Jimmy Hornet (Zhongshan)

bar * kitchen * stage looking for a new hangout in zhongshan? launched in september 2016, this restaurant, bar and special event venue in east district offers a fresh and exciting dining experience, in a unique, relaxed setting. what makes this restaurant unique is its juxtaposition. it has an australian owner with a love of the arts, a costa rican chef, with a passion for latin american food, in a space that transitions between contemporary, industrial, and glam, jimmy hornet sits in considerable contrast to the cantonese restaurants and typical chinese food of its surrounds. it’s dark walls highlight a colourful collection of street art from all over the world, alongside lighting from france and sculpture from america. a visit to jimmy hornet is like taking a holiday without leaving guangdong. owner, anthea palmer, is a woman on a mission to stimulate creativity, whether in her home town of melbourne australia or here in her new zhongshan based restaurant. “the right environment will