A swanky restaurant in Sydney’s east has come up with an innovative solution to that dreaded “no room for dessert” feeling. Words by Eleanor Katelaris.
A renowned wine bar and restaurant in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, 10 William Street, has taken an innovative approach to the classic dining dilemma of not having enough room for dessert.
The beloved eatery in Paddington is now serving their famous tiramisu by the spoonful, capturing the attention of foodies on TikTok.
“This restaurant has come up with the smartest way to ensure you always have room for dessert,” wrote restaurant content creator Rosie Reck, also known as @club.raisin, in a video that has amassed over 1.3 million views.
“You can order by the spoonful,” she adds in white text overlaying footage of a silver platter with two dessert spoons, each heaped with a generous scoop of tiramisu.
“Why isn’t every restaurant doing this?” she asked in the caption.
@club.raisin why isn’t every restaurant doing this #restaurant #dessert #tiramisu #sydney #sydneyfood ♬ Seasons – Sam Austins
Her followers loved the idea of portion-controlled indulgence.
One user commented, “This is amazing!”
“As someone with no sweet tooth who still enjoys dessert, this is perfect,” wrote another follower.
“You know what, hell yeah,” commented someone else.
“This feeds the inner woman in me. When I want to try everything without committing to a large portion and wasting money,” another said.
“That’s genius because that’s all I usually want,” quipped a different user.
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Meanwhile, some were sceptical about the pricing, considering it’s an up-market restaurant where main dishes can cost as much as $55.
“Hopefully, it’s priced appropriately,” another commenter wrote.
“Better not cost more than $1 each,” another said.
“That will be $50, thank you,” joked another follower.
A typical serving of their tiramisu – which is regarded as one of the best in Sydney and features high-quality ingredients like Sicilian Marsala – is priced at $17.
However, the spoonful option does not appear to be listed on the online menu, leading many commenters disappointed and curious to know more.
Credit: 10 William StThe manager of 10 William Street confirmed to news.com.au, “We do offer tiramisu by the spoon, and the price is $3.50.”
The trend of restaurants offering smaller, Instagrammable portions has been gaining momentum in recent years.
According to Mashed, diners are starting to embrace this trend because it aligns with their preferred way of eating as well as restaurants’ desire to reduce food waste.
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Also, offering smaller portions allows consumers to sample a dish, which may encourage them to return for a full serving later.
Small snacks and bite-sized treats are also gaining popularity amid the health-conscious wave. According to Taste Tomorrow, there is a growing market in hospitality venues for people who want to be health-conscious without giving up their favourite sweet treats.
A study found that 65 per cent of consumers prefer not to compromise on taste and special occasions. They would rather consume smaller portions or eat less overall.
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