The ever-popular Duxton Hill just doesn’t seem to run out of steam. When one place closes, another two pop up in its place.
Now that the Australian restaurant Broth has shuttered, a new cheekily-named restaurant has popped up. The Prawn Star is a locavore seafood joint that takes cues from local zi char flavors with ingredients sourced from nearby markets. It’s a thoroughbred fusion restaurant with dishes like king prawns in a vermicelli claypot, lobster poutine and a sriracha caramel popcorn. You won’t find any rice here as all dishes are served with sides of grilled bread. It’s got a convivial atmosphere with lots of drinks (think wines, craft brews and a small cocktail menu) and casual grub to get down and dirty with.
Across the cobblestone-laden path is Alba 1836, a fine dining Italian restaurant and wine bar. Helmed by a team of Italians, expect lots of delicate and decadent Italian food from pastas and risottos to regional seafood classics like Milanese-style red Sicilian prawns in a crust of yellow polenta on black ink risotto with stracchino cheese and sea urchin. We’re particularly drawn to the homemade pastas like fresh tagliatelle with Italian sausage and wild mushroom ragout, as well as fresh tagliolini with Maine lobster, Sicilian tomatoes and fresh oregano. Plus, they’ve got a huge wine selection with an emphasis on Italian bottles.
