Dining Galleries — Ester X Lankan Filling Station

Sometimes the stars align. Chefs with two wildly successful restaurants step out, bound for shared kitchen and a dinner celebrating their stories. O Tama Carey and Mat Lindsay are on their way. While this remarkable duo are partners in life, their professional paths rarely cross. Not this time. Expect an eclectic offering with nods to Sri Lanka, Japan and beyond: a meal spanning heritage alongside the here and now. Carey is best known for Lankan Filling Station in Darlinghurst, a casual diner joyfully guided by traditional flavours. Modern Australian food is very much in Lindsay’s wheelhouse. He delights diners at Ester and Poly, his two Sydney restaurants, both featuring wood-fired ovens and deliciously diverse seasonal menus, and at the casual A.P Bakery. What’s on the menu for this extraordinary evening? It remains a secret. It will, however, be a revelation.