Ripples Sydney Wharf
Image: Making waves (rather than ripples) in a great niche on Sydney’s picturesque harbour, across the park from Star City Casino and a mere stone’s throw from Darling Harbour, is the newest addition to the Ripples group. Fantastic plastic chairs in ripe raspberry and vivid orange make this al fresco boardwalk location a fun and airy place to eat brunch.
Making waves (rather than ripples) in a great niche on Sydney’s picturesque harbour, across the park from Star City and a mere stone’s throw from Darling Harbour, is the newest addition to the Ripples group. Fantastic plastic chairs in ripe raspberry and vivid orange make this al fresco boardwalk location a fun and airy place to eat brunch. Head Chef Richard Park’s Yamba Prawn Tart ($19) on a bed of creamed leek and excellent short crust pasty is also a work of art – French bistro art rather than fussy fine dining art at that! The simple yet classy plating continued with a serve of Char-grilled Asparagus, Warm Potato & Herb de Provence with a Soft Egg ($17). The cool breeze – there are heaters, but take a jacket – made the nicely cooked bream in the Fish and Chips with Home-made Tartare Sauce ($24) taste even better. My heart was won by the cusp of winter gorgeousness of his Leatherwood Honey and Goats’ Curd Parfait with Poached Quince and Fairy Floss ($13). Owner Grant Andronicus (of Andronicus Coffee fame) has chosen a lovely coffee in Karmee; it’ll suffice until their imminent liquor license as the BYO option of $8 per bottle corkage feels pricey.
Ripples Sydney Wharf
Between Wharfs 9 & 10, 56 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont
Ph: (02) 9571 1999 www.ripplescafe.com.au
Cafe $$$
