THE northern beaches can once again lay claim to having two hatted* restaurants now that Jonah’s at Whale Beach has managed to regain its prized chef’s hat status after a 12 month hiatus from the foodie limelight.
Jonah’s is now in good company, with Pilu at Freshwater retaining its hats for a third year.
Now that the famous Whale Beach landmark has found favour with the Good Food Guide judges, executive chef George Francisco says he is determined to hold onto the oft-elusive prize.
“Losing the hat was a major surprise and a huge shake-up for the restaurant,” he said.
Francisco said his new strategy to upgrade his restaurant’s offering included focusing on consistency.
“I took everything off the menu bar the pannacotta and pomegranate dessert, and started from square one.
“We have some great young chefs here and I think that freshened things up a bit.”
*The 2009 Good Food Guide awards were announced on Monday night. Restaurants are reviewed anonymously and given a chef’s hat rating, with three being regarded as world class.
Jonah’s is now in good company, with Pilu at Freshwater retaining its hats for a third year.
Now that the famous Whale Beach landmark has found favour with the Good Food Guide judges, executive chef George Francisco says he is determined to hold onto the oft-elusive prize.
“Losing the hat was a major surprise and a huge shake-up for the restaurant,” he said.
Francisco said his new strategy to upgrade his restaurant’s offering included focusing on consistency.
“I took everything off the menu bar the pannacotta and pomegranate dessert, and started from square one.
“We have some great young chefs here and I think that freshened things up a bit.”
*The 2009 Good Food Guide awards were announced on Monday night. Restaurants are reviewed anonymously and given a chef’s hat rating, with three being regarded as world class.
05 Sep 08 @ 06:38pm
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