Rev up the Thermo regulator, is it purring yet? Oh and is the Pacojet ready? Whilst this might sound like a conversation had by NASA ground control there is a place in Sydney where these conversations are considered normal.
The culinary equivalent of Batman and Robin are hatted Brent Savage (super techy chef) and Nick Hildebrandt (ridiculously talented sommelier). A duo bent on saving us from the evils of lack luster cuisine, and collecting a string of awards for Bentley Bar for their service along the way.
But any superhero needs a bit of freedom from saving the foodie world … to let loose and seek a bit of fun. These boys have done just that; and having a riot with their new baby, Monopole. Think Potts Point Posh with sleek lines, a sky rise bar to show off your lovely legs (and those of the wine).
Hilderbrandt has created a wine list so gorgeous you’ll want to hug it. Imaginative selections from glass to carafe plus a suitably impressive Growers Collection which will have champagne lovers frothing at the mouth with joy. Expect more o-o-h-s and a-h-h-s from the tapas style share plates; tamarind yoghurt gives a zing to baby sweet corn cooked in their softly charred jackets, chacuterie made in house is a delicate offering of cured Victorian duck, Berkshire pork and New Zealand venison, Salt cod with vibrant green peas and pea shoots is silky smooth but it’s the mackerel which steals the show with nutty puffed rice and pickled raisons. Piggy fans might disagree so order the suckling pig and fight it out over the crackling.
If you ever wondered what Mrs Savage eats at home, one of her favourite dishes is here so keep an eye out for Amaranth – a pretty picture with a tumble of oyster mushrooms and parmesan. Ancient grains have never been quite so cool but then with owners like these, we would expect nothing less.
Monople
71A Macleay Street, Potts Point, Sydney
Mon – Fri 5pm- midnight Sat-Sun Midday-Midnight
