ETTIE’S

If you’re staying in The Hayloft you won’t have to walk far to find a table at Ettie’s, which has really put MidTown on the map. The creation of Willing Bros. Wine Merchants co-owners Carl Windsor and James Kingston (keep an eye out for Carl, who sports a bushy beard, although that won’t stand out much in MidTown these days), Ettie’s takes its wine as seriously as you’d imagine, with an extensive list accompanying a French-inspired menu. Stop to admire the attractive stone façade of 19th- century 100 Elizabeth Street, and its lovingly restored Parisian bistro-like interior, then have a glass or two in the adjoining courtyard with some Tassie oysters and cheeses. etties.com.au