Food Walking Tours Of Perth and Fremantle
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Craft beer, burgers and American-style BBQ have become hot property over the last few years. Did you know that Fremantle is the home of craft brewing in Australia? Did you know this charming port city also does some of the best burgers & BBQ anywhere in town? That's why you need to come along and explore them with us!
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A bit hit of comforting carbohydrates, fat and salt. A whack of MSG-fuelled umami with a dash of spice. A delicious meal whipped up in seconds – what’s not to love about instant noodles? My favourite noodles are @nongshim_australia (from Korea) – specifically their Shin Ramyun and Chapagetti varieties. I tend to pimp them up by adding some frozen peas and some Lao Gan Ma (for the Chapagetti only – the Shin Ramyun are insanely spicy on their own), poaching an egg or two in the soup and topping it with some fried shallots and garlic. Definitely not the healthiest meal, but when it comes to maximum satisfaction with minimal expense or effort, they’re pretty damn hard to beat! Do you have a favourite brand of instant noodles?
Jun 3
A bit hit of comforting carbohydrates, fat and salt. A whack of MSG-fuelled umami with a dash of spice. A delicious meal whipped up in seconds – what’s not to love about instant noodles? My favourite noodles are @nongshim_australia (from Korea) – specifically their Shin Ramyun and Chapagetti varieties. I tend to pimp them up by adding some frozen peas and some Lao Gan Ma (for the Chapagetti only – the Shin Ramyun are insanely spicy on their own), poaching an egg or two in the soup and topping it with some fried shallots and garlic. Definitely not the healthiest meal, but when it comes to maximum satisfaction with minimal expense or effort, they’re pretty damn hard to beat! Do you have a favourite brand of instant noodles?
A real brunch with real coffee from real cups and real food from real chefs eaten while sitting on real chairs and being served by really lovely people at @duckduckbrucefreo. On the weekend my fabulous wife took me out for a mystery brunch date. I was more than happy to learn that we were booked in for bunch at @duckduckbrucefreo, as they do some of the best breakfast food in all of Freo (if not the whole city). We shared the “Tower of Power” (a fried chicken breaky burger) and the “We’re Going To Need A Bigger Boat” (essentially a full English fry up). Both were delightful, as was being able to enjoy a nice meal in a cafe once again.
Jun 2
A real brunch with real coffee from real cups and real food from real chefs eaten while sitting on real chairs and being served by really lovely people at @duckduckbrucefreo. On the weekend my fabulous wife took me out for a mystery brunch date. I was more than happy to learn that we were booked in for bunch at @duckduckbrucefreo, as they do some of the best breakfast food in all of Freo (if not the whole city). We shared the “Tower of Power” (a fried chicken breaky burger) and the “We’re Going To Need A Bigger Boat” (essentially a full English fry up). Both were delightful, as was being able to enjoy a nice meal in a cafe once again.
There was a family birthday celebration today, so the Food Loose husband & wife cooking team sprang into action to whip up some tasty treats for lunch. I knocked up an olive, rosemary & sundried tomato focaccia (using an @adamliaw recipe for the dough) to accompany the antipasti platter. My amazing wife did a @jamieoliver Comfort Food Hummingbird Cake (which we had for dessert with with a cuppa). Great day & a great lunch with great people. Happy birthday @linda_fari !
Jun 1
There was a family birthday celebration today, so the Food Loose husband & wife cooking team sprang into action to whip up some tasty treats for lunch. I knocked up an olive, rosemary & sundried tomato focaccia (using an @adamliaw recipe for the dough) to accompany the antipasti platter. My amazing wife did a @jamieoliver Comfort Food Hummingbird Cake (which we had for dessert with with a cuppa). Great day & a great lunch with great people. Happy birthday @linda_fari !
Roast dinners we've eaten this weekend: 2 Kinds of roast meat that we've eaten this weekend: 3 (beef, lamb and pork) Yorkshire puddings that I've eaten this weekend: 4 Glasses of wine that I drank alongside roast dinners: I lost count. Number of roast dinners we've had to cook this weekend: 0 It's been a good weekend folks! Thanks to @jemmcfads and @pblackfd & @sblackfd for providing such delicious food for us!
Jun 1
Roast dinners we've eaten this weekend: 2 Kinds of roast meat that we've eaten this weekend: 3 (beef, lamb and pork) Yorkshire puddings that I've eaten this weekend: 4 Glasses of wine that I drank alongside roast dinners: I lost count. Number of roast dinners we've had to cook this weekend: 0 It's been a good weekend folks! Thanks to @jemmcfads and @pblackfd & @sblackfd for providing such delicious food for us!
More cooking adventures from the socially distant chef: linguine carbonara. A cold, blustery, wintery night needs some hearty comfort food that's big on satisfaction and small on effort. Carbonara fits the bill perfectly! Rich, decadent, comforting and super easy to slap together. Throw in a sneaky glass of Pinot Grigio and enjoy on the couch for the perfect Friday night dinner at home!
May 29
More cooking adventures from the socially distant chef: linguine carbonara. A cold, blustery, wintery night needs some hearty comfort food that's big on satisfaction and small on effort. Carbonara fits the bill perfectly! Rich, decadent, comforting and super easy to slap together. Throw in a sneaky glass of Pinot Grigio and enjoy on the couch for the perfect Friday night dinner at home!
Don't you just love discovering a new food that quickly becomes one of your favourites? This is a photo of the first ever Japanese cheese tart I ever had (from @uncletetsuaustralia in Sydney). We were in town on our honeymoon and wandering around downtown when we walked past a little store with loads of gorgeous-looking custard tarts in the window. Being in the mood for a snack, we popped in and grabbed a couple. Cheese tarts sounded like an odd pastry, but what the hell, why not give em a go?! My mind was blown when I took my first bite. The pastry was flaky & crumbly and the creamy, cheesy, slightly tangy filling was still warm from the oven and oozed out. Needless to say I've been hooked ever since. While Uncle Tetsu might not have any branches in WA, @hokkaidowa in Vic Park does some really good ones. Whenever we go out for dinner in the area, a stop off for cheese tarts on the way home is an absolute must! Pro tip: buy two. One for when you get home with a cuppa, and one for morning tea the next day.
May 29
Don't you just love discovering a new food that quickly becomes one of your favourites? This is a photo of the first ever Japanese cheese tart I ever had (from @uncletetsuaustralia in Sydney). We were in town on our honeymoon and wandering around downtown when we walked past a little store with loads of gorgeous-looking custard tarts in the window. Being in the mood for a snack, we popped in and grabbed a couple. Cheese tarts sounded like an odd pastry, but what the hell, why not give em a go?! My mind was blown when I took my first bite. The pastry was flaky & crumbly and the creamy, cheesy, slightly tangy filling was still warm from the oven and oozed out. Needless to say I've been hooked ever since. While Uncle Tetsu might not have any branches in WA, @hokkaidowa in Vic Park does some really good ones. Whenever we go out for dinner in the area, a stop off for cheese tarts on the way home is an absolute must! Pro tip: buy two. One for when you get home with a cuppa, and one for morning tea the next day.
More cooking adventures from the socially distant chef: deluxe fried rice and cheat’s frozen dumpling potstickers. I’ve not had a wok in my kitchen for some time now, and seeing as that I’m such a huge fan of Asian cuisines, this was a glaring oversight that was long overdue to be rectified. So I did a bit of online research about how to properly season a wok and then popped out to my local Asian grocery store to lay down a whole $17.99 for the newest addition to my cooking arsenal. The trick is to get a carbon steel wok and then season it by heating it up until it’s super hot and then rubbing it down with a fine layer of oil to form a protective coating that is non-stick and stops it from rusting (I used the Youtube video from @seriouseats as a guide). Don’t go out and spend loads on a fancy, non-stick wok! Buy a cheapie, season it and look after it properly and you’ll have a trusted cooking implement that will last you for years. I christened mine by making some deluxe fried rice featuring bacon, veggies, an Asian-style omelette and some soy sauce, Maggie seasoning and lao gan ma (along with a little sprinkling of MSG for good measure). I also fried the rice in a mixture of garlic oil and bacon fat for added decadence. We rounded out the meal with some easy potstickers made with some frozen pork dumplings. Trust me, this won’t be the last time you’ll see my new wok in action!
May 28
More cooking adventures from the socially distant chef: deluxe fried rice and cheat’s frozen dumpling potstickers. I’ve not had a wok in my kitchen for some time now, and seeing as that I’m such a huge fan of Asian cuisines, this was a glaring oversight that was long overdue to be rectified. So I did a bit of online research about how to properly season a wok and then popped out to my local Asian grocery store to lay down a whole $17.99 for the newest addition to my cooking arsenal. The trick is to get a carbon steel wok and then season it by heating it up until it’s super hot and then rubbing it down with a fine layer of oil to form a protective coating that is non-stick and stops it from rusting (I used the Youtube video from @seriouseats as a guide). Don’t go out and spend loads on a fancy, non-stick wok! Buy a cheapie, season it and look after it properly and you’ll have a trusted cooking implement that will last you for years. I christened mine by making some deluxe fried rice featuring bacon, veggies, an Asian-style omelette and some soy sauce, Maggie seasoning and lao gan ma (along with a little sprinkling of MSG for good measure). I also fried the rice in a mixture of garlic oil and bacon fat for added decadence. We rounded out the meal with some easy potstickers made with some frozen pork dumplings. Trust me, this won’t be the last time you’ll see my new wok in action!
More cooking adventures from the socially distant chef: bad-ass breakfast burritos. To celebrate it being Tuesday, I made some epic south-of-the-border treats to kick-start our day. Besides, time has no meaning in these corona days, so who says you have to wait for the weekend to have a decadent breakfast? "What's in them?", I hear you cry. Well, I'm glad you asked. Inside a wholegrain flour tortilla (because it's important to be healthy), I stuffed: Mexican-style tomato & chilli rice, grilled streaky bacon, avocado, scrambled eggs, potato gems, grated cheddar and @cholulahotsauce . The extra potato gems on the side were the ones that wouldn't fit inside. Wrap it all up in some foil, grill it in the sandwich press for a few mins and consume in bed (with a side serving of zero fucks given). What's your favourite decadent breakfast dish?
May 19
More cooking adventures from the socially distant chef: bad-ass breakfast burritos. To celebrate it being Tuesday, I made some epic south-of-the-border treats to kick-start our day. Besides, time has no meaning in these corona days, so who says you have to wait for the weekend to have a decadent breakfast? "What's in them?", I hear you cry. Well, I'm glad you asked. Inside a wholegrain flour tortilla (because it's important to be healthy), I stuffed: Mexican-style tomato & chilli rice, grilled streaky bacon, avocado, scrambled eggs, potato gems, grated cheddar and @cholulahotsauce . The extra potato gems on the side were the ones that wouldn't fit inside. Wrap it all up in some foil, grill it in the sandwich press for a few mins and consume in bed (with a side serving of zero fucks given). What's your favourite decadent breakfast dish?
More cooking adventures from the socially distant chef: slow cooked pork, cider & apple pies with homemade rough puff pastry. Our weekly family com-pie-tition has been heating up in recent times, so last week I thought I'd try and take home a win with this cracker of a @donna.hay recipe. Pork neck is cooked down in a blend of cider and stock, and granny Smith apples are added just before baking. It was also my first attempt making puff pastry from scratch, and I was really happy with how it turned out! Nice and crunchy and flaky. For sides I went for garlic & fennel roast cauliflower and charred maple brussel sprouts. I thought it was a total winner, but alas the public didn't feel the same and I came in third. Tune in later this week to vote in this week's com-pie-tition. I've got something delish planned…
May 18
More cooking adventures from the socially distant chef: slow cooked pork, cider & apple pies with homemade rough puff pastry. Our weekly family com-pie-tition has been heating up in recent times, so last week I thought I'd try and take home a win with this cracker of a @donna.hay recipe. Pork neck is cooked down in a blend of cider and stock, and granny Smith apples are added just before baking. It was also my first attempt making puff pastry from scratch, and I was really happy with how it turned out! Nice and crunchy and flaky. For sides I went for garlic & fennel roast cauliflower and charred maple brussel sprouts. I thought it was a total winner, but alas the public didn't feel the same and I came in third. Tune in later this week to vote in this week's com-pie-tition. I've got something delish planned…
More cooking adventures from the socially distant chef: jumping on the homemade sourdough band wagon. That's right folks, I've officially joined the ranks of amateur bakers with too much time on their hands and have started making my own sourdough. After scoring some sourdough starter off a friend – which I have now named Clint Yeastwood – I had a crack at making some bread. I used a 75/25 ratio of plain and rye flour for this one. It's a somewhat fiddly and very lengthy process (about 10 hours from start to finish), but hey, that's what social distancing is for, right? Given that it was my first attempt, I'm pretty happy with how it turned out: a nice crust, an open crumb (without big holes) and a good flavour that wasn't too sour. I enjoyed my first taste with some good butter, scrambled eggs and some @mariesharps hot sauce. Delish! Stay tuned for more sourdough shenanigans!
May 12
More cooking adventures from the socially distant chef: jumping on the homemade sourdough band wagon. That's right folks, I've officially joined the ranks of amateur bakers with too much time on their hands and have started making my own sourdough. After scoring some sourdough starter off a friend – which I have now named Clint Yeastwood – I had a crack at making some bread. I used a 75/25 ratio of plain and rye flour for this one. It's a somewhat fiddly and very lengthy process (about 10 hours from start to finish), but hey, that's what social distancing is for, right? Given that it was my first attempt, I'm pretty happy with how it turned out: a nice crust, an open crumb (without big holes) and a good flavour that wasn't too sour. I enjoyed my first taste with some good butter, scrambled eggs and some @mariesharps hot sauce. Delish! Stay tuned for more sourdough shenanigans!
When memes, t-shirts and booze collide… All of our favourite things together at last! Big thanks to @candice_louise__ for getting us this amazing present! We look forward to sharing a succulent Chinese meal with you when the coronageddon is over.
May 7
When memes, t-shirts and booze collide… All of our favourite things together at last! Big thanks to @candice_louise__ for getting us this amazing present! We look forward to sharing a succulent Chinese meal with you when the coronageddon is over.
Sometimes you just get lucky when you’re travelling. We’d seen @bistrotpaulbert on a travel food show, so when we arrived in Paris we headed there for dinner on our first night in town. Specialising in the kind of gut-busting traditional French fare that you’d expect of a bustling Paris bistro, their signature dish is Steak Frites – slabs of perfectly-cooked cow alongside, you guessed it, Pommes Frites (a.k.a French fried potatoes) and some kind of deliciously rich sauce (generally hollandaise or bearnaise). Initially intending to get the fillet, we quickly changed plans when we spied a giant Côte de Boeuf for two on the menu. It was everything we’d hoped for in a French steak experience and more. The beef was tender and loaded with great, beefy flavour (a benefit of getting a rib cut instead of a fillet), the frites were crunchy and delightful, and the creamy, decadent bearnaise sauce tied everything together perfectly. We also had some red wine and surprise complimentary saucisson to start, and a cognac & cannelle to finish. Bliss! As it happens, France was playing Croatia in the semi-final of the world cup while we were eating dinner. La Cave Paul Bert (the restaurant’s wine bar sister venue) a couple of doors down were playing it on TV, and there was a crowd of French football fans spilling out on the street and watching the match. France won, and Paris does not fuck about when it comes to celebrating a major football victory. The walk/metro ride home was rowdy and raucous, and there were cars driving around and beeping their horns constantly until the wee hours of the morning. I had a French friend in town the day they won the final, and apparently the celebrations for that involved setting cars on fire, getting tear-gassed and being chased by the riot police, so I think we were quite happy with just the semi-final experience. An amazing meal, a memorable night and just a great experience.
May 7
Sometimes you just get lucky when you’re travelling. We’d seen @bistrotpaulbert on a travel food show, so when we arrived in Paris we headed there for dinner on our first night in town. Specialising in the kind of gut-busting traditional French fare that you’d expect of a bustling Paris bistro, their signature dish is Steak Frites – slabs of perfectly-cooked cow alongside, you guessed it, Pommes Frites (a.k.a French fried potatoes) and some kind of deliciously rich sauce (generally hollandaise or bearnaise). Initially intending to get the fillet, we quickly changed plans when we spied a giant Côte de Boeuf for two on the menu. It was everything we’d hoped for in a French steak experience and more. The beef was tender and loaded with great, beefy flavour (a benefit of getting a rib cut instead of a fillet), the frites were crunchy and delightful, and the creamy, decadent bearnaise sauce tied everything together perfectly. We also had some red wine and surprise complimentary saucisson to start, and a cognac & cannelle to finish. Bliss! As it happens, France was playing Croatia in the semi-final of the world cup while we were eating dinner. La Cave Paul Bert (the restaurant’s wine bar sister venue) a couple of doors down were playing it on TV, and there was a crowd of French football fans spilling out on the street and watching the match. France won, and Paris does not fuck about when it comes to celebrating a major football victory. The walk/metro ride home was rowdy and raucous, and there were cars driving around and beeping their horns constantly until the wee hours of the morning. I had a French friend in town the day they won the final, and apparently the celebrations for that involved setting cars on fire, getting tear-gassed and being chased by the riot police, so I think we were quite happy with just the semi-final experience. An amazing meal, a memorable night and just a great experience.
There’s nothing more disappointing than a piece of carrot cake with an inappropriate frosting-to-cake ratio. You know what we mean? You need the tangy, creaminess of some good cream cheese frosting to counterbalance the richness and sweetness of the cake. In our opinion, it’s definitely possible to have too little frosting on carrot cake, but almost impossible to have too much. Luckily, this example from @ootongandlincoln got it just right! We’re also fans of sultanas in the mix, so they scored some extra marks there as well. All said and done, the perfect accompaniment to a mid-morning caffeine hit.
May 5
There’s nothing more disappointing than a piece of carrot cake with an inappropriate frosting-to-cake ratio. You know what we mean? You need the tangy, creaminess of some good cream cheese frosting to counterbalance the richness and sweetness of the cake. In our opinion, it’s definitely possible to have too little frosting on carrot cake, but almost impossible to have too much. Luckily, this example from @ootongandlincoln got it just right! We’re also fans of sultanas in the mix, so they scored some extra marks there as well. All said and done, the perfect accompaniment to a mid-morning caffeine hit.
Remember the good old days when you could gather in crowded places and share food? Located next to the Lau Pa Sat hawkers centre in downtown Singapore, Boon Tat St – also known as Satay St – was one of the highlights of our last trip to what has to be one of the most exciting food destinations in the world. Once you’ve selected one of the seven satay stalls to dine from, you sit down on these huge outdoor trestle tables, order your satay and wait for the magic to happen. There are all sorts of satay on offer, but we went for mutton, chicken and prawn. The atmosphere is bustling and lively, satay smoke fills the air and they’ll even bring jugs of ice-cold Tiger beer to the table for you! (Pro tip: your clothes will definitely end up smelling of smoke, so choose your outfit accordingly.) If you’ve never had real, charcoal-grilled satay before, then this will definitely blow you away. The charred, gnarley, smokey marinated meat on skewers contrasts beautifully with the sweet peanut dipping sauce.
May 5
Remember the good old days when you could gather in crowded places and share food? Located next to the Lau Pa Sat hawkers centre in downtown Singapore, Boon Tat St – also known as Satay St – was one of the highlights of our last trip to what has to be one of the most exciting food destinations in the world. Once you’ve selected one of the seven satay stalls to dine from, you sit down on these huge outdoor trestle tables, order your satay and wait for the magic to happen. There are all sorts of satay on offer, but we went for mutton, chicken and prawn. The atmosphere is bustling and lively, satay smoke fills the air and they’ll even bring jugs of ice-cold Tiger beer to the table for you! (Pro tip: your clothes will definitely end up smelling of smoke, so choose your outfit accordingly.) If you’ve never had real, charcoal-grilled satay before, then this will definitely blow you away. The charred, gnarley, smokey marinated meat on skewers contrasts beautifully with the sweet peanut dipping sauce.
Runny fried eggs. Amazing sourdough bread. Tangy homemade jalapeño relish. When using fantastic ingredients, simple meals like this breakfast really can be more than the sum of their parts. #simplepleasures are sometimes the best pleasures. Shout out to @wildbakery for making the best darn bread & other baked good in town. Your German rye is seriously one of the things that has kept us going over the past few weeks.
May 5
Runny fried eggs. Amazing sourdough bread. Tangy homemade jalapeño relish. When using fantastic ingredients, simple meals like this breakfast really can be more than the sum of their parts. #simplepleasures are sometimes the best pleasures. Shout out to @wildbakery for making the best darn bread & other baked good in town. Your German rye is seriously one of the things that has kept us going over the past few weeks.
Experiencing how other cultures do breakfast is one of our favourite things about travelling. When in Singapore/Malaysia, we absolutely love starting the day with a Kaya Breakfast. Influenced by the Hainanese immigrant population from China, two slices of light & fluffy Hainanese-style bread are lightly toasted and smeared with thick slabs of butter and kaya (a sticky, sweet coconut-based jam). This on its own would be delicious enough, but here’s where things get really interesting. It comes served with a super runny “half-cooked” egg that you mix some soy sauce and white pepper into. Then you take your kaya toast, dip it in the egg mixture and chow down. While it might sound odd on paper, it’s a fabulous combination of sweet & salty flavours, crispy bread with a light & fluffy interior and the oozy luxuriousness of the runny egg.
May 3
Experiencing how other cultures do breakfast is one of our favourite things about travelling. When in Singapore/Malaysia, we absolutely love starting the day with a Kaya Breakfast. Influenced by the Hainanese immigrant population from China, two slices of light & fluffy Hainanese-style bread are lightly toasted and smeared with thick slabs of butter and kaya (a sticky, sweet coconut-based jam). This on its own would be delicious enough, but here’s where things get really interesting. It comes served with a super runny “half-cooked” egg that you mix some soy sauce and white pepper into. Then you take your kaya toast, dip it in the egg mixture and chow down. While it might sound odd on paper, it’s a fabulous combination of sweet & salty flavours, crispy bread with a light & fluffy interior and the oozy luxuriousness of the runny egg.
Is it just me, or does anyone else who's been in a long term relationship instantly revert to full bachelor/bachelorette mode when you're left alone for any significant length of time? Normal relationship mode: let's plan out all our meals, prepare good & delicious food and probably go for a healthy walk after lunch after lunch on a gorgeous Perth autumn day. When your other half goes out to visit friends for a (social distancing-friendly) lunch catch up: I think I'll have a double whiskey at midday, smash a couple of grilled cheese for lunch and then take a nap. Case in point – these single life-style grilled cheeses ended up on the menu today. Take a couple of slices of whatever bread you can find in the freezer, toast them, slather them in butter, spread on some seeded mustard, pile on some shredded mozzarella and grill to golden brown perfection. Once out, drizzle with some Kewpie mayo, sprinkle with hot sauce (in this case @bunstersww Shit The Bed) and season with salt and pepper. Best eaten alone to hide your shame. #guiltypleasure #temporarybachelorlife
May 3
Is it just me, or does anyone else who's been in a long term relationship instantly revert to full bachelor/bachelorette mode when you're left alone for any significant length of time? Normal relationship mode: let's plan out all our meals, prepare good & delicious food and probably go for a healthy walk after lunch after lunch on a gorgeous Perth autumn day. When your other half goes out to visit friends for a (social distancing-friendly) lunch catch up: I think I'll have a double whiskey at midday, smash a couple of grilled cheese for lunch and then take a nap. Case in point – these single life-style grilled cheeses ended up on the menu today. Take a couple of slices of whatever bread you can find in the freezer, toast them, slather them in butter, spread on some seeded mustard, pile on some shredded mozzarella and grill to golden brown perfection. Once out, drizzle with some Kewpie mayo, sprinkle with hot sauce (in this case @bunstersww Shit The Bed) and season with salt and pepper. Best eaten alone to hide your shame. #guiltypleasure #temporarybachelorlife
With restaurants restricted to takeaway at the moment, you’d be forgiven for thinking that fine dining was “off the table” (pun very much intended). Think again! Local fine dining institution @balthazarrestaurant are now doing a dinner at home option, and they were nice enough to send one our way of Friday night. The three-course menu consisted of: – Local squid filled with nduja, squid ink aioli & romesco sauce. – Rolled chicken, stewed peppers & goat’s curd. – Apple & custard tart. It was all absolutely delicious! Available only on Friday and Saturday nights, each meal is $95 (for two people) and comes with its own carefully curated playlist and the option of a wine pairing ($110 for two full bottles and a small bottle of sparkling). There is, however, a bit of kitchen work involved in delivering a fine dining-style quality meal at home, so this is definitely not what you’d call an “easy” takeaway option. That being said, the meal comes with some very easy-to-follow instructions. If you’re willing to put in just a bit of effort, it’s a great option for a special occasion at-home dinner (or even without the special occasion if you just feel like indulging in a bit of opulence). In addition to getting a stonkingly good meal, you’re also helping to support a treasured local business adapt and survive to the new normal of life in a pandemic, so it’s a real win-win situation. Both meals sold out this weekend, so if you’re planning on partaking this coming Friday or Saturday, we’d recommend getting your order in sooner rather than later! #balthazarrestaurant
May 3
With restaurants restricted to takeaway at the moment, you’d be forgiven for thinking that fine dining was “off the table” (pun very much intended). Think again! Local fine dining institution @balthazarrestaurant are now doing a dinner at home option, and they were nice enough to send one our way of Friday night. The three-course menu consisted of: – Local squid filled with nduja, squid ink aioli & romesco sauce. – Rolled chicken, stewed peppers & goat’s curd. – Apple & custard tart. It was all absolutely delicious! Available only on Friday and Saturday nights, each meal is $95 (for two people) and comes with its own carefully curated playlist and the option of a wine pairing ($110 for two full bottles and a small bottle of sparkling). There is, however, a bit of kitchen work involved in delivering a fine dining-style quality meal at home, so this is definitely not what you’d call an “easy” takeaway option. That being said, the meal comes with some very easy-to-follow instructions. If you’re willing to put in just a bit of effort, it’s a great option for a special occasion at-home dinner (or even without the special occasion if you just feel like indulging in a bit of opulence). In addition to getting a stonkingly good meal, you’re also helping to support a treasured local business adapt and survive to the new normal of life in a pandemic, so it’s a real win-win situation. Both meals sold out this weekend, so if you’re planning on partaking this coming Friday or Saturday, we’d recommend getting your order in sooner rather than later! #balthazarrestaurant
