Former Aylesbury reborn as Bomba

Bomba exploded on to Lonsdale Street last Thursday night. The former Aylesbury is still co-owned by chef Jesse Gerner and his wife, Vanessa, with partners Shane Barrett, chef Andrew Fisk and front-of-house manager Kelly O'Loghlen.

They have reinvented the 60-seater as a "modern-day bodega", says Gerner, with a menu of "classic stuff like paella, beef cheek braised in Pedro Ximinez and we're hoping we'll have vermouth on tap in a couple of weeks".

The rooftop bar from the Aylesbury days is still operating and while Bomba is currently open only for dinners, lunches are in the pipeline. They take bookings for downstairs for half of the space, with the bar area for walk-ins.

Bomba, 103 Lonsdale Street, city. Phone 9077 0451, bombabar.com.au