Shop 300, 116-132 Maroubra Road, Maroubra NSW 2035
https://www.kitchenbyjamie.com/
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Modern touch of French & Brit
It's good to see the talented Chef Jamie Dyball has opened his own restaurant which is a plus for the Maroubra locals. I first experienced Jamie's food when he invited me to his home as part of Eat With. He then popped up at Alfred Hotel before Kitchen by Jamie. This was a quick visit to check out the venue and have some dessert with the kids after I spotted he was doing Apple Tarte Tatin ($12). Nice flavours with a cognac whipped cream which time was against me as it melted fast. The kids had Fudge Ice Cream with toffee sauce ($4). Miss 3 year old loved it but Miss 6 year old had her heart set on something less fancy like vanilla ice cream with sprinkles. The Chef's Sunday Roast is the one to look out for with all the trimmings including a rocky road brownie dessert for $29. I also spy all burgers for Friday lunch are $12 with fries.
Shop 6/1094 Anzac Parade, Maroubra NSW 2035
https://www.lemarais.com.au/
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Freshly baked life in Maroubra
A tip from a friend finds me at this small bakery front which produces 90% of its products for cafes and restaurants while only 10% for the local walk in customers. French pastry chef Joel Barda is such a likeable character with his friendly nature and passionate smile. The abundant display of Jewish challah bread first confuses me but then learning the bakery used to be in Bondi puts it all into perspective. A supportive following must be getting their challah fix still from Joel.
There's a limited range on display for the local punters and the Pain au Chocolat ($4) visually stands out as something different to the usual form. Nice buttery pastry filled with lots of yummy chocolate that apparently they make themselves. Those overflowing dry chocolate lava looking bits at the ends were like crunchy chocolate meringue — so good. Almond Croissant ($4) was looking quite flattened but came good on the flavour. Croissant ($3.50) had nice texture and some buttery flavour. Orange and Poppyseed Cake ($4.50) was moist and enjoyable. The Concorde cake sitting in the display looked amazing. I'm hoping Joel will add a few other classic pastry goodies like the vanilla slice, danish. lemon meringue and fruit tart to his shop display.
928 Anzac Parade, Maroubra NSW 2035
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French Bakery in Maroubra
Great looking bakery that's popular with the locals which you can practise your French with the service. Baguette ($3.90), Croissant ($3.80) and Pain au Chocolat ($3.80) were all enjoyed. Baguette was great to have back home with some ham and cheese. Definitely coming back for more and trying other baked goods on the limited menu. Spotted they also do coffee although there's only a few bench seats to dine in so more as a takeaway place.
