Salt Meats Cheese has opened at Mantra South Bank, sparking a formidable partnership with worldwide leaders and hospitality experts Accor, that will see the restaurant opening across Australia.
Part of an entertainment precinct that is becoming a firm favourite for locals and travellers alike, the 130-plus seater restaurant boasts al fresco dining with an abundance of greenery and natural finishes. The fresh, light-filled space has elegant timber, brick and tile details that reflect the Brisbane aesthetic. Warm tones, industrial lighting and leather banquettes allow for all-day ambience and the bar’s low ceiling, glass racks and brass surfaces set the scene for a more intimate experience as the day moves into night.
Food is served the classic Italian way – shared and enjoyed as a large group. Guests can tuck into dishes like the Crab Tagliolini, with blue swimmer crab with zucchini and chilli, Risotto Pumpkin with pistachios, goat’s cheese, Parmigiano, marjoram; Stuffed Lamb Neck with garlic and herbs, cannellini beans and salsa verde; and Tagliata, a 250 gram sirloin, roasted asparagus, and truffle pecorino. The drinks list features specialty cocktails, sours, and spritz, and a range of local and imported wines and liquors.
Accor’s Chief Operating Officer Pacific Simon McGrath said the transformation of Mantra South Bank’s onsite restaurant to a popular Salt Meats Cheese outlet will attract both hotel guests and visiting diners. “This announcement marks the beginning of our mutually beneficial partnership with Salt Meats Cheese, which combines the expertise of two iconic hospitality providers,” said Mr McGrath. “We remain committed to providing our guests with renewed dining experiences – ones which often challenge preconceived notions of standard hotel fare.”
Childhood friends Edoardo Perlo and Stefano de Blasi founded Salt Meats Cheese in 2012, four years after moving to Sydney from Northern Italy. The Salt Meats Cheese group portfolio will continue to grow with plans to open a Sydney CBD rooftop bar in the coming weeks and two new Queensland locations in the coming months.
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