Well, I feel a bit silly really, so much for checking dates on an invitation.
Souths on Chalmers invited me to the launch of the new Simmers bistro, my red-haired BB and I turned up right on time only to find that it is for NEXT week. Oh well, all frocked up so we might as well put our clothes to good use.

Jo mans the front desk at the Rabbitohs head quarters and is
an absolute jewel in the crown for the club. Her enthusiasm and friendliness is impressive and creates a warm welcome. If only more places had people in front like her.
What to do, where to go?? Oh, the problems we face amusing ourselves.
Well, we were on Chalmers so we decided on Eat Here and had a fabulous time. We were early and getting a table was easy - get there too late and you will be left cooling your heels on the footpath (or the bar if that is your fancy).
With our fabulously gorgeous waiter Eddie looking after us 

We chose an excellent wine - my blog buddy knows quite a lot about wine or more than me anyway. Eddies advice was to share our plates of food, what a great idea! We shared a bowl of green olives, Wild Hare Rillettes and Southern Fried Chicken (absolutely yum) with a side order of excellent green beans.

We would have loved to try the Truffle "Mac cheese but all was sounding a bit too rich on top of everything else we had ordered. 

The two women at the neighbouring table ordered the Mac and said it was fabulous.

Eat Here is set up along the lines of a funky American diner which is very relaxing and by the time we were served our entree the place was almost full.

Here is my red-haired BB taking photos - we are always so busy.

As it was still pretty early we wandered down Redfern Street as I wanted to look at a new bar which was due to open on Regent Street - but guess it was already open! Named Arcadia pumping with people having a great time with the fire blazing, great music (Johnny Cash) and an interestingly eclectic crowd it's a fun place to be so of course another glass of wine was in order.

The boys who own the bar are David and Brett, both handsomely hirsute in a hipster way. They ran the old Fitz in Woolloomooloo and their experience shows here

This is Brett

A leafy courtyard out the back will be great in the warmer weather.






We had such a good night who would have thunk it? Next week we'll be at Souths on the right day at the right time!