What to pair it withThis can be tough. Not just because Bar Suze is committed to shaking up the menu every Wednesday, but with so much good on it decisions aren’t easy. Still, a few staples are not to be missed. We’ve mentioned the standout churros, but the smoked tiger prawns served in the shell with mayonnaise, sometimes flavoured with curry, other times saffron, have become something of a signature. Then, if you’re craving something more substantial, Stenvall clocked time at the late nearby Italian wine bars Vini and 121 BC, so his pasta, gnocchi and risotto work is top-notch. Grab one or two, or keep it simple with steak frites, perhaps, or grilled sirloin with anchovy gratin.
Why we love itFoveaux Street has had its ups and downs, but it’s refreshing to see Bar Suze bringing some life back to an area that’s been out of the limelight for a little while. Walk past and you can’t help but have your eye drawn to the bold, scrawled logo on the orange sign that hangs outside or the hip young crowd spilling out the door. Take a seat, and as the night unfolds you’ll find that not only is Bar Suze nailing the format, it’s doing it in a way that isn’t quite like anywhere else. Add the fact that every week brings new things to snack on, and it’s wins all round.
