Song Bird to close, with Neil Perry opening Italian joint Gran Torino

Neil and Sam Perry have made the decision to reimagine the Double Bay site where Song Bird currently perches, announcing that it will be transformed into an Italian restaurant called Gran Torino.

Following extensive renovation of the historic premises at Gaden House, the ambitious Song Bird opened with a vast menu at the end of August last year. Likening it to a “Chinese version of Margaret”, the star chef has alluded to it being one of the most stressful launches of his…