It isn’t common when its appropriate to have a swearword on a menu. ‘Life’s too short to drink shit booze’ is boldly planted on this this drinks list. Allowable possibly given that the restaurant’s name is ‘fix wine’, but more so because the unique and interesting wine list is extensive, thoughtful and the antithesis of ‘shit’.
Despite the fact you’re in the centre of Sydney CBD, nestled amongst some of most elite hotels, coupled with a premium wine selection (by both bottle and glass), Fix wine isn’t fancy. In actual fact, it’s quite the opposite. It’s warm, rustic and even though you hear the toots and beeps of the main road outside, rather inviting.
Characteristic and humble staff start your evening on a high. No matter if you have a booking for an after work corporate affair, are on a new date, or just rock up playing solo looking for some grub and a good drop, you’re instantly taken care of.
The menu is concise but perfectly adequate for all tastes and flavour preferences. To start, seared scallops served in their shell, have a kimchi radish. Mains may include a veal schnitzel with cabbage slaw. Then, if you’re not on date night, an exceptional choice would be moules frites. A wonderful bowl of muscles in a soft and delicate white wine sauce, though possibly not the best option if you’re planning on kissing anyone tonight, as the prominent crunchy chards of sliced garlic are so delicious they leave you no option but to consume all of them. Next to it, an attractive bowl of thin French fries so delicate they almost seem calorie free (dreaming), but coupled with a serve of blanched broccolini with a subtle chilli lemon kick, it balances it all out nicely.
The simple yet elegant combination matches wonderfully with a glass of Chenin Blanc (enthusiastically, but not forcefully recommended by the waitstaff) and the entire experience is just delightful. And your arm can be easily twisted to try something new, like a chilled French Gamay.
Bottom line. Sometimes swearing is appropriate, especially when ‘life’s too short to drink shit wine.’
Fix Wine Bar + Restaurant
111 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000
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