shopshoot - kitchen by mike
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A few months ago I heard chef Mike McEnearney take the chef's challenge on Simon Marnie's programme on 702 ABC. He spoke about his new venture, Kitchen by Mike and the set up sounded quite a bit like Ottolenghi. As you know, I love all things Ottolenghi so I wanted to see it for myself.
The canteen is part of the Koskela complex in Rosebery, hence the cool, clean design aesthetic.
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There's an outdoor dining area and a garden that's still a work in progress. I loved the old gate. Farmer Andrew has the same gates at his place in the country.
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The menu changes daily depending on what's fresh and best at the market that day so you'll need to check the Kitchen by Mike Facebook page for the day's menu.
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You can take a little bit of Kitchen by Mike home with you.
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A little rustic corner.
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Onsite parking takes on a new meaning!
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I've been to Kitchen by Mike twice now. The first time was during a busy Sunday breakfast service.
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Last week I visited after the end of service. There was a different kind of energy.
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Kitchen by Mike is at 85 Dunning Avenue Rosebery in Sydney and is open daily for breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake.
2016 edit - Kitchen by Mike has now closed. Mike is opening a new venue but as yet the location hasn't been announced.
See you all again next week,
Jillian
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