PADDINGTON RESTAURANT AND BAR SCENE CLIMBS TO NEW LEVEL

The Paddington Woollahra dining scene received an energy injection with the opening of La Scala on Jersey in April this year. Fronted by Darren Simpson, La Scala on Jersey delivers a sophisticated Italian restaurant and cocktail bar sporting Simpson’s trademark simplicity with a cheeky twist.

After scaling the grand Italian travertine staircase (La Scala which translates to “the staircase” in English) guests are welcomed to a vibrant bar and dining haven. Boasting a lively makeover, La Scala on Jersey will offer a fun, sexy atmosphere, and is completely separate from its downstairs counterpart, the Light Brigade Hotel.

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 5.30pm till late, the ever spirited Simpson delivers a Modern Italian menu with a nod to the great classics. The menu exhibits all the Simpson hallmarks, using the best seasonal, organic produce, prepared with minimum fuss delivering big flavours with even bigger personality to create delicious dishes you want to eat night after night, in Simpson’s words “I’m just keeping it simple”.

Hospitality stalwart, David Walters will deliver a seamless front of house experience. Walters is experienced at putting together a well balanced, well priced wine list, having previously won two goblets in the 2009 Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year Awards. He will lead a team of savvy Italian and local waiters promising an eventful night out.

“We are delighted to have Darren on board and working with us to create an exciting new Paddington and Woollahra destination. We’re a bit cheeky but we take seriously our commitment to provide excellent food, wine and service. When guests leave, we want them to feel like they are leaving a close friend’s dinner party having had an amazing time and can’t wait to catch up again!”

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