Le P'tit Café at The Mint: Coffee, Sydney (27 May 2014)

10 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000

http://sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/2014/03/26/le-ptit-cafe

French inspired coffee spot

This cosy French themed popup cafe located within The Mint is only supposed to be running for 12 weeks from Monday 31 March so I've only noticed it in its last weeks. I remember when this venue used to be looked after by the Trippas White Group but now it's Restaurant Associates. Renovations are being finalised upstairs for a new restaurant 'Bistro Mint'. Stopped by for a quick Cappuccino ($3.50) which was OK and the service was very friendly and helpful. Such a shame it's only here temporarily as it's a nice space although having no running water in the space does make it a challenge for any type of food and beverage service.

SNAPSHOT REVIEW:

PROS: Cosy and quiet space to chill out, Very friendly service

CONS: Only temporary popup with limited menu

MUST TRY: Visiting the new restaurant upstairs once it opens

VERDICT: Nice space for a relaxing coffee break or meetup

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Cute and cosy decor

Cappuccino ($3.50)

Bevande cups — nice

Table water

Limited menu but reasonably priced

Plans on display for Bistro Mint upstairs

Some outside seating

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Bullion Bar @ The Mint Pop-Up Launch, CBD Sydney (26 Sept 2013)

10 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000

http://www.trippaswhitegroup.com.au/our-venues/The-Sydney-Mint-Café/8

Cheers to liquid gold 

“Step back in time at the Bullion Bar pop-up at The Mint on Macquarie Street. The historic and stylish space creates the perfect atmosphere to enjoy a drink and sample canapés by award-winning chef, Brad Jones.”

Thanks to Angela Thompson from Trippas White Group for inviting me to the launch of Bullion Bar @ The Mint. Well-presented and tasty canapes were offered to guests including an abundance of champagne in a Veuve Clicquot themed setting along with Parisian-inspired tunes. The old bank vault was converted into an intimate area suitable for private functions. The pop-up bar will be open from 2 October, Wednesday to Friday nights, between 3 pm – 9 pm. During Good Food Month there's a $55 ticketed event every Wednesday 5–7 pm that includes 2 glasses of Veuve Clicquot and canapes.

Bullion Bar Menu

Bowl of Sicilian olives $6
Bowl of smoked & roasted nuts $6
Beetroot cured ocean trout, horseradish cream, edible flowers $16
Citrus poached prawns, avocado mousse cocktail, gem lettuce, smoked paprika $18
Orange & thyme scented chicken liver pate, cornichon, apple & fig compote, petit baguette $16
Duck, onion & date pastille, lemon yoghurt & sumac dip $18
Pulled pork sliders (3), apple coleslaw $15
The Bullion cheese plate, quince paste, walnuts & bread $24

Beverage List
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut – $22 glass, $100 bottle, two glasses $40
Veuve Clicquot Rose NV – $25 glass, $125 bottle, two glasses $45
Veuve Clicquot Vintage GB – $25 glass, $125 bottle, two glasses $45
2011 Cape Mentelle Georgiana Sauvignon Blanc, $9 glass, $42 bottle
2011 Cape Mentelle Marmaduke Shiraz – $9 glass, $42 bottle
2012 Domaine Chandon Chardonnay  – $10.50 glass, $54 bottle
2012 Domaine Chandon Pinot Noir – $12 glass, $60 bottle
2012 Domaine Chandon Pinot noir Rose – $11 glass, $52 bottle
Corona $8 each, Special Bucket of 4 Coronas $26
James Squire ‘One Fifty Lashes’ Pale Ale $8
James Squire Orchard Crush Apple Cider (500ml) $10
Santa Vittoria Sparkling Mineral Water (600ml) $6
Santa Vittoria Sparkling Mineral Water (1ltr) $11
Orange Juice $4
Coke, Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Pop Art Cloudy Lemonade, Pop Art LLB $4

SNAPSHOT REVIEW:

PROS: Cosy and intimate space to enjoy a glass of champers or two, Nice canapés

CONS: Only available for a limited time although there's a possibility the bar will be extended beyond October — I hope so anyway.

MUST TRY: A glass of Veuve of course

VERDICT: A nice intimate bar with an outside balcony area best appreciated on a sunny afternoon

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