Still under construction, the storefront looks like an empty auto showroom. Step inside and the roughness gives way to warehouse chic as you explore the gallery-slash-restaurant. The wood-paneled walls and black mirrors are truly luxurious—too bad the view is on a construction site. If you get over the paradox of refined dining in a work-in-progress, get ready for high-end dishes from the shores of the Mediterranean, from Italy to Greece. For a more intimate setting, head upstairs to the private dining area overlooking Paradox’s massive adjacent gallery. An alfresco terrace is currently being built to host Paradox’s swanky Sunday brunch, starting in June. For starters, try the generous crabmeat salad that gets its sweet taste from the chopped guacamole to balance the strong balsamic dressing. For carnivores, the meat selection is hefty in terms of both taste and price tag. The grilled Australian lamb rack served with a muffin-like baked potato is a good main course, but if you’d like to go all out, stuff yourself with their beef tenderloin with red wine sauce. For your carb fest, pasta dishes are also available, from striking black pasta with prawns to classic favorites like carbonara or bolognese. You won’t have much space left for desserts but the green tea and mango mousse is very light: you should still be able to walk about the gallery to kick start your digestion. If this all sounds a bit pricey, try their set lunches (two or four courses, with coffee or tea).
