It promises to be an unforgettable only-in-Sydney evening. In 2016, Turandot, Puccini’s tale of intrigue and passion set in China, will be performed from March 24 to April 24 under the direction of Chen Shi-Zheng, trained in classical Chinese opera and acclaimed for his innovative productions of both Chinese and European works in London, New York, and Paris. While you enjoy the opera, you’ll have a stunning view of the Sydney Opera House-as well as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the white sails of ships glowing in the light of the setting sun-as arias float through the air. Its success is easy to understand, given the combination of classic operas and a showstopping setting. The first production of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, was in 2012 – La Traviata– and in just four years this outdoor series has become one of the most-anticipated events on Sydney’s cultural calendar. But more than anything, it’s a beautiful place to be, and the food is just a spectacular bonus. There are four ways to eat here: the restaurant downstairs those catching a show or a play can slip in for a supper menu including a truffle and five cheese toasted sandwich there’s the cured and cultured section up a floor, and there’s the chef’s table in the custom-designed kitchen for AUD$650 a pop. For the prosciutto, the pigs come from Byron Bay and the curing takes place in Sydney. Sydney rock oysters make an appearance and red claw yabbies’ are served in lemon jam and cultured cream, buckwheat pancakes. Roasted John Dory is roasted on the bone and served with saltbush, turnips and umami butter. It is part of a menu that is particularly Australian 98 per cent of everything served at Bennelong is Australian grown or produced. Shards of meringue form landmark sails in a sugary replica of the building that houses it. Arguably Australia’s national dish (don’t tell New Zealand, which likes to claim the dessert), the pavlova, is given a twist at this iconic location. Chef Peter Gilmore has taken over the pass at Bennelong, the restaurant inside the Sydney Opera House, set on the sparkling harbour and looking out to the country’s most famous bridge. One of Australia’s most iconic buildings has opened its belly to more people who want a fine dining experience without stuffiness and pomp.
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