WARMER WEATHER BRINGS LAUNCH OF NEW SEASONAL MENU FOR BAR100

To welcome the warmer months, BAR100 has launched a fresh, light and seasonal menu created by Executive Chef, Timothy Fisher, showcasing the produce of spring and summer with a range of trattoria-style bar dishes.

“I was inspired by the produce at Sydney organic community farm, Common2us. Utilising seasonal vegetables such as broad beans, fresh peas, spring asparagus, zucchini flowers and small heirloom tomatoes has been one of the keys in creating this new menu,“ BAR100 Executive Chef, Timothy Fisher said.

The new menu’s dishes include: Garden Green Pea Arancini; Verde Salad, Broad beans, peas, zucchini flowers, burrata, heirloom tomatoes; Chargrilled Salmon Salad, red apple, rocket, cos, radicchio, cherry tomatoes, lemon; Gamberi Pizza, banana prawns, lemon, spinach garlic, mozzarella; Chargrilled Sirloin, braised fennel, horseradish watercress; and a range of desserts including BAR100 Mess, vanilla cream, black pepper meringue, strawberries, pistachio nuts.

“I have tried to keep my Italian influences while offering patrons some pub classics with a twist and just good old down-to-earth tasty food. The menu reflects the warmer weather and people’s desire to eat lighter meals,” Mr. Fisher said.

The chef has also launched a new daily specials chef’s menu to offer more variety and to keep regular customers inspired.

BAR100’s Executive Chef gained prominence as the youngest chef to be awarded Two Hats during his 11 years working at Paddington restaurant, Lucio’s.

BAR100’s Restaurant/Bar is located on level two of the venue and has both table service and order at the bar options available. It is a relaxed casual dining environment surrounded by sandstone walls, terrazzo floors and soft lighting, which gives this space an intimate feel. The area adjoins the outdoor Terrace and Sunroom, which overlooks Circular Quay’s Overseas Passenger Terminal.

A comprehensive menu selection including canapé/functions, set menus and a la carte is also offered. BAR100’s full menu is available at all times from Monday through to Sunday, 12pm until 10pm (Please note that a late night menu is available after 10pm). Private dining areas and children’s menu options also available.

Situated in the heritage listed Mariners Church (est.1856), BAR100 is located at 100 George Street The Rocks, to find out more information on BAR100 visit www.bar100.com.au or phone 02 8070 9311.
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Floating World - Review

Reviewed by Nathan Finger and Sydney Abba
Since its first staging in 1974 John Romeril’s The Floating World, has been largely missing from our stages … until now. Sam Strong’s latest production has just opened at the Stables with the Griffin Theatre Company.

Set on a cruise ship in the 1970s, Les and Irene Harding are enjoying a long awaited vacation, and Les is availing himself of the opportunity by consuming more drinks than would be recommended. In this setting, the pair meets and mingles with other passengers and crew. From here, the play could be seen as a comedy, performing a sendup of such cruises, the people onboard and those that work there. However the play takes a dark turn. Les saw service during World War Two and spent time as a prisoner of war in a Japanese concentration camp. As the play progresses Les begins to have flashbacks to his harrowing experiences and they gradually begin to invade his reality.

The play makes an interesting analysis of a man who has been coping with his inner-demons. Les’ final monologue reveals the true extent of what he has experienced and the horror that he has tried to repress. It is a common story among soldiers: they are made to believe that they should be able to cope with any conditions, to endure and come through – it is what is meant to be a man and a soldier. But these horrors never truly leave; they are always lurking below.

The Floating World represents a fine piece of writing. Romeril has a keen grip on the uniquely Australian style of comedy, which he mixes well with the tragedy; likewise he successfully blends realism and surrealism, making the text rich, layered and engaging. At times the play may suffer from scenes being too long, particularly the closing of both Acts I and II, which continue for longer than necessary once their point is made. However, this is the only drawback from what is otherwise a brilliant piece.

To the actors: Peter Kowitz plays Les Harding, a difficult role, but one in which Kowitz is compelling as this lonely, isolated and suffering man. There is a beautiful weight to his performance – it is as if the world is truly on his shoulders. If anything is to be criticised it is his initial pacing and clarity during the earlier sections of the play. The audience needed more time to settle into his gruff, rather ocker Australian speech patterns. This aside however, Kowitz tackled the colossal monologue at the play’s conclusion with great success.

The supporting cast was just as strong. Justin Smith (as the boat’s comic) did a brilliant job with his intentionally bad jokes and was good fun to watch. Valerie Bader as Irene Harding, Les’ wife was hilarious and touching as a naïve woman in an unhappy marriage. Special mention must go to Justin Stewart Cotta as Harry/McLeod, a particular standout. Cotta is a talented performer with a commanding voice for stage. Cotta has great presence which gives him the freedom to convincingly intertwine his fragmented roles.

This is a fine show from a collection of talented artists and is well worth a look. The Floating World is playing with the Griffin Theatre Company until the 16th of November. For more information see their website: http://www.griffintheatre.com.au/

GOOD FOOD MONTH: FOOD, ART AND FILMS BY THE WHARF - Review

Reviewed by Regi Su
This October will see the Kings Street Wharf ablaze with art, culture, good food and fine wine. Every day this month, participating cafes and restaurants along the Kings Street Wharf will promise opulent meals as discounted delights for dinner, lunch or even High Tea. What’s more, every Thursday and Friday night will celebrate good food films with an outdoor cinema, allowing 100 people (first in, best dressed,) to spend their lazy summer nights in the warm air of the outdoor cinema. Beside that will be a pop-up exhibition of art, to appease your more cultural side.

I believe this is the first time this specific event has been held for Good Food Month, but I can already guarantee that it will be a success. It really excites me to think that several of the fine dining restaurants along the same strip- the Kings Street Wharf, will all be participating in this great initiative from the Sydney Morning Herald. I think it’s fantastic to place an emphasis on great food, to appreciate art and to have a good night out with family and friends, surrounded by the gems which colour our earthen lives. While Kings Street Wharf is predominantly an area for adults in both their business and leisurely states, this month will turn the area into a family-friendly place as well, with the films like Ratatouille, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and My Big Fat Greek Wedding being shown for pleasure of everyone.

I had a chance to sample the Good Food Month Menu at The Malaya, a participating restaurant in the promotion. The chosen menu was sublime, a great choice for anyone and, as someone who cowers from the red on a chilli, their Chilli Prawns smacked a bite, but nothing I couldn’t handle. For mains, Beef Rendang and Kapitan Chicken delighted with their succulent meats and full-bodied curries. On the side, a light salad of chilli bean sprouts was refreshing and a delight, with tasty morsels hidden therein. We were graced with dessert- a choice of Black Sticky Rice Pudding with a summer taste, an Aussie tribute to an Asian delicacy, as well as balls of Chilli Chocolate Ice Cream, which were absolutely divine. I would recommend the menu to any person testing their exotic side as I would console them that the food is rich, the wine is fine, the tastes transport and The Malaya does not disappoint. If this was only one of the menus promised during Good Food Month, I’ll have to go back and try the rest!