Papi Chulo Is Coming to Seduce Manly with Latin American Barbecue

The entrepreneurial giant Merivale is bringing another eatery to Sydney. But this time, CEO Justin Hemmes has announced his latest venture, Papi Chulo, will open on the other side of the harbour.

Spanish slang for a suave, older gentleman, Papi Chulo will soon be bringing his flair to Manly Wharf. Set to open in January of next year, this BBQ joint will be smokin' up the place — literally. The protein-packed cuisine will revolve around the methods of three different barbecue contrivances: a smoker (to get that deep pit flavour of the American South), a wood grill for charring and a Brazilian charcoal rotisserie.

If that's not your style, other options such as seafood, salads and lots of Latin-flavoured plates will be sure to please. All of it has got to be good, because Merivale is bringing its very best chefs to the kitchen. The dream team will star Ms G's Patrick Friesen, El Loco's Christopher Hogarth and executive chef Dan Hong.

All this gastronomical goodness in a Cuban-cool space, with stunning views of Manly Harbour sounds pretty good. Time to leave the fish and chips to the birds.

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