Antica Australis - Myffy Rigby, Rare Medium Magazine. Oct 2020

“Enter the tiny village called Carcoar and you may not want to leave. Dubbed ‘the town that time forgot’ its heritage building lined main street is like going back in time. On the corner you’ll find Antica Australis – step inside and you’ll be instantly transported to the Italian countryside.

In the kitchen you’ll find Paolo, a former welder, at the helm of what Myffy calls ‘one of the most interesting regional Italian restaurants in the state let alone the country’. Out front is Kelly, with a background in corporate comms, she’s telling the stories. And everything here has a story – from the hand crafted plates from the local potter, to the wine vessels based on traditional terracotta drinking cups – and then, there is the food. Only open on the weekend and currently offering a monthly set-menu designed to showcase the best of regional and seasonal produce – Antica Australis is everything we love about hospitality.

For us, Paolo cooked up Agnello alla Romana – a traditional dish from Paolo’s mountain top village in Ciociaria. Succulent lamb loin chops cooked with an anchovy sauce – a harmonic pairing punching in the umami stakes. Add the thrice cooked potatoes, seasonal broccolini and a splash of local wine – and be whisked away to Italy without boarding a plane.

Special shout out to our dessert – an incredible blue cheese gelato made by local ice creamery Split Milk Bar using cheese from The Second Mouse – served with yellow box honey and walnuts. Strong finish.”

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