Set below the Metro Arts theatre of Brisbane, Exhibition Restaurant becomes the unexpected final act of any show. Akin to its theatrical counterparts, chef and owner Tim Scott has curated a provocative and multisensory dining experience, engaging in a seasonally evolving menu that is also a committed nod to culinary arts and craftsmanship.
The modicum of dishes on the venue’s nightly six-course exhibit can only be accredited to their devotion to Queensland’s best local and sustainable produce. It’s mod-Oz cuisine at its finest. Be prepared to immerse yourself in the spectacle and likes of abalone liver parfait served with milk bread; features of Hokkaido Island scallop aside green mango and fig leaf; and multiple monologues of rare and smoke-touched Wagyu. Words like ‘miso’, ‘dashi’, and ‘yuzu kosho’ are scattered across Exhibition’s menu, which alludes to Japanese inspiration – a supreme dance partner for your curious taste buds.
Time Out tip: Exhibition’s basement locale may be a little difficult to find. But to help you on your merry way – just pull open the big green doors, look to your right for the glowing sign, and follow it downstairs.