Jago's
Editorial
Take a short stroll uphill from the cluster of anonymous cafes crowding the business end of Miller Street, and you'll find that North Sydney does in fact house a few casual bistros of some character. Jago's resides in one of North Sydney's oldest buildings, a rustic 19th century sandstone edifice that the proprietors have given a blessedly restrained refurbishment: slick paint job, a wall of padded black banquettes with chocolate and raspberry cushions, and big sections of exposed brickwork. There's a courtyard surrounded by lush foliage, well-lit and heated for alfresco affairs after sundown, and if you're after a more secluded space, the "ghost room" can be booked in advance.
Unfussy, mod Oz bistro fare is the order of the day at Jago's. There are a few fanciful Italian touches here and there, but the focus is on generous, fairly priced but high quality casual cuisine. Corn fritters with bacon and roast tomato, avocado and chilli mayo score high points for breakfast; pastas and toasted Turkish sandwiches make good choices for a light lunch. For a heartier meal perhaps begin with smoked cod, potato and pea fishcakes with saffron mayonnaise and spinach salad, then move on to the roast veal fillet with gorgonzola polenta and basil jus. Staff are pleasant and on the ball.
Fiona Davies, May 2006
Unfussy, mod Oz bistro fare is the order of the day at Jago's. There are a few fanciful Italian touches here and there, but the focus is on generous, fairly priced but high quality casual cuisine. Corn fritters with bacon and roast tomato, avocado and chilli mayo score high points for breakfast; pastas and toasted Turkish sandwiches make good choices for a light lunch. For a heartier meal perhaps begin with smoked cod, potato and pea fishcakes with saffron mayonnaise and spinach salad, then move on to the roast veal fillet with gorgonzola polenta and basil jus. Staff are pleasant and on the ball.
Fiona Davies, May 2006
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