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2013-04-17
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I love Posto Pubblico, so obviously I was excited when the same team opened the Stone Nullah Tavern in my neighbourhood. In terms of ambience it definitely ticks all the boxes, although the noise level in the dining room can be earsplitting, making conversation difficult. I really wanted to like the food too, but alas, it's a big let down. The "small plates to share" concept is ok, but the menu is seriously confused, trying to mix "American Classics" with head to tail cuisine. We tried the Brie
I really wanted to like the food too, but alas, it's a big let down. The "small plates to share" concept is ok, but the menu is seriously confused, trying to mix "American Classics" with head to tail cuisine. We tried the Brie Aranciata, which were ok but not great, and the brisket with cabbage, which was a kind of deconstructed reuben sandwich without the cheese. Again, it was ok, but not great. The best meal of the night was quinoa stuffing with foie gravy. The waitress shouted us a free bowl of pickles (after unsuccessfully trying to sell it to us when she took the orders), but they were really ordinary. For dessert we shared the mango semifreddo with chili, which was yet another let down as there was zero heat to be detected, so it was just an ordinary mango ice cream on a fancy plate with - as two waiters pointed out to us - edible flowers on the side. We weren't full after our meal, but frankly there wasn't anything on the menu that tempted us.
Staff were very friendly and genuine, but unfortunately a bit clueless and obviously hadn't tasted all the dishes.
So for my money (and yes, for what you get it's expensive) I will stick to the front bar, at least until they revise the menu (which I read they plan to, so pls bring it on...).
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