Renowned Adelaide Chef Returns Home to Head up New East End Eatery
SOUTH AUSTRALIA: Former Mimasu Head Chef, Brent Potuszynski, has returned home after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus to run Adelaide’s indoor-meets-outdoor restaurant and bar, Storehouse Flinders East.
In 2020, with Covid knocking on the door, Brent made the decision to leave the South Australian capital and pursue opportunities in rural Australia.
With an invigorated mindset - and impeccable pedigree of experience spanning across London’s Michelin Starred restaurants - like Pied à Terre* as a young chef and, more recently, some of South Australia’s finest establishments including Georges on Waymouth - the Adelaide born chef has returned home to pick up where he left off.
“Being back in Adelaide feels fantastic,” Brent said. “The restaurant scene is impressive right now, and I’m looking forward to being a part of it again, albeit this time in the city’s East End,” he said.
Since stepping into the role as Head Chef at Storehouse Flinders East just eight weeks ago, Brent has crafted a wholesome menu featuring regionally sourced produce. His trademark flair for plates full of rustic flavour are evident with some of his most beloved dishes appearing on the new menu, like his seared South Australian kangaroo loin, paired with black garlic aioli, pickled grapes, toasted pumpkin seed and saltbush.
Brent’s approachable menu perfectly complements Storehouse’s sleek fit out complete with high communal tables; Australian blackbutt floors and large bifold windows that open to a courtyard filled with Australian natives.
The pairing, Chef says, is deliberate.
“We want to evoke a feeling of comfort, familiarity, with authentic and wholesome hospitality,” he said of the 76-seat eatery (52 indoor/24 courtyard). "We are 100% focussed on using quality, seasonal SA ingredients, while remaining relaxed and contemporary for the everyday diner.”
For lunch and dinner, starters include baba ghanoush with toasted flat bread, roast almonds, chilli honey and crispy sage; salad of prosciutto with fior di latte, pomelo, watercress and vincotto; or pork, duck and chicken terrine accompanied with pistachio, orange marmalade, cornichons, mustard, and sourdough.
Larger plates up the ante. Think braised lamb belly with white onion puree, pickled red onion, bulgur wheat tabouli and crispy kale.
“My Spencer Gulf prawn linguine comes with blistered tomatoes, garlic, chilli and wild rocket,” Brent said. “Whilst our fried gnocchi are made in house and paired perfectly with spring peas, broad beans, mint, goats curd and candied walnuts.”
For a taste of everything, lunch and dinner guests can opt for the five-course ‘Feed Me’ menu ($80) featuring a rotating selection of Chef’s favourite dishes, including his seared kangaroo loin.
As you’d expect, the wine menu has strong local representation from McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, and Langhorne Creek with Rieslingfreak NO2 Polish Hill, The Lane Lois Sparkling, and Tim Smith Bugalugs Shiraz worthy of note. There are also local brews from Mismatch Brewing and Pirate Life Brewing whilst Negroni, Margarita and Lycheetini cocktails cater to classic palates.
Early risers are also well served with a delicious breakfast menu including salmon benedict bagel; local mushrooms avocado on rye with smoked Woodside goat’s curd; and Biscoff French toast on brioche with house made caramel rock salt ice cream, poached pear and Biscoff sauce on the menu. For those seeking a lighter snack during the day, a bar menu offers delicious bites like grilled octopus skewers, pumpkin feta, and thyme arancini, marinated local olives, or smoky BBQ brisket sliders.
And if that’s not enough to entice, Chef says Storehouse Flinders East is planning on talking advantage of Adelaide’s balmy summer nights with a lively calendar of courtyard events including Acoustic Sundays and daily happy hour, with more events to be announced.
* Pied à Terre is the longest standing independent Michelin Starred restaurant in London.
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EDITOR’S NOTES
Storehouse Flinders East - 260 Flinders Street, Adelaide, SA
Open Monday to Wednesday: 6.30am - 10am, 5pm - 9pm| Thursday & Friday 6.30am - 10am, 12pm – 2pm, 5pm – 9pm | Saturday 7am - 11am, 5pm - 9pm | Sunday 7am - 11am
Instagram: @storehouseflinderseast
Booking available on Storehouse website.
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MORE ABOUT STOREHOUSE
Storehouse Flinders East seeks to provide travelling guests and locals with a base aside from their home or workplace, flexible enough to be used as somewhere to eat, drink, catch up, conduct business, or just relax. Diners are invited to indulge in a seasonally curated menu, made with locally produce, and paired with an extensive beverage list, perfect for any occasion. Gather in the alfresco dining area, enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or simply unwind and relax over a refreshing drink at the bar.
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