Flying Bear Cafe Is Open For Business in Kirribilli

Enjoy a leisurely brunch looking out over Sydney Harbour, at the recently opened Flying Bear in Kirribilli. Attached to the Sydney Flying Squadron sailing club, the cafe is being run by Adam Marshall, who previously operated Bird and Bear Cafe in Elizabeth Bay, and is also helming the club's relaunched restaurant, Foys Kirribilli.

"The history and location of this building is truly special," Marshall told Good Food. "Our inspiration was to transform the space into a harbour retreat for locals and professionals from North Sydney, which in turn would secure the ongoing viability of this unique community asset."

Morning menu offerings include bircher muesli with tea-soaked figs, grated apple, toasted almonds and yoghurt; rosemary, cheddar and sundried tomato scones; and toast with avocado, tomato, chilli flakes and truffle oil. Lunch options are a little heartier, such as a roast chicken, red cabbage, caramelised onion and aioli sandwich; and a grilled chorizo salad with soft boiled egg, rocket, butter beans, parsley and mint. As for beverages, fresh coconut juice seems like an appropriate match for the waterside locale. Alternatively, they also serve tea, coffee, milkshakes and smoothies, and are looking at hosting champagne brunches down the line.

Food at the adjoining Foys Kirribilli is handled by chef Fernando Sanchez, previously of Darlinghurt's Food Society. Standout dishes include Tasmanian salmon cured in tequila, lime and cumin with crème fraiche, sourdough wafer and dill leaf; eggplant stuffed with ricotta, napoletana sauce and basil; and share plates of crispy roast chicken with cauliflower puree and chimichurri.

Flying Bear will also be hosting live music sessions on Thursday evenings, complete with taco menu and sangria.

The Flying Bear and Foys Kirribilli are located within the Sydney Flying Squadron Sailing Club at 76 McDougall Street, Kirribilli. For more information, check them out on Facebook.

Via Good Food.