10 Sept 08
TONY Bilson’s Number One Wine Bar is open for business on the ground level of Goldfields House, facing onto Circular Quay. Bilson’s favourite area of France has always been the south-west and Basque country and he describes Number One as “more Barcelona than Paris, a sophisticated new hot spot for Sydneysiders and visitors alike.”
The wine bar brings the very best of modern Mediterranean cuisine from head chef, Miguel Maestre.
Bilson says that menu items will stay affordable, with daily/regular blackboard specials. “The traditional values of Spanish/French gastronomy are on table from $12. The opening blackboard includes Escargots au Buerre d’Ail ($12), Grissini with Iberico Jamon ($12), Freshly Shucked Oysters ($3.50 each), Duck Parfait with Grilled Brioche ($16), a Charcuterie Board ($24.00).
“Kingfish Peruvian Ceviche ($18), King Prawns al Ajillo ($18), Mussels Marinière ($12), Pomme Frites ($8) Churros with Chocolate Sauce ($12) and, of course, Chef Miguel’s signature Paella a la Maestre ($25). Tony is also looking forward to featuring French classics such as Bouillabaisse, Pot au Feu and Tripes Lyonnaise.”
“Miguel is a talented Spaniard whos cuisine is edgy with classical French influence and a Spanish flair. He combines tapas and bistro culture in a totally unique way.”
Number One Wine Bar is located at 1 Alfred Street, Sydney. Opening days/hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 12 noon – last orders at 11.30pm. The full menu is available all day with the exception of two hours between 3.00 pm and 5.00pm when a more limited one is on offer.
For reservations and bookings, call 02 8252 9296 or visit www.numberonewinebar.com.