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Sel De La Terre
Ph: (03) 9866 2744; 74 Toorak Rd, SOUTH YARRA 3141 www.seldelaterre.com.au
Modern French, $$
Open Tue-Fri noon-3pm; Toes-Sat 6-10pm; Licensed, BYO tues, Corkage $10 bottle; AE DC MC V EFT, Seats inside 35, Outside seats
Chef Anthony Siketa (7-11-07) Owner Anthony Siketa (7-11-07)
Mietta's Review
This was once Barolo and the very deep skinny space has shrugged off it's Italian pretentions and under owner/chef Anthony Siketa has turned its face towards France though it can be distracted by local food trends (middle eastern flavours etc). These brasserie dishes are his interpretations of the classics, served at South Yarra prices.
Other published opinions
Age Good Food Guide 2008 Score: 14/20 "Whitewashed walls hung with etchings and vintage plates, a rustic wine rack and the husky whisperings of a French chanteuse on CD lend this narrow brasserie a fetching touch of bohochic"
The Age Good Food Guide 2006 score 14/20 "At this fun, friendly French bistro, the open kitchen takes centre stage. Flames leap and pans hiss as well-crafted dishes move quickly from chef to diner. Eager staff make the evening a wellrun event, although their understanding of the menu and wines can occasionally have a few holes."
Herald Sun Dining Out Stephen Downes 25/10/05 score 10/20 "Sel de la Terre served ordinary and, I believe, unauthentic French-inspired dishes. They are also expensive. The wine list is limited, representative of grapes but expensive. Three table whites and five reds are sold by the glass."
The Age Good Food Guide 2005 score 15/20 One Hat "In a relatively short time, Siketa has created a very French menu, but in his own style and not as fundamental as that of his near neighbour, the venerable France-Soir"
The AgeTake 5 Roslyn Grundy 5/9/04 "Anthony Siket has opened his own place, offering "modern French" dishes that incorporate Italia and Middle Eastern ideas."
Herald Sun Bob Hart 7/8/04 "French brasserie tucker of the highest order top ingredients, expertly cooked and realistically priced."
The Age, Epicure, 20/1/03, John Lethlean, Score 14.5/20
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