Perfect late lunch

April 8, 2018April 8, 2018 / Robert / 1 Comment

One of many, Stan interludes, between courses.

A sunny Saturday afternoon in Autumn, perfect for sitting out front of Capriccio Osteria and Bar, Leichhardt (http://capriccio.sydney). As the sun moved around, there was no hesitation from the owner, Michele, bringing out an umbrella to provide shade.

We enjoyed antipasto of saffron arancini, green bean salad, tomato, basil and mozzarella, prosciutto – all beautifully fresh. The frangipane and fig tart was divine, and the cheeses, delicious.

The star of our meal, for me, was the squid ink pasta with the most tender crab, I have ever eaten. The light sauce was a perfect balance of chilli and garlic.

Tentacle

May 28, 2017 / Robert / 9 Comments

Mural, first floor, Cappricio Osteria, Leichhardt, Sydney, Australia.

Leichhardt post office

April 17, 2017 / Robert / 4 Comments

South facade of the Leichhardt Post Office, Sydney, Australia opened in 1889. James Barnet designed this Victorian Italianate building.

The post office, originally located in the grand northern side is today located in the former postmistress’ quarters in the foreground.

Amaryllis

September 19, 2016 / Robert / 2 Comments

A beautiful amaryllis peeping out from a front garden on Jarrett Street, Leichhardt.

After the rain

August 27, 2016 / Robert / Leave a comment

Within seconds this scene faded into a memory. Sunset after the rain.

Leichhardt sunset

May 4, 2016 / Robert / 1 Comment

We are being treated to unseasonably warm days and colourful sunsets; I’m not complaining.

Urban Revitalisation

October 31, 2015October 31, 2015 / Robert / 6 Comments

I’m fascinated by local history; while having lunch at Capriccio today we wondered what the story is behind the building across the street from where we were sitting. Until about a month ago the ground floor of The Harold Hawkins Court was adorned with flaking beige paint and graffiti. The colourful abstract mural is a welcome improvement. An Internet search revealed a Uniting Care media release from June 2014.

Dame Pattie Menzies opened Harold Hawkins Court in August 1964. At the time, it was a state-of-the-art facility providing a home for up to 120 senior citizens. However, Harold Hawkins Court, which is located in the heart of Leichhardt’s iconic Norton Street, has stood empty and neglected for most of the last 10 years.

http://www.unitingcarenswact.org.au/__data/assets/word_doc/0018/103662/2014_06_20_leichhardt-development_media-release_FINAL.docx

By continuing with my search I hit the jackpot a few webpages later, it turns out the building started off as a theatre.

http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/39519

Large inner west theatre running typical suburban double bills. It was situated on busy Norton Street just off Parramatta Road in the Leichhardt suburb of Sydney. The Marlboro Theatre opened in June 1920. When CinemaScope arrived the Marlboro Theatre had the widest screen in the area. It was a favorite for action pictures. The Marlboro Theatre was closed in July 1960.

The above image is taken looking south along Norton Street towards Paramatta Road. The parked cars on the left are approximately where outdoor seating is provided by cafes and restaurants, including, one of our favourites in the area, Aperitivo.

The new mural was painted to commemorate the revitalisation of this area.

Related links:

http://capriccio.sydney

https://theinfp.com/2015/02/21/aperol-spritz-anyone/

http://aperitivo.com.au