Say it with us: Palings rhymes with darlings. We got it wrong the first 50 times we said it too.
You know, since Mad Cow (the Hemmes’ steakhouse, decked out like a 1960s Queenslander) closed its doors, we’ve given the lower levels at ivy a fairly wide berth. Don't get us wrong. We love ducking down Angel lane to access Felix and Ash Street Cellar. And hopping the lift to Uccello is always fun. But all that thumping bass and those requisite leggy blondes wasn’t for us. Luckily, there’s a new reason to enter the depths of George Street’s restaurant-and-bar mega-complex: Palings.
Take the stairs up to level one. The Hemmes family have transformed the entire floor into a large, open dining area where the menu is as eclectic and huge as the room. On one hand, you might be ordering a surprisingly excellent kanom jeen from Sunee’s – the little Thai cabana in one corner. The noodles are slightly thick, sure, but the mustard heat is spot on, especially when mixed with the light, fragrant fish-flavoured curry. And then on the other, you might kick back at one of the picnic tables dotted around the space with a bottle of rosé and a schnitzel finger sandwich. Soft, thick-cut white bread is spread with mayonnaise and scattered with pickles and sandwiches crisp slices of crumbed-and-deep-fried pork cutlet, scoring a ten plus on the delicious-o-metre.
For our dime, we’d make Palings a lunch destination. It’s a beautiful, bright sunny spot and perfect for a casual business meeting. If dining at a wooden picnic table is a little too casual, take a seat at one of the tables near the open grills (where Mad Cow used to be). It’s more civilised there, under the big wooden light installations.
Split a steak – they’re reliably excellent, cooked by ex-Mad Cow head chef Christopher Whitehead. We go for a juicy Cape Grim rib eye on the bone, though we’d very happily lose the thrice-cooked chips. As crisp, golden and fluffy as they are, they’re no match for the seriously excellent saltwater potatoes: creamy and briny with an almost weathered texture, like a dingy left on the beach too long.
There’s a nicely dealt with salad of cauliflower, perfectly picked flat parsley and mint leaves and pomegranate seeds that also makes nice friends with the steak if you want a carb break. We give the smoked eel and chips a miss (next time) in favour of the pie of the day (pumpkin and pork), which turns out to be more like a giant empanada. It’s a little wet and gooey, much like the enthusiastically dressed Caesar salad on the side.
Dessert is essential at Palings. And we’ll sum up why in two words: Lorraine Godsmark. If you ever visited her Potts Point Patisserie, Yellow, you’ll know what we’re talking about. For everyone else, get yourselves front and centre for petite croquembouche – basically a slice off a grande version of the same dessert, it’s all crisp, toffeed shell over delicious custard-filled puffs with vanilla ice cream and preserved cherries. If there’s a few of you, you’ll want to order everything on the menu, from a wedge of her coconut strawberry mascarpone cake to the classic date tart. The original made its (Gods)mark at Rockpool in the ’80s, and you can try the same one here in more casual surrounds. You don’t even need to order a massive meal to try it – just swing by for a glass of Champagne and order dessert. Even as you're reading this, she'll have opened Lorraine's Patisserie on the ground floor, for treats on the go.
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Merivale seem to be able to do no wrong. Backing up the success of their summer pop up bar and restaurant at the Opera House, they launched Palings Kitchen & Baron level 1 of the Ivy complex to replace Mad Cow. The place is enormous, taking over all of the first floor (yep, the same floor which house’s Pacha every Saturday night), with the open space and streams of sunlight creating a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The décor is simple- rounded high bar tables, long timber picnic-style benches and smaller group tables. The entirety of the venue is designed to be laid-back and provide restaurant goers with a community like environment. Adding to the vibe is the delicious food, and with such an array to choose from, you’ll keep going back to sample more dishes. The ‘Deli’ part of the menu is simple, relatively light and incredibly tasty, whilst the mains, grill and seafood all provide options for something more substantial. My favourite is ‘The Deli’ sandwich as the flavours of the salami’s and the radicchio are the perfect combination for that thick cut fresh bread that had been doused in butter. If possible, go as a group, or on a work ‘team bonding lunch’ (the best bonding is done over food and wine after all!) and sample a whole heap of the dishes. Share, taste and enjoy- you cannot go wrong. Oh and dessert! This is one thing you cannot go past. On your way down the walkway towards Palings, one cannot help but note that Lorraine’s Patisserie has come to Ivy. Well, it’s come with the offer of providing Paling’s with a dessert menu. A must try is the Petit Croquembouche which is exactly what it sounds like- a mini croqeumbouche of custard filled puffs drizzled in toffee. Feel free to drool away. However, whatever you choose from that part of the menu, you know you will not be disappointed or suffer from food envy. Overall, I really enjoyed Palings. Everything from the food to the atmosphere- it is exactly what Ivy needed to reinvigorate it. It is the perfect place for a boozy work lunch or a casual meeting, and somewhere you’ll be visiting time and time again as a fail-safe option.
Posted on Tue 26 Feb 2013 01:30:09
Merivale seem to be able to do no wrong. Backing up the success of their summer pop up bar and restaurant at the Opera House, they launched Palings Kitchen & Baron level 1 of the Ivy complex to replace Mad Cow. The place is enormous, taking over all of the first floor (yep, the same floor which house’s Pacha every Saturday night), with the open space and streams of sunlight creating a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The décor is simple- rounded high bar tables, long timber picnic-style benches and smaller group tables. The entirety of the venue is designed to be laid-back and provide restaurant goers with a community like environment. Adding to the vibe is the delicious food, and with such an array to choose from, you’ll keep going back to sample more dishes. The ‘Deli’ part of the menu is simple, relatively light and incredibly tasty, whilst the mains, grill and seafood all provide options for something more substantial. My favourite is ‘The Deli’ sandwich as the flavours of the salami’s and the radicchio are the perfect combination for that thick cut fresh bread that had been doused in butter. If possible, go as a group, or on a work ‘team bonding lunch’ (the best bonding is done over food and wine after all!) and sample a whole heap of the dishes. Share, taste and enjoy- you cannot go wrong. Oh and dessert! This is one thing you cannot go past. On your way down the walkway towards Palings, one cannot help but note that Lorraine’s Patisserie has come to Ivy. Well, it’s come with the offer of providing Paling’s with a dessert menu. A must try is the Petit Croquembouche which is exactly what it sounds like- a mini croqeumbouche of custard filled puffs drizzled in toffee. Feel free to drool away. However, whatever you choose from that part of the menu, you know you will not be disappointed or suffer from food envy. Overall, I really enjoyed Palings. Everything from the food to the atmosphere- it is exactly what Ivy needed to reinvigorate it. It is the perfect place for a boozy work lunch or a casual meeting, and somewhere you’ll be visiting time and time again as a fail-safe option.
Posted on Tue 26 Feb 2013 01:30:09
Merivale seem to be able to do no wrong. Backing up the success of their summer pop up bar and restaurant at the Opera House, they launched Palings Kitchen & Baron level 1 of the Ivy complex to replace Mad Cow. The place is enormous, taking over all of the first floor (yep, the same floor which house’s Pacha every Saturday night), with the open space and streams of sunlight creating a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The décor is simple- rounded high bar tables, long timber picnic-style benches and smaller group tables. The entirety of the venue is designed to be laid-back and provide restaurant goers with a community like environment. Adding to the vibe is the delicious food, and with such an array to choose from, you’ll keep going back to sample more dishes. The ‘Deli’ part of the menu is simple, relatively light and incredibly tasty, whilst the mains, grill and seafood all provide options for something more substantial. My favourite is ‘The Deli’ sandwich as the flavours of the salami’s and the radicchio are the perfect combination for that thick cut fresh bread that had been doused in butter. If possible, go as a group, or on a work ‘team bonding lunch’ (the best bonding is done over food and wine after all!) and sample a whole heap of the dishes. Share, taste and enjoy- you cannot go wrong. Oh and dessert! This is one thing you cannot go past. On your way down the walkway towards Palings, one cannot help but note that Lorraine’s Patisserie has come to Ivy. Well, it’s come with the offer of providing Paling’s with a dessert menu. A must try is the Petit Croquembouche which is exactly what it sounds like- a mini croqeumbouche of custard filled puffs drizzled in toffee. Feel free to drool away. However, whatever you choose from that part of the menu, you know you will not be disappointed or suffer from food envy. Overall, I really enjoyed Palings. Everything from the food to the atmosphere- it is exactly what Ivy needed to reinvigorate it. It is the perfect place for a boozy work lunch or a casual meeting, and somewhere you’ll be visiting time and time again as a fail-safe option.
Posted on Tue 26 Feb 2013 01:30:09
Merivale seem to be able to do no wrong. Backing up the success of their summer pop up bar and restaurant at the Opera House, they launched Palings Kitchen & Baron level 1 of the Ivy complex to replace Mad Cow. The place is enormous, taking over all of the first floor (yep, the same floor which house’s Pacha every Saturday night), with the open space and streams of sunlight creating a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The décor is simple- rounded high bar tables, long timber picnic-style benches and smaller group tables. The entirety of the venue is designed to be laid-back and provide restaurant goers with a community like environment. Adding to the vibe is the delicious food, and with such an array to choose from, you’ll keep going back to sample more dishes. The ‘Deli’ part of the menu is simple, relatively light and incredibly tasty, whilst the mains, grill and seafood all provide options for something more substantial. My favourite is ‘The Deli’ sandwich as the flavours of the salami’s and the radicchio are the perfect combination for that thick cut fresh bread that had been doused in butter. If possible, go as a group, or on a work ‘team bonding lunch’ (the best bonding is done over food and wine after all!) and sample a whole heap of the dishes. Share, taste and enjoy- you cannot go wrong. Oh and dessert! This is one thing you cannot go past. On your way down the walkway towards Palings, one cannot help but note that Lorraine’s Patisserie has come to Ivy. Well, it’s come with the offer of providing Paling’s with a dessert menu. A must try is the Petit Croquembouche which is exactly what it sounds like- a mini croqeumbouche of custard filled puffs drizzled in toffee. Feel free to drool away. However, whatever you choose from that part of the menu, you know you will not be disappointed or suffer from food envy. Overall, I really enjoyed Palings. Everything from the food to the atmosphere- it is exactly what Ivy needed to reinvigorate it. It is the perfect place for a boozy work lunch or a casual meeting, and somewhere you’ll be visiting time and time again as a fail-safe option.
Posted on Tue 26 Feb 2013 01:30:09
Merivale seem to be able to do no wrong. Backing up the success of their summer pop up bar and restaurant at the Opera House, they launched Palings Kitchen & Baron level 1 of the Ivy complex to replace Mad Cow. The place is enormous, taking over all of the first floor (yep, the same floor which house’s Pacha every Saturday night), with the open space and streams of sunlight creating a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The décor is simple- rounded high bar tables, long timber picnic-style benches and smaller group tables. The entirety of the venue is designed to be laid-back and provide restaurant goers with a community like environment. Adding to the vibe is the delicious food, and with such an array to choose from, you’ll keep going back to sample more dishes. The ‘Deli’ part of the menu is simple, relatively light and incredibly tasty, whilst the mains, grill and seafood all provide options for something more substantial. My favourite is ‘The Deli’ sandwich as the flavours of the salami’s and the radicchio are the perfect combination for that thick cut fresh bread that had been doused in butter. If possible, go as a group, or on a work ‘team bonding lunch’ (the best bonding is done over food and wine after all!) and sample a whole heap of the dishes. Share, taste and enjoy- you cannot go wrong. Oh and dessert! This is one thing you cannot go past. On your way down the walkway towards Palings, one cannot help but note that Lorraine’s Patisserie has come to Ivy. Well, it’s come with the offer of providing Paling’s with a dessert menu. A must try is the Petit Croquembouche which is exactly what it sounds like- a mini croqeumbouche of custard filled puffs drizzled in toffee. Feel free to drool away. However, whatever you choose from that part of the menu, you know you will not be disappointed or suffer from food envy. Overall, I really enjoyed Palings. Everything from the food to the atmosphere- it is exactly what Ivy needed to reinvigorate it. It is the perfect place for a boozy work lunch or a casual meeting, and somewhere you’ll be visiting time and time again as a fail-safe option.
Posted on Tue 26 Feb 2013 01:30:09
Merivale seem to be able to do no wrong. Backing up the success of their summer pop up bar and restaurant at the Opera House, they launched Palings Kitchen & Baron level 1 of the Ivy complex to replace Mad Cow. The place is enormous, taking over all of the first floor (yep, the same floor which house’s Pacha every Saturday night), with the open space and streams of sunlight creating a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The décor is simple- rounded high bar tables, long timber picnic-style benches and smaller group tables. The entirety of the venue is designed to be laid-back and provide restaurant goers with a community like environment. Adding to the vibe is the delicious food, and with such an array to choose from, you’ll keep going back to sample more dishes. The ‘Deli’ part of the menu is simple, relatively light and incredibly tasty, whilst the mains, grill and seafood all provide options for something more substantial. My favourite is ‘The Deli’ sandwich as the flavours of the salami’s and the radicchio are the perfect combination for that thick cut fresh bread that had been doused in butter. If possible, go as a group, or on a work ‘team bonding lunch’ (the best bonding is done over food and wine after all!) and sample a whole heap of the dishes. Share, taste and enjoy- you cannot go wrong. Oh and dessert! This is one thing you cannot go past. On your way down the walkway towards Palings, one cannot help but note that Lorraine’s Patisserie has come to Ivy. Well, it’s come with the offer of providing Paling’s with a dessert menu. A must try is the Petit Croquembouche which is exactly what it sounds like- a mini croqeumbouche of custard filled puffs drizzled in toffee. Feel free to drool away. However, whatever you choose from that part of the menu, you know you will not be disappointed or suffer from food envy. Overall, I really enjoyed Palings. Everything from the food to the atmosphere- it is exactly what Ivy needed to reinvigorate it. It is the perfect place for a boozy work lunch or a casual meeting, and somewhere you’ll be visiting time and time again as a fail-safe option.
Posted on Tue 26 Feb 2013 01:30:09
Merivale seem to be able to do no wrong. Backing up the success of their summer pop up bar and restaurant at the Opera House, they launched Palings Kitchen & Baron level 1 of the Ivy complex to replace Mad Cow. The place is enormous, taking over all of the first floor (yep, the same floor which house’s Pacha every Saturday night), with the open space and streams of sunlight creating a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The décor is simple- rounded high bar tables, long timber picnic-style benches and smaller group tables. The entirety of the venue is designed to be laid-back and provide restaurant goers with a community like environment. Adding to the vibe is the delicious food, and with such an array to choose from, you’ll keep going back to sample more dishes. The ‘Deli’ part of the menu is simple, relatively light and incredibly tasty, whilst the mains, grill and seafood all provide options for something more substantial. My favourite is ‘The Deli’ sandwich as the flavours of the salami’s and the radicchio are the perfect combination for that thick cut fresh bread that had been doused in butter. If possible, go as a group, or on a work ‘team bonding lunch’ (the best bonding is done over food and wine after all!) and sample a whole heap of the dishes. Share, taste and enjoy- you cannot go wrong. Oh and dessert! This is one thing you cannot go past. On your way down the walkway towards Palings, one cannot help but note that Lorraine’s Patisserie has come to Ivy. Well, it’s come with the offer of providing Paling’s with a dessert menu. A must try is the Petit Croquembouche which is exactly what it sounds like- a mini croqeumbouche of custard filled puffs drizzled in toffee. Feel free to drool away. However, whatever you choose from that part of the menu, you know you will not be disappointed or suffer from food envy. Overall, I really enjoyed Palings. Everything from the food to the atmosphere- it is exactly what Ivy needed to reinvigorate it. It is the perfect place for a boozy work lunch or a casual meeting, and somewhere you’ll be visiting time and time again as a fail-safe option.
Posted on Tue 26 Feb 2013 01:30:09
Merivale seem to be able to do no wrong. Backing up the success of their summer pop up bar and restaurant at the Opera House, they launched Palings Kitchen & Baron level 1 of the Ivy complex to replace Mad Cow. The place is enormous, taking over all of the first floor (yep, the same floor which house’s Pacha every Saturday night), with the open space and streams of sunlight creating a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The décor is simple- rounded high bar tables, long timber picnic-style benches and smaller group tables. The entirety of the venue is designed to be laid-back and provide restaurant goers with a community like environment. Adding to the vibe is the delicious food, and with such an array to choose from, you’ll keep going back to sample more dishes. The ‘Deli’ part of the menu is simple, relatively light and incredibly tasty, whilst the mains, grill and seafood all provide options for something more substantial. My favourite is ‘The Deli’ sandwich as the flavours of the salami’s and the radicchio are the perfect combination for that thick cut fresh bread that had been doused in butter. If possible, go as a group, or on a work ‘team bonding lunch’ (the best bonding is done over food and wine after all!) and sample a whole heap of the dishes. Share, taste and enjoy- you cannot go wrong. Oh and dessert! This is one thing you cannot go past. On your way down the walkway towards Palings, one cannot help but note that Lorraine’s Patisserie has come to Ivy. Well, it’s come with the offer of providing Paling’s with a dessert menu. A must try is the Petit Croquembouche which is exactly what it sounds like- a mini croqeumbouche of custard filled puffs drizzled in toffee. Feel free to drool away. However, whatever you choose from that part of the menu, you know you will not be disappointed or suffer from food envy. Overall, I really enjoyed Palings. Everything from the food to the atmosphere- it is exactly what Ivy needed to reinvigorate it. It is the perfect place for a boozy work lunch or a casual meeting, and somewhere you’ll be visiting time and time again as a fail-safe option.
Posted on Tue 26 Feb 2013 01:30:09
Merivale seem to be able to do no wrong. Backing up the success of their summer pop up bar and restaurant at the Opera House, they launched Palings Kitchen & Baron level 1 of the Ivy complex to replace Mad Cow. The place is enormous, taking over all of the first floor (yep, the same floor which house’s Pacha every Saturday night), with the open space and streams of sunlight creating a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The décor is simple- rounded high bar tables, long timber picnic-style benches and smaller group tables. The entirety of the venue is designed to be laid-back and provide restaurant goers with a community like environment. Adding to the vibe is the delicious food, and with such an array to choose from, you’ll keep going back to sample more dishes. The ‘Deli’ part of the menu is simple, relatively light and incredibly tasty, whilst the mains, grill and seafood all provide options for something more substantial. My favourite is ‘The Deli’ sandwich as the flavours of the salami’s and the radicchio are the perfect combination for that thick cut fresh bread that had been doused in butter. If possible, go as a group, or on a work ‘team bonding lunch’ (the best bonding is done over food and wine after all!) and sample a whole heap of the dishes. Share, taste and enjoy- you cannot go wrong. Oh and dessert! This is one thing you cannot go past. On your way down the walkway towards Palings, one cannot help but note that Lorraine’s Patisserie has come to Ivy. Well, it’s come with the offer of providing Paling’s with a dessert menu. A must try is the Petit Croquembouche which is exactly what it sounds like- a mini croqeumbouche of custard filled puffs drizzled in toffee. Feel free to drool away. However, whatever you choose from that part of the menu, you know you will not be disappointed or suffer from food envy. Overall, I really enjoyed Palings. Everything from the food to the atmosphere- it is exactly what Ivy needed to reinvigorate it. It is the perfect place for a boozy work lunch or a casual meeting, and somewhere you’ll be visiting time and time again as a fail-safe option.
Posted on Tue 26 Feb 2013 01:30:09
Merivale seem to be able to do no wrong. Backing up the success of their summer pop up bar and restaurant at the Opera House, they launched Palings Kitchen & Baron level 1 of the Ivy complex to replace Mad Cow. The place is enormous, taking over all of the first floor (yep, the same floor which house’s Pacha every Saturday night), with the open space and streams of sunlight creating a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The décor is simple- rounded high bar tables, long timber picnic-style benches and smaller group tables. The entirety of the venue is designed to be laid-back and provide restaurant goers with a community like environment. Adding to the vibe is the delicious food, and with such an array to choose from, you’ll keep going back to sample more dishes. The ‘Deli’ part of the menu is simple, relatively light and incredibly tasty, whilst the mains, grill and seafood all provide options for something more substantial. My favourite is ‘The Deli’ sandwich as the flavours of the salami’s and the radicchio are the perfect combination for that thick cut fresh bread that had been doused in butter. If possible, go as a group, or on a work ‘team bonding lunch’ (the best bonding is done over food and wine after all!) and sample a whole heap of the dishes. Share, taste and enjoy- you cannot go wrong. Oh and dessert! This is one thing you cannot go past. On your way down the walkway towards Palings, one cannot help but note that Lorraine’s Patisserie has come to Ivy. Well, it’s come with the offer of providing Paling’s with a dessert menu. A must try is the Petit Croquembouche which is exactly what it sounds like- a mini croqeumbouche of custard filled puffs drizzled in toffee. Feel free to drool away. However, whatever you choose from that part of the menu, you know you will not be disappointed or suffer from food envy. Overall, I really enjoyed Palings. Everything from the food to the atmosphere- it is exactly what Ivy needed to reinvigorate it. It is the perfect place for a boozy work lunch or a casual meeting, and somewhere you’ll be visiting time and time again as a fail-safe option.
Posted on Tue 26 Feb 2013 01:30:09
Merivale seem to be able to do no wrong. Backing up the success of their summer pop up bar and restaurant at the Opera House, they launched Palings Kitchen & Baron level 1 of the Ivy complex to replace Mad Cow. The place is enormous, taking over all of the first floor (yep, the same floor which house’s Pacha every Saturday night), with the open space and streams of sunlight creating a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The décor is simple- rounded high bar tables, long timber picnic-style benches and smaller group tables. The entirety of the venue is designed to be laid-back and provide restaurant goers with a community like environment. Adding to the vibe is the delicious food, and with such an array to choose from, you’ll keep going back to sample more dishes. The ‘Deli’ part of the menu is simple, relatively light and incredibly tasty, whilst the mains, grill and seafood all provide options for something more substantial. My favourite is ‘The Deli’ sandwich as the flavours of the salami’s and the radicchio are the perfect combination for that thick cut fresh bread that had been doused in butter. If possible, go as a group, or on a work ‘team bonding lunch’ (the best bonding is done over food and wine after all!) and sample a whole heap of the dishes. Share, taste and enjoy- you cannot go wrong. Oh and dessert! This is one thing you cannot go past. On your way down the walkway towards Palings, one cannot help but note that Lorraine’s Patisserie has come to Ivy. Well, it’s come with the offer of providing Paling’s with a dessert menu. A must try is the Petit Croquembouche which is exactly what it sounds like- a mini croqeumbouche of custard filled puffs drizzled in toffee. Feel free to drool away. However, whatever you choose from that part of the menu, you know you will not be disappointed or suffer from food envy. Overall, I really enjoyed Palings. Everything from the food to the atmosphere- it is exactly what Ivy needed to reinvigorate it. It is the perfect place for a boozy work lunch or a casual meeting, and somewhere you’ll be visiting time and time again as a fail-safe option.
Posted on Tue 26 Feb 2013 01:30:09
Merivale seem to be able to do no wrong. Backing up the success of their summer pop up bar and restaurant at the Opera House, they launched Palings Kitchen & Baron level 1 of the Ivy complex to replace Mad Cow. The place is enormous, taking over all of the first floor (yep, the same floor which house’s Pacha every Saturday night), with the open space and streams of sunlight creating a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The décor is simple- rounded high bar tables, long timber picnic-style benches and smaller group tables. The entirety of the venue is designed to be laid-back and provide restaurant goers with a community like environment. Adding to the vibe is the delicious food, and with such an array to choose from, you’ll keep going back to sample more dishes. The ‘Deli’ part of the menu is simple, relatively light and incredibly tasty, whilst the mains, grill and seafood all provide options for something more substantial. My favourite is ‘The Deli’ sandwich as the flavours of the salami’s and the radicchio are the perfect combination for that thick cut fresh bread that had been doused in butter. If possible, go as a group, or on a work ‘team bonding lunch’ (the best bonding is done over food and wine after all!) and sample a whole heap of the dishes. Share, taste and enjoy- you cannot go wrong. Oh and dessert! This is one thing you cannot go past. On your way down the walkway towards Palings, one cannot help but note that Lorraine’s Patisserie has come to Ivy. Well, it’s come with the offer of providing Paling’s with a dessert menu. A must try is the Petit Croquembouche which is exactly what it sounds like- a mini croqeumbouche of custard filled puffs drizzled in toffee. Feel free to drool away. However, whatever you choose from that part of the menu, you know you will not be disappointed or suffer from food envy. Overall, I really enjoyed Palings. Everything from the food to the atmosphere- it is exactly what Ivy needed to reinvigorate it. It is the perfect place for a boozy work lunch or a casual meeting, and somewhere you’ll be visiting time and time again as a fail-safe option.
Posted on Tue 26 Feb 2013 01:30:09
Merivale seem to be able to do no wrong. Backing up the success of their summer pop up bar and restaurant at the Opera House, they launched Palings Kitchen & Baron level 1 of the Ivy complex to replace Mad Cow. The place is enormous, taking over all of the first floor (yep, the same floor which house’s Pacha every Saturday night), with the open space and streams of sunlight creating a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The décor is simple- rounded high bar tables, long timber picnic-style benches and smaller group tables. The entirety of the venue is designed to be laid-back and provide restaurant goers with a community like environment. Adding to the vibe is the delicious food, and with such an array to choose from, you’ll keep going back to sample more dishes. The ‘Deli’ part of the menu is simple, relatively light and incredibly tasty, whilst the mains, grill and seafood all provide options for something more substantial. My favourite is ‘The Deli’ sandwich as the flavours of the salami’s and the radicchio are the perfect combination for that thick cut fresh bread that had been doused in butter. If possible, go as a group, or on a work ‘team bonding lunch’ (the best bonding is done over food and wine after all!) and sample a whole heap of the dishes. Share, taste and enjoy- you cannot go wrong. Oh and dessert! This is one thing you cannot go past. On your way down the walkway towards Palings, one cannot help but note that Lorraine’s Patisserie has come to Ivy. Well, it’s come with the offer of providing Paling’s with a dessert menu. A must try is the Petit Croquembouche which is exactly what it sounds like- a mini croqeumbouche of custard filled puffs drizzled in toffee. Feel free to drool away. However, whatever you choose from that part of the menu, you know you will not be disappointed or suffer from food envy. Overall, I really enjoyed Palings. Everything from the food to the atmosphere- it is exactly what Ivy needed to reinvigorate it. It is the perfect place for a boozy work lunch or a casual meeting, and somewhere you’ll be visiting time and time again as a fail-safe option.
Posted on Tue 26 Feb 2013 01:30:09
Merivale seem to be able to do no wrong. Backing up the success of their summer pop up bar and restaurant at the Opera House, they launched Palings Kitchen & Baron level 1 of the Ivy complex to replace Mad Cow. The place is enormous, taking over all of the first floor (yep, the same floor which house’s Pacha every Saturday night), with the open space and streams of sunlight creating a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The décor is simple- rounded high bar tables, long timber picnic-style benches and smaller group tables. The entirety of the venue is designed to be laid-back and provide restaurant goers with a community like environment. Adding to the vibe is the delicious food, and with such an array to choose from, you’ll keep going back to sample more dishes. The ‘Deli’ part of the menu is simple, relatively light and incredibly tasty, whilst the mains, grill and seafood all provide options for something more substantial. My favourite is ‘The Deli’ sandwich as the flavours of the salami’s and the radicchio are the perfect combination for that thick cut fresh bread that had been doused in butter. If possible, go as a group, or on a work ‘team bonding lunch’ (the best bonding is done over food and wine after all!) and sample a whole heap of the dishes. Share, taste and enjoy- you cannot go wrong. Oh and dessert! This is one thing you cannot go past. On your way down the walkway towards Palings, one cannot help but note that Lorraine’s Patisserie has come to Ivy. Well, it’s come with the offer of providing Paling’s with a dessert menu. A must try is the Petit Croquembouche which is exactly what it sounds like- a mini croqeumbouche of custard filled puffs drizzled in toffee. Feel free to drool away. However, whatever you choose from that part of the menu, you know you will not be disappointed or suffer from food envy. Overall, I really enjoyed Palings. Everything from the food to the atmosphere- it is exactly what Ivy needed to reinvigorate it. It is the perfect place for a boozy work lunch or a casual meeting, and somewhere you’ll be visiting time and time again as a fail-safe option.
Posted on Tue 26 Feb 2013 01:30:09
Merivale seem to be able to do no wrong. Backing up the success of their summer pop up bar and restaurant at the Opera House, they launched Palings Kitchen & Baron level 1 of the Ivy complex to replace Mad Cow. The place is enormous, taking over all of the first floor (yep, the same floor which house’s Pacha every Saturday night), with the open space and streams of sunlight creating a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The décor is simple- rounded high bar tables, long timber picnic-style benches and smaller group tables. The entirety of the venue is designed to be laid-back and provide restaurant goers with a community like environment. Adding to the vibe is the delicious food, and with such an array to choose from, you’ll keep going back to sample more dishes. The ‘Deli’ part of the menu is simple, relatively light and incredibly tasty, whilst the mains, grill and seafood all provide options for something more substantial. My favourite is ‘The Deli’ sandwich as the flavours of the salami’s and the radicchio are the perfect combination for that thick cut fresh bread that had been doused in butter. If possible, go as a group, or on a work ‘team bonding lunch’ (the best bonding is done over food and wine after all!) and sample a whole heap of the dishes. Share, taste and enjoy- you cannot go wrong. Oh and dessert! This is one thing you cannot go past. On your way down the walkway towards Palings, one cannot help but note that Lorraine’s Patisserie has come to Ivy. Well, it’s come with the offer of providing Paling’s with a dessert menu. A must try is the Petit Croquembouche which is exactly what it sounds like- a mini croqeumbouche of custard filled puffs drizzled in toffee. Feel free to drool away. However, whatever you choose from that part of the menu, you know you will not be disappointed or suffer from food envy. Overall, I really enjoyed Palings. Everything from the food to the atmosphere- it is exactly what Ivy needed to reinvigorate it. It is the perfect place for a boozy work lunch or a casual meeting, and somewhere you’ll be visiting time and time again as a fail-safe option.
Posted on Tue 26 Feb 2013 01:30:09
Merivale seem to be able to do no wrong. Backing up the success of their summer pop up bar and restaurant at the Opera House, they launched Palings Kitchen & Baron level 1 of the Ivy complex to replace Mad Cow. The place is enormous, taking over all of the first floor (yep, the same floor which house’s Pacha every Saturday night), with the open space and streams of sunlight creating a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The décor is simple- rounded high bar tables, long timber picnic-style benches and smaller group tables. The entirety of the venue is designed to be laid-back and provide restaurant goers with a community like environment. Adding to the vibe is the delicious food, and with such an array to choose from, you’ll keep going back to sample more dishes. The ‘Deli’ part of the menu is simple, relatively light and incredibly tasty, whilst the mains, grill and seafood all provide options for something more substantial. My favourite is ‘The Deli’ sandwich as the flavours of the salami’s and the radicchio are the perfect combination for that thick cut fresh bread that had been doused in butter. If possible, go as a group, or on a work ‘team bonding lunch’ (the best bonding is done over food and wine after all!) and sample a whole heap of the dishes. Share, taste and enjoy- you cannot go wrong. Oh and dessert! This is one thing you cannot go past. On your way down the walkway towards Palings, one cannot help but note that Lorraine’s Patisserie has come to Ivy. Well, it’s come with the offer of providing Paling’s with a dessert menu. A must try is the Petit Croquembouche which is exactly what it sounds like- a mini croqeumbouche of custard filled puffs drizzled in toffee. Feel free to drool away. However, whatever you choose from that part of the menu, you know you will not be disappointed or suffer from food envy. Overall, I really enjoyed Palings. Everything from the food to the atmosphere- it is exactly what Ivy needed to reinvigorate it. It is the perfect place for a boozy work lunch or a casual meeting, and somewhere you’ll be visiting time and time again as a fail-safe option.
Posted on Tue 26 Feb 2013 01:30:09
Merivale seem to be able to do no wrong. Backing up the success of their summer pop up bar and restaurant at the Opera House, they launched Palings Kitchen & Baron level 1 of the Ivy complex to replace Mad Cow. The place is enormous, taking over all of the first floor (yep, the same floor which house’s Pacha every Saturday night), with the open space and streams of sunlight creating a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The décor is simple- rounded high bar tables, long timber picnic-style benches and smaller group tables. The entirety of the venue is designed to be laid-back and provide restaurant goers with a community like environment. Adding to the vibe is the delicious food, and with such an array to choose from, you’ll keep going back to sample more dishes. The ‘Deli’ part of the menu is simple, relatively light and incredibly tasty, whilst the mains, grill and seafood all provide options for something more substantial. My favourite is ‘The Deli’ sandwich as the flavours of the salami’s and the radicchio are the perfect combination for that thick cut fresh bread that had been doused in butter. If possible, go as a group, or on a work ‘team bonding lunch’ (the best bonding is done over food and wine after all!) and sample a whole heap of the dishes. Share, taste and enjoy- you cannot go wrong. Oh and dessert! This is one thing you cannot go past. On your way down the walkway towards Palings, one cannot help but note that Lorraine’s Patisserie has come to Ivy. Well, it’s come with the offer of providing Paling’s with a dessert menu. A must try is the Petit Croquembouche which is exactly what it sounds like- a mini croqeumbouche of custard filled puffs drizzled in toffee. Feel free to drool away. However, whatever you choose from that part of the menu, you know you will not be disappointed or suffer from food envy. Overall, I really enjoyed Palings. Everything from the food to the atmosphere- it is exactly what Ivy needed to reinvigorate it. It is the perfect place for a boozy work lunch or a casual meeting, and somewhere you’ll be visiting time and time again as a fail-safe option.
Posted on Tue 26 Feb 2013 01:30:09
Merivale seem to be able to do no wrong. Backing up the success of their summer pop up bar and restaurant at the Opera House, they launched Palings Kitchen & Baron level 1 of the Ivy complex to replace Mad Cow. The place is enormous, taking over all of the first floor (yep, the same floor which house’s Pacha every Saturday night), with the open space and streams of sunlight creating a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The décor is simple- rounded high bar tables, long timber picnic-style benches and smaller group tables. The entirety of the venue is designed to be laid-back and provide restaurant goers with a community like environment. Adding to the vibe is the delicious food, and with such an array to choose from, you’ll keep going back to sample more dishes. The ‘Deli’ part of the menu is simple, relatively light and incredibly tasty, whilst the mains, grill and seafood all provide options for something more substantial. My favourite is ‘The Deli’ sandwich as the flavours of the salami’s and the radicchio are the perfect combination for that thick cut fresh bread that had been doused in butter. If possible, go as a group, or on a work ‘team bonding lunch’ (the best bonding is done over food and wine after all!) and sample a whole heap of the dishes. Share, taste and enjoy- you cannot go wrong. Oh and dessert! This is one thing you cannot go past. On your way down the walkway towards Palings, one cannot help but note that Lorraine’s Patisserie has come to Ivy. Well, it’s come with the offer of providing Paling’s with a dessert menu. A must try is the Petit Croquembouche which is exactly what it sounds like- a mini croqeumbouche of custard filled puffs drizzled in toffee. Feel free to drool away. However, whatever you choose from that part of the menu, you know you will not be disappointed or suffer from food envy. Overall, I really enjoyed Palings. Everything from the food to the atmosphere- it is exactly what Ivy needed to reinvigorate it. It is the perfect place for a boozy work lunch or a casual meeting, and somewhere you’ll be visiting time and time again as a fail-safe option.
Posted on Tue 26 Feb 2013 01:30:09
Merivale seem to be able to do no wrong. Backing up the success of their summer pop up bar and restaurant at the Opera House, they launched Palings Kitchen & Baron level 1 of the Ivy complex to replace Mad Cow. The place is enormous, taking over all of the first floor (yep, the same floor which house’s Pacha every Saturday night), with the open space and streams of sunlight creating a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The décor is simple- rounded high bar tables, long timber picnic-style benches and smaller group tables. The entirety of the venue is designed to be laid-back and provide restaurant goers with a community like environment. Adding to the vibe is the delicious food, and with such an array to choose from, you’ll keep going back to sample more dishes. The ‘Deli’ part of the menu is simple, relatively light and incredibly tasty, whilst the mains, grill and seafood all provide options for something more substantial. My favourite is ‘The Deli’ sandwich as the flavours of the salami’s and the radicchio are the perfect combination for that thick cut fresh bread that had been doused in butter. If possible, go as a group, or on a work ‘team bonding lunch’ (the best bonding is done over food and wine after all!) and sample a whole heap of the dishes. Share, taste and enjoy- you cannot go wrong. Oh and dessert! This is one thing you cannot go past. On your way down the walkway towards Palings, one cannot help but note that Lorraine’s Patisserie has come to Ivy. Well, it’s come with the offer of providing Paling’s with a dessert menu. A must try is the Petit Croquembouche which is exactly what it sounds like- a mini croqeumbouche of custard filled puffs drizzled in toffee. Feel free to drool away. However, whatever you choose from that part of the menu, you know you will not be disappointed or suffer from food envy. Overall, I really enjoyed Palings. Everything from the food to the atmosphere- it is exactly what Ivy needed to reinvigorate it. It is the perfect place for a boozy work lunch or a casual meeting, and somewhere you’ll be visiting time and time again as a fail-safe option.
Posted on Tue 26 Feb 2013 01:30:09
Merivale seem to be able to do no wrong. Backing up the success of their summer pop up bar and restaurant at the Opera House, they launched Palings Kitchen & Baron level 1 of the Ivy complex to replace Mad Cow. The place is enormous, taking over all of the first floor (yep, the same floor which house’s Pacha every Saturday night), with the open space and streams of sunlight creating a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The décor is simple- rounded high bar tables, long timber picnic-style benches and smaller group tables. The entirety of the venue is designed to be laid-back and provide restaurant goers with a community like environment. Adding to the vibe is the delicious food, and with such an array to choose from, you’ll keep going back to sample more dishes. The ‘Deli’ part of the menu is simple, relatively light and incredibly tasty, whilst the mains, grill and seafood all provide options for something more substantial. My favourite is ‘The Deli’ sandwich as the flavours of the salami’s and the radicchio are the perfect combination for that thick cut fresh bread that had been doused in butter. If possible, go as a group, or on a work ‘team bonding lunch’ (the best bonding is done over food and wine after all!) and sample a whole heap of the dishes. Share, taste and enjoy- you cannot go wrong. Oh and dessert! This is one thing you cannot go past. On your way down the walkway towards Palings, one cannot help but note that Lorraine’s Patisserie has come to Ivy. Well, it’s come with the offer of providing Paling’s with a dessert menu. A must try is the Petit Croquembouche which is exactly what it sounds like- a mini croqeumbouche of custard filled puffs drizzled in toffee. Feel free to drool away. However, whatever you choose from that part of the menu, you know you will not be disappointed or suffer from food envy. Overall, I really enjoyed Palings. Everything from the food to the atmosphere- it is exactly what Ivy needed to reinvigorate it. It is the perfect place for a boozy work lunch or a casual meeting, and somewhere you’ll be visiting time and time again as a fail-safe option.
Posted on Tue 26 Feb 2013 01:30:09