I've recently watched The Bear on Disney+, possibly one of the most intense, visceral portrayals of a restaurant kitchen. The Golden Globe winning performance from Jeremy Allen White sees him play a world class chef stepping in to run his late brother's sandwich shop, and chaos naturally ensues when he introduces a formal kitchen hierarchy.
At Casa, the chefs calmly danced through their evening service like it has been meticulously choreographed. I had full view of the pass on my evening visit, with an open kitchen meaning diners can watch as they slice salami, pipe ravioli and plate up dessert without breaking a sweat.
Casa is the latest restaurant in Peter Sanchez-Iglesias' portfolio, who has reimagined his family's Michelin-starred Casamia after it closed in the summer last year. It's housed in exactly the same Grade II listed building in The General along the harbour, next to its sister restaurant Paco Tapas, with extensive renovation work to create a more relaxed, accessible setting.
