Mission: Menu
Written on 23 February 2008
A number of months ago, while walking through the back streets of Chippendale, a real-estate agent sign drew me into a derelict, yet intriguing, little house which I soon discovered used to be a church. This converted 19th Century church has since found a tenant and today houses on its ground level a charming wine bar/restaurant, named Mission, after the building’s original use, and a gallery on the upper level.
I am in two minds about Mission’s interior, which incorporates too rich a palette of materials, finishes and lighting, which can initially dazzle those who have an eye for simplicity. However all the details have been carefully orchestrated to create a cosy and pampering atmosphere, whether you are there to dine or drink. Behind the considered design, there is also a fine element of cheekyness, as if aimed only at those who wish to see it.
A sense of play is also expressed through the restaurant menu, which explores a different way to list the culinary option. The expected breakdown of meals, based on Entreé Main Desert has been excluded from the menu and instead food is categorised by price range, which clearly implies the size of serving within each category.
Whether you feel like 6 – 11, 12 – 17, or 18 – 26,
go there:
3 Little Queen Street
Chippendale, Sydney
andreas says:
hi,
it seems its catering for the cost-conscious consumer. how much will I want to spend today? certainly not centered around the pleasures of a crispy duck with orange, warm lentil salad & beetroot relish.
apart from that – the system of price brackets, from low to high (as one would expect) isnt applied consistently. if you have to figure out that small price equals small meals, it shouldnt be a problem to merge the sweets in with the rest at a spot appropriate.
thats just my five cents worth of opinion.
but I d go and try some 12 to 17 dollars.
10 November, 22:02have you ever had those delicious 26 dollars? wow!