A NEW DINING DESTINATION SET TO REDEFINE HOSPITALITY IN THE SHIRE
Renowned restaurateurs and the creative minds behind Surry Hills favourites, Arthur and Jane, are set to open their third restaurant, Fior, a new neighbourhood restaurant in Gymea in the Sutherland Shire. Due to open at the end of April, Fior will bring a new level of hospitality to the area, mixing Italian cool with Aussie charm to deliver a new dining hotspot to the Shire. Follow the journey at @fior.restaurant and sign up at www.fiorrestaurant.com.au to be the first to receive news.
Situated in the heart of Gymea, Fior marks a significant milestone for Rosier and Fanning, who have long harboured a desire to open a venue in the vibrant Sutherland Shire community. Rosier grew up in the Shire, with his first job in hospitality in Cronulla, and the acclaimed chef is excited to be bringing his expertise back to his home turf. The dynamic duo will breathe new life into the site that used to be Caruso’s, a long-standing dining institution in the area, working with award-winning architects and interior designers, Luchretti Krelle, to completely reimagine the space.
Rosier said, “It’s always been a dream of mine to open a restaurant where I grew up and we knew this was the perfect opportunity to make our first step into The Shire. We’ve been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm from the locals so far, and we’re looking forward to bringing our signature hospitality to the Gymea.”
Fior will be an Australian riff on Italian cuisine utilising Australian ingredients and local suppliers, integrating the ethos which is used across both Arthur and Jane where the focus is purely on showcasing Australian produce and producers. Rosier together with head chef, Will Lawson, are curating a casual, well-priced menu full of delicious, rustic dishes designed for sharing with the people you love and that will have you coming back again and again.
The hyper seasonal menu will change often and will use predominantly Australian ingredients, except for what is, as Rosier says, “simply better from Italy” and can’t be reproduced to the same quality here in Australia like parmigiano reggiano and anchovies. The team will also be looking to work with other local Shire suppliers, with Thoroughbred bakery locked in to bake their focaccia.
Expect an ever-changing selection of antipasti, pasta made right in front of you in the large open kitchen, prosciutto being sliced and oysters being shucked up at the bar, a roaming gelato trolley serving guests tableside with gelato and sorbet made in house and flavours ever rotating, and what is anticipated to be “the Shire’s best aperitivo hour”. The cocktail list and aperitivo offering will be curated by Eduardo Conde, current Diageo World Class Bartender of the year, and will have playful riffs on Italian classics.
Rosier continued, “We envision Fior to be an all-rounder for good times and unforgettable moments, somewhere you can come any day or night of the week for great food, service and atmosphere. The menu will be full of the things that people love eating and we want people to have fun, feel at home and be on a first name basis with our staff.”
The venue has been purposefully designed to offer a variety of dining and drinking experiences that suit every occasion, whether you’re booking in for a long girls lunch or a celebration with family and friends, stopping in for an afternoon aperitivo basking in the sun out on the expansive wraparound terrace, or wanting to sit up at the bar amongst all the action for date night.
Fior can take large group bookings and are encouraging guests who are keen for their end of year celebrations to get on the waitlist as soon as you can via hello@fiorrestaurant.com.au.
Fior will be open for dinner 7 nights a week and for lunch Friday to Sunday. With its versatile dining and drinking spaces and convenient location near Gymea train station, Fior is primed to become a go-to destination for locals, visitors to the area or those seeking out new foodie destinations.
Fanning said, “There are a lot of locals that have been crying out for a concept like this a little closer to home and it’s different to anything that currently exists in the Shire. We are starting to see a lot of change in the area and a new cohort of great chefs and producers coming down south as they can see the opportunity for high quality venues and products. We can’t wait to open our doors and share this special place with the community.”
More details will be revealed in the coming weeks and bookings will open towards the middle of April. To be on the VIP list to get first access to bookings, sign up to the mailing list on the website.
FIOR
Set to open end of April
www.fiorrestaurant.com.au
IG: @fior.restaurant
Shop 2, 752-756 Kingsway, Gymea NSW 2227
