Rosebud
- Author:
- Jackie McMillan
- Posted:
- Wednesday, 11 August 2010
Hesham el Masry is an experienced restaurateur with Egyptian blood. His chef, Shane Rider, is a true blue Aussie; so Hesham got him into his Mum’s kitchen. The result fuses Modern Australian cooking and Moorish flavours, with a nod to the ‘interesting but accessible’ peninsula preferences. Service in the almost barn-like modern space won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but they recommend the Banquet ($48/5 plates) for a reason – dishes vary widely in size. The wine list is small but wide-ranging; the biodynamic 2007 Millton Te Arai Chenin Blanc ($46) from Gisborne is luscious and refreshing. Accompany your wine with a Dip Selection ($7) featuring excellent smoky baba ghanoush. The Crisp Potato and Duck Mezzaluna ($14) stand out; you may want a second one to enjoy more of the tasty red pepper relish. Saucing is great all round, including the tomato and cardamom chutney under the well-presented Zucchini Flowers ($14). I was less convinced by the Spiced Scallops ($25) paired with cauliflower, sumac and tart olive crumbs; ditto for the foamy Ocean Trout ($19/$28) with Swiss brown mushrooms, though the sous vide fish was beautifully-handled. The more straight-up Peppered Lamb Loin ($22/$33) is an excellent savoury ending, before you venture on to the Persian Love Cake – the hero of the lovely Dessert Sampling Plate ($14/head).
Rosebud
654 Darling Street, Rozelle
Ph: (02) 9555 8999 www.rosebudsydney.com.au
Modern Australian/Moorish $$$
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Story posted on Wednesday, 11 August 2010, filed under Booze, Dining Guide, Modern Australian, Moorish, Tapas, Wine. Follow responses via the RSS feed.
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