Goldfish
Image: Wipe any memories of The Goldfish Bowl from your mind. No really, pretend it never happened. The new space is dark and broody; it’s a richly textured environment with a mélange of woven lights, cushions, plush ottomans, curtains and a kinky black sound-absorbing latex ceiling.
Wipe any memories of The Goldfish Bowl from your mind. No really, pretend it never happened. The new space is dark and broody; it’s a richly textured environment with a mélange of woven lights, cushions, plush ottomans, curtains and a kinky black sound-absorbing latex ceiling. Smokers are not forgotten with a comfy chesterfield in a pervy enclosure behind a metal screen reminiscent of the Beijing Water Cube. Head straight for the cocktails; be adventurous, Ben Walsh’s excellent list lays down a challenge to old employer, The Victoria Room. The Mexican Blazer ($19) of Herradura Anejo Tequila and Bacardi 8 year rum flamed with Madagascan vanilla bean syrup, orange and bitters was my favourite. Anyone with Eastern Europe in their background will like the paprika and capsicum notes of the vivid red Roast Capsicum and Paprika Salt Margarita ($17). The Spiced Honey Apple ($17) will cure any niggling sore throats – between the acid and the Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka, nothing will live (no Swine Flu allowed). Slurp ‘em down with Nuremberg Sausages, Sauerkraut and German Mustard ($16), made by the king of smallgoods Pino Tomini Foresti from Pino’s Dolce Vita. Hiramasa Kingfish Carpaccio ($18) and Edamame ($9) speckled with Korean chilli flakes also rate. Waiter, another drink please…
Goldfish
111 Darlinghurst Road, Kings Cross
Ph: (02) 8354 6630 www.thegoldfish.com.au
Modern Australian Tapas $$-$$$
