Went for a group dinner to Dandelion and chose to have the 7 course menu aptly named “The Sea”. The description attached to the menu was “Vietnam has 3260 km of perse coastline. This menu is a seafood lovers dream. Luxury and quirky ingredients, simply and lovingly prepared”. As we are all foodie gluttons, we also … Continue reading
Dined at ezard for my birthday this year, and gotta say, I was a bit worried that the restaurant might have dated but was pleasantly surprised. Last time I dined here was about 4 years ago and whilst the menu stays true to it’s original style, you can see/taste the newly incorporated elements. Had degustation … Continue reading
I was totally blown away by how great dinner was at Cutler & Co. Whilst many rave about it, I had my reservations as my first and only visit years ago was very average. Perhaps back then it was opening month and they were still sorting out teething issues. My boyfriend booked it in for … Continue reading
Ten Minutes by Tractor is a gorgeous winery with a modern restaurant facing the hillside in which the vines grow. Was there in summer for my mom’s birthday dinner, and it was an outstanding meal all around. Each course was matched with a perfect wine from the winery. As you can see from the … Continue reading
We were in San Sebastian in September 2012 and paid a visit to the #3 restaurant in the world, Mugaritz . The restaurant is a short drive out of San Sebastian, and as the party got into the cabs and headed up the hills, were heady with anticipation. The scenery around the restaurant is breathtaking – … Continue reading
Another visit to the north of the CBD takes me to The Commoner. Had not heard a thing about this place, and had no idea what to expect so was thrilled to be served delicious food at an exceedingly reasonable price. Like Estelle Bar & Kitchen, it was such a delightful surprise! We were … Continue reading
Got taken to Loam for my birthday! It was truly spectacular! Beautiful countryside, great looking restaurant, great service and sensational food! Some of the food combos were mind blowing, and they were all well balanced and enhanced the flavour of the key ingredient. The menu has an interesting format, in that they have a list … Continue reading
My first visit to Atlantic was so great, I had to go back again ASAP! I discovered that there was a 5 course “Crustacean Celebration” on at the end of Jan, and booked it in! Service was friendly and efficient, setting was gorgeous and atmosphere for a Monday night was bustling. First course was “Golden … Continue reading
Wow, it’s been ages since I’ve been so thrilled by a restaurant. I’d heard good things about Estelle Bar & Kitchen prior to going but the dinner itself was spectacular! I was there for a friend’s birthday dinner which started out in the sunny courtyard for a few drinks then up to the private dining … Continue reading
There was only one place I wanted to go to in San Fran, and that was Fleur de Lys. And I wanted to go because I love Hubert Keller. Hubert is another Top Chef Masters contestant that I fell in love with during the first season. The restaurant was beautiful and the service was imppecable. … Continue reading
