We tried a new restaurant / bar that has opened up just around the corner with a few friends. Normally we favour BYO places so we can take something from the cellar, but this was licensed only. The old restaurant on the site used to be family friendly and very homely. The new one is super trendy with the total age of the wait staff combined probably less than my age (which in part says something about my age but also about the inadequate number of wait staff). But you didn’t come here for a restaurant review.

Nothing gets a night off to a good start like some quality bubbles and the NV Borgo Frare Prosecco was my choice from the 4 sparklers on the menu and it was a perfect choice. Light, with enough yeast flavours to add complexity, but not so much as to make you over think the drink. This Prosecco from Treviso is full of life and exactly what you expect from the style. If the night was a little warmer, you could picture some condensation dripping down the outside of the glass while this quenced your thirst and said dinner is on its way.

The was enough acidity to accompany the fried calimari with beading that lasted the distance.

For $39 (restaurant prices) this is a great value great quality fun drop.