Angel in April

April 10th, 2011

Greetings everyone! April is here and it’s only just starting to cool down.

That’s what I call an Indian summer!

We have been almost flat out between functions and extra trade with our new extended opening hours on the weekend.

We are open from 8.30am Saturday and Sunday for breakfast and have expanded and enhanced the menu for your dining pleasure.

Our $45 5 course lunch menu continues to be exceedingly popular too.

Our upcoming artist - Gabby Malpas hung her work this afternoon and it looks marvellous to my humble eye.

Her opening night is this Wednesday from 7 - 9pm.

Complimentary drinks and canapes. Everyone is welcome.

Mother’s day approaches and we are hosting breakfast at 8.30am and 10.30am sittings.

We have a special 4 course menu available at lunch and dinner for $60 per head.

A jazz Sunday afternoon is in the works - still organising the musicians. Stay posted for the date(or maybe dates).

That’s enough of all the happenings at angel for now.

See you soon, Alex and the angel team.

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Ahh I can glimpse the weekend!

March 22nd, 2011

Some mornings have that irreplacable feeling that make you want to just jump up, open the curtains and say ‘hello world’!

Weekends have that now too at Angel, from 8.30am we will be open for breakfast, just so you don’t miss that early morning coffee you are looking forward to. With the whole day ahead of you, breakfast over Freshwater or a glorious chocolate brownie and a latte sounds quite perfect, at least to me.

So, my brain has been storming with fresh ideas to keep our gorgeous little restaurant humming. Perhaps more early bird coffees, specials for lunch to see on the a-frame blackboard…planting some fragipani trees along the restaurant wall

Our lunch menu has been restyled with casual bites to allow you just the right tastes for an easy afternoon as well as our all day breakfast menu on Saturday’s and Sunday’s, just what you might fancy.

My number one feeling is the enjoyment and spirit I can see on the faces of our dining customers. To know that we can make your experience here just a little bit unique and welcoming everytime we see you is enough for me.

See you this week,

Natalie & the team.

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A taste of France Angel style!

February 22nd, 2011

With the French flavour of our current photograher Christope Sachs we wanted to sing to the beauty of French food and entertainment. Alex has put together a menu of french flavours to compliment our art as well as the voice of French vocalist Sylvie Boisel singing live French tunes.

Every Sunday evening this month Sylvie is joining us to welcome the flavour and beauty of France….enjoy her Edith Piaf style jazz as you choose your dinner from our French inspired treats.

On another sweet note, the local scene here has been wonderful lately. Last week I saw the return of many faces I have met before, weather it is the eggs benedict for a Saturday brunch or a buzzing Friday night for our ever changing specials. Welcoming people back and knowing they are having a lovely experience with us is what I love the most about Angel, and it suits it!

Well the beach is looking glorious and the Freshwater and Queenscliff sea air is making me smile again, it does all time.

Hope to see you soon for a summer lunch or casual dinner with friends, the front door is open daily.

Natalie & the team

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Angel for the summer!

February 1st, 2011

It’s a glorious afternoon again at the top of  Queenscliff and we can’t wait to share it with everyone.

The Angel Restaurant deck is looking more tempting than ever and making our guests excited as they gaze over Sydney’s beautiful Freshwater beach enjoying the summery flavours from our humble kitchen.

Alex is bringing fresh seafood to the menu everyday including perfectly seared yellowfin tuna, fresh ocean trout salad and tasting plates for the table that include our popular lemon and chilli baby octopus.

Our mud crab will surely make your lunch with friends a hit, with it’s singapore chilli sauce.  If you fancy one for lunch just phone us a day before and we will have a fresh one especially for you.

Angel Restaurant will soon be housing the photography exhibition of French born Christophe Sachs. Christophe has captured some beautiful still moments inspired by the beauty of Parisian culture that are sure to charm your thoughts of travel. To view a preview of Christope’s work http://www.angelrestaurant.com.au/artist/Christophe%20Sachs.html

Monday 14th February is St. Valentine’s day. We will be open for lunch 12pm - 3pm and dinner from 6pm - 10pm.

For the evening we have a special 3 course menu for $60 per person with a glass of bubbly on arrival and a share plate of nibbles for you and your special someone. Come on down and celebrate your romance by the sea! To view the menu click here: http://www.angelrestaurant.com.au/ or take a peek at our windows where it is also posted.

I will keep you updated with reservations for the day, but be quick to reserve your table as we are on the way to a busy evening already!!

Don’t forget our 5 course lunch menu, at $45 a head it has been a successful addition to the restaurant and you can be here to try it too.  With a glass of wine or a award winning Kolsch beer from Four Pines brewery in Manly, it is the perfect leisurely lunch. Have a look at our home page  http://www.angelrestaurant.com.au/

Our Thursday night seafood degustation is ever changing with an array of flavours for seafood lovers, for many over the past few weeks it has been a fabulous experience that they will return for.

Hope to see you during the week too.

Natalie and the Angel team

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January 14th, 2011

Welcome to a new year for you and Angel Restaurant, nice to see you here in 2011!

You know what’s great? The zucchini and noodle pankcakes…think fresh and crisp, prawns and colour, oh and the lime aioli..can I have some in a little bowl…

I was thinking today as I peer over the beach and converse with a lunching pair, I love spending time up here, my mind seems free to believe and dream. This is how I feel about Angel in our dreamy location, free to taste the infused flavours of  the seaside…did I mention Mahi mahi and Kingfish this week?? Alex has inspired a North African flair for summer…

Our recent alfresco lunch of summery tastes has inspired locals from the beaches to step inside in flowing skirts and chinos lately, devouring the 5 courses for $45, new to the menu.  Something for anyone to look forward to this weekend!

Craft beer from 4 Pines micro brewery in Manly is a new feature to our selection of craft beers, adding a local quality to our menu and matching a fine selection of Australian ales already here. Balmy evenings await you!!

Complimenting our restaurant vibe is the current artwork of Aaron Noakes. For a hint of inspiration and expression, pop in for a bite for brunch, a coffee to remember and an appreciation of all things simple.

The team and I are looking forward to seeing you and your friends. We would be delighted to share our summer with you.

Till then,

Natalie

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Cool beans!

July 29th, 2010

For the past few months we’ve been enjoying the smooth taste of Detour coffee beans supplied by our good friend Steve who runs Detour Expresso Bar on William St in the city. Keeping with the restaurant’s desire to be eco-friendly the coffee is Organic Rainforest Alliance Certified. These excellent beans make the journey from the city to the beach, and are then made into the perfect coffee by Tom our resident expert barista.

This week we’ve been experimenting with a 6 hour roast lamb dish to warm the cockles of your heart. The lamb leg is rubbed with a salt, pepper, paprika and olive oil mixture then slow roasted with onion, garlic, thyme, white wine and tomato puree for 6 hours until it is wonderfully tender and full of flavour. Viva the slow food movement!

Our degustation menus continue to delight, which makes us happy because we think it is the ultimate dining experience, and the best way for us to give our guests a taste of lots of our dishes. For those who are unfamiliar with the degustation it is a foodies alternative to the general 3 course meal. At Angel we offer an 8 course degustation where you can taste and savour many of the dishes offered on our menu. The meal generally lasts 2 hours and is great for parties or large bookings as you can really settle in and take it easy while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere and viewing our art exhibition which changes monthly. We also have a wine match option with carefully selected wines for each meal or alternatively you could select a drink from our fully licensed bar.

Live music with Ziggy keeps the good vibes rolling with his well known covers and original tunes every Sunday from 11am.

Well we can smell the lamb cooking and think we might just have to go sample a little bit - just to make sure it’s ok.

See you soon, the Angel team.

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Slow cooked comfort food

May 18th, 2010

Long, slow braises, roasts, and poaching.

That’s all I can think of at the moment as I look at the dreary weather outside.

This week will be osso bucco with roasted autumn vegetables.

Next week I might put on the Moroccan lamb tagine, or slow braised duck leg, or pork neck poached in master stock…

I have to stop now, and run down to the butcher to find something to cook today.

So if you’re feeling cold and miserable come into Angel and try something comforting and hearty.

Thanks, Alex.

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Autumn in the Northern Beaches

April 28th, 2010

What stunning weather we are having.

I know I go on about the weather a bit but when you have a day like today it really makes you appreciate being alive.

A nice long walk today and a swim at Freshwater beach (the water temperature is starting to drop just a little but is still magnificent). Some tasty treats for lunch. How good does that sound!

My delicious lunch whilst gazing at the beach was suitable inspiration for tomorrow evenings seafood degustation menu. A call to our seafood supplier and a trip to the fish markets tomorrow morning will round out all the ideas I need.

Apparently the tuna are running off Sydney now so some sashimi grade fillet will be featuring. The Tasmanian pacific oysters are in very good condition now too.

Our current art exhibition has been very successful.

Directions 3 is Douglas Chick, Jodie Read and Marg Waugh. Here is a few examples of their work. The exhibition runs until Sunday 9th May so feel free to come in and have a look.

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Jodie Read

Douglas Chick art exhibition www.angelrestaurant.com.au

Douglas Chick

Marg Waugh

Marg Waugh

Lastly we have a new musician on Sundays - Ziggy. He plays from 11am most Sundays when his hectic schedule permits. Come check him out sometime.

Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Thanks, Alex.

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Summer wrap-up

February 26th, 2010

Hi all. Summer is nearly done and it turned out pretty well I think.

Humid February and some insane rain but some nice blue skies amongst that too.

We have had our best summer yet at Angel with plenty of small functions to keep us busy.

Lot’s of interesting specials, particularly seafood, live mud crabs etc keeps the kitchen inspired!

Of course we have to sample all the specials - just to make sure they are up to scratch!

Degustations continue to be popular. It really is the most interesting way to dine - in my humble opinion.

Well that’s about it folks, lot’s of good food (mostly seafood) and not much bad to comment upon.

I hope you are all settling in to the new year ok and hope to see you soon.

Cheers, Alex.

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Summer = sun, sand, food, wine and art

January 23rd, 2010

Well is summer is properly here now. It took it’s time!

Things are ticking along nicely at Angel.

We are busy without being crazy, I’m very happy with the standard of service and food that we are giving, and the art we have is great!

Can’t really complain!

We are looking for more quality artists, however.

We had a long list of artists lined up but now we need some more.

Email info@angelrestaurant.com.au

Angel restaurant art exhibition - Stphan Marshall turnoffnthofbiloelaburnetthwy

Angel restaurant art exhibition - Stphan Marshall turnoffnthofbiloelaburnetthwy

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