Two Newtown Favourites Are Teaming Up for a Tex-Mex Barbecue Pop-Up

Newtown neighbours Bovine & Swine and The Midnight Special are collaborating this month, joining forces to create The Midnight Bovine from April 28 through to May 14. The first in a series of pop-up kitchens being run out of the small bar, the pit-masters behind some of Sydney's best barbecue will take over the kitchen for a fortnight, spicing up their menu with a Tex-Mex twist.

Patrons can expect giant beef short rib tacos, smokey bacon caramel popcorn and chilli con queso to make appearances on this special menu. True to form, the B&S blokes will also be offering custom-made salsas and house pickles. As drink pairings, The Midnight Special are offering up their smoked brisket whiskey, smoked jalapeño tequila and classic picklebacks as ideal accompaniments.

This pop-up series comes as the small bar's current kitchen, operated by Berbisey, closes up shop to pursue new ventures as of April 27. The next day, The Midnight Bovine will open up, running Wednesdays through Sundays from 5.30pm until mid-May.