Coconut soft shell crab with hotstepper sauce. Pic: Instagram
It’s no secret I’m a big fan of the Drink and Dine Group. I’ve been to The Abercrombie, The Carrington and The Forresters, who all offer tasty and affordable pub fare.
The next venture? Queenie’s, located upstairs at The Forresters. It’s set to open next Friday (October 19). Executive chef Jamie Thomas (read our interview with him here) has crafted this eatery with influences from Jamaica and the Carribbean.
Calypso coffee ribs & tropical cauliflower. Pic: Instagram
There are some dishes dishes on menu – BBQ jerk corn, calypso coffee ribs, dirty rice and pikapeppa steak – I have never heard of, and which I’d love to try.
The offering looks perfect for the upcoming summer; plenty of tropical produce, lots of grill action and heaps of spice.
I’ve included some photos posted by Jamie on Instagram but it remains to be seen if they will be the finished product, but they certainly look appetising.
Have a squiz at the menu below.
The menu at Queenie’s. Pic: Facebook
Hopefully I’ll make the trip to Queenie’s next week and check it out. Are there any similar restaurants in Sydney who serve this type of food? Let me know!
October 23, 2012 at 8:18 am
Dear Kevin,
Pub fare has really become quite good in Sydney at affordable too and Forresters in Surry Hills has been one of the most consistent around town. I remember when they first offered the $5 steak and Sydney went gaga!
October 24, 2012 at 9:27 am
I’m yet to try the $5 steak but I’d love to! I agree about Sydney pubs, do you have any recommendations?
October 23, 2012 at 10:06 pm
hurrah and it’s close to work
menu seems promising
October 24, 2012 at 9:15 am
It’s really intriguing. I like the combination of sweet, sour and spice. You’ve got to try the jerk pork neck, jerk chicken and goat curry!