Firstly an improved and much more attractive Earl Grey Chiffon Cake! A co-production with Chengy which we were both very happy with. Between us, we made 3 chiffon cakes in a week and this one was the best. Then it was off to Melbourne.
The Press Club, Melbourne. Despite the celeb-spotting thrill we had in sighting in George Calombaris, who seemed very charming and friendly when taking time out to sign some cookbooks for kids, overall this was a disappointing experience. The fish dish pictured was nice but there were also some truly 'meh' courses.
Verge on the other hand was fabulous. We only went for tea and dessert but every dish looked spectacular and the two I tasted were great. This is berries and chamomile, sorrel, and lemon curd on a brioche - amazing and delicious.
Serving classic, elegant and simple Japanese food, Tempura Hajime was a really lovely experience in every way. My favourite Melbourne dining experience.
The dishes at Jacques Reymond were all skillfully prepared and plated, and every dish was challenging and thoughtful. But it was a mixed experience - some of these dishes just didn't work. Here's a sandwich of spanner crab, mirin and fresh wasabi jelly, lacquered Petuna ocean trout, black bean and sweetcorn dressing. It looked great and it had great elements, but it didn't come together as a whole.
Finally we return to Sydney with the Lunar New Year Markets at Belmore Park. Food was a bit hit and miss but who cares when you get giant bunnies made out of recycled bottles and cooking demonstrations from Hong Kong celebrity chefs!
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