This is the first coarse on our Gourmand Menu at the moment and has become one of the signature dishes at the restaurant. The oysters are shucked to order and then marinated in a hazelnut/walnut oil and sherry vinegar marinade. We then dress them with a walnut emulsion. The finishing touches are shaved foie gras, a sprinkling of toasted hazelnuts and some beautiful fragrant sorrel leaves. The dish sometimes comes with winter purslane when available.
I am currently pursuing some new projects around the city and have recently finished working as the Head Chef at Smith's on Bayswater in Sydney. Before that I worked as Head Chef at Astral Restaurant in Sydney. Previously in Australia I worked at The Four in Hand and Marque Restaurant.
I came to Australia after a small stint in Dubai working for Gordon Ramsay. I spent my time before that working in London for Jason Atherton, Stephen Terry and Gordon Ramsay. I also spent a short time in New York Working for Charlie Palmer at Aureole Restaurant.