Modus Caffe
Image: The problem with modernism is, it doesn’t stay modern forever. What do you do when a Harry Seidler starts to date? You renovate; a cool $8 million later and the garden’s mostly gone, pulling Lyn Utzon’s palm frond mosaic to prominence.
The problem with Modernism is: it doesn’t stay modern forever. What do you do when a Harry Seidler starts to date? You renovate; a cool $8 million later and the garden’s mostly gone, pulling Lyn Utzon’s palm frond mosaic to prominence. Industry stalwart Frank Angilletta (ex-Martini Bar) has expanded into the more stylish space with a revamped lunch menu by Massimo Bianchi (ex-Uccello). It outperforms what one normally expects from a counter-style kitchen. Gregarious Gorgonzola Dolce with Grilled Eggplant, Zucchini, Peppers and Pesto ($12) makes for a rockin’ vegetarian bruschetta. Skinless, spreadable and extra spicy Nduja Salami with Ricotta and Red Pepper Bruschetta ($12) packs an even bigger punch. Tramezzini (soft, white, crust-less bread) suits Smoked Salmon, Mascarpone, Avocado and Spanish Onion ($8); helping it outclass many a Sydney high tea. The prominence of good produce continues into a Modus Club Sandwich ($15), lower in layers than most, but definitely showing no ill effect. The Terracotta Special of the Day ($15) proved to be well-sized and tasty rigatoni with ham, peas and fior di latte. Wash it down with a ripper Pago Pear ($3.50) or partake of a well-made brew. Morning (and afternoon) Mecca coffee addicts can be avoided by timing your visit as a leisurely lunch.
Modus Caffe
No. 9 Castlereagh Street, Sydney
Ph: (02) 9223 9131 www.moduscaffe.com.au
Italian/Café $
