Pittwater Life July 2018 Issue

Tasty Morsels
Sophistic
For a meal to warm the
cockles this month, Mirage
Restaurant in the boutique
waterfront Metro Mirage Hotel
Newport is offering Pittwater’s
best-value dining experience –
and a weather-protected water
view.
Open for dinner from
Monday to Saturday from
5.30pm, guests can enjoy
the sophisticated new winter
menu created by Head Chef
Raul Farnea which combines
his passion for modern
Australian cuisine with a love
of fresh seafood and local
produce.
“Entrees and mains
options include a daily soup
and hearty stew special;
mushroom and speck tart on
taleggio cheese fondue with
Quick serve of Americana
What do you get when you combine a
classically trained chef who has worked
in fine dining establishments in New York City,
with a hospitality expert schooled in the world
of convenience food?
Welcome to Chriso’s at Narrabeen, an independent
outlet “fast” making its name across the
northern beaches for its mouth-watering and
generous offerings of ribs, chicken wings, burgers
and pizzas among other wicked food treats.
Couple Erika Carballo and Chris Milloy (above)
have built a steady clientele since opening their
doors in August last year. They restyled the
interior of the space on Pittwater Road to blend
elements of Australiana with an American roadhouse
or diner. Diners can eat in, take-away or
have their orders home-delivered.
“Chris and I have a love for all things old
Sydney and NYC,” explained former New
Yorker Erika, who was schooled at the former
French Culinary Institute in New York. “We’ve
got a few old school advertisements on our
walls and some iconic pictures referencing
NYC and Sydney. We’ve also some famous
American licence plates and we play classic
1980s early 1990s movies on our big screen –
and of course, 1950s and Doo-wop music on
our jukebox!”
Chriso’s has several other points of difference
that set it apart from the ‘usual suspects’
– namely a full range of tasty comfort food
entrees, mains and even desserts.
They serve a whopping New York-style pizza
in 16- and 18-inch options – although it’s dinein
only, until they manage to source boxes big
enough for take-away!
“Our supreme and meat lovers are the
most-ordered pizzas,” said Erika. “And our
slow-cooked hickory rib racks are consistently
selling out, as we make a limited amount of
those per day.
“We’ve also introduced a Burger of the
Month – this month it’s a Buttermilk fried
chicken served with bacon, parmesan garlic
aioli, shaved parmesan, lettuce and tomato
(pictured top).
“And our ‘Dirty Burger’ (doubly Wagyu beef
patties, cheese, bacon, fried onion, BBQ sauce,
mayo, lettuce and tomato) seems to be a challenge
a lot of our customers enjoy taking on!”
And if you still have room you might like to
consider their ‘Sweet Tooth’ pizza comprising
house-made custard, marshmallows, chocolate
chips, Tim Tams, caramel and chocolate
sauce – it’s a Kids Party favourite on weekends
(bookings only).
Chriso’s home deliver to Collaroy, Narrabeen,
Elanora Heights, Warriewood and Mona
Vale. Or call 9913 8045 to order; more info
www.chrisos.com.au
* Chriso’s have a special offer for July and
August (see ad page 13). – Nigel Wall
62 JULY 2018
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