A generous food wonderland
Chef and restaurateur, Michael Rantissi and Kristy Frawley (Kepos Street Kitchen), and pastry chef Andy Bowdy and Maddison Howes (previously Saga Enmore) have partnered together to open Salma’s Canteen in Rosebery, on Wednesday 12 July.
Located at Shop 2, 797 Botany Road, Salma’s Canteen will be a one-stop shop for people who love food, cooking, eating and sharing. Michael will showcase the colours, textures, and flavours of the best seasonal produce, along with Andy’s renowned pastry creations and celebrations cakes.
Named after his mother, Michael says; “Everyone who loves food has a Salma in their life – a feeder and nourisher who brings people together to eat and talk, sending them home piled with leftovers. Salma’s Canteen is the new Salma in your life – a one-stop shop that’s part kitchen, part takeaway, part diner, and part shop.”
The canteen will feature an abundance of Rantissi’s daily-changing seasonal salads, vegetables and proteins all on display. Sourcing ingredients from Carriageworks Market, the menu will change regularly, and Bowdy’s sweets will feature a selection of his well known pastries, cakes and treats such as salted honey tart, yuzu cheesecake, buttery savoury puff pastry tarts topped with seasonal vegetables, and passionfruit and fennel seed palmiers.
The deli section will see both Rantissi and Bowdy’s offerings come together, with grab-and-go sandwiches, dips, and salads. Customers can also create their own sweet and savoury delights, with Bowdy’s shortcrust pastry available and fruity curds along with an assortment of Rantissi’s savoury fillings, and pull it all together at home. Drinks on offer will reflect the venue’s grab-and-go style.
Bowdy says of the partnership “I started out my career 18 years ago at Pink Salt, working under Michael, so to open a place together is pretty awesome. Michael and I have very similar philosophies in terms of food – we both love fresh, vibrant food and celebrating ingredients that are in season. Salma’s Canteen is a food wonderland where you can buy and eat amazing food made with the best ingredients.”
The venue will have limited indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for lunch, an afternoon snack, or early dinner. Alternatively, patrons can order for takeaway to go back to the office or home, or grab items from the deli to include in later meals.
Salma’s Canteen offers a new avenue to experience Rantissi’s already beloved cooking and Bowdy’s desserts and cakes. A new shared outlet for both.
Salma’s Canteen is located at Shop 2, 797 Botany Road, Rosebery, and will open six days a week, Tuesday-Sunday.
Tuesday-Sat: 11am-7pm
Sun: 10am-4pm
IG: @salmascanteen
Website: salmascanteen.com.au