Automata Restaurant

Chef Clayton Wells, recently of Momofuku Seiobo, creates a progressive, regularly changing menu of small plates that can be as simple as Quicke’s cheddar served with, say, caramelised kiwi fruit, or as complex as octopus dressed in its own ink. The restaurant is in Chippendale, which has undergone a recent reinvigoration and is well worth an exploration. They offer a five-course set menu with the option to match wines by Sydney Morning Herald sommelier of the year Tim Watkins. It’s well worth the extra dollars.