Iconic Sydney Spots Revive as Italian Eateries

0:00Stand formed in two minutes or less with Sydney news today from the Daily News now. Two iconic Sydney restaurant sites are getting a fresh start as Italian eateries. The original Rockpool location in the rocks will reopen mid-April as an outpost of popular Lycarte-Spod Grappa. Meanwhile, the bridge street space, once home to Neal Perry's fine diner, launches as Beatles in August after an $8 million revamp, Sunday Company, the group behind city favorites like Morrison's and Will Bridge, is leading the bridge street project. They've tapped Chef Michael Fox, a former award winner from Hong Kong's Carbone, to helm the kitchen. The menu draws from American Italian classics, featuring dishes like scallop agnellati, scampi, a signature mebowl, and late-night New York style, pizza, bread sergeant, one of Sunday Company's managing directors, calls the heritage site a long time favorite. He stresses respecting its marble features and high ceilings, while adding custom chandeliers from Venice and London lanterns for old-school glamour.

1:03Despite market challenges, he sees it as a long-term bet, aiming for at least 25 years. Over at the rocks on George Street, restaurateurs, Charlie Colosi and his wife Virginia are transforming the historic sandstone space. They're stripping back to 1950s bones, uncovering a fireplace and original joists, and adding an open kitchen plus a restored 19. 30s bar from Europe. The menu sticks to traditional Italian fare, including rock salt snapper and grappa signatures. These revivals tap into Sydney's buzz for Italian American vibes, joining spots like the recent Grill Americano. Both promise big energy and spaces rich with dining history. DNA is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you. A pillow with built-in sound, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.