Former Automata chef Clayton Wells has paired with natural wine guru Mike Bennie of P&V Liquor and the Maybe Sammy crew at Paddington’s new dark and moody bar,Busby’s.
Within minutes of arriving at P&V Wine + Liquor Merchants,I knew I’d be spending a lot more time in its courtyard this summer.
The popular Middle Eastern eatery from Merivale will open a couple of doors down from sister restaurant Fred’s on a Paddington strip now on a major upward trajectory.
Fred! What’s happening? Is the wood oven still roasting those potatoes? It’s been too long!
This authentic trattoria is a loving tribute to family history.
This sharp,slick and slightly swanky Mexican bar is a riot of colour and sound.
For more than a decade,this tiny bar and restaurant has been loved by Paddington locals for late-night natural wines and produce-first dishes.
The paintings are gone and the new team have a blank canvas on which to paint their own culinary story.
We expected interest and intrigue from former Rockpool and Eleven Bridge chef Phil Wood,but the retro edge is something else again.
This Paddington bistro is for people who like porky bits,snails in their pie,funky wines,and chatting up the next table with a view to partying on.