18 Nov 2016
Following a decorated career in hospitality spanning thirty years, Stuart Page and his wife Bupba have announced the opening of their first Sydney venue Mizz B'z Food & Wine next month, appointing one of Australia's leading Japanese chef's Masahiko Yomoda as Executive Chef.
Located in the St James Centre in Sydney's CBD, Mizz B'z, an ode to Stuart's wife Bupba and her Asian heritage, pays tribute to the many facets, cultures and flavours that make up east Asian cuisine; presented in a rich, elegant, contemporary setting. The venue is a reflection of the couples tireless travels and experiences in Asia over the last decade, in search of the perfect experiences to combine and bring back to Australia.
“We can't wait to introduce Mizz B'z and its exciting offering to Sydney. We worked so hard for decades getting the concept and offering right, and we are just thrilled to unveil it early next month. Masahiko is an incredibly talented chef who possesses an innate attention to detail and a level of precision I have not experienced in years. We can't wait for people to try our menu” said Owner Stuart Page.
Executive Chef Masahiko Yomoda is no stranger to working with some of the best in the industry, forging his career 22 years ago in France, where he worked at Three Michelin Star venue Alain Chapel under well known Head Chef Phillip Jousse. Following his spate in France, Yomoda moved back to Japan where he again worked for Three Michelin Star venues Joel Robuchon and Restaurant L'OSIER, before joining Arbace, where his experience saw the restaurant acquire a Michelin Star its first year.
Arriving in Sydney in 2008, Yomoda developed his affinity for Western cuisine. It was at this time that Yomoda participated in successful television series Iron Chef Sydney, before going on to work at The Observatory Hotel's Galileo; Bathers Pavillion; Est.; Sake and now Mizz B'z.
Staying true to the real essence of Pan Asian cuisine, Mizz B'z menu embodies an uncompromising style that has been perfected to reflect dishes that fuse the diverse aromatic flavours of Asian cooking with contemporary cuisine.
Using the finest quality ingredients available and prepared with the utmost care, the menu authentically uplifts its inspirations while offering guests the additional delight of family-style dining options – food comes continuously throughout the meal and is placed at the center of table for all to share.
Yomoda's inspiration for the Mizz B'z menu is a reflection of both his Japanese heritage and classical French training, in that although the menu is representative of Pan-Asian cuisine, the level of delicacy and care seen in each dish showcases his impeccable training.
A few standout dishes to start include Hokkaido scallops, apple ginger confit, cumin orange scented sauce (21); “Duo” steamed white fish, burned leek sesame oil (39) and Drunken chicken, green mango, chilli salad (24) both to share. For the mains, the slow cooked lamb shank, black garlic, massaman cream (33); Miso cod, spicy cucumber spaghetti (38); and Pork belly, garlic mash, fresh kimchi (29), are sure to get tongues wagging. Furthermore, the sweet tooth's can rest assure that the Green tea crème brulee, shortbread stick (17) and caramelized pineapple, vanilla, sweet white wine sauce, sake ice cream (17), will create magic on the palate.
In addition to the food offering, the cosy and relaxed softly-lit bar features a comprehensive selection of the finest spirits and botanical cocktails created by our resident mixologist, to an international wine list with multiple selections by the glass, showcasing outstanding local producers to premium international wineries.
The venues design and ambience adopts elements from both Western and Asian cultures, with opulent yet warm textures and highlights featured throughout the venue. Deep purple and gold hues adorn the plush lounges, wooden furnishings, cedar finishes and softly lit ambience.
Mizz B'z will officially launch on Wednesday, December 7th 2016 and will be open to the public from December 8th 2016.
The venue will be open Monday to Friday from 9am to midnight.
The venue will also offer a casual lunch and dinner option in the bar area daily, along with a selection of salads and light meals for those on the run.
Mizz B'z is located in the St James Centre, 111 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000.
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Notes to the Editor
Located in Sydney's bustling CBD, in the heart of the premium shopping district,
Mizz B'z Food & Wine is an exciting new restaurant and bar offering an innovative Pan Asian drinking and dining experience to the busy shoppers, business people, locals and visitors of Sydney and beyond.
A timeless paean to Pan Asian flair, Mizz B'z arouses Sydney with its piquant elevations of contemporary Asian cuisine served in a sophisticated yet warm atmosphere.
Re-inventing the elegance and authenticity of Pan Asian cuisine, Mizz B'z was inspired by Owner Stuart Page, who boasts an international career in hospitality spanning three decades, which includes working as an Executive Chef at some of the finest 5 star institutions and hotels in the world.
Staying true to the real essence of Pan Asian cuisine, Mizz B'z embodies an uncompromising style that has been perfected to reflect dishes that fuse the diverse aromatic flavours of Asian cooking with contemporary cuisine.
Mizz B'z Food & Wine is located at 111 Elizabeth Street, Sydney.
Opening hours are from 9am – midnight, Monday – Friday.
