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Euro vision Syracuse leapt back onto the radar recently when chef Philippa Sibley landed in the kitchen. For good reason too. Sibley’s finessed, modern take on European cooking is as compelling as ever, from pickled baby vegetables with an exquisite walnut skordalia to roasted hapuku served with white polenta and sea urchin butter. Given Sibley’s form, it’s not surprising the whimsical desserts are a highlight. Syracuse, 23 Bank Pl, Melbourne, (03) 9670 1777 Head honcho The former Hard Rock Cafe space at the Hotel Windsor is getting a last hurrah in the form of a pop-up from chef Adam Liston (Northern Light). A preview of the permanent space he’ll be running in Punch Lane, Honcho
Noodle is a continuation of Liston’s love affair with Korea, Japan and China. Dishes include yakitori, a soba noodle number with green onion oil and black vinegar, and a spicy Korean noodle soup with pork and bean curd. Honcho Noodle, 1 Bourke St, Melbourne, (03) 9633 6265 Talking Turkey Turkish chef Coskun Uysal has been a regular visitor to Melbourne but has now tied the knot by opening
Tulum, a modern Anatolian eatery. Tulum’s menu is filled with curing and pickling – fish, vegetables, meat – and exciting combinations such as roast prawns in slightly sour tarhana soup with pastrami, or roasted duck breast with black tahini. With a wine list that includes labels from Turkey, Tulum is rebooting the idea of Turkish food in Melbourne. Tulum, 217 Carlisle St, Balaclava. (03) 9525 9127