Vivid Forecourt Food Village

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Step into the flavour of Vivid this year at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt – now home to a vibrant open-air food village

23rd May – 14th June
Open Nightly 5pm – 10pm
Sydney Opera House Forecourt
No tickets needed

Explore Cuban street eats at La Cubanita by Danielle Alvarez, Korean market-style bites at K-Town Bites by Jimmy Ryu, and sip curated cocktails at The Bar ft. Archie Rose. With live music, harbour views, and a buzzing festival vibe, it’s the perfect pre-show stop or post-light-walk hangout.

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La Cubanita by Danielle Alvarez

One of Australia’s most celebrated female chefs, Danielle Alvarez—Culinary Director for Sydney Opera House Events—takes centre stage with La Cubanita. Known for her refined, produce-driven menus, Danielle now shares a vibrant and soulful taste of her Cuban heritage. Think bold flavours, tropical flair, and a little Havana heat—perfect for VIVID’s electric atmosphere.

Menu

Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwich
Slow-roasted pork, grilled onions, pickled pineapple, garlic mayonnaise on soft bread. (DF, NF) $19

Fried Fish Sandwich
Crispy battered fish, soffrito tartare, onions. (DF, NF) $19

Caribbean Sweet Potato Fries
Tossed with mango chutney, sour cream. (V, GF, NF) $16

Kids Menu
Chicken bite $9,
Sweet potato fries $9

K-Town Bites by Jimmy

K-Town Bites by Jimmy

Bringing his signature flair and bold flavours to VIVID, Sydney Opera House Events Executive Chef Jimmy Ryu presents Korean Fried Bites. Inspired by Seoul’s bustling street markets, Jimmy delivers crispy, spicy, and irresistibly sticky Korean favourites—perfect for sharing under the VIVID lights.

Menu

Spicy Gochujang Fried Chicken
Crispy chicken & rice cakes, fiery gochujang glaze, sesame, spring onion, pickled daikon. $19

Soy-Glazed Fried Chicken
Crunchy Korean fried chicken & rice cakes, sweet soy-garlic glaze, toasted sesame, chives. $19

Crispy Gochujang Cauliflower
Golden-fried cauliflower & rice cakes, sticky gochujang glaze, sesame, coriander. (V) $18

Japchae (Korean Sweet Potato Noodles)
Soy-glazed mushrooms, carrots, spinach, sesame. (V) $16

Kids Menu
 Chicken bite $9,
Potato chips $9

The Bar ft. Archie Rose

Raise a glass at our VIVID forecourt Bar. Featuring iconic local spirits, ingredients, wines, and a refreshing pre-batched Cuban Mojito—because what’s La Cubanita without a mojito in hand and a hot buttered Rum and Raisin drink for the cold night.

Cocktails NSW

Hot Drinks
Served warm in “coffee cups”

Buttered Rum & Raisin – Archie Rose “Mill Molasses” rum, tawny, Pepe Saya cultured butter, apple, cinnamon myrtle, wattle seed. $22

 

Cold Drinks

Mojito a la Bodeguita del Opera $19

Archie Rose RTDs – Vodka Lime Soda | Gin Blackberry | Whisky Ginger Beer $16

 

Craft Beers NSW:

Hawke’s Lager $12

Young Henry’s Newtowner Pale Ale $12

Travla Low Carb Mid-Strength $13

 

Wines from NSW:

Sparkling: See Saw Organic Prosecco $15

White: Quilty & Gransden SB $13

Red: Block 50 Cabernet Sauvignon $13