Nigella Lawson visits ‘hidden gem’ Petermen restaurant in Sydney – but everyone’s talking about key detail in her photo with the chef
Nigella Lawson was photographed visiting one of Australia’s best seafood restaurants with chef Josh Niland, but one little detail got fans talking.
The celebrity chef dined at the Petermen Two Hats seafood restaurant at St Leonards on Sydney’s North Shore on Thursday, March 28 – and wore the exact same pair of shoes as Josh.
Nigella and Josh posed outside the door of the establishment, each wearing a pair of leather Birkenstock Boston clogs – an ‘industry secret’ loved by chefs for their supportive, lightweight and non-slip design.
The 64-year-old has been traveling around Australia as part of her three-show ‘An Evening with Nigella Lawson’ tour, sampling some of the country’s best culinary hotspots.
When she visited Petermen, she prioritized comfort in the $220 shoes that Josh had also worn during his shift in the kitchen.
Nigella Lawson (right) was photographed with chef Josh Niland (left) after dining at his restaurant in Sydney last week. The pair both wore an “industry secret” shoe
The 64-year-old prioritized comfort as he visited Petermen wearing the $220 Boston Birkenstocks shoes, which Josh had also worn during his shift in the kitchen
While Josh opted for all black, Nigella wore a mineral gray pair of Birkenstock Bostons.
‘We were all thrilled to have the one and only Nigella Lawson for dinner at Petermen tonight!!! We hope you enjoy the rest of your visit here in Sydney and can’t wait to see you again soon,” read a post on Petermen’s Instagram.
Nigella replied that she had an ‘amazing’ experience.
Petermen is the latest venture for Josh and his wife Julie Niland after wowing foodies with their other seafood specialty locations Saint Peter, Fish Butchery and Charcoal Fish
Jamie Oliver enjoyed a five-course fish meal at Petermen with a group of former Masterchef contestants and posed for photos with kitchen staff last November
Nigella isn’t the only notable guest the critically acclaimed Petermen Dining has hosted since it opened in February 2023.
Jamie Oliver enjoyed a five-course fish meal with a group of former Masterchef contestants and posed for photos with kitchen staff last November.
Petermen is the latest venture for Josh and his wife Julie Niland after wowing foodies with their other seafood specialty locations Fish Butchery, Charcoal Fish and Saint Peter, which was once frequented by A-Lister Margot Robbie.
Guests can enjoy an a la carte menu of seafood dishes designed for sharing in the chic 60-seat dining room with original artwork by iconic Australian artist Ken Done.