Have you had times when you’ve woken up on a weekend morning with a splitting headache after all those shots from the previous nights?

I think brunches are simply an excuse for those with a hangover. Obviously at this time of the morning (or afternoon) you can’t be bothered to open the fridge and make yourself a sandwich. Which is why I prefer to pit stop at Pyrama. As I sip one of the best tasting cup of coffee, I gaze out the window smiling to myself as I start to remember of the events from the previous night.

Pyrama has a very calming decor and is located in the quite surroundings of Pyrmont. It is just what I need to cure my hangover and avoiding the busy weekend city. Pyrama restaurant is run by head chef Jim Larcan along with his wife and sister, Karen and Linda. Jim has over 14 year experience as a chef cooking for top restaurants and hotels including W Hotel and the Four Seasons. Jim’s sister Linda has previous restaurant manager experience at Neil Perry’s XO and Rockpool.

Almost every time I’ve eaten at Pyrama, I’ve had their perfectly prepared latte and freshly squeezed orange juice. With a table inside, you get a good view of the kitchen and can see Jim and his brigade in action. While the alfresco setting has views of the neighbouring area of Pyrmont – not much to see, but the sometimes sitting out in the sun gives that relaxing feeling.

Getting down to the food, Jim presents his style of Modern Australian cooking and boasts quality through using some the freshest ingredients as well as in the lightness of his meals. You don’t feel overly bloated after a chicken sandwich on Turkish bread with hummus and salad served with chips (sure if you eat all your chips, you could feel that stomach bulge a little). I’ve had their pancakes before, and they’re simply scrumptious!

They also have a decent wine selection – including champagne by the glass to accompany my many brunches (for some reason this review makes me sound like an alcoholic). We do need more of these sorts of restaurants and perhaps Jim may decide to start up another within the city – I’m sure it will attract the weekend shoppers with their Myer and David Jones shopping bags.

I’ll admit that I’ve only eaten at Pyrama on weekends selecting from their brunch menu, but I am yet to try their lunch (Thursday and Friday from 12noon) and dinner (Wednesday – Saturday from 6pm).

It’s a pity they don’t have a website just yet – but I urge you to try their place for a meal – you’ll absolutely love it.

Pyrama Restaurant – 56 Harris Street, Pyrmont (02 9692 8844)