Went to the Juliette Binoche and Akram Khan dance performance at the Opera House last week, and what better pre-theatre dining options to have than Guillaume at Bennelong! Nested under one of the ‘wedges’ of the Opera House with sweeping harbour views, it’s just beautiful during sunset.
2 courses $63, 3 courses $75, sides $14 (which I thought was rather pricey)
steak tartare with pommes gaufrette
Scallops gently sealed and served on corn puree, with a tombe of Jamon Iberico and corn kernels, Jerez sherry vinegar and chicken jus.
Rissotto with baby leeks, peas, asparagus, spinach, fennel, zucchini, a touch of pesto and Reggiano parmesan
Sides of Paris mash (I call it, “would you like some potato with your butter sir?”) and Vine ripen tomato with avocado
and a photo I took of the brilliant French actress, who danced gracefully non-stop for 70 minutes. Not bad for a 45 year old!
what a pretty place