Racecourse Road’s resurgence is set to continue into the latter half of 2024, with the team behind Hamilton’s Middle Eastern-inspired wine bar and bistro, Ach, gearing up to open Sarni in September. Described as a New York diner meets European deli, Sarni will be opening as a sandwich joint during the day and a bar serving wines and small plates at night. Taking over the site previously home to Frigg Cafe, Sarni is currently undergoing a DIY fit-out process, which will see different kinds of Australian hardwood – think red gum and Tasmanian oak – utilised across the space. Sarni’s daytime menu will feature a selection of deli-style sandwiches filled with house-smoked, cured and chargrilled meats, locally sourced produce, and sliced-to-order cheese from the likes of Fino Foods and Section28 Artisan Cheeses. Once Sarni’s liquor licence is approved, the venue will offer a concise wine list weighing in at around 20 bottles, with the overall selection expected to rotate frequently. There will also be a couple of taps pouring batched cocktails and craft beers, with the possibility of the Sarni dispensing a brew of its own making down the line. Keen for more info? Click here to read more about Sarni.