FIONA DONNELLY
National Features
November 29, 2011
She's back: Zest Bistro chef Timmy Kemp. Picture: Campbell Scott
YOU could say chef Timmy Kemp has got back her zest for cooking.
After closing Timmy's at South Bank in the middle of last year, the chef-owner took a well-earned break, travelling and visiting family in Thailand.
She's now rattling the pans in the appropriately named Zest Bistro on Racecourse Rd, Ascot. Doors opened yesterday.
Zest is owned by the Andronis family, who operate the popular James Street Bistro in Fortitude Valley.
"It's good value, affordable and delicious food," says Timmy, who'll be doing dinners on Friday and Saturday nights and opening for weekday breakfast and lunches.
Zest replaces Ascot Provisions, but customers will still be able to get hold of selected deli items, this time all made by Timmy and the team. They will include Timmy's famous de-boned and pre-prepared Christmas duck, and Christmassy goodies such as shortbread and mince pies.
In addition to the 40 seats, there's a takeaway menu offering the likes of Thai chicken sausage rolls, daily roast sandwiches and bagels.
