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Fujisaki
Sydney, NSW Lotus Dining’s Fujisaki has opened up shop in Barangaroo. Headed up by chef Chui Lee Luk, the menu features lamb shoulder and salted duck charred on the robata grill along with sushi and sashimi from chef Ryuichi Yoshii. Pastry chef Kumiko Endo has created three desserts for the venue, including a mousse and mango creation that resembles a wasabi root. Sommelier Annette Lacey has collated a 300-strong wine list.
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Brunetti
Melbourne, Vic Brunetti has moved around the corner and set up a new 300-seat café on Flinders Lane in Melbourne. The venue has a cake and gelato counter, coffee bar, aperitif bar and a dining area. Wood-fired pizza features prominently on the menu along with pasta and panini. To mark the opening, a dedicated Brunetti blend was roasted in Melbourne by Lavazza.
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Seventeen
Sydney, NSW El Phoenician has ventured into the café/deli sector with the launch of Seventeen in Walsh Bay. The 100-seat restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and showcases Australian produce. Chef Clint Jaeger has crafted the menu which includes ricotta hot cakes for breakfast, Yamba prawns for lunch and duck confit for dinner. There are also takeaway options available including burgers, sandwiches and salads along with charcuterie and cheeses.
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Pafu
Melbourne, Vic From the team behind Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart, Japanese puff pastries have arrived in Melbourne in the form of Pafu. The pastries are described as the Japanese alternative to French apple turnover pies and are filled with Fuji apple custard. Each puff costs $4.20.
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