I’m the type of guy who’s quite infatuated with blondes, and I also, like… uh concrete, I suppose. Anyway, point being, is that Concrete Blonde doesn’t have a whole lot to do with either of those lovely concepts (cept for the interior design), but it’s still a wonder to behold. I really like the work of Sydney’s Dreamtime Australia Design. Dreamtime director Michael McCann and team are the designers of the Concrete Blonde restaurant recently launched in Potts Point at Kings Cross in Sydney. Concrete Blonde is a 100-seat restaurant presided over by chef Patrick Dang who has brought the many nuances of his international experience to the stylish tables of Concrete Blonde. I love the stunning fireplace, the retro comic-book mural and the clever metal “tin-can” wall slots for firewood. The strong focus on metal evokes thoughts of industrial kitchens and huge dining halls, yet the atmosphere manages also to exude inviting warmth. As it should be, the best feature of Concrete Blonde is the food. There are many options, plus the menu changes – the chefs here are capable of experimenting and improvising while focusing on freshness, local produce, Berkshire Pork, Murrylands Farm lamb. But for now, all I can offer you is photos of the design. Check the method.
