{"id":4034,"date":"2019-11-27T16:43:58","date_gmt":"2019-11-27T06:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moffat.com.au\/blog\/?p=4034"},"modified":"2019-12-12T16:10:49","modified_gmt":"2019-12-12T06:10:49","slug":"the-new-stars-on-the-upper-east-side-waldorf-bold-and-convotherm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moffat.com.au\/blog\/working-kitchen\/the-new-stars-on-the-upper-east-side-waldorf-bold-and-convotherm\/","title":{"rendered":"The New Stars On The Upper East Side – Waldorf Bold and Convotherm"},"content":{"rendered":"[spb_column col_sm=”12″ padding_horizontal=”0″ width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block element_name=”Into + Pg 26″ animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n

A new star on the Upper East Side<\/strong><\/h1>\n

While a ceiling of 100,000 fairy lights may entice the punters, the menu on offer at Bondi\u2019s latest busy restaurant and bar provides just as much of a star turn.<\/p>\n

When it comes to high quality, affordable dining, the renowned Sydney beachside town of Bondi has come a long way in the last ten years. As well as long-standing favourites such as Bondi Icebergs and Sean\u2019s Panaroma, the suburb now also hosts a number of creative new eateries serving up tasty, inventive food.<\/p>\n

A recent standout is Upper East Side, located on the upper end of bustling O\u2019Brien Street. The exciting new attraction is owned and managed by the talented Ussi Moniz da Silvia, who has a background in running concert tours and successful nightclubs.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block element_name=”A lively scene” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n

A lively scene day or night<\/h3>\n

Open from breakfast through to dinner, it boasts an interesting and ever-evolving menu with culinary influences from all over the world. By day the venue is laid-back and relaxed with comfy outdoor couches, a tasty breakfast menu, and a bottomless brunch option on Saturdays and Sundays. In the evening it becomes a more up-market destination, offering a full menu as well as tapas-style dishes and an extensive cocktail menu.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block element_name=”Setting the mood” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”2\/3″ el_position=”first”]\n

Setting the mood<\/h3>\n

One of the venue\u2019s most striking features is it\u2019s ceiling. Covered entirely in 100,000 fairy lights this feature adds a star-like charm to the interior. There are also two life-size palm trees inside the restaurant that add to the relaxed, tropical vibe. \u201cThe restaurant\u2019s feel really changes depending on the time of day,\u201d says Ussi. \u201cFor breakfast it\u2019s quite chilled and laid back. At night it\u2019s busy and fun and really popular with locals. With the live music and DJs and it\u2019s got a great atmosphere that people love.”<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_image element_name=”UpperEastSideDinners” image=”4039″ image_size=”full” frame=”noframe” caption_pos=”hover” remove_rounded=”yes” fullwidth=”no” overflow_mode=”none” link_target=”_self” lightbox=”no” intro_animation=”none” animation_delay=”200″ width=”1\/3″ el_position=”last”][\/spb_image] [spb_text_block element_name=”In the kitchen” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n

Though the restaurant employs a team of talented fine-dining chefs in its kitchen the food is still kept fresh, light and casual. The space can seat up to 100 people, and with the need to output so many fast-paced dishes, the load on the kitchen can be considerable. That\u2019s why Ussi has brought in a great kitchen team, and equipped them with the right tools for the job.<\/p>\n

In the kitchen<\/h3>\n

When it came to choosing commercial kitchen equipment, Upper East Side owner Ussi Moniz da Silvia turned to Moffat, installing a full Waldorf Bold line-up<\/span><\/a>, a Convotherm oven<\/span><\/a> and Washtech dishwasher<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block element_name=”Our kitchen is open plan…” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/2″ el_position=”first”]\n

\u201cMoffat is a respected and reliable brand,\u201d says Ussi \u201cWhile we haven\u2019t had any issues we know they\u2019ll provide rapid support if we do.”<\/p>\n

\u201cOur kitchen is open plan and diners can see what\u2019s going on, so we really needed to get top of the line equipment,\u201d he adds. \u201cIt was important that it was visually appealing but also practical for our restaurant. So the Waldorf line-up suited us perfectly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_image element_name=”Waldorf Bold line up” image=”4042″ image_size=”full” frame=”noframe” caption_pos=”hover” remove_rounded=”yes” fullwidth=”no” overflow_mode=”none” link_target=”_self” lightbox=”no” intro_animation=”none” animation_delay=”200″ width=”1\/2″ el_position=”last”][\/spb_image] [spb_text_block element_name=”We chose Convotherm” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”2\/3″ el_position=”first”]\n

\u201cWe chose the Convotherm for the same reason \u2013 it looks great and is simply a fantastic piece of equipment. So too is the Washtech equipment reliable and gives us the results we need when it comes to cleaning. And it all it fits into the space really well.”<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_image element_name=”Convotherm in Upper East Side Restaurant” image=”4041″ image_size=”full” frame=”noframe” caption_pos=”hover” remove_rounded=”yes” fullwidth=”no” overflow_mode=”none” link_target=”_self” lightbox=”no” intro_animation=”none” animation_delay=”200″ width=”1\/3″ el_position=”last”][\/spb_image] [\/spb_column]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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