Sunday Schnitzels

It's Sunday afternoon - what better way to relax than with a refreshing cocktail. I recently ventured over to Paddington, one of my favourite spots for food, drink, vintage shopping or a stroll around the leafy suburbs. One particular place which I love to visit for a luscious cocktail is the The Lark, on Given Terrace.

Nestled between many trendy shops and restaurants this gorgeous converted two story cottage offers innovative cocktails, a great wine selection by the glass and tasty share food. Launched in 2007 by Perry Scott, talented bartender previously of The Bowery, Lychee Lounge and London’s Match Bar Group, The Lark is unique and has received many rave reviews.

Sunday’s at The Lark also happen to be the very popular ‘Schnitzel Sundays’ with three great value schnitzels on offer alongside the regular menu.

The courtyard area is perfect for summer time alfresco dining, and on this particular warm Sunday arvo I welcomed sitting outdoors with the breeze.

I ordered a 'Strummer', which was the official cocktail of the Splendour in the Grass Festival; ingredients are vodka, falernum syrup, passionfruit, lime, ginger beer, topped with aromatic bitters. Falernum syrup has flavours of ginger, clove almond and lime, originating in Barbados it was widely used in the Caribbean. That’s my food trivia for the day. I requested gin instead of vodka, and it was just what I wanted on a hot day, icy and fresh, but not too sweet.

I love the crumbed variety of schnitzel so ordered the 'Russian' - crumbed pork, stuffed with Dijon mustard, caramelised onion and served with potato chips. It was a big serving, but I eagerly cleaned my plate with no room for dessert.

My dining companion chose the Florentina Schnitzel which is veal stuffed with spinach, gratinated with tomatoes and manchego cheese served with roast potatoes. We also ordered an Avocado salad with Buffalo Feta, fresh basil, rocket and soft poached egg, which perfectly combined the fresh basil and rocket with the soft creaminess of feta and oozing egg yolk.

All in all it was a very satisfying meal to enjoy on a lazy Sunday. Although I had no room for dessert on this occasion I can vouch for the Lark's dark chocolate fondant with amaretto liqueur cream. So if you're looking for a place to impress a date or catch up with friends the Lark is a great spot just out of the city.