More retailers named for new Tramsheds food destination
Belle’s Hot Chicken, Garcon and Bekya have joined the growing list of high-profile eateries scheduled to open at Mirvac’s Harold Park Tramsheds at the end of August.
Now operating as a pop-up shop in Sydney’s Barangaroo, Belle’s Hot Chicken is a pioneer of the newfound Australian obsession with American cuisine and has been based in Melbourne since 2014.
“We are thrilled to be amongst the excellent company of retailers and food offerings curated by Tramsheds,” co-founder and head chef Moran McGlone said.
“This will be our fifth location in Australia – our second in Sydney, so we are excited to introduce more Sydneysiders to the ultimate Belle’s experience of hot chicken and natural wine.”
Some of the goods Tramsheds diners can expect to see at Belle’s Hot Chicken when it opens. Photo: Fiona Morris
Belle’s Hot Chicken operates a simple menu of three meat cuts; wings, tenders and dark; five levels of spice and sides such as fries and slaw.
Bekya’s Middle Eastern Kitchen brings its street food menu featuring homemade flat breads and traditional Egyptian breakfasts.
“The dishes are inspired by many different cultures and we are honoured to offer a taste of our heritage at Sydney’s first Bekya restaurant,” said Wally Mostafa, who founded the restaurant with friend David Conceicao.
Looking down on the Tramsheds food hall under construction with the planned kitchen location marked out in yellow. Photo: Rebecca Holland
Commercial Real Estate was recently given an early preview of the Tramsheds construction site, where Mirvac’s Kelli Shoesmith explained that the venue would have a strong focus on restaurateurs sharing their culinary skills with patrons and on providing a theatrical dining experience.
Garçon, owned by The Little Marionette’s Edward Cutcliffe, looks set to deliver on that promise, with the beans used in the business’ premium coffee to be roasted on site.
“Coffee making is a theatrical process and we want to bring that theatre to Tramsheds,” Mr Cutcliffe said.
“The Little Marionette beans will be roasted onsite in a vintage Probat so diners can watch the magic happen, whilst sipping on a perfectly crafted espresso at the bar.”
The outlets join already announced venues including bar and butchery Butcher & The Farmer, brainchild of head chef Jared Ingersoll; sustainable seafood restaurant Fish & Co; Brazilian tapas restaurant Bodega 1904 and the much-hyped Gelato Messina.
