VIVID SYDNEY - Long Table Dinner at The Strand Arcade: NSW Icons of Land & Sea
As part of Vivid Sydney 2026, step inside one of Sydney’s most treasured heritage landmarks for an experience never before offered to the public.
The Long Table Dinner at The Strand Arcade: NSW Icons of Land & Sea invites you into the arcade after hours for a highly exclusive culinary event presented by The Restaurant Pendolino.
Hosted by acclaimed chef, proprietor and cookbook author Nino Zoccali, the evening celebrates the provenance, craftsmanship and regional character of some of NSW’s finest producers, showcasing iconic premium local produce and world-class wine in a refined communal dining experience.
Guests will be served a bespoke menu featuring Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) Sydney Royal Medal Winning Produce. Each dish has been carefully curated to highlight provenance, seasonality and the deep connection between land and sea.
Guided by MC Simon Marnie, this one-night-only Vivid Food event brings together beautifully curated food, exceptional wine and storytelling within the breath-taking surrounds of The Strand Arcade. It is a rare opportunity to dine behind closed doors in one of Sydney’s most iconic buildings as Vivid Sydney transforms the city beyond its doors.
Date: Saturday 30 May 2026
Time: 7–10pm
Tickets: $325 per person
about the chef
Nino Zoccali
Nino Zoccali is an acclaimed chef, restaurateur and cookbook author, and the creative force behind The Restaurant Pendolino - a Sydney dining landmark in The Strand Arcade since 2008. Known for his long-standing relationships with Australia’s finest producers, he is a respected national olive oil judge and passionate advocate for super-premium ingredients. His deep knowledge of Italian food and wine informs both his cuisine and his acclaimed contributions to leading food and wine publications.
about the MC
Simon Marnie
Simon Marnie is a respected Australian broadcaster and presenter with a long-standing career across radio and television. A graduate of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School, he began at Triple J before becoming widely known as the host of ABC Radio Sydney’s weekend morning program across New South Wales. He also conceived and produced SBS TV’s nomad and appears on ABC’s Escape from the City. Known for his warmth and engaging style, Simon brings an informed and personable presence to every event he hosts.
MENU
ARRIVAL CANAPES
Slowbreads Roseville Fig, Cranberry & Walnut Sourdough, Hunter Belle Dairy Co Ash Briebelle, Fresh Red Grape, Mandolé Orchard Almond Honey Butter
Smoked Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod Tartlets with Murray Cod Caviar, Horseradish
Bundarra Farming for Good Pork & Parmesan Polpettine, Lemon Tree Leaves
TASTING PLATES
Slowbreads Roseville Epi Baguette
W2Olives Hardy’s Mammoth Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2025
Rylestone Press Reserve Frantoio Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2025
Hunter Belle Dairy Co House Churned Butter
Goose On The Loose Duck Pepper Citrus Pork Salami
Hunter Belle Dairy Co Fetabelle, W2 Olives Tuscan Herb Agrumato 2026, Chives
Andrews Meats Tajima Wagyu Bresaola
Tathra Oysters South Coast Sydney Rock Oysters
The Oyster Barn House Smoked Angasi Oysters, Apple, Buttermilk with
Hunter Belle Dairy Co Blue Moon Cheese
Yumbah East 33 Sydney Rock Oysters, Native Finger Lime, W2Olives Lime Agrumato 2025, Green Lip Abalone
PASTA COURSE
The Food Farm Hen & Egg Pasta Agnolotti, Chicken Neck, Feet & Bone Reduction, Olsson’s Southern Highlands Black Truffle, Chicken Skin, English Spinach, Hunter Belle Dairy Co Burnt Butter
MAIN COURSE – served to share
The Food Farm Whole “Ossobucco” Slow Cooked in Orange Wine Region Pinot Noir Chardonnay Sparkling with Sweet Fennel Sauce
By Kai Hot Smoked River Trout Salad, Robertson La Ratte Potatoes, Leek Hearts, Shaved Cabbage & Heirloom Roots, Rylstone Press Reserve Frantoio Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2025
Hunter Belle Dairy Co Gratin, Farm Milk, Cream, Cheddar & Butter, Robertson Sebago Potatoes
Roasted Sugarloaf Cabbage, Garlic, Sage, Hunter Belle Dairy Co Butter
Silken Braised White Beans, W2Olives Hardy’s Mammoth Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2025, Crisp Bundarra Farming for Good Pork Capocollo
DESSERT
Mandolé Orchard Almond Custard Brûlée, Botrytis-Preserved White Peaches, Double Cream, Lily’s Hunter Valley Honey
BEVERAGE MENU
ARRIVAL BEVERAGES
Printhie Wines Swift Vintage Brut 2016
Brokenwood Wines Tallawanta Semillon 2025
Sunday Road Brewing Apres Ski Bavarian Hefe Wheat Beer
Reckless Brewing Co BX Old Dark Amber Ale
TASTING PLATE PAIRINGS
Tyrrell’s Wines Vat 1 Semillon 2021
Tyrrell’s Wines Chardonnay 2023
PASTA COURSE PAIRING
Byrne Farm Pinot Noir 2024
MAIN COURSE PAIRINGS
Byrne Farm Shiraz Pinot Noir 2024
DESSERT PAIRINGS
Berton Vineyards Reserve Botrytis Semillon 2020
De Bertoli Deen Botrytis Semillon 2021
Menu subject to seasonal availability and may change slightly.