Bar Gratin at Shop & Wine Bar, Bondi
That's a wrap on Bar Gratin
For three days in Bondi, Potato Utopia took over the menu at Shop & Wine Bar. Bar Gratin was our limited edition collaboration with Head Chef Adam Wallhausen, and it ran until Sunday 27 September.
The idea was simple: hand our gratins to one of Sydney's most-loved wine bars and see what happens. Adam paired them with The Shop's best-known flavours, and the result was two dishes we're still thinking about.
A first taste in Bondi
We opened Bar Gratin with an intimate dinner at The Shop & Wine Bar, bringing together Sydney's lifestyle, food and social set. It was the first chance for anyone to try the menu, and the room was full of good food, good wine and great conversation.
It was a night filled with great conversations around plates of potato goodness.
The menu
Adam created two bespoke dishes, each $18, built on a Potato Utopia gratin and one of The Shop's signature flavours.
Parmesan & Black Pepper Gratin
Our Parmesan & Black Pepper Gratin met The Shop's famous Bloody Mary sauce. Crispy bacon and sharp pickles finished it off: rich, tangy and a little bit brunch.
Mozzarella & Hot Honey Gratin
This one took its cue from The Shop's iconic hot halloumi. The Mozzarella & Hot Honey Gratin was finished with their signature sauce, fresh hazelnuts and thyme, balancing sweet heat with crunch.
100 free gratins on Saturday
On Saturday afternoon we gave away 100 free Parmesan & Black Pepper Gratins between 4:30 and 5:30 PM. These were a hit, and we knew that the people of Bondi would love it.
Thank you to everyone who came down to try one.
Bring Bar Gratin home
Bar Gratin may be over, but both gratins are ready for your oven. Here's how to recreate the menu at home.
The Bondi Bloody Mary. Bake a Parmesan & Black Pepper Gratin until golden. Top with crispy bacon, sliced pickles and a spoonful of spicy tomato relish.
The Hot Honey Crunch. Bake a Mozzarella & Hot Honey Gratin, then scatter over toasted hazelnuts and fresh thyme. Finish with an extra drizzle of hot honey.
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