Renowned Australian chef and restaurateur Matt Moran is set to open sister venues, Compa and &Sando, in Canberra’s CBD in April.
The two venues will be Moran’s first in Canberra. Italian steakhouse Compa will be the hero concept, while neighbouring sandwich bar, &Sando, is set to be an intimate and more casual venue. It will be the first time Moran has opened a sandwich focused venue.
The venues will be located where L’americano is now, ground floor of the Canberra Centre at 148 Bunda Street.
“Canberra has long had some really exciting restaurants and talent, and it’s a region I have been visiting for many years,” Moran said.
“I’ve been looking for opportunities in Canberra and have worked with many local producers for years; I can’t wait to open these two venues and have even more of a reason to spend time there.”
In line with Moran’s other restaurants, Compa and &Sando will focus on local, seasonal produce with a simple ethos, good food and good company. The menus will showcase local ACT produce, while also including produce from Moran Family Farm, including Black Angus and a selection of charcuterie cuts from the farm’s Berkshire pigs.
The menu at Compa will highlight beef and showcase some of Australia’s best producers including Westholme Wagyu and Brooklyn Valley, all cooked on the custom Montague grill. In addition to the strong showing of beef, the menu will include a range of pastas and an extensive list of sides including: cacio e pepe mac and cheese, sweet peas, and Moran’s famous mash.
Little sister concept &Sando will focus on sandwiches, with the full menu available for takeaway. The deli-style sandwiches will be made from combinations of classic ingredients including salami, mortadella, ham, provolone, pickles and veg.
“&Sando will be my first sandwich shop; it’s going to be a lot of fun,” said Moran. “I love a good sandwich, whether it’s eating one at home or from one of the many great sandwich shops nearby.
“There has been a pretty big sandwich boom across Australia recently, and we look forward to bringing our own offer to the table”.
Located in the heart of Canberra’s CBD, Compa and &Sando will have a mix of indoor and outdoor seating; Compa will have a total seating capacity of 116, while neighbouring &Sando will seat 18. Studio A-N have designed the interiors. The venues are in partnership with The Fresh Collective.
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