Articles in the Degustation Category
Guillaume at Bennelong, Circular Quay Posted in Degustation, Dessert, Dinner, French, Sydney, CBD on 23 July 2010
Tagged with: beef, Dessert, Seafood
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We’ve heard quite a few friends singing their praises about the food at Guillaume at Bennelong, one of whom is a chef (I thought, if anything, that carries some weight). So on a total whim (despite having numerous of snow trips planned) we thought, “What the hey, why not try it out?”
Berowra Waters Inn, Berowra Waters Posted in Degustation, Dessert, French, Lunch, Modern Australian, Sydney, Upper North Shore on 7 July 2010
Tagged with: beef, Dessert, Seafood, vegetarian
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A couple of friends have recently been to Berowra Waters Inn and raved on about the food, telling us that we must eat here. When we finally booked it, we asked them what was good to order (or to avoid) and their advice wasn’t as much of advice as more raving about how good the [...]
The Final Sojourn, Sojourn, Balmain Posted in Degustation, European, French, Sydney, Inner West on 14 April 2010
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It’s always with a heavy heart when I read about the closing of a restaurant that I’ve been to, regardless of the meal I had at the restaurant. When we read about Sojourn closing its doors we knew we had to go back for the very aptly titled ‘The Final Sojourn’.
Restaurant Arras, Walsh Bay Posted in Degustation, Dinner, English, Lunch, Sydney, CBD on 1 April 2010
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I’ve only dined here once but Restaurant Arras is up there with my favourite restaurants right now. The food is inventive and creative but you can still see the traditional British influences. The restaurant is in a nice location away from the hustle and bustle of the city and it seems the Chef is quite passionate about his food and the aesthetics of his restaurant.
Restaurant Balzac, Randwick Posted in Degustation, Dessert, English, French, Sydney, East on 12 March 2010
Tagged with: Dessert, pork, Seafood
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Restaurant Balzac was busily buzzing on a Sunday night, with all of their tables on the ground floor full of customers and most of the tables on the first floor filled. I think it’s a testament to the great food served here by courteous and attentive wait staff.
This particular degustation was a special seasonal degustation that is available only on the last Sunday of each month.
Bilson’s Restaurant, Sydney Posted in Degustation, Dessert, French, Sydney, CBD on 3 March 2010
Tagged with: beef, Dessert, poultry, Seafood
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As you may recall in my previous post, F was super bored and picked out 3 restaurants to visit so as to make full use of my Entertainment Card. This was the second restaurant on his list.
We were given what seemed to be A3-sized menus (they were huge!) and spent some time trying to decide which set to order. We found that we couldn’t resist the extra dishes in the Fine Bouche degustation.
Blancharu, Elizabeth Bay Posted in Degustation, Dinner, French, Japanese, Sydney, Inner East on 21 January 2010
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Nested in the back streets of Elizabeth Bay, near the back of Kings Cross, Blancharu is another gem worth trying in this area. Around the Kings Cross, Potts Point & Elizabeth Bay area, you will find most cuisines to your desire, and the quality is top notch.
Oscillate Wildly, Newtown Posted in Degustation, Dessert, Dinner, Modern Australian, Sydney, Inner West on 2 December 2009
Tagged with: Dessert, pork, poultry
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Last time I was here, I was with Minh and the menu was a la carte. I heard that Oscillate Wildly changed the format after that and only served a degustation menu. I’ve always wondered if the degustation was a good idea (was totally ambivalent about the change) and so it was rather exciting that I got to try it out as an early birthday dinner.
2009 SIFF Hats Off Dinner – Restaurant Balzac Posted in Degustation, Dinner, European, French, Hats Off Dinner, SIFF - Sydney International Food Festival, Sydney, East on 8 November 2009
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This year, Restaurant Balzac was once again awarded TWO hats for the 2010 Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Awards. Tonight, I was back for the ever-so-long awaited Hats off dinner for the Sydney International Food Festival.
SIFF Hats Off Dinner 2009: Becasse, Sydney Posted in Degustation, Dessert, Dinner, French, Hats Off Dinner, SIFF - Sydney International Food Festival, Sydney, CBD on 4 November 2009
Tagged with: Dessert, Seafood
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I thought I’d surprise F with an early birthday dinner and what better way than to do it with a SIFF Hats Off Dinner – a Hats Off Dinner at Becasse to be precise! I was intrigued and drawn by their theme: an acknowledgement to the Heroes and Masters of French cuisine and I thought he might find it as interesting as I did (and enjoy it).
Bistro Ortolan, Leichhardt Posted in Degustation, Dinner, French, Sydney, Inner West on 31 August 2009
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Have you ever liked something so much that you find yourself seeing it again, buying it again or eating it again ? I remember when The Matrix came out, I watched it at the cinemas three times. I’ve recently found the perfect pair of jeans by A.P.C, I end up buying two pairs so I can rotate. In terms of food, well, this is my second visit to Bistro Ortolan in two weeks.
Sepia Restaurant & Wine Bar, Sydney Posted in Degustation, Dessert, Dinner, European, Japanese, Lunch, Modern Australian, Sydney, CBD on 5 August 2009
Tagged with: CBD, Degustation, Dessert, Dinner, sepia, Sydney
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Sepia is located on the Northern end of Sussex St which does not attract a huge proportion of the CBD crowd on a Friday night, but judging by the packed house this evening it seems one of Sydney’s best kept dining secrets won’t be a secret for too much longer. There is a nice relaxed ambience when walking into Sepia despite the huge crowd as we were seated promptly by our waiter. You know your evening is off to a good start when the waiter is happy.
