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Contents
Heritage
2 Aboriginal history Experience
Walk through Parramatta’s
WELCOME
Indigenous history 36 Life and style
Independent boutiques
4 Story of a city and shopping malls
Parramatta’s historical
timeline 38 Art, sport and culture
Cheer on your favourite
The future of Parramatta is footsteps of pioneering figures 6 If these walls could talk team, experience live theatre
bright. Yet, it’s the merging of in our history. The well-preserved Learn the history of Old or join a workshop
old and new that has created heritage of this city, Australia’s Government House
the diverse patchwork of second-oldest, will intrigue 40 Pristine pockets
culture, history and modernity and delight the youngest right 8 The people’s park Seek sanctuary in
that makes this region thrive. through to the oldest of visitors. Take a walk through Parramatta’s parks
Favoured by many of New beautiful Parramatta Park and outdoor spaces
South Wales’ former governors, A true melting pot of cultures, Taste
the lifestyle and geography of the taste offerings of this 10
Parramatta heritage trail 42 Greening the city
Discover Parramatta is an
independent guide commissioned
Parramatta is attracting a new region are as diverse as Some of the nation’s oldest 22 Proudly Parramatta Find out how the city is
by City of Parramatta with content wave of visitors, residents and they are delicious. With new buildings and the history A chat with ACME head going green and taking
curated by Hardie Grant Media. workers. The hive of delicious establishments popping up behind them chef Mitch Orr care of the environment
Hardie Grant Media takes all
care researching information for
food, cultural events and unique constantly, there’s always a new
this publication but dates, prices, shopping on offer will keep flavour to taste; weekends are 18 Guide to the past 24 Eat & drink guide 44 What’s on
maps and times are subject to any traveller or local well fed, full of activities, lifestyle and Historical walking tours Get your fill with our guide Upcoming events
change. © All material contained
in this publication is protected by dressed and entertained. shopping destinations. Let your of Parramatta to the best restaurants,
Australian copyright regulations. fingers do the walking through cafés and bars 46 Eyes on the future
All photos by Chris Elfes and Mark Parramatta is a significant site this guide before taking to the 20 Map: heritage, explore, stay We look to the future of
Bowyer unless credited. Contributing
writers: Alana Young, Jac Taylor, for the Aboriginal people of streets and exploring everything 30 Dining out this bustling epicentre
Linsey Rendell and Sonya Gellert. the region. Learn about the Parramatta has to offer. Best places to eat in the
Aboriginal heritage of the area region on any occasion 48 Essential info
and the ongoing connection Whether you want heritage, All the essentials for your
the Darug people have to the taste or experience, we have 32 Taste buds on tour visit to Parramatta
land. Experience the life of early everything you need to make Take your taste buds on a
Scan QR code
to access extended settlers to Australia by exploring the most of your visit to this tour of the region’s dishes
articles and offers heritage sites and walking in the thriving city.
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The Parramatta area is a great Continue through to Parramatta
place to explore local Aboriginal Park, with its strong connection
culture, and a walk through to the Burramatta people.
Baludarri Wetlands will offer Here, you’ll see pockets of
an insight into this heritage. open bushland, created by the
They are named after Baludarri, Burramatta clan using traditional
a young Darug man, who is ‘firestick burning’ methods,
known – through diary entries while the native trees, shrubs
and expedition journals – to have and grasses seen today were
lived around Parramatta as a also thriving prior to European
child. Baludarri was said to be a settlement. Along the nearby
skilful fisherman who used the stream, middens of freshwater
Parramatta River and eastern shells have been found, while
estuaries to provide food for his stone axes have been uncovered
community. As well as being a at The Crescent. This was, and
good source of food, the river,
wetlands and surrounds were a
still is, an important trading and
meeting point for clan groups in
60,000
place for meeting and trade for the region. years
the Darug nation.
Like Parramatta Park, Lake
As you stroll along the foreshore, Parramatta offers strong
notice the depictions of evidence of the Burramatta
traditional Aboriginal foodstuffs, people, with its hand-stencilled The Darug nation
native plants and fishing activities paintings, cave shelters, stone has occupied and
underfoot. The eye-catching flakings, scar trees and shell managed the lands
Jamie Eastwood-designed deposits. Take a stroll around and waters of
artwork provides a snapshot of the Arrunga Bardo Aboriginal Parramatta.
Parramatta’s history from before Bush Food Garden and follow the
1788 to the present day, from tracks to find out which plants
an Aboriginal perspective, and were used for food, medicine,
includes signage to explain the weaving or hunting. Today, all
significance of each section. of these histories are woven
into a new global city,
Continue on to the Lennox though Parramatta
Parramatta’s rich
Bridge and take a moment to is not leaving its
acknowledge the transformation past behind.
of those riverbanks since, in 1788,
Governor Arthur Phillip sailed in
Aboriginal history
and declared the land suitable
for settlement. In the ensuing
years, the traditional custodians Discover more
were forced to move downstream about the history of
or may have been killed in a the Burramatta people
More than 60,000 years of Indigenous history make up smallpox epidemic in 1789. on a self-guided walk
present-day Parramatta’s city and surrounds. So what are around Parramatta Park
the stories that make Parramatta unique? After the founding of the new and along the river.
colony in 1791, Governor Phillip discoverparramatta.com
gave the area his interpretation
Clockwise from left: The eels mosaic, Parramatta country managed by Burramatta of the name from the traditional
people for thousands of years, Burramatta festival, the interpretive walkway. custodians. Parramatta was born.
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Story of a city
Join the dots of Parramatta's 1799
early history
1788 1789 1791 1793 1815
Governor Phillip travelled Experiment Farm Cottage The oldest existing Elizabeth Farm, Australia’s Old Government House The Parramatta Native
upriver and discovered sits on one of the most European burial ground oldest surviving European was built in 1799 by Institution was established
fertile lands that important parcels of land in Australia, St John’s dwelling, was constructed convict labour and by Governor Macquarie
became the foundation in the founding of NSW. Cemetery, contains by John Macarthur, a used by the first 10 in 1815 to educate
for Australia’s second It was here that Governor the remains of notable pioneer of Australia’s NSW governors as a the local Aboriginal
European settlement Phillip issued the first land persons associated wool industry. country residence. people in the ways of
at Parramatta. grant to former convict with the foundation of colonial “civilisation”.
James Ruse in 1789. the colony.
1858 1852 1824 1821 1820 1818
Parramatta Park is The present-day Built in 1824, Hambledon The Brislington Medical Planned by Governor The Female Orphan
one of Australia’s sandstone cathedral of Cottage was part and Nursing Museum was Macquarie, the Lancer School provided a basic
most historically St John’s Cathedral was of John Macarthur’s originally constructed Barracks was completed education to orphaned,
significant public parks. built in 1852; however, the Elizabeth Farm estate. It in 1821 as a home for in 1820. The museum convict and Indigenous
Inaugurated in 1858, it two distinctive towers, was used as additional ex-convict John Hodges documents the history of females. From the 1880s,
sits on 85 hectares of still standing today, accommodation by the using money he won in a the Lancers, Australia’s the building was used
land designated as the were added to an earlier Macarthur family and card game at the nearby oldest and most as a hospital for the
Governor’s Domain. structure in 1818. their friends. Woolpack Inn. decorated military unit. mentally ill.
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Living in dilapidated buildings, supportive of her husband,
nearing famine and drinking Elizabeth Macquarie was also
contaminated water, the concerned for the welfare of
residents of Sydney required Aboriginal people and female
an industrious leader to create convicts, which caused further
change, with haste. Governor controversy for the pair.
Macquarie immediately set to
work: he conducted a review of Home improvements
the land to improve food supply One year into their new life,
and oversaw the building of Governor and Mrs Macquarie
much-needed infrastructure. moved into their new house. With in 1821, moving his family back
help from books she’d brought to Scotland the next year.
IF THESE WALLS
Although the governor from Scotland, and her husband’s Visitors can experience the well-
gained much support for his aide Lieutenant John Watts, Mrs preserved property and transport
improvements, he was also Macquarie began planning a themselves back to the days of
criticised by settlers who long-term vision for her home. this pioneering pair.
COULD TALK
resented his desire to create After the arrival of their son
equality for emancipists (freed Lachlan, in 1814, the new parents Old Government House, Parramatta
former convicts). Yet, his efforts commissioned substantial Park, is open for guided tours
in the face of opposition set renovations on the house, which Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-4.30pm,
the foundations for a more can still be seen today. Governor and on most public holidays.
Old Government House egalitarian colony. Fiercely Macquarie finally left his post parrapark.com.au
Building a nation the changes they made to their
Overlooking the city of new colony while under this roof.
Step back Parramatta, a grand Georgian On a balmy day that marked
in time house holds the private memories New Year’s Eve 1809, a ship sailed
and nation-shaping decisions into New South Wales hailing
During his 11-year post, of its historic former residents. the arrival of a couple, married
Governor Macquarie Today, the UNESCO World in 1807, from Scotland. As history
established a government Heritage-listed Old Government would have it, the progressive
precinct, hospital facilities, House, built on Burramatta nura pair would significantly shape
new roads, a bank and (country) of the Darug yura the future of their adopted
a series of public people by convicts in 1799, is the homeland.
parks. oldest surviving public building in
Australia. For many years it was Their names were Lachlan and
home to the governors of New Elizabeth Macquarie, and the
South Wales, who favoured the former, who’d been a major
safety and airiness of Parramatta general in the British Army, had
over Sydney. just been appointed the fifth
Clockwise from left: Inside
of Old Government House, a governor of New South Wales.
portrait of Queen Victoria on Notable inhabitants Soon after arriving in Sydney,
display at OGH, the grand Two of the house’s residents, in the new governor discovered
exterior. particular, are remembered for a penal colony in despair.
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Spend a
day in the
people’s park
This grassy, UNESCO World Heritage-listed Whether a self-guided
park continues to provide an idyllic space for or professional tour is the
the Parramatta and wider community to order of the day, visitors will
come together, 160 years since it was be fascinated by the history
first declared ‘the people’s park’. hidden within the walls of
Parramatta Park’s
iconic structures.
Did you know?
Park rangers and their
families resided in the
Discover a park that fun and adventure to be had at to the Observatory Transit Stones,
Ranger’s Cottage from 1857
tells a story the Domain Creek Playground, the Lady Fitzroy Memorial, the
until the mid-1990s.
Across the country, parks located on the Westmead side of Boer War Memorial and the Left to right: the Dairy
generally share a number of Parramatta Park, with a flying fox, settlement at Rose Hill. Cottage, Parramatta Park,
common features: each might mini in-ground trampolines, slides Domain Creek Playground.
have a playground, a sprinkling and many other activities for the Wander through
of benches and picnic tables, and young and young at heart. Australian history in
perhaps a barbecue. Of course, the Dairy Precinct
Parramatta Park includes all the Historical highlights It may come as a surprise, but
makings of an ordinary park, natural splendour, yet it once Today, visitors can also explore within this green expanse sits Tour the Dairy and the Dairy Cottage became the
and yet there’s so much more played a significant role in the the park’s colonial history, one of Australia’s oldest colonial Ranger’s cottages home of a park ranger and his
than meets the eye. Here, walkers lives of Aboriginal people and, observing remnants of 18th- sites. Overlooking the river, Beyond the picket fence, family. A Ranger’s Cottage was
will stumble across significant much later, the European settlers. century Parramatta, including Parramatta Park’s Dairy Precinct park-goers can view The Dairy constructed in the same year
historical sites that tell a unique the oldest Government House is the northern neighbour of Cottage, which was constructed and the Dairy Cottage became a
Australian story. With its wide-open spaces in Australia, Governor and Mrs Old Government House. Having by ex-convict George Salter. The store room.
and picnic and play areas, the Macquarie’s landscaped estate undergone major restorations project took nine years, from
Sprawling Parramatta Park park has become a central and the Dairy Precinct. The in 2016, the Dairy Precinct is 1796 to 1805. Today, the small Bookings are essential.
has now become a popular recreational space for the people’s park is brimming with now home to an exhibition house is one of the oldest Parramatta Park, Pitt and
destination where locals and Parramatta community and monumental nods to the region’s space, digital displays and standing cottages in Australia. Macquarie sts, Parramatta
sightseers can bask in the region’s visitors to the area. There’s always past – from its 1820s Bath House, landscape works. Half a century later, in 1857, parrapark.com.au
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Heritage Heritage
Philip Ruddock Heritage Centre
Building of the V hotel by Crown Group in 2005 uncovered
The Lancer a series of archeological remains from the early settlement
of Parramatta. View the well-preserved remnants that
Barracks: include footings of a convict hut, footings of a colonial-
open Sundays period cottage (including a well) and the remains of the
Wheatsheaf Hotel. The centre perfectly captures the connection
10am–4pm between Parramatta’s heritage and its future. Take the stairs
located next to The Shed café to enter the centre and get the
full experience.
Open Monday to Saturday 10–11.30am and 2.30–4pm.
45 Macquarie St (cnr Marsden St), Parramatta Whitlam Institute at the
vheritagecentre.com.au former Female Orphan
School
The building was commissioned
in 1813 by Governor Macquarie
to provide a place to prepare
PARRAMATTA
orphaned, convict and
Indigenous females for life as
domestic servants. The building
HERITAGE
became a mental hospital in the
1880s for a century, before falling
into disrepair in the mid 1980s.
The present-day refurbished
TRAIL
building has become an integral
NSW Lancer Barracks part of Western Sydney University
and Museum – a wing of which is dedicated
to the Whitlam Institute and
The Lancer Barracks is made displays a model of former Prime
up of several historic buildings Minister Gough Whitlam’s office.
As the second oldest city in Australia, Parramatta’s built in 1820, including the
history runs deep. Take a walk through the well-preserved Open Thursday and Friday 10am–
Georgian building Linden House – 4pm. Group bookings are available
historic sites and step back in time through the home to the Lancer Museum. The on request throughout the week.
pre-settlement and early colonial years of the nation. museum, housed in the Building EZ, cnr James Ruse Dr and
For more information, visit discoverparramatta.com Australian mainland’s longest- Victoria Rd, Rydalmere
continuously serving military whitlam.org/history-of-the-female-
building, features a collection of orphan-school
photographs, diaries, weapons
and vintage armored vehicles
and an overview of the history of
the Lancers.
Photo: Carla Dibbs
Open Sundays 10am–4pm and
by appointment on any day for
groups of 10 or more.
2 Smith St, Parramatta
0405 482 814
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Harris Park National Heritage Area
A suburb of the City of Parramatta, the Harris Park Elizabeth Farm
Heritage Area encompasses important historic landmarks
such as Experiment Farm Cottage, Elizabeth Farm The oldest surviving European
and Hambledon Cottage. The Harris Park Heritage Walk is dwelling in Australia, once
a self-guided tour that begins at the Parramatta Wharf and occupied by John and Elizabeth
continues through the suburb for 2.4km or approximately Macarthur and their children,
45 minutes (not including time spent visiting each landmark this house museum is open for
house). Follow the signposts. the public to experience hands-
Open Self-guided walk open 7 days. See listings for Experiment on. Walk the grounds, sit in the
Farm Cottage, Elizabeth Farm and Hambledon Cottage drawing room chairs in front of
for individual opening times. the fire and explore the house as
archivists.org.au/documents/item/781 if it were your own.
Open Wednesday to Sunday
10am–4pm and daily during NSW
school holidays.
70 Alice St, Rosehill
sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/
elizabeth-farm
Hambledon Cottage Experiment Farm Cottage
Built in 1824, this well-preserved The cottage sits on the site of the first land grant in Australia,
and beautifully furnished home given to James Ruse, an ex-convict who had been sent to
sits on the Elizabeth Farm Estate. Australia on the First Fleet to serve his sentence in 1787. Upon
The house was built by John completing his sentence Ruse asked Governor Arthur Philip
Macarthur, a British Army officer for an allotment of land to prove he could farm the land and
and pioneer of the Australian be self-sufficient, which he successfully achieved in 1791 by
wool industry, and his family. cultivating a 30-acre (12ha) piece of land. Surgeon John Harris
The house was occupied by their built the Indian-style bungalow that occupies the land today.
governess Penelope Lucas in Open Wednesday to Sunday 10.30am–3.30pm. Last tour at 3pm.
1827. The cottage was built in the Available for group bookings Mondays and Tuesdays.
Colonial Georgian style, common 9 Ruse St, Harris Park
at that time, using rendered sand nationaltrust.org.au/places/experiment-farm-cottage
stock brick. Today it’s home to
the Parramatta Historical Society.
Open Thursday to Sunday 11am–
4pm and by appointment on any
day for groups of 15 or more.
47 Hassall St, Harris Park
parramattahistorical.org.au
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Parramatta Female Factory
Follow in the footsteps of the female convicts, within this
National Heritage Precinct. Discover stories of convict
women’s incarceration, the earliest dedicated women’s
health service; and mental health history. The site officially
became the Parramatta Lunatic Asylum in 1850. Finally, in
1983 the name was changed to Cumberland Hospital, now
operating as the campus for the Institute of Psychiatry.
Open Guided tours on the first Friday of the month.
Groups by appointment – bookings essential.
5 Fleet St, North Parramatta
parramattafemalefactoryfriends.com.au
Newington Armoury Lennox Bridge
What once served as a naval armaments depot has now Completed in 1839, the bridge was
gained a new life as an arts precinct. Visit the Armoury designed by David Lennox, then
Gallery, which was used as an explosives store during World Superintendent of Bridges for NSW.
War II and is now used as a 500sqm contemporary gallery. Adjacent to 349–351 Church St,
A great way to take it all in is on the Heritage Railway, Parramatta
which operates on weekends.
Open Saturday and Sunday 10am–4pm. Parramatta Town Hall
Jamieson St, Sydney Olympic Park
sydneyolympicpark.com.au Governor Phillip designated the St John’s Cathedral St Patrick’s Cathedral
land for Parramatta’s Town Hall
Open Weekday guided tours 10am– Open daily for general viewing/
in his early plan for the area and
2pm; Sunday services: English: 8am, visitation: Mondays to Fridays
foundations were laid in 1792. 9.30am, 11am, 7pm; Cantonese: 9.15am; 6am–6pm and weekends.
Governor Macquarie designated Farsi: 5pm; Mandarin: 11am and 2pm. Marist Plc, Parramatta
Brislington Medical and Nursing Museum the site in front of Town Hall for 195 Church St, Parramatta (opposite Prince Alfred Square)
the Native Feast in Parramatta stjohnscathedral.org.au stpatscathedral.com.au
Built by ex-convict John Hodges in 1821 – from funds from 1816 to 1833. The building
won in a card game at the nearby Woolpack Hotel – this still serves the community of
Georgian building has functioned as a medical and nursing Parramatta today; however, it is
museum since 1983. Visit the museum to see the fascinating currently not accessible inside
advancements in medical science since the 1800s. due to construction of nearby St John’s Cemetery St Patrick’s Cemetery
Open Tuesday and Thursday 10.30am–2pm and by Parramatta Square.
appointment at other times for private groups. Open Guided tours for visitors are Open from 6am until sunset for
Centenary Square, 182 Church St, available by appointment with St walking through.
Cnr George and Marsden sts, Parramatta
brislington.net Parramatta John’s Cemetery Trust. Corner Pennant Hills Rd and
1 O’Connell St, Parramatta Church St, Parramatta
(02) 9891 0700 stpatscathedral.com.au
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THE
HERITAGE
TRIANGLE
Harris Park National
Heritage Area
Follow the heritage trail made Parramatta what it is was able to reach self-sufficiency floorboards, visitors to this well- Clockwise from top:
Even in this thriving city of today. After all, it was settled by from colony food rations in only preserved cottage can still see Take a look Experiment Farm Cottage,
Elizabeth Farm, Hambledon
close to a quarter of a million Europeans in the same year as 18 months and was thus granted some examples of Georgian-style
people, Parramatta has a Sydney city itself, in 1788, and these 30 acres (12ha) – the plasterwork in the ceilings and As you stand on the Cottage.
rather unique ability to take you this history is still very accessible colony’s very first land grant. wall detailing. Don’t miss the verandah of Experiment
back into its history – just you today to those who merely splendid cedar four-poster bed in Farm Cottage, even now
and the peacefulness of many take the time for a walk. The Hambledon Cottage the bedroom, topped by an 1860s in this well-populated
colonial sites, lovingly kept as self-guided 2.4km Harris Park On the same historic block, down patchwork quilt. area of Harris Park you
time capsules dedicated to the Heritage Walk is one such way on Hassall Street, Hambledon can see all the way to
hard-working figures who have to discover some of Parramatta’s Cottage exhibits the same Elizabeth Farm the Parramatta
most noteworthy and significant rather stark Georgian colonial Further to the east on the River.
historical properties and architecture, although a closer Heritage Walk, you can see the
landmarks simply by heading look reveals the beautiful textures rest of Macarthur’s domain at
east along the river from of its original sandstone brick Elizabeth Farm, named after his
Parramatta Wharf. and an interior decked out with wife. By all reports a strong-willed
exquisite cedar wood joinery. figure, Macarthur was granted
Experiment Farm This was the second house of 200 acres (81ha) here and used it
As you stroll through the fertile Macarthur (and his family), to successfully breed sheep suited
green spaces along the river, pioneer of the early Australian to the Australian land, becoming
such as the Queen’s Wharf wool industry and commandant the biggest sheep owner in the
Reserve, overlooked by the of the Parramatta settlement in colony by the 1800s.
Gasworks Bridge and guided by the 1790s. A tour of Hambledon
signposts along the way, you can Cottage, built in 1824, and For a complete list of Parramatta’s
imagine how ex-convict farmer historic gardens reveals clues as historical properties including,
James Ruse was able to set up to its many occupants through addresses, opening and tour times,
Experiment Farm in 1789; Ruse the years. Treading the wide visit discoverparramatta.com
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Guide to the past located in Parramatta Park,
and discover the interesting
history of one of Australia’s
oldest buildings. Learn about
The best way to explore Parramatta is through a guided tour. Experience the diverse culture, Parramatta’s Aboriginal history
interesting heritage and exciting future of Australia’s second-oldest city. and the significance of different
sites in the area. Explore the
cottage, built in 1796 and
inhabited by George Salter,
an ex-convict who became
Parramatta a cattleman. The tour offers
Unlocked visitors a rare glimpse into life in
Australia in the early 1800s and
Duration: 45 minutes a chance to explore a World-
Heritage listed building. Due
New in town? This short, yet to the delicate nature of the
mighty, tour is perfect for new buildings in the Dairy Precinct,
residents and first-time visitors entry is limited to small groups of
to Parramatta. Meet your guide 15 people or fewer.
at Town Hall to embark on a discoverparramatta.com/
fun and informative tour that visitor-information
includes significant landmarks
in the area and great places to
eat, shop and explore. This taster
tour provides an overview of the Step into
city’s history while also weaving Parramatta’s Past
in the exciting new developments
taking place. Significant stops Duration: 2 hours
include Centenary Square, the
old Roxy Theatre, Eat Street and Take in the history of Parramatta
Lennox Bridge. Take this free with an in-depth tour of the
tour to familiarise yourself with historic landmarks of the area.
the area and get a local’s insight Stories, facts and insights are
from the knowledgeable guides. woven throughout this two-hour
discoverparramatta.com/ walking tour of Parramatta’s
visitor-information architectural gems. The tour is
suitable for a range of people,
from seniors to families with
children (aged seven and up) and
Dairy visiting friends and relatives. If
Illustration: Mike Karolos
Cottage you’re looking for a shorter tour,
join the Handful of Heritage
Duration: 1 hour (hosted by the same provider) for
a sampler taste of history.
Join in a private tour of discoverparramatta.com/
Parramatta’s Dairy Cottage, visitor-information
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Station 44 Waldorf Parramatta ApartmentHeritage Taste
In 2001, when Pendle Hill High “I’m proud to
School student Mitch Orr began
work experience in the kitchen
have grown up in
of one of Parramatta’s well- the western suburbs
loved institutions, he was yet
to realise that he was paving a
of Sydney. Growing
path toward an esteemed, global up in that hub of
culinary career. Standing proudly
on George Street, Parramatta,
multiculturalism
The Albion Hotel marks the spot has really helped
where Mitch Orr’s gastronomic
education originated. Inside the
shape who I am
pub’s bistro kitchen, a young and how I cook.”
Orr became immersed in the
fast-paced and competitive
hospitality world – a world in
which he would someday find
much success. And, it didn’t Orr casts his thoughts back the perspective gained from his
take long for The Albion’s team nearly 17 years to his early highlight-filled career, Orr has
to recognise it had a talented involvement in the region’s dining noticed a significant growth in
future chef in its kitchen. Orr was landscape. “The food scene Parramatta’s food locales. “The Mitch’s
employed as a kitchen hand and,
soon after, as a fully-fledged
wasn’t great back then. But then,
that could easily be attributed to
food scene has really started to
grow and evolve over the last
local favourites
apprentice. my own lack of knowledge and couple of years. You’re starting In the company of the
understanding as well. Starting to notice places like Messina venerated chef, we had to
“The Albion was a busy and fun out, as a teen, I really had no idea open up in the suburbs; there’s ask where Orr heads for
place to work as a young kid. what was good food, and what really a captive market now. I a fix of local cuisine when
It taught me a lot about time wasn’t,” he says. think over the next few years he’s back in Parramatta.
management, pushing on, and we’ll start to see more big-name “When I come back to
PROUDLY
people skills,” says Orr. As the head chef at prominent chefs make the move to places Parramatta, I hit up Pho
Rushcutters Bay dining like Parramatta.” Pasteur for a soup, and
This experience was Orr’s entry destination ACME, Orr draws drop by Honey Restaurant
PARRAMATTA
point into life as a chef but, as he on his knowledge of melding or Aria Persian. Exploring
tells us, it was also the people and cultures and cuisines to Wigram Street in Harris
culture of the region that helped create Italian dishes with an Park is also great – it
characterise his now-distinct Asian-inspired twist. has some of the best
cooking style. Indian cuisine. I also think
Chef’s choice “I’m proud to have grown up in
Before taking on this role, Orr
kept busy in the kitchens of Pilu
Courtney’s Brasserie is a
real Sydney institution and
the western suburbs of Sydney. at Freshwater, Sydney’s Sepia deserves recognition.”
Growing up in that hub of Restaurant and Duke Bistro
We spoke to celebrated ACME chef multiculturalism has really helped and, most notably, acclaimed
Mitch Orr about how his formative shape who I am and how I cook. Italian chef Massimo Bottura’s
years in the Parramatta region And now it’s nice to be able Modena-based restaurant Clockwise from left: Chef Mitch
shaped his trajectory and how the to shine a light on how much Osteria Francescana – listed Orr, Pho Pasteur, Indian cuisine
city’s food scene has changed since the food scene has grown and by Forbes among The World’s 50 from Harris Park, a dish from
those early days. evolved in Parramatta.” Best Restaurants in 2018. With Courtney’s Brasserie.
discoverparramatta.com 23Taste
Eat
Pull up a seat at Alex & Co Burger Project Butter BL Burgers El-Phoenician
one of Parramatta’s GF, DF, V, VE, H GF, V GF, V GF, V, H GF, DF, V, VE, H
premier eateries and
discover the flavours Friendly faces and feel-good This burger joint has reached This American-inspired joint, BL Burgers is flipping juicy Refined Lebanese mezze
you’ll want to revisit, food abounds at this favoured cult status level thanks in part to with subtle Japanese influences, patties, oftentimes to a hip- plates, smoky, flavoursome
time and again. local haunt. Think ‘80s tunes, beef its high quality beef from Cape serves up burgers with fried hop soundtrack. Between the meats, a selection of generous
For more dining, visit mac ‘n’ cheese burgers, creative Grim, in Tasmania, and the soft- chicken alongside miso-buttered poutine (fries with cheese curds, vegetarian offerings and fresh
discoverparramatta.com pizza toppers, vibrant cocktails serve ice cream that is churned corn, dashi butter and collard gravy and maple aioli) and the seafood are complemented by
and a contemporary fit-out. in-house each day. greens topped with togarashi. towering burgers, the menu is a signature Lebanese-inspired
Shop 2-4, 330 Church St, 1-2/134-140 Marsden Shop 3, 140 Marsden St, drool-worthy. cocktail list.
Parramatta St, Parramatta Parramatta 3/188 Church St, Parramatta 328 Church St, Parramatta
alexandco.com.au burgerproject.com buttersydney.com.au blburgers.com.au el-phoenician.com.au
PRICE GUIDE
$5–$20
$20–$35
$35–$100+ Enzo’s Cucina The Ginger Tiger Holy Basil Restaurant 317 Touka
GF, DF, V, VE, H V GF, DF, V, VE GF, DF, V, VE, H V
Follow the scent of garlic, From bao buns and Lao sausages The distinctive flavours of Thai For more than a decade this This bar and traditional Japanese
DIETARY GUIDE basil and tomato beyond the to laksa and tom yum, The Ginger and Laos cuisines mingle here. Italian institution has kept the yakiniku (BBQ) has fine-tuned its
doors. Traditional, hearty Italian Tiger Restaurant will take your Unsurprisingly, the resulting people of Parramatta satisfied menu to include the staples: fresh
GF Gluten Free
food is served in a relaxed and tastebuds on a South East Asian fusion is vibrant and robustly with an extensive menu of sashimi, mouth-watering gyoza
DF Dairy free
homely setting – portions are adventure – while keeping your seasoned. The venue’s interior sizzling hotpots, house-made and special Wagyu oyster blade
V Vegetarian
substantial and the service budget in check. is also vivacious, with fuchsia pasta, slow-roasted dishes and meat perfect for barbecuing.
VE Vegan
is welcoming. Collector Hotel, 100 George St, velvet furnishings. signature pizzas. Shop 2, 2 Horwood Plc,
H Halal
1, 2-6 Campbell St, Northmead Parramatta Shop 5, 330 Church St, Parramatta 317 Church St, Parramatta Parramatta
*May require pre-order enzoscucina.com.au thegingertiger.com.au holybasil.com.au 317.com.au touka.com.au
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Drink
Whether artfully Albion Hotel Bar 30 & Bistro Coco Cubano Commercial Hotel Nick & Nora’s
adorned cocktails, GF, DF, V, VE GF, V V GF, V, VE V, VE
refreshing craft ales
or a carefully curated The summer months beckon Local visitors to this relaxed The colours and flavours of Cuba With five bars to choose from, An art deco-styled bar that
wine list pique your locals into the Albion Hotel’s bar would be forgiven for come to life at this all-day-and- Commercial Hotel’s patrons are feels as though you’ve stepped
interest, Parramatta’s sunlit garden for cool drinks; mistakenly thinking they’re on night locale, whether the choice bound to find a cosy corner or straight into a private apartment
beverage offerings the cooler months call for warm holiday, with tropically inclined of beverage is a coffee with open verandah to suit their every in the ‘30s, this rooftop bar has
have it covered. lunches within the pub’s cosy cocktails, fresh white furnishings breakfast, a cheeky mid-morning whim. From the outside, the 270-degree views and more than
For more drink, visit bistro. Live music is commonplace and accompanying tapas milkshake, or perhaps a mojito in pub may look traditional, but its 900 spirits on the menu.
discoverparramatta.com at this venue. to boot. the evening. interior is every bit contemporary. Level 26, 45 Macquarie St,
135 George St, Parramatta 30 Phillip St, Parramatta 302 Church St, Parramatta 2 Hassall St, Parramatta Parramatta
albionhotel.com.au panpacific.com cococubano.com thecommercialhotel.net.au nickandnoras.com.au
PJ’s Irish Pub Port Bar Restaurant Riverside Brewing Co. Rose & Crown Hotel Uncle Kurt’s Woolpack Hotel
GF, V GF, DF, V, VE GF, DF, V, VE V, VE
On Friday and Saturday A not-so-secret bar where
Hunter Valley and An idyllic spot to relax, icy afternoons, Riverside Brewing A newly renovated bistro inside Reuben sandwiches, bagels Wooden accents, a dappling
Tumbarumba wines accompany cocktail in hand, the roomy Company opens its brewery Parramatta’s expansive Rose & and zingy cocktails are the of greenery and soft lighting
the expected Guinness and outdoor space is best paired cellar doors. Among crowd Crown Hotel presents the perfect order of the day, Uncle Kurt’s create a welcoming ambience
tasty pub food at PJ’s Irish Pub. with a sunny afternoon and good favourites – 69 Summer Ale quiet spot for a family dinner, resides in an unassuming car at Parramatta’s Woolpack Hotel.
Partner a glass of shiraz with company. The lively venue has and 33 Golden Ale – are and perhaps a local wine or the park where hip-hop tunes and Conveniently near the train
wood-fired baked camembert, also become a popular event signature beers, available on venue’s signature cocktail, The hot dogs are key. station, this meeting point is a
or waffle fries. setting for celebratory affairs. tap or bottled. Crowned Rose. Horwood Plc, city centre car park, go-to for post-work drinks.
74 Church St, Parramatta 36 Charles St, Parramatta 2 North Rocks Rd, Parramatta 11 Victoria Rd, Parramatta Parramatta 19 George St, Parramatta
pjsparramatta.com.au portbar.com.au riversidebrewing.com.au roseandcrownhotel.com.au instagram.com/unclekurtsbar woolpackhotel.com.au
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Café Sweet
Be it a high-tea Armoury Wharf Café Circa Espresso Those in search of Adora Handmade Bay Vista Dessert Bar
occasion, a sustaining V, VE GF, DF, V, VE dessert need not travel Chocolates & Café
weekend brunch or far to find freshly GF, DF, V, VE, H GF, DF, V, VE, H
just a morning coffee The great views, child-friendly Vivid colours are not only brushed baked treats, artisanal
on the run, here are space and delicious breakfast across the walls of Circa Espresso, chocolates, ice-creams Jam-packed with delectable Dessert lovers can discover
the must-sample and lunch menu are all big but painted on the plate with and more in this sweet- treats for chocolate lovers, sanctuary inside a sugar-fuelled
cafés in Parramatta. drawcards to this café on the food, too. A light, vegetable- savvy city. For more the offerings here are difficult treasure trove. This chocolate-
For more cafés, visit water. The menu has a great kids’ centric menu remains true to sweets, visit to resist. The store’s signature scented establishment challenges
discoverparramatta.com range for smaller appetites. theme, with cheerful, plentiful discoverparramatta.com chocolate baskets are a great gift its guests to find a sweet craving
Building 13, Blaxland Riverside flavours throughout. for those out to impress. they can’t cure in an instant.
Park, Jamieson St, Newington 21 Wentworth St, Parramatta 2b/103 George St, Parramatta Shop 1, 330 Church St, Parramatta
armorywharfcafe.com circaespresso.com.au adora.com.au bayvista.com.au
Lil Miss Collins Macquarie St Gatehouse Paper Plane Bourke Street Bakery Gelato Messina White Henry
GF, DF, V, VE, H High Tea Rooms GF, V, H GF, DF, V, VE GF, DF, V, VE GF, DF, V*, VE*, H
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A favourite among locals, this A visit to this café is akin to An institution frequented by Creamy layers of gelato piled Those whose concentration levels
café is not only photogenic Where better to indulge in the popping by a dear friend’s sweet tooths, Bourke Street high behind the glass cabinet tend to falter mid-morning can
– picture pastel-hued plates British tradition of high-tea place. The staff members are Bakery is a beacon for those tempt even the most strong- follow the scent of coffee down a
and white-washed wooden than in an archetypal colonial warm, the ornamentation is craving a sweet. Flaky croissants, willed. Ranging from vanilla short laneway in search of White
surfaces – but serves up a structure? Step back in time to sip homely, and casual comfort Danishes, zesty lemon tarts and to pear and rhubarb, or salted Henry Espresso Bar. Pick-me-up
sharp menu featuring fresh, tea or sparkling Australian wines, food and freshly brewed freshly baked cakes line the caramel and white chocolate, needs are taken care of with a
appetising fare. with cakes, muffins and more. coffee awaits. windows, luring in passersby. there’s a flavour for every taste. cookie or lunch on the go.
13 Wentworth St, Parramatta Parramatta Park, Parramatta 5/2 Horwood Pl, Parramatta 186–190, 1 Church St, Parramatta 283 Church St, Parramatta 4/118 Church St, Parramatta
facebook.com/lilmisscollinscafe gatehousetearooms.com.au facebook.com/cafepaperplane bourkestreetbakery.com.au gelatomessina.com whitehenry.com.au
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EVERYDAY
DINING Splash out SPECIAL
OCCASION
Set within picturesque sourced ingredients in novel ways.
Parramatta Park, Lachlan’s For the carnivores, there’s little
Old Government House is a wonder why The Meat & Wine
popular choice for special events, Co. has gained a steady following
including weddings and high in Parramatta. Distinguishing
teas. During warmer months, be itself from other steak houses,
sure to sit on the long verandah this sophisticated locale, with
and sample the ever-evolving its artfully dressed dishes, is a
chef’s choice menu. The answer go-to for those who take both
to your stomach rumbles may their meats and wines seriously.
Chatkazz Double be Courtney’s Brasserie, every And to continue the protein-rich Lachlan’s
Shop 4-6/14-20 Station St Mac dish at this fine-dining spot culinary trail, opening its doors on Old Government House,
East, Harris Park 8/194 Macquarie St, is presented as a work of art. Centenary Square, Chophouse is Parramatta Park
chatkazz.com.au Parramatta Sustainably caught fish and a the contemporary Australian grill lachlans.com.au
full vegetarian menu are all part bringing its iconic flavours and
of its vision to serve up locally premium dining to Parramatta.
Budget bites
The Meat &
Wine Co.
Shop 6 & 7, 330
Church St,
Pho Pasteur Parramatta Courtney’s Brasserie
themeatandwine
137 Church St, co.com 30 Charles St,
Parramatta Parramatta
phopasteurparramatta.com Whoever said eating well comes their culture. Their extensive menu courtneysbrasserie.com.au
with a big price tag hasn’t visited features the well-known staple
the eateries in Parramatta. of beef pho, but also plenty of
Dharmesh Rangparia has shaped traditional provincial dishes and a
a bustling go-to for Indian handful of vegan and vegetarian
street food with his restaurant options. Blink and you’ll miss
Chatkazz. The menu here is the tiny hole-in-the-wall coffee
entirely vegetarian and offers a joint Double Mac, serving up a
breakfast range on weekends. daily brew to those in need of a
Dishes are snack-worthy, with caffeine hit. If combining coffee
many designed to share. Mr and and community spirit is your
Darcy Street Project Mrs Pham came to Australia thing then the social enterprise Chophouse
OG Brew Bar as refugees from Vietnam and café Darcy Street Project is the Church St, Centenary
Shop 4, City Centre opened their much-beloved perfect cosy spot for a hot or Square, Parramatta
Carpark, Parramatta restaurant Pho Pasteur in 1992 to cold beverage – while helping chophousesydney.com.au
darcystproject.com.au share the incredible flavours of marginalised people.
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Taste buds on tour Taste of Australia
& River Cruise:
Sydney Harbour
to Parramatta
Treat your tastebuds to a culinary tour of Parramatta’s diverse cuisine
and fascinating history and culture. Duration 6 hours
Meet your guide at Ground
Control Café in Circular Quay
and then hop on board your boat
cruise for a tour of the Sydney
Taste of India: Harbour. Enjoy a traditional
Harris Park Australian breakfast on your
way to Parramatta. This tour
Duration 3.5 hours is perfect if you’re looking to
combine a little food adventure,
Known as the ‘Little India’ boating and a walking tour
of Sydney, Harris Park is the taking in Parramatta’s significant
ultimate destination for flavourful landmarks and learning about
meals, glittering saris and the Aboriginal heritage of
sumptuously sweet desserts. the area. Bring your appetite
This eclectic tour will take your for a multi-course taster that
tastebuds on an aromatic encompasses sweet, savoury and
journey through the Indian and a little spice. Significant stops
Pakistani cuisine available in the on the trip include a pick-me-up
heart of Parramatta. Cast aside espresso shot at Darcy Street
any expectations of a curry- Project, traditional Greek souvlaki
filled adventure, as there is so at Eat Grk and sausage rolls at
much more to this tour. Try the Bourke Street Bakery. The stops
beautifully presented raj kachori, on each tour are dependent on
visit the Parramatta institution the day of the week, due to a few
Chatkazz and delight your senses of the locations being closed on
with dishes you might never have weekends. Known as a ‘melting
heard of – such as the delicious pot’ of cultures, this food tour
Indian sweet jalebi. The walking in allows participants to sample
this tour is minimal; however, it’s the diverse cuisines of the area
advisable to wear comfortable and get to know Parramatta.
shoes and clothing. You’re going Whether you live and work in the
to want to make room for as area or are visiting for the first
much food as possible, trust us. time, this tour is an excellent way
Illustration: Mike Karolos
The tour takes place monthly to sample the sights and tastes ..
and can accommodate up to 14 of Sydney and beyond. The boat
people, so it’s advisable to book will drop you back to Circular
far in advance. Quay when the tour ends.
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discoverparramatta.com 35Experience
Making your way around Parramatta
Parramatta’s many shopping Farmers
precincts over a weekend is no Market
small feat, with so much to see Centenary
and do in this lively city. So we’ve Square,
done the legwork and gathered a Parramatta
few of the topnotes into this jam- discoverparra
packed itinerary. matta.com
Start your shopping adventures Dot’s Flower Shoppe
in the CBD on a Friday morning 249 Church St, Parramatta;
when the Parramatta Farmers dots.com.au
Market rolls into Centenary
Square. Along with bountiful fresh The Bower
produce, free-range eggs, bread, Left to right: Parramatta Shop 1, 10 Hunter St,
muesli and honey, this weekly Farmers Markets, The Bower, Parramatta; bower.org.au
market is lush with delicious The Saree Shop.
edibles. BYO reusable cup to Beatdisc Records
enjoy your morning latte and Shop 11 Queensland Arcade,
don’t forget to bring bags to take 181 Church St, Parramatta
away fresh goodies. can even partake in one of the at Bloch and outdoor wear in beatdisc.com.au
workshops on basic carpentry, Kathmandu. Step outside the
Next, mosey up Church Street to upholstery or home DIY. CBD to explore Harris Park’s Westfield Parramatta
Dot’s Flower Shoppe. This local boutique shops. This thriving 159-175 Church St,
institution has been arranging Continue your deep vintage dive multicultural precinct has a Parramatta
blooms into beautiful bouquets nearby at Beatdisc Records, dynamic ‘Little India’ vibe, with westfield.com.au/parramatta
for more than 30 years. Admire uncovering new, used and rare Wigram Street home to many
the seasonal flowers and foliage LPs, CDs and even cassettes. This eateries traversing the cuisines The Saree Shop
and dream up the perfect posy enclave for the turntable-inclined of regional India. Vibrant colour 42 Station St East,
for the mantle at home. has been peddling local and meets intricate weaving and Harris Park
global vinyl since 1995. hand embroidery on the many thesareeshop.com.au
A short stroll away is The beautiful sari and salwar kameez
Life
Bower. This environmental Next, step the retail therapy up a at The Saree Shop, Parramatta New Maharaja
charity breathes new life into notch at Westfield Parramatta. Indian Fashion and New Fashion and Beauty
secondhand items. Inside this Refresh your wardrobe for the Maharaja Fashion & Beauty. Suite1, 2 Kendall St, Harris
& style
menagerie of recycled goodness, working week at SABA and Fossil, Park; (02) 9893 8820
you’ll find furniture, appliances, before taking in the myriad If your shopping adventures
homewares, building materials, designers lining the corridors happen to fall on the first Good As New Clothing
bicycles, secondhand books and of Myer and David Jones. Lush Saturday of the month, be sure to Shop 5 & 6, 28 High St,
more. The Bower is passionately Cosmetics and Mecca Maxima carve out some time for a jaunt Epping; (02) 9868 4466
committed to reducing landfill, have all your beauty needs to Ermington, where the Market
From street markets and which is why it also hosts regular covered, while Kikki.K will ensure by the River brings together an Market by the River
independent boutiques to Repair Cafés, where people can your stationery is looking sharp. evolving consortium of producers, 40 Seamist Ave, Ermington
fashionable malls, here’s our bring in items in need of a bit Keep things casual at General growers, bakers, artists and marketbytheriver.com.au
locals’ guide to shopping of love and the team will teach Pants and Glue Store, or browse providores. There’s often live
in Parramatta. you how to fix them for free. You the latest in active apparel music and free yoga classes, too.
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