Book Series by Mike launches this July at No.1 Bent St

One of Sydney’s best-loved chefs, Mike McEnearney has teamed up with editor, author and festival curator of ‘Food and Words’, Barbara Sweeney on a new project ­­– Book Series By Mike. Kicking off in late July at Mike’s No.1 Bent St, authors will bring their books and stories to the restaurant, matched with a meal by Mike.

Mike will begin the dinner series launching his latest book, Real Food by Mike on Tuesday 25 July. In this second book Mike takes his Physic Garden concept (the famous garden launched at Kitchen by Mike, Rosebery) a step further with seasonal recipes that accentuate the health properties of different ingredients. “You can get everything your body needs from your food,” says Mike. “When I cook, I know exactly what’s in it and the benefits for my family, and that’s key.” The dinner will draw on recipes from the new book and Mike has designed a menu that will taste delicious and be good for you – there won’t be a lettuce leaf in sight.

Barbara has also scoured bookshelves and has curated leading food and wine authors to join the conversation and launch their new books, including dietician, Ngaire Hobbins, sommelier and new author Chris Morrison, as well as chef Matt Wilkinson (Pope Joan), respected chef, teacher and storyteller, Tony Tan, and celebrity cook Poh Ling Yeow to name a few. Mike will man the kitchen for each dinner, creating enticing menus that tell the story of each author, their book and food.

“We want you to be inspired, enjoy a family-style meal among friends and, maybe, to learn something,” says Mike. “These dinners are going to be great fun.”

The dinners, supported by Nespresso, will feature from July to December. Each will have a set menu and wine inspired by the guest author, as well as an in-conversation with Barbara, each author and Mike.

The first chapter will be our Winter series, featuring:

Tuesday JULY 25
MIKE McENEARNEY
Real Food By Mike

Dinner, wine & book talk | $85.00
Dinner, wine, book talk and book| $130 

Monday AUGUST 7
NGAIRE HOBBINS
Better Brain Food

Tuesday AUGUST 15
CHRIS MORRISON
This Is Not a Wine Guide

Dinner, wine & book talk | $85.00
Dinner, wine, book talk and book| $125

 Signed copies of all books will also be available to purchase on the night.

For all dinner reservations, please visit http://www.onebentstreet.com.au and go to the Bookings section.