L'etoile

CHEZ L'ETOILE (ONE CHEF'S HAT AWARD, SYDNEY MORNING HERALD GOOD FOOD GUIDE 2010) Located in a stunning heritage Victorian terrace at hip Five Ways Paddington, a star is born chez L'etoile, where co-owner and celebrated 3-hatted executive chef Manu Feildel shares his passion for modern French bistro fare. Along with his talented culinary team, pair Manu’s signature classics like Boudin de St-Jacques and Bavette d'Aloyau with excellent wines from the diverse and affordable French and Australian list - or enjoy a cheese plate, a glass of vino and great conversation at the friendly bar. Cap off your visit with warm attentive service from the French-speaking staff and you'll understand why Vogue Entertaining & Travel calls L’étoile ‘so French you’ll imagine you’re dining in Montparnasse’. EXECUTIVE CHEF: MANU FEILDEL Manu Feildel was destined to become a great chef from the moment he was born – his great grandfather, grandfather and father were all chefs. From humble apprentice in his father’s restaurant in France, to Head Chef at London’s Livebait (nominated UK’s best seafood restaurant in 1998), Manu joined popular Hugo’s at Bondi Beach Sydney in 1999 and subsequently opened the kitchen at the infamous Hugo’s Lounge at King's Cross. After 18 months, Manu moved on to Restaurant VII (awarded Two Chef’s Hats from Sydney Morning Herald). In 2004, renowned Australian chef Tony Bilson approached Manu to open Bilson’s. By 2008, Bilson’s had won an impressive Three Chef’s Hats for 3 years running under Manu’s executive helm. Manu first appeared on Australian television with Channel Ten's hit series 'Ready Steady Cook' and continues his culinary success with highly popular food series 'Boys Weekend' on Lifestyle Food and as co-host and expert judge on Channel Seven's prime-time show 'My Kitchen Rules'. Manu also published his first bestselling cookbook, 'Manu's French Kitchen' in 2011 and released his much-anticipated second bestseller cookbook in 2012. As co-owner and executive chef chez L'etoile, Manu returns to his French roots to share his passion for modern French bistro food and this has resulted in L'etoile being awarded One Chef's Hat from Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2010.