Georgie x Maybe Sammy: Francesca Gnocchi Pop-Up Bar

Overview

For one week only, Georgie Wine Bar is teaming up with Maybe Sammy to present Francesca: a gnocchi pop-up bar that's bringing a taste of New York's Little Italy to the Sydney CBD. Happening as part of Maybe Cocktail Festival, this event will combine steaming bowls of fluffy gnocchi with imaginative Italian-inspired cocktails.

Four indulgent gnocchi varieties are on the menu, all inspired by New York's legendary Italian dining scene and named for cult 1980s flick Bianco, Rosso e Verdone. Cheese lovers should go for the creamy Bianco, while those who can't go past a traditional tomato sugo can tuck into the Rosso. Then there's the Verdone, made with fresh green pesto. Can't decide? Opt for the Tricolore, which gives you a little of all three. The menu also includes a selection of classic Italian starters and desserts.

To match these pillowy creations, Maybe Sammy has come up with a cocktail list of Italian classics with a twist. Think: reimagined takes on a bloody mary, garibaldi, bellini and more. Can't stick around for long? You can pop in for a plate of gnocchi and beer, wine or soft drink of your choice for $18, plus there's a grab-and-go window for gnocchi al desko.

To get Georgie ready for Francesca's takeover, she's undergone a bit of a makeover. From the moment you walk in, you'll feel like you've been whisked away to Little Italy via red-and-white tablecloths, piles of chilli, and artworks featuring Mutti tins.