We've always been convinced that New York is only an unfriendly city, if you compare it to the outworldish friendliness in other regions of the country. But taken for itself, New York very well is a place where you can meet people and make friends, especially after you pass the threshold of a bar. But last Thursday even we were surprised, when we visited Bondi Road, the Australian joint that opened a block away from us a couple of month ago.
The two bartenders, both from Australia, were fiercely determined to demonstrate the greatness of their country and its people to us. We had to try Oyster Shooters, a shot with a fresh oyster and some booze in it, that supposedly is used by surfers to battle hang overs. And yes, if your stomach can keep it, it probably would drive a hangover away. We got a lesson in Australian geography with the help of a napkin and we tried South Australian beer ("nobody drinks Foster's in Australia"). We learned that each state has its beer, not very impressive, though, given the fact that in Germany each little village used to have its own brewery (before everything was bought up by multinational brewing corporations).
Food is ordered by ticking off dishes on a simple menu. There are four fish varieties, a bunch of sides and some meat and sandwiches as well. For the beach bar atmosphere of the place (there are surf videos looping on two big screens and picture wall papers from some Australian beach town) we would have expected the food delivered on paper dishes, but it came on stylish, rectangular china. The portions were not big, but the quality was high. The lamb chops were probably the best I've ever eaten and the fish was fresh and tasty.
The only downside are the barstools that don't leave a place to put your feet, which causes a constant discomfort. But anyway, we're happy to have found a new neighborhood joint with excellent food and a good atmosphere.
153 Rivington St., @Suffolk St., phone: 212-253-5311
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