86 Abercrombie Street, Chippendale NSW 2008
Smallest bar in Chippendale
Thanks to Zigi Ozeri for inviting me to his casual launch of the Zigi's WineCheese Bar. Sporting a humble smile he treated his guests to platters of different cheeses, olives, roasted nuts and some tasty homemade crisp bread. A small selection of beers and wines were available to purchase for $5 after you used your complimentary drink token/s. The bar downstairs is pretty tiny and would fit perhaps 15 at most while level 1 provided a private room and larger dining room to spread your wings a bit more. The decor was simple and included a display of old comics, newspaper clippings and retro packaging found during the renovations although I think some art from the local galleries would suit the space well. There was plenty of room in the training kitchen at the front to swing a cat or kangaroo for that matter where team building cooking classes are held. At the moment the bar is only open Friday and Saturdays between 4 til 10 pm with a glass of wine starting at a reasonable $5.50. Cheese platters are apparently suited for two people to share and contain 4 styles of cheese, each piece around 55 grams.
Current cheese list:
• Beaufort, AOC Ete Meule• Brie, Grand Rustique
• Cheddar, Dorset Drum, Black Wax
• Washed Rind, Munster, Le Rustique
• Blue, Milawa
• Chevre, Saint Maure Bougon
SNAPSHOT REVIEW:
PROS: Cheese and wine — what more could you ask for, Bar snacks seem reasonably priced and house bottles of wine are only $25, Cooking classes available
CONS: Located in the middle of no mans land so unless you're a local you probably wouldn't be passing by, Limited drinks menu, Limited space near to the bar
MUST TRY: Cheese platter with a glass of wine
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Zigi sharing some cheese love
Olives, roasted nuts, cheese and crisp bread
Very tasty crisp bread with sunflower seeds and salt
Range of drinks on offer for the launch at $5 each
Bar area
Old newspapers and comic books found under the floorboards during the renovations
Drinks menu
Bar snacks menu
Zigi's Olive Oil and Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar I assume is for sale
Upstairs private room
Upstairs seating
Mirror mirror on the wall
Presented to Judge Zigi Ozeri in appreciation for refereeing the Defence Catering Excellence Award Competition 21-22 August 2007
I'm wondering if these pictures are the ones that came in the frame?
View from upstairs window
Stairwell lighting
Downstairs kitchen area
Good things happen in the kitchen — love the slogan
Zigi's Personal Chef Services
Is that picture frame supposed to be crooked in the toilet?
Friday and Saturday nights open for cheese and wine
Entrance via the side lane
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