Guillaume at Bennelong...
…or, a Farewell to Sydney (with apologies to Hemmingway).
In preparation for a few years living the life of the gourmet nomad, we thought we’d finally (belatedly) try dinner at Guillaume’s at Bennelong. For those who don’t know it, Guillaume’s has perhaps the most envied restaurant location in the world, being inside one of the “sails” at the Sydney Opera House.
The view to Circular Quay from Guillaume Now, I’ll be the first to admit that location can be a blessing and a curse - we’ve usually been lucky to avoid the “place over plate” pitfalls.
An Old Favourite
Alternatively titled "Un Grand Classique"
For the many years we’ve visited or lived in Sydney, we’ve had a few trusty favourites where one can always rely on a great meal, relaxed atmosphere and memories of years gone by.
La Guillotine is almost an institution in the city, having survived buildings being demolished and rebuilt around it, and the many waves of culinary fads that sweep the city. But it’s always great for simple French classics done extremely well (we could even say, très, très bien!
Amazing food under the Harbour Bridge
Can location improve an already good meal? Or can it save a disappointing one? Normally I don’t concern myself with weighty contemplation like this, but circumstances drew me back to one of the greatest dining locations on the planet - Cafe Sydney. Sitting in one of the most spectacular locations in which to eat tends to make the mind dizzy (or perhaps it was just the champagne?)
Cafe Sydney is location on the 5th floor - effectively the roof-top - of the Customs House building in Circular Quay.