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It ain’t much of a shocker to find meat pies and kangaroo at a restaurant called “The Australian.” But kangaroo sate? Chalk that up to a restaurateur who found an Aussie chef based in Singapore. Co-owner Owenn Treacher was determined to fill his new, sports-bar-ish spot in the Garment District with an all-Oz staff, but he stumbled upon his chef, Roland Graham, in Asia, which worked out perfectly. “What Roland brought to the table was Austalian cuisine that no one actually sees,” Treacher says, “a combination of European cooking and Asian cooking—you’re on the Pacific Rim there.” Yes, fish-and-chips should keep diehards happy, but you’ll also find Thai fish-and-prawn cakes and Wagyu steak. The bi-level space has already attracted a mix of Aussie expats and tourists—a no-brainer since the restaurant’s staff is affiliated with several Aussie sports leagues, including the Magpies, New York Knights and the New York Rugby Club. 

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