Brighton Baths

[Mcchawk]

Anyone been to Sam Newman's old business of Brighton Baths restaurant? I was looking at going Friday night, wouldn't mind a bit of feedback (pardon the pun!) on the restaurant.

 

[sussudio]

do you mean Middle Brighton Baths Restaurant, at 251 The Esplanade?

 

[Mcchawk]

Originally posted by sussudio
do you mean Middle Brighton Baths Restaurant, at 251 The Esplanade?

Correct weight

 

[sussudio]

I haven't been to the Middle Brighton Baths restaurant but I'm familiar with the cooking style of the head chef Maurizio Esposito, who used to cook at Otto's (Wolloomoloo) and I think Cafe e Cucina in Chapel St. People have been raving about Otto's non-stop in Sydney; Cucina is a Melb Institution. I've eaten at the third of this triumvirate, Termini, in Fitzroy St, St Kilda.

the formula is pretty much the same - well executed Italian fare, unfussy presentation and great use of flavours, i.e. intensely flavoured olive oils, etc..

here's a review of the place by John Lethlean from the Age Epicure: http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/05/21/1021882043941.html

From his impressions, I gather that the service needs to be looked at, the wine list is so-so, the location is very pleasant and the food is quite good. Although being in Brighton, the fare will be quite conservative I think, with no surprises, and a quick look at their menu confirms this. $50 for 2 courses and coffee is quite reasonable for a night out, although if you add wine or dessert you're looking closer to $75pp, which is about CBD prices.

their website is here: http://www.middlebrightonbaths.com/

 

[Mcchawk]

Originally posted by sussudio
I haven't been to the Middle Brighton Baths restaurant but I'm familiar with the cooking style of the head chef Maurizio Esposito, who used to cook at Otto's (Wolloomoloo) and I think Cafe e Cucina in Chapel St. People have been raving about Otto's non-stop in Sydney; Cucina is a Melb Institution. I've eaten at the third of this triumvirate, Termini, in Fitzroy St, St Kilda.

the formula is pretty much the same - well executed Italian fare, unfussy presentation and great use of flavours, i.e. intensely flavoured olive oils, etc..

here's a review of the place by John Lethlean from the Age Epicure: http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/05/21/1021882043941.html

From his impressions, I gather that the service needs to be looked at, the wine list is so-so, the location is very pleasant and the food is quite good. Although being in Brighton, the fare will be quite conservative I think, with no surprises, and a quick look at their menu confirms this. $50 for 2 courses and coffee is quite reasonable for a night out, although if you add wine or dessert you're looking closer to $75pp, which is about CBD prices.

their website is here: http://www.middlebrightonbaths.com/

Your a dead set legend thank you very much.

P.S- is the name because you like Phil Collins?

 

[Sly77]

Originally posted by Mcchawk



P.S- is the name because you like Phil Collins?

GIVE UP not everybody loves Phil

 

[sussudio]

actually, it's from the film American Psycho, of which I'm a great fan the song was used in one of my favourite scenes

 

[Mcchawk]

Originally posted by sussudio
the song was used in one of my favourite scenes

See Sly everyone does havea soft spot for Phil Collins!!! Don't be ashamed Australia I know you Phil Collins fans are out there!!

 

[Mcchawk]

Originally posted by Sly77


GIVE UP not everybody loves Phil

Your the only person I know who doesn't like him

 

[Sly77]

Originally posted by Mcchawk


Your the only person I know who doesn't like him

What a load of crap - fine - over to the music board and we'll sort this out once and for all

 

[Mcchawk]

Originally posted by Sly77


What a load of crap - fine - over to the music board and we'll sort this out once and for all

OK my girlie, the showdown for the crown!

To the music board

 

[mantis]

Well this is a first, I actually agree with Mcchawk, Phil rules.