pasta.
