Two of Sydney’s most talented chefs are hosting an unforgettable evening of food and wine; Nico x Quoi Dining presents Italy Meets France. For one night only, customers are invited to indulge in a carefully curated degustation menu, complete with paired wines per course.
Nicola Ronconi, executive chef of Nico, and Joshua Mason, head chef at Quoi Dining, will together pay homage to two international cuisines with a similar penchant for high quality ingredients, meticulous food preparation, and culinary artistry. Italy Meets France will push the culinary limits for both esteemed chefs who have respectively earned industry kudos for their knowledge and confidence in the kitchen.
Come Monday June 1 (aptly timed to take place in the heart of Australian winter), a taste of Europe will descend on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. Nicola and Joshua will be plating up appetisers featuring steak tartare on brioche; rosti with egg and peas; ricotta frittella with land caviar; and focaccia with smoked butter, paired with Val D’oca Valdobbiadene Prosecco Brut. For the entrée, ceviche of scallops with green tomato, lime, and buttermilk, complemented by Rose Hostess 2023. Mid-course offers a risotto with Ama Ebi prawns, pistachio, and lime, paired with Fecerunt Pecorino. The main course showcases wagyu and artichoke, matched with Head Chef Shiraz 2022, followed by dessert of apple and rhubarb crostata, paired with Masseria Frattasi Passito Moscato.
“I’ve said it before – a space that can transport diners to a place of relaxation and indulgence is key motivation for me. Nico is about the food and so much more. Which means having to think outside the realm of just me and my skills and my taste. I’ve always admired Joshua Mason’s craftsmanship, and bringing a bit of Quoi to Nico’s kitchen felt like a really interesting way to keep elevating our presence here in Cammeray.” Nico co-founder and executive chef, Nicola Ronconi.
“Embodying classic French bistros and chic old world wine bars is where I feel most confident and comfortable, but when an opportunity presents itself to gracefully merge two like-minded cultures and cuisines, I can’t pass that up. And with Nicola Ronconi no less, an industry talent I respect. This Italy Meets France experience is as invigorating for me as it will be for the customer. I’m eager to see the response.” Quoi Dining head chef, Joshua Mason
Since opening the doors in October 2023, Nico’s seasonal menu and unmatched dining atmosphere has coaxed some very impressed customers back through their doors. Partnering with like-minded chefs from all across Sydney is but another way co-founders Nicola and Ewa hope to keep the community engaged and excited: Joshua Mason may just be the first in a series of collaborative dining experiences.
Head to https://www.nicorestaurant.com.au/whats-on to reserve your seat at Italy Meets France, today. Bookings are strictly limited. The set menu and wine pairings start at $175 pp.
