Chiswick Turns Two

It's without a doubt one of Sydney's dining successes. Top chef Matt Moran's Chiswick in Woollahra turned 2 years old and they threw a small bash to celebrate.
Guests supped on apple and red basil martinis with fried zucchini flowers and mint- all picked from Chiswick's own garden that can be viewed from the restaurant. Now that is fresh and for a Tuesday night, the restaurant itself was packed.
And a scrumptious Bombe Alaska was dished up with guests helping blow out the candles.

Party host & Chiswick co-owner Peter Sullivan        Warren Fahey & Victoria Morish             Kerri-Anne Kennerley

Matt Branches Out

Not content with now two of Sydney's hottest restaurants, ARIA right near the Sydney Opera House and the hugely popular Chiswick in Chiswick Gardens Woollahra (and making time for appearances on Master Chef) and an ARIA in Brisbane, one of Australia's top chefs Matt Moran launched his latest catering partnership at the Opera House late last week.

Peter Sullivan & Matt Moran

 And it couldn't have been a more perfect night. A warm Autumn evening nestled below the Opera House sails in a beautifully decorated marquee, with the mastery of the Harbour Bridge opposite, ferry lights gliding by, copious flutes of Laurent Perrier and some of the finest food to be had on this continent as guests were guided down a candle lit red carpet

You have to give it to Matt and business partner Peter Sullivan. Everything they touch turns to gold and this latest venture is a winner. MorSul Catering can be contacted on 612 9240 2244 www.morsul.com.au

Marriage Made in Heaven

Chiswick Gardens in leafy Woollahra is one of the council's prime properties, surrounded as it is by the well heeled of the Eastern Suburbs and a stone's throw from the Consular district .

The restaurant in the gardens-Chiswick has lain dormant for some years now and after a long tender process the council has awarded the premises to one the countries best know chefs, Matt Moran and his business partner Peter Sullivan. It's a wise decision on the council's part and the pair have spent the last 18 months renovating the dining areas and adding their own vegetable garden to supply the kitchen with fresh produce.

Masterchef's Hayden Quinn

Silvia Colloca, Richard Roxborgh & Matt Moran

Anyone who has dined at Matt's Aria restaurant right next door to the Sydney Opera House will know of Matt's superb culinary skills that have made Aria the first stop of choice for visiting celebrities and tourists.

Chiswick Gardens is a bit more laid back with it's polished floors, rustic tables and superb floor to ceiling windows that open onto the gardens giving the place a light and airy feeling. Prices are reasonable and it's guaranteed to become one of the area's most popular dining spots. On Tuesday they held a launch party for regular customers.

Kerri-Anne Kennerley loves a party

Silverchair's Chris Joannou & Laura Csortan

the veggie garden

MKR's Manu Feidel & Clarissa Weerasena