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Restaurant Sojourn

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From the award winning chefs who brought you “Sojourn”, Paul & Kim Camilleri are proud to introduce Dukes Lane. To put it simply, at Dukes Lane – Flavour is King. Dukes Lane represents incredible flavours for all to enjoy. Amazing fresh produce, a select winelist from around the globe,

Editorial


Tucked away behind sandstone walls, on a stretch of road in East Balmain, there lies a cosy hideaway offering all the culinary delights of Europe. The creation of husband and wife team Paul and Kim Camilleri, Sojourn is a charming slice of France where good food and wine take precedence. The stone walls provide a homely backdrop; the flickering candles set the mood. The menu is not extensive, yet it offers a number of elegantly described dishes that set mouths watering, and is complemented by an ever-changing wine list, which offers a good selection of drops from across the globe.

Chef Paul's wizardry in the kitchen produces an imaginative mix of flavours, textures and temperatures. Entrees such as the twice-cooked olive and chive souffle with soft goat's curd, tomato sorbet and parmesan wafers, and mains such as the roasted pork fillet with crisp pork belly, poached raisins, roasted chestnuts and confit Brussel sprouts are sure to please. But save room for dessert; with treats like the macadamia praline parfait with roasted pear, stuffed dates, burnt caramel ice-cream and Muscat jelly on offer, if not the lure of a sugar high, then curiosity should win over most diners. The culinary concoctions are served on large white crockery - blank canvases on which the chefs can create their works of art. It's the finer details that make an evening at Sojourn a truly special experience; from the crushed pistachio patterns on the plate to the fresh flowers in the bathroom, it's evident that much care has been taken to ensure everything is just right. The French term “sojourn” means a small journey, or temporary stay, and this perfectly encapsulates an evening at the Balmain institution. Each dish is individually enticing; collectively, the experience is memorable. Appetissant!

Lauren Barker, September 2008

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