PIZZAPERTA: WE ARE OPEN FOR PIZZA
Announcement posted by Pizzaperta 28 Oct 2014
MEDIA RELEASE, OCTOBER 2014
Following the success of Osteria Balla at The Star, Australia’s Godfather of Italian cuisine, Stefano Manfredi and restaurateur, Julie Manfredi Hughes are adding to the enviable line-up of world class cuisine at The Star Sydney with the opening of their Italianate pizzeria and bar, Pizzaperta on 20 November.
Coming to Australia for the launch is one of Italy’s most respected pizzaioli and good friend of Stefano, Antonio Pappalardo. Originally from Naples, Pappalardo will share his expertise and understanding of the imported flours that Manfredi and Pizzaperta’s head chef, fellow Neapolitan pizzaiolo, Gianluca Donzelli, will use.
Pizzaperta will follow the craftsmanship of traditional pizza and quality produce that Manfredi champions, using only artisan and unrefined, stoneground Molino Quaglia ‘Petra’ flours, imported from Italy for the very first time to Australia. Manfredi will introduce to Australia a fermentation process that is natural and longer than normal, using a classic biga method, resulting in a more easily digested dough.
This passion project by the award-winning chef sees an open-air piazza style Italianate pizzeria and bar, offering the emerging ‘new wave’ trends of the humble Italian street food. Italian-infused cocktails and a unique wine list will draw city-dwellers and beyond to Pizzaperta for either lunch or dinner.
Stefano Manfredi says,
“Our work is to achieve one goal - to make pizza with the flavour of the grain, a texture that’s soft and airy, easily digested and a balance of flavours from the quality of our ingredients.”
Architect Vince Squillace, also of Italian heritage, imagined and executed the design of Pizzaperta working closely with the client, injecting the classic Italianate features and reclaimed factory feel. Carrara marble bench tops, raw steel, custom designed lights, paint-peeled brickwork and Corten Steel panels are riveted together to complement the centerpiece of the pizzeria’s design - the Stefano Ferrara M130 handcrafted wood-burning oven direct from Naples.
Julie Manfredi Hughes says,
“It has been a delight to collaborate with The Star and architect Vince Squillace on this project in realising Stefano’s dream to open an Italian pizzeria.”
Greg Hawkins, Managing Director of The Star Sydney says,
“We are delighted that Manfredi is adding a new dimension to modern Italian cuisine at The Star. Being on the waterfront entrance, Pizzaperta will be the convivial casual bar and dining venue just in time for summer.”
With pizza in his DNA, Head Chef Gianluca Donzelli will share his home town traditions and expertise acquired at two-Michelin-star Restaurant Don Alfonso near Sorrento. Donzelli placed fourth at the International Pizza Competition in Naples in 2013 and has since been appointed the official ambassador for Neapolitan Pizza in Australia.
Together, Donzelli and Manfredi have curated a menu of classics and new wave including margherita, marinara and hot calabrese - using the best local and imported ingredients such as mozzarella fior di latte and bufala, and traditional ‘Nduja. Extra virgin olive oil will be used exclusively for all preparations. Salads, local and imported salumi and desserts will also feature on the menu.
For all media enquiries please contact:
Ali O’Neill - The Mint Partners
02 9280 2133
ali@themintpartners.com.au
Aliisa Frassetto - The Mint Partners
02 9280 2133
aliisa@themintpartners.com.au
PIZZAPERTA
The Star Sydney
Ground Floor, 80 Pirrama Road Pyrmont
Pizzaperta.com
Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11:30am to 10pm, Sunday 11:30am-5pm
Contact: (02) 9777 9000
F: @Pizzaperta I: @PizzapertaManfredi
Notes to the Editor
Pizzaperta is the second collaboration between Manfredi and The Star Sydney (Echo Entertainment). Flagship restaurant Osteria Balla Manfredi opened in September 2011 and the relationship continues with the launch of Pizzaperta this month.
The name Pizzaperta is a play on words, pizza in tandem with the Italian adverb ‘Aperta’ meaning open, translating to ‘we are open for pizza’.
About Manfredi Enterprises
Manfredi Enterprises launched in 1995 by Stefano Manfredi and Julie Manfredi Hughes to manage Manfredi signature hospitality concepts and projects. The Manfredi brand encompasses Osteria Balla Manfredi at The Star, Manfredi at Bells, Pretty Beach House, and brand extensions including Espresso di Manfredi, publishing, ceramics and other projects currently in development. Stefano Manfredi is renowned as the ‘godfather’ of Italian cuisine in Australia while Julie Manfredi Hughes is one of Sydney’s most awarded restaurateurs. Together they have been instrumental in shaping Sydney’s dining scene.
Manfredi Enterprises
www.manfredi.com.au
Coming to Australia for the launch is one of Italy’s most respected pizzaioli and good friend of Stefano, Antonio Pappalardo. Originally from Naples, Pappalardo will share his expertise and understanding of the imported flours that Manfredi and Pizzaperta’s head chef, fellow Neapolitan pizzaiolo, Gianluca Donzelli, will use.
Pizzaperta will follow the craftsmanship of traditional pizza and quality produce that Manfredi champions, using only artisan and unrefined, stoneground Molino Quaglia ‘Petra’ flours, imported from Italy for the very first time to Australia. Manfredi will introduce to Australia a fermentation process that is natural and longer than normal, using a classic biga method, resulting in a more easily digested dough.
This passion project by the award-winning chef sees an open-air piazza style Italianate pizzeria and bar, offering the emerging ‘new wave’ trends of the humble Italian street food. Italian-infused cocktails and a unique wine list will draw city-dwellers and beyond to Pizzaperta for either lunch or dinner.
Stefano Manfredi says,
“Our work is to achieve one goal - to make pizza with the flavour of the grain, a texture that’s soft and airy, easily digested and a balance of flavours from the quality of our ingredients.”
Architect Vince Squillace, also of Italian heritage, imagined and executed the design of Pizzaperta working closely with the client, injecting the classic Italianate features and reclaimed factory feel. Carrara marble bench tops, raw steel, custom designed lights, paint-peeled brickwork and Corten Steel panels are riveted together to complement the centerpiece of the pizzeria’s design - the Stefano Ferrara M130 handcrafted wood-burning oven direct from Naples.
Julie Manfredi Hughes says,
“It has been a delight to collaborate with The Star and architect Vince Squillace on this project in realising Stefano’s dream to open an Italian pizzeria.”
Greg Hawkins, Managing Director of The Star Sydney says,
“We are delighted that Manfredi is adding a new dimension to modern Italian cuisine at The Star. Being on the waterfront entrance, Pizzaperta will be the convivial casual bar and dining venue just in time for summer.”
With pizza in his DNA, Head Chef Gianluca Donzelli will share his home town traditions and expertise acquired at two-Michelin-star Restaurant Don Alfonso near Sorrento. Donzelli placed fourth at the International Pizza Competition in Naples in 2013 and has since been appointed the official ambassador for Neapolitan Pizza in Australia.
Together, Donzelli and Manfredi have curated a menu of classics and new wave including margherita, marinara and hot calabrese - using the best local and imported ingredients such as mozzarella fior di latte and bufala, and traditional ‘Nduja. Extra virgin olive oil will be used exclusively for all preparations. Salads, local and imported salumi and desserts will also feature on the menu.
For all media enquiries please contact:
Ali O’Neill - The Mint Partners
02 9280 2133
ali@themintpartners.com.au
Aliisa Frassetto - The Mint Partners
02 9280 2133
aliisa@themintpartners.com.au
PIZZAPERTA
The Star Sydney
Ground Floor, 80 Pirrama Road Pyrmont
Pizzaperta.com
Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11:30am to 10pm, Sunday 11:30am-5pm
Contact: (02) 9777 9000
F: @Pizzaperta I: @PizzapertaManfredi
Notes to the Editor
Pizzaperta is the second collaboration between Manfredi and The Star Sydney (Echo Entertainment). Flagship restaurant Osteria Balla Manfredi opened in September 2011 and the relationship continues with the launch of Pizzaperta this month.
The name Pizzaperta is a play on words, pizza in tandem with the Italian adverb ‘Aperta’ meaning open, translating to ‘we are open for pizza’.
About Manfredi Enterprises
Manfredi Enterprises launched in 1995 by Stefano Manfredi and Julie Manfredi Hughes to manage Manfredi signature hospitality concepts and projects. The Manfredi brand encompasses Osteria Balla Manfredi at The Star, Manfredi at Bells, Pretty Beach House, and brand extensions including Espresso di Manfredi, publishing, ceramics and other projects currently in development. Stefano Manfredi is renowned as the ‘godfather’ of Italian cuisine in Australia while Julie Manfredi Hughes is one of Sydney’s most awarded restaurateurs. Together they have been instrumental in shaping Sydney’s dining scene.
Manfredi Enterprises
www.manfredi.com.au