Tagged with Fine dining

Time for some cooking inspiration

While out on a grocery shop today (my first in a long time thanks to my wonderful husband!), I spotted the Gourmet Traveller edition that I religiously purchase on an annual basis. Each year I look forward to planning restaurant visits based on the reviews in this excellent guide. I suppose my choices may have … Continue reading

Crispy pork belly to rival the best!

Well, husband has outdone himself in the kitchen tonight! Feeling inspired by his recent pork belly dish at Papa Goose, tonight he prepared a very tasty and crispy pork belly indeed. Accompanying the succulent pork was sweet potato three ways – a spiced purée, sweet potato and apple rosti, and fondant sweet potato. A luxurious … Continue reading

Papa Goose – a fabulous new find

Last night we headed into the city for a casual dinner and movie. We decided to try another new restaurant and as it turns out, we now have another restaurant to add to our list of favourites. Papa Goose is located in Flinders Lane and the interior has a bit of an industrial vibe. A … Continue reading

Ezard

This year my birthday dinner was had at Ezard . I had high expectations for this two-hatted restaurant and they were all met. The service was exceptional, beginning when the wait staff notice you arrive down the stairs and open the door to welcome you into the warmly lit underground interior. From that point on, … Continue reading

Fine dining without leaving home

With a husband who cooks amazing meals, some days I feel like the luckiest girl in the world! Tonight’s pleasant surprise was Paul’s version of beef and reef for me – just beef for Paul, as he can’t eat shellfish (very unlucky!). The dish was composed of a celeriac and thyme purée, topped with scallops, … Continue reading