Gerard's Bistro

What is it? Grab a mouthful of Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine from the sultan of James Street dining. Why go? Every city should be so lucky as to have a bistro like Gerard's . The new-look restaurant offers a beguiling mash-up of Middle Eastern and modern Australian cuisines, with dishes designed to share. The game plan is simple: breads and dips, raw and fermented plates, seafood and meat mains, then desserts. You could also easily opt for one of Gerard's set menus, featuring signatures like the fresh barbari bread with a side of goat's curd, Longreach lamb rib with parsley tahini, and a Bangalow pork rack with Turkish figs. It's not just whacked on the plate either – Gerard’s kitchen staff carefully curate each dish with love, and heaps of verdant and vermillion coloured ingredients, too. Think cute little tarts, stacked desserts, silky sauces, and beds of yoghurt. Wines are in focus at Gerard’s Bistro, hailing from every corner of the globe, like the white Domaine Disznoko Dry F...