Odd culture newtown reviews

Located on King Street in Newtown and dog friendly, it was a nice open space with friendly staff and a chilled atmosphere.

By Katya Wachtel. By Matheus. Plus, a double-beef burger with cheese, onions and house sauce on a potato bun. Thursday to Sunday, 12pm—3pm. For the beer selection, that means 12 rotating taps pouring wild-fermented lambic styles from around the world, plus more approachable options like Reschs. Cocktails carry the fermentation theme: spritzes with tequila and house-made tepache a Mexican beverage made with fermented pineapple rind and sour Negronis mixing lambic vermouth.

Odd culture newtown reviews

Make Concrete Playground yours with My Playground. Save and share your favourite picks and make plans to go out with friends. Registration is fast and free. Odd Culture has set up shop in the space formerly occupied by King Street dumpling institution Happy Chef, left vacant since a devastating fire in Now, a French-leaning slick diner and wine bar combo has risen, phoenix-like, out of the literal and proverbial ashes — with approval from the Happy Chef crew — to bring an exciting new venue to Newtown's busiest strip. The fit out — all exposed brick, high ceilings and airy street-facing windows — has all the stamps of a good, friendly neighbourhood pub. They've even painted a vintage Reschs advertisement replica on the wall to really hammer it home. But behind the bar and in the kitchen, they're cooking up something a little more special than your average drop-in drinks joint. Executive Chef James MacDonald formerly of Hubert and Head Chef Jesse Warkentin, bring to the menu a collision of traditional French influence and exciting Japanese flavours, delivered with great seasonal ingredients and gorgeous plating flair. Case in point: the chicken liver pate with fish sauce caramel served with potato chips is simultaneously sweet, salty and piquant — a terrific umami hit. The menu is arranged by portion size: snacks, small and large.

The bavette steak with burnt garlic and egg yolk sauce was nice but nothing special to write home about.

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Odd Culture has set up shop in the space formerly occupied by King Street dumpling institution Happy Chef, left vacant since a devastating fire in Now, a French-leaning slick diner and wine bar combo has risen, phoenix-like, out of the literal and proverbial ashes — with approval from the Happy Chef crew — to bring an exciting new venue to Newtown's busiest strip. The fit out — all exposed brick, high ceilings and airy street-facing windows — has all the stamps of a good, friendly neighbourhood pub. They've even painted a vintage Reschs advertisement replica on the wall to really hammer it home. But behind the bar and in the kitchen, they're cooking up something a little more special than your average drop-in drinks joint. Executive Chef James MacDonald formerly of Hubert and Head Chef Jesse Warkentin, bring to the menu a collision of traditional French influence and exciting Japanese flavours, delivered with great seasonal ingredients and gorgeous plating flair. Case in point: the chicken liver pate with fish sauce caramel served with potato chips is simultaneously sweet, salty and piquant — a terrific umami hit. The menu is arranged by portion size: snacks, small and large. Smalls might include a lively beef tartare, or pickled mussels with celery and smoked cream. The large plates range from blood pancake with pork jowl and fried egg to a no-messing-around koji roasted chicken with togarashi and chicken fat congee, and definitely favours carnivorous patrons with big appetites.

Odd culture newtown reviews

The bustling bar and restaurant seems to be one of the busiest spots on King Street, and for good reason. The downstairs kitchen and bar are inviting and casual with a mix of low and high top tables. The room feels like a warehouse minus the grunge with exposed wood, large windows and a long kitchen and bar top giving the space a sense of grandeur. The upstairs dining setting is more refined and intimate, perfect for date nights. The drinks list is long featuring local and international specialty craft beers, natural and classic wines, and some unusual cocktails showcasing their pride in fermentation.

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Executive Chef James MacDonald formerly of Hubert and Head Chef Jesse Warkentin, bring to the menu a collision of traditional French influence and exciting Japanese flavours, delivered with great seasonal ingredients and gorgeous plating flair. Join to create and share your own list! It could probably have done with less salt on the chips. Try another? Trips A Blissful Night in the Barossa. Follow us facebook twitter instagram pinterest. Contact Details Phone: 02 Website: oddculture. It needed to be eaten with the bread to balance out as it was just overwhelmingly salty, even for an anchovy lover like myself. The fit out — all exposed brick, high ceilings and airy street-facing windows — has all the stamps of a good, friendly neighbourhood pub. Registration is fast and free. Contact: View Website 02 Discover the best of the city, first. Now, a French-leaning slick diner and wine bar combo has risen, phoenix-like, out of the literal and proverbial ashes — with approval from the Happy Chef crew — to bring an exciting new venue to Newtown's busiest strip. A nice light dish, but honestly not that memorable and you can probably skip ordering this one unless you are looking for some vegan options for the meal.

Located on King Street in Newtown and dog friendly, it was a nice open space with friendly staff and a chilled atmosphere. The bread was atypical of sourdough, chewy and delicious. The anchovy cigars were nice but way too salty.

Report a Closure. A two-level craft beer and natural wine bar in a much-coveted Newtown location. About us. We do not seek or accept payment from the cafes, restaurants, bars and shops listed in the Directory — inclusion is at our discretion. It could probably have done with less salt on the chips. A really interesting dish, but the sweet taste actually threw me. Contact: View Website 02 Venue profiles are written by independent freelancers paid by Broadsheet. Contact us. Smalls might include a lively beef tartare, or pickled mussels with celery and smoked cream. What day is it? The space is bright and breezy, with enormous French windows looking out onto King Street. The other entree we ordered was the raw beef with puffed rice and herbs. But behind the bar and in the kitchen, they're cooking up something a little more special than your average drop-in drinks joint.