From the ‘60s-era deco villa to the Italian architects to the house-made ricotta, Black Bambu, the new gleaming-white upmarket eatery on Street 228, marks the latest entry into the capital’s upscale dining echelons. The restaurant is the latest endeavour of the chefs behind The Exchange, Tom O’Connor and Al Schaaf. The menu is short but elegant. Small plates include the aforementioned house-made ricotta with edamame beans, cherry tomato and roasted eggplant ($6.5), Lemongrass lamb sausage ($6.5), and grilled pear, goat cheese, bacon & onion confit ($6.5). Large plates start with a trio of mini Australian beef burgers ($7.5) and top out with a beef tenderloin ($19.5). Black Bambu, #29 Street 228.
