when is susur's new resto opening

[Stalder]

anybody know anything about it?

[mhkhung]

anybody know anything about it?

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Next Tue (14th).. I already booked a table for Friday..

[sgfrank]

Interesting... I called Susur tonight and was told that it would "probably" be opening on Wednesday, but whoever was on the phone didn't seem to know much about it. He said they weren't taking reservations yet, and suggested calling tomorrow. Am I being given the run-around?

Simon

[mhkhung]

Interesting... I called Susur tonight and was told that it would "probably" be opening on Wednesday, but whoever was on the phone didn't seem to know much about it. He said they weren't taking reservations yet, and suggested calling tomorrow. Am I being given the run-around?

Simon

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Hmmm.. it's quite normal for restaurants to delay it's opening.. (look at all those opening soon episodes..)

I really should call them to confirm.. Whoever on the phone to take my reservation doesn't seem to have any problem reserving a table for me and said he will call if there's any problem..

[malcolmjolley]

Huh? What?

This news completely slipped by me. Where is this new restaurant? What's the concept?

[Jake]

Right beside the original. It is to be more of a casual or bistro concept as I understand it. I have heard that it will be much lower priced and all a la carte. I have also heard Susur's will only do tasting menus after the new place (Lee's, I think) opens and that Lee's will be open for lunch. Jason Carter is to be the chef, I believe. Sorry I don't have anything more definite.

Edited September 15, 2004 by Jake (log)

[malcolmjolley]

OK, this is ringing a bell. Thanks!

[allezcuisine]

I dropped by Lee on my way home from work tonight. They're opening this evening and will be open for lunch starting Monday. The atmosphere is casual and well lit, and their menu is a la carte. They serve Middle-Eastern influenced dishes (as opposed to Susur's Pacific-Rim cuisine).

From what I remember, most of their appetizers and mains are under $10 and $20 respectively. They also have several lunch/dinner for two preset menus. I didn't get a chance to see their dessert menu, but I was told that their pastry chef formerly worked at North 44.

It definitely looks like a restaurant worth trying out. Be sure to pick up one of their business cards - it can substitute as a magnifying glass!

[sgfrank]

Allezcuisine,

I might drop by for dinner tomorrow. Did you notice what the atmosphere was like? More casual than Susur, I trust?

Thanks,

Simon

[allezcuisine]

Yes, it's much more of a modern bistro than an upscale restaurant. If I remember correctly, the restaurant is one large room with high ceilings, and very pink (or fuchsia). The tabletops are clear and transparent, and the cutlery is presented in a small shallow box. The menu is also quite large, probably over 70 dishes.

If you do go, I'd be very interested to know what you thought about it.

Cheers,

Clement

[mhkhung]

They called this afternoon saying that the LLBO license is not ready as of today. May have it tomorrow, but I confirmed my reservation anyway... I should ask if I can BYOB.. Yeah right..

M