The Yellow House

Late last year the Yellow House Pop-Up "popped up" in Macleay St much to the delight of local foodies who were all at sea when Brass Bistro disappeared, seemingly overnight.  What was to be a trial period of a few months has turned into a longer more permanent stay for the pop-up and this is a good thing.

It's a great little place with a good vibe, super friendly service, tasty food and it's situated in an ideal locale for lingering and people watching.

Under the stewardship of proprietors Jamie Morgan (chef) and Ben Sutton, Yellow House serves  "honest food for breakfast and lunch and dinner, designed to be shared and discussed," says Ben. The expertly prepared seasonal dishes are combined with a wine list put together by Melbourne’s sommelier of the year Travis Howe (The Age 2012) and can be enjoyed inside, by the bar or al-fresco watching the world roll by on Macleay St.

steak = honest food

This week sees the introduction of LIVE JAZZ and patrons can sample some of Jamie's fare with a Grazing Plate [$15-$25 dependant on seating]. Alternatively,  tuck into a bowl of Ricotta Gnocci, Steak or Fish of the Day [$20-$28].

Wine by the glass starts at $7 and carafes are $19-23.
Young Henry's boutique beer is also available, by the glass or by the growler (thats 2 litres to you and me).

Some of Sydney's smoothest Jazz musicians will be appearing -  the music kicks off from 6.30pm till 9.30pm. Get in early as seating is limited. Call Ben on 9356 3070 for a booking.

nobody puts baby in the corner

The Yellow House is a fabulous part of the local artistic history of the 2011 postcode, being a creative hub in the 70's and founded by artist Martin Sharp who told the ABC that "it really came out of an idea of Van Gogh's, 'cause he called his studio the 'Yellow House' and he wanted to start a community of artists in the south, in the sunshine, you know, to get away from the madness of Paris. In a small way, he certainly did it. And I was inspired by that idea." 

Every wall, floor and ceiling became part of this living gallery. The Yellow House was a 'multimedia' space and could be considered the first permanent "happening" in Australia. The building, a Queen Anne Terrace, dates back to the 1890's and houses the Pop-Up restaurant, a gallery and recently renovated apartments upstairs.  Some of the original artwork hangs in the lobby.  Nice to see it lives on....Expect more good things from the boys at Yellow House....