2 Stews and a Cockatoo Wine Bar

2 Stews and a Cockatoo Wine Bar

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Posted 2013-08-15 by Leslie Ashburnfollow
Tucked in a laneway in Gordon hung the most unusual sign. It read, "FOUND: Cockatoo answers to 'Stu'. Won't eat bird seed! Only drinks great wine! Likes chatting up birds and has a fowl mouth! Free to collect here: End March".



If one had peered into that window February last hoping to sight 'Stu the Cockatoo' or whomever was responsible for the public display of bad bird puns, you'd only have seen an eclectic collection of metal bird cages hanging inexplicably from the ceiling. However, since its April opening, patrons have discovered the new tapas and wine bar and 2 Stews and a Cockatoo has quickly become a favourite haunt for North Shore foodies and wine enthusiasts.



The creative force behind 2 Stews and a Cockatoo is long time North Shore residents, Nada and Tony Stewart. Their close attention to detail and inclination toward the whimsical is evident throughout. From the funky vintage furnishings to each classic Sinatra tune playing in the background; it's apparent that Nada and Tony are striving to find a cure for the mundane. Meanwhile, the ubiquitous Stu appears everywhere, brilliantly pulling all of the seemingly unrelated elements together with a bit of humour.



The food is equally inventive. Each morsel is crafted and intended to be a stand-alone experience. The Lamb Rolls with Minted Yoghurt are delicately flavoured and are surprisingly light. So much so, that they actually do melt in your mouth. The Crab Snowballs with Pickled Watermelon are a perfectly inspired blend of sweet, tart and savoury. They make you sad when they are gone. The divinely decadent Molten Chocolate Fondant with Grand Marnier Ice Cream will likely produce an awe inspired moment of silence at your table.



Dinner at 2 Stews is not an inexpensive evening though. The potions are what one generally expects of tapas and I would suggest a minimum of one and a half plates per person. The plates range from 10.00 to 24.00 with most in the 16.00 to 18.00 range. When you add to this a nice bottle of wine, of which 2 Stews and a Cockatoo have many, and dessert then the bill begins to tick up.



2 Stews and a Cockatoo serve dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 6:00 to 10:00 and lunch Wednesday to Friday from noon to 3:00. After dinner, the bar remains open until midnight. For Tuesdays and Wednesdays one can usually book a day ahead. For all other days, book a minimum of a week out to avoid disappointment. As for transport, getting to 2 Stews is quite convenient. It's a fast two minute walk from Gordon Station and there is an abundance of free parking in the car park around back for those who drive.



2 Stews and a Cockatoo would make for a romantic date night, fabulous girl's night out or even a luxurious late night drink. So, should you be considering 2 Stews and a Cockatoo then give it a go. I'm sure you won't egret it.

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