| Name: Soren Koberstein | Profession: Chef |
| Relationship: | Country: East Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Wednesday, 7 February 9.40am
Restaurant Information 73 George St East Fremantle 6158 Western Australia Phone: (08) 9339 6352 Chef: Soren Koberstein George Street Bistro feels comfortable, vibrant and cheery, largely thanks to the bright shades of red, yellow and orange splashed across the walls, banquettes and in the artworks. This relaxed, stylish ambience is matched by chef Soren Koberstein's German-influenced food. Koberstein's dishes are carefully considered and beautifully presented, while still being accessible, hearty and generous. The food, like the restaurant space, is funky without pretension. Shelley Tustin German and Modern Australian
DUCK BREAST ON ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH PASSIONFRUIT CHUTNEY By Soren Koberstein from George Street Bistro (4 portions) Ingredients 2 large Duck Breasts for 4-5 people Method: Put the breast, seasoned with salt & pepper, in a cold fry pan and place it on a burner and set on low. Allow plenty of time for the skin to crisp up, discard fat occasionally, then turn over for 1 more minute and place in a warm spot ( 5 C) for at least 10 minutes to rest. (Wrap in tin foil). Passionfruit Chutney: Scoop out the pulp of some 10-15 ripe Passionfruits. You will need about 250ml. Add about 80-100g sugar, 1 finely chopped red chilli (de-seeded), 1 chopped French shallot and ½ a grated ginger nut. Bring to the boil and adjust sweetness. Chill (the chutney and yourself). Asparagus Salad: Blanch 20 asparagus spears for 10 seconds in plenty of very salty boiling water, refresh in cold water immediately. If you can get white Asparagus you will have to peel it and cook it for about 2-3 minutes. (No need to refresh white vegetables after cooking). Trim the tips 5cm long and cut the rest up finely. Arrange the tips on the plates and mix the rest with 1 hard boiled chopped egg, 2 Tb Tomato Concassè, 1 Tb chopped parsley and Chervil, 1 tsp Dijon Mustard and 3-4 Tb Tarragon Vinegar. Season with salt, pepper & Sugar. Slowly pour in a neutral quality oil with a spoon and stir until it thickens. Carve the duck breasts so you have 5 slices per serve and arrange them on the plate between the Asparagus tips. Dress with the Passionfruit Chutney and garnish with some onion sprouts and beetroot strands. To contact this restaurant: George Street Bistro 71-73 George St East Fremantle WA 6158 P: 08 9339 6352
City of East Fremantle MINUTES OF A TOWN PLANNING/PUBLIC DOMAIN, WORKS & RESERVES COMMITTEE MEETING, HELD IN THE UPSTAIRS MEETING ROOM, ON THURSDAY, 6 APRIL 2006, COMMENCING AT 6.30PM. George Street Group Nine members of the George Street Group were in attendance. Mr Soren Koberstein advised that Malcolm Jones, whom it had been intended would originally address the meeting, had been unable to attend due to personal reasons and that he would instead speak briefly, to be followed by Mr Tom Perrigo. Mr Koberstein, in response to a question from the Presiding Member, advised that the George Street Group represented “business interests and stakeholders” concerned with George Street. Mr Koberstein then briefly reiterated comments he had made in his letter which had already been distributed to elected members. Mr Koberstein said the Group’s plans for George Street had a time frame of “10 years or so” and the Group had “overwhelming support from the community”. Mr Koberstein stated the Group’s main request was to have one designated officer at the Council whom the Group could deal with on all matters. Mr Perrigo spoke of: (i) very positive discussions with the Group (ii) the fact that the George Street Precinct was a “unique precinct” with high heritage values (iii) potential National Trust assistance with tax deductible fundraising (iv) a contribution by the Trust towards an all-of –Plympton traffic study, which he advised he expected members of the George Street Group would also contribute to. (v) a contribution by the Trust towards a streetscape Plan which he advised he expected members of the George Street Group would also contribute to. |
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