Locals have been referring to the Pearl Beach Cafe and General Store as Pearly’s for years – and now the name is official.
A major revamp at the popular venue includes a name change, the appointment of a new manager and an updated menu, which launched on May 6.
The venue was acquired by independent real estate agency Coast Realty in February this year. Since then, the team has been working hard to transform the once-struggling café.
The newly renamed Pearly’s has undergone subtle improvements to its layout, operations and offerings.
Renowned chef and food guru Pauly Mac has been appointed to oversee the menu revamp, working with head chef Cam Wargent and a keen young team.
New offerings such as Tokyo milk toast with miso caramel ice cream, and furikake, cauliflower schnitzel will be served alongside classics such as Angus beef burgers and locally sourced fish and chips.
Mac said the menu revamp was one of his most cherished projects.
“Sometimes, when I enter a venue to commence working with an existing kitchen team, I receive mixed reactions,” he said. “However, Chef Cam and his team have absolutely welcomed with me with open arms.
“They are a bunch of super-talented and keen-to-learn individuals and I am so proud of everything we have achieved together.”
Rachael Gan, wife of Coast Realty Principal Stuart Gan, has been appointed General Manager and Venue Director.
She brings with her a wealth of events and customer service experience and has been working alongside Front of House Manager, Sandy Lowe.
“We were very lucky in that we already had a fantastic team of staff working at the venue. We just needed to review our operations and strategy to unlock everyone’s full potential,” Gan said.
“As a result of changes made this year, we have a confident and happy workforce who are super-excited to work here.
“We have already introduced premium gourmet pies and deli-style toasties to our grab-and-go menu and we plan to build upon our deli offering with cheese and meats later this year. The famous Hunter Valley gelato will also be stocked in the café.”
You can book a table online at www.pearlys.net/events.
Source:
Media release, May 5
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