Overview
News just in that beloved Melbourne chef Rosheen Kaul, with bartender Joe Jones (no, not Joe Jonas), will open Little Rose in Fitzroy in May. However, the French-Asian Bistro, which is set to take over the former Alta Trattoria site, will be around for a good time, not a long time.
While the menu is still tightly under wraps, word on the street is that Kaul will reimagine French bistro classics through a looser, more playful Asian-leaning lens. Where her last project, Bistro Marigold, was more structured, Little Rose is intended to feel more relaxed. Kaul says, "It's a bit more undone. Still thoughtful, but easier, something you can settle into."
With Jones in charge of the drinks, expect a focus on the classics with subtle changes. There will be a tight cocktail list, designed to encourage patrons to find an easy favourite they can order on repeat.
The residency will run for a limited time only, but in that period, expect long leisurely lunches, lively late dinners, and quick drinks that turn into many more than you intended. Bookings are now live.
Images: Allegra Mazella
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