Sunhands Launch Event in Carlton
Sunhands recently launched in Carlton, and we were there to celebrate this new all-day venue that showcases an ever-changing evening menu that spotlights local producers, seasonal small plates and beautiful Australian drink options. Sunhands is the complete package as a cafe, deli, wine bar and general store.
Owners Ishella Butler, Matt Roberts and Nathan Doyle are the same team behind Lygon Street's much loved Heartattack and Vine, and have re-invented one of Carlton's most loved street corners.
Seasonal produce at its best with kudos to Head Chef Pat Drapac, with local suppliers including Days Walk Farm, Akimbo Bakery, Long Paddock Cheese, Chasney Olives, sustainable seafood supplier Two Hands, and more.
Beverages were enjoed from Coburg Brewing Company, Mise En Place Wines, Loro Cocktails and Gruppetto. Already we are thinking this is one of the best bars in Melbourne.
According to the co-owners behind the new venue –– Ishella Butler, Matt Roberts and Nathan Doyle –– it was during the early stages of the pandemic that they came to understand the true meaning of supporting local; swiftly repositioning their daily offering at Heartattack and Vine to support local suppliers, who – much like themselves – were struggling to keep their businesses afloat. They have "birthed" something special at Sunhands.
“The idea for this business was born out of the relationships we built during this time,” Butler says, adding that after years of planning, the trio were certain their next venture would be dedicated to the Carlton community –– offering great food, wine and produce, and showcasing wares produced by their friends and locals alike.
Envisioned as a local meeting place, sunhands is an easy-going neighbourhood venue that warmly welcomes all who step inside. Whether it’s to satisfy a hankering for homemade pickles and kraut, dine in for a ‘dippy eggs’ breakfast, grab a seasonal salad for a quick lunch, or enjoy some relaxed outdoor dining over a wine or two, the venue fits Melbourne’s many moods and invites guests to come as they are, sit back and while the time away.
Evening service officially opens to the public from 11 May. Highly recommended.