New to the District
Posted on 28. Nov, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
District Dining opens in Surry Hills
It’s tough being the new kid. How do you fit in, yet get noticed, and for the right reasons?
The Surry Hills dining scene is (surely) almost at capacity but newbie, District Dining, has proved that if you’ve got the goods, there is room for just one more.
The slightly awkward-to-find locale avoids appearing grungy by greeting you with a brightly coloured Mondrian-esque feature wall. Inside, the charcoal walls, wood panelling, mirrored surfaces and moody lighting will get you in the mood for (food) love.
You’ll have a hard time choosing from the menu of 20+ sharing plates ranging from the crispy fried chicken with coleslaw (now THAT is a secret recipe of herbs and spices the Colonel would die to get his hands on), WA scampi cannelloni to plump, crispy king crab sweetcorn fritters.
Matched with an eclectic wine list (including a Gewürztraminer with “musk banana” aromas) and knowledgeable yet friendly service, by now it’ll feel like you and District have been friends for ages.
That might be because you’re actually a big fan of District Dining’s sibling restaurant, the two-hatted Restaurant Assiette. Some things must just run in the family.
If you haven’t met District yet…isn’t it time you introduced yourself?
District Dining – 17 Randle St, Surry Hills
T: (02) 9211 7798
Opening Hours: Tues-Thurs & Sat 12-3pm, 6-11pm, Fri 12-11pm
