Cream Cafe & Bar stands out on the corner of North Quarter dining precinct as a conspicuous statement of intent, speaking volumes about the philosophy of its creators, Socrates Kochinos and Omar Muscat. Spend a moment with either of them and you can’t help but be impressed by the energy they pour into this venture. And like both of them, this establishment is no shrinking violet. White marble, stainless steel and ceramic come together in homage to art deco in the slick modern space. Here you see business types all hours of the day, either grabbing a Cream blend coffee to go, or meeting clients over a light lunch. Sunsets are greeted with after-work drinks just as diners arrive for chef David Black’s impressive menu of globally influenced contemporary dishes. The selection includes wok fried bug and soft shell crab in XO chilli sauce with green papaya, snow pea sprouts and snake beans. Or a sage salted eye fillet on café de paris mash and broccolini, with muscat jus and a crispy slice of prosciutto. Those looking for a light meal may choose a barbecued atlantic salmon salad – Cream’s take on niçoise – with cos lettuce, tomato, green beans, potato and boiled egg. On weekends the brunch crowd descends, newspapers in hand, to take in the ambience. At the front of house, Michael Nager is on hand with the funky and spunky floorstaff to ensure the satisfaction of all patrons.
Quick Facts
Address: Shop FG10, Canberra Centre Bunda Street Canberra City
