Kitchen by Mike, the award-winning Sydney restaurant led by chef Mike McEnearney, will pop up within the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) in Canberra this July.

The launch will debut in line with the highly anticipated exhibition Gauguin’s World: Tōna Iho, Tōna Ao. Taking advantage of its impressive location on the newly renovated light-filled lower ground floor of the NGA, it provides the perfect stop before or after enjoying the exhibition.

Reflecting McEnearney’s signature style, Kitchen by Mike offers a lunch menu consisting of chargrilled and wood-fired meat and fish, served alongside signature salads and seasonal roast vegetables, with house-made cakes for dessert. Focusing on wholefoods, the menu showcases the best in locally and responsibly sourced meat, seafood and produce, while always being guided by the seasons. Menu highlights include pot roasted lamb shoulder, avocado and heirloom tomato tartine, beetroot and fennel salad, and a cucumber and ginger salad.

The all-Australian drinks menu includes a selection of wine and beer on offer alongside specialty tea by Apothēca by Anthia, coffee from Five Senses, cold-pressed juices by Nectar and soda by Strangelove. 

“It’s an honour to be bringing our love of food to our nation’s capital. Good food and art are two of life’s simple pleasures and we’re so thrilled to be able to serve up wholesome and delicious meals within one of Australia’s great cultural hubs,” says McEnearney.

“Our ethos is all about food for the people. It’s egalitarian style dining at its best – simple, healthy and delicious. We can’t wait to welcome people into our new home within the NGA, to experience what we’re all about.” 

Kitchen by Mike at The National Gallery of Australia welcomes diners daily from 11am – 4pm. 

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