AFF Gathering #3, Sydney, October 23-25, 2009

[munitalP]

For the purposes of estimating numbers, could folk coming along give me an indication of which events you are likely to attend?

Whichever Saturday night veneue we choose (I suggested Loewnbrau Löwenbräu Keller and stand by my conviction :shock, we need to book for a party of it seems at least 20! We should also be doing this soon rather than leave it for much longer as I would hate to miss out on such a great night out.

Would the organiser like me to do this? Also, from their website...

"Are you having an Oktoberfest party and want an authentic Bavarian theme? Why not let the team at the Löwenbräu Keller design an event plan free of charge? We deliver a Bavarian party package to suit your budget and party needs."

Entertainment options:
• Traditional German Oom PahPah band
• Kneeslappers
• Yodellers
• German DJs

Theming options:
• Bavarian decorations
• Staff in original costumes
• and lots more



Now there's an idea methinks!

Mr!

 

[tuapekastar]

Entertainment options:
• Traditional German Oom PahPah band
• Kneeslappers
• Yodellers
• German DJs

Theming options:
• Bavarian decorations
• Staff in original costumes
• and lots more

:shock: I don't see the 'buxom wenches' option! Or is that a given.

I've never been convinced that the words German and cuisine belong in the same sentence but I've survived it before so happy to go along with whatever option is chosen.

 

[tuapekastar]

For the purposes of estimating numbers, could folk coming along give me an indication of which events you are likely to attend?

Friday - all
Saturday - dinner yes, pre-dinner unsure at this stage (better idea when timings are known)
Sunday - all

 

[munitalP]

:shock: I don't see the 'buxom wenches' option! Or is that a given.

I've never been convinced that the words German and cuisine belong in the same sentence but I've survived it before so happy to go along with whatever option is chosen.

Straight from their website... :shock:

She has two rather large.....






Glasses in her hands....




Mr!

 

[kpc]

Friday Night
Welcome Drinks
Opera Bar (Opera Bar - Home)

Saturday Lunch
TBA

Saturday Dinner
Loewnbrau (Löwenbräu Keller)
or
Bavarian (Bavarian Bier Cafe )
or
seafood restaurant in Brighton Le-Sands.

Yes to above, No to rest.
Thanks for organising

 

[serfty]

Firstly, memories of the Tarmac Tour at OzFest II remind me that it may need to be booked well in advance.

Certainty put Jenny and myself down for:

• Sydney Airport Tarmac Tour AM/PM?[Maybe - we arrive in SYD at 9:30am]
  
• Saturday Lunch
  
• Saturday Dinner
  
• Sunday Lunch/Harbour Cruise and Lunch

 

[munitalP]

Mr & Mrs munitalP will attend...

• Friday Flounging
• Friday drinks
• Saturday Lunch (Din Tai Fung maybe ? please please please please.....)
• Saturday Dinner

We are on the 1800 SYD/MEL Sunday so no Flounging for us Sunday

Mr!

 

[oz_mark]

Would the organiser like me to do this?

Yes, you have PM

 

[kpc]

Saturday Lunch (Din Tai Fung maybe ? please please please please.....)

You have my vote:idea:

 

[anat0l]

You have my vote:idea:

+1 here. I hear that Din Tai Fung has quite a reputation; I'm willing to give them a go.

 

[munitalP]

Here are the menu's and cost for Saturday night "Oktober Fest" dinner - please indicate the menu that most suits - should we poll this?

Mr!

Set Menu 1​

Alternate Serve​

Appetizer​

Home Baked Bavarian Pretzel​

Main​

“SCHWEINSHAXN”
Oven Roasted Pork Knuckle with Sauerkraut,
Bier Sauce and Mashed Potato
~ and ~
“HÜHNCHENSCHNITZEL”
Chicken Schnitzel with Creamy Mashed Potato,
a selection of Fresh Summer Vegetables
and Löwenbräu’s Special Recipe Dill Mayonnaise​

Dessert​

“APFELSTRUDEL”
Traditional Apple Strudel with Sauce Anglaise
and Freshly Whipped Cream​

$46 per person

Set Menu 2​

Appetizer​

Home Baked Bavarian Pretzel​

Entrée​

“BAYRISCHER BROTZEITTELLER”
A selection of Bavaria’s finest delicacies–
Smoked and Cooked Hams, Salami, Potato Salad
and Pickled Vegetables piled high on a rustic
Wooden Board and served to
the table with various Breads​

Main​

“SCHWEIZER SCHNITZEL”
Chicken Schnitzel topped with Double Smoked Ham
and Swiss Cheese. Served with Crisp French Fries.​

Dessert​

“WARMER DATTELKUCHEN”
Warm Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce​

$51 per person

Set Menu 3​

Alternate Serve​

Appetizer​

Home Baked Bavarian Pretzel​

Entrée​

“KAISERSALAT MIT SCHNITZEL”
Crispy Caesar Salad topped with Strips of Chicken
Schnitzel and Parmesan Shavings​

Main​

“KLEINE SCHLACHTPLATTE”
Individual Platter of Roasted Pork Belly, Kassler,
Nürnberger Sausages on Mashed Potato, Red Cabbage
and Löwenbräu Bier Sauce
~ and ~
“HÜHNCHENSCHNITZEL”
Chicken Schnitzel with Creamy Mashed Potato,
a selection of Fresh Summer Vegetables
and Löwenbräu’s Special Recipe Dill Mayonnaise​

Dessert​

“BAYRISCHER SCHOKOLADEN KUCHEN”
Chocolate Mud Cake with Berry Compote​

$52.50 per person Alternate Serve

Set Menu 4​

Everyone’s Favourite Platter Menu!!​

Appetizer​

Home Baked Bavarian Pretzel​

Entrée​

“FRISCHE GARNELEN”
Freshly Peeled Prawns, served with Garden Fresh
Leaves and a light Thousand Island Dressing​

Main​

“SCHLACHTPLATTE”
Löwenbräu’s Large Platter - Selection of Bavarian
Specialties; Sausages, Meatloaf, Chicken Schnitzel,
Oven Roasted Pork Knuckle, Kassler, Mashed Potato
and Sauerkraut. Served with Classic Caesar Salad with
Egg, Bacon, Croutons and Parmesan Cheese - served to
the centre of the table for your whole group to enjoy!​

Dessert​

“WARMER DATTELKUCHEN”
Warm Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce​

$58.50 per person

Set Menu 5​

Price includes a round of Schnapps!​

Appetizer​

Home Baked Bavarian Pretzel​

Entrée​

“BAYRISCHER BROTZEITTELLER”
A selection of Bavaria’s Finest delicacies - Smoked
and Cooked Hams, Salami, Potato Salad and Pickled
Vegetables piled high on a rustic Wooden Board
served with various Breads individually
~ and ~
“CALAMARIES”
Mild Chili Calamari Golden Fried
with Passion fruit Sauce​

Main​

“ZWIEBELROSTBRATEN MIT SPÄTZLE”
Char-grilled Sirloin Steak​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

(medium only)​

with Roast Onion Jus and Served on Spätzle
(Creamy Bavarian Noodles)
~ and ~
Crackling Roast Pork Belly with Löwenbräu Bier Sauce,
Sautéed Potatoes and Braised Red Cabbage​

Dessert​

“BAYRISCHER SCHOKOLADEN KUCHEN”
Chocolate Mud Cake with Berry Compote
~ and ~
“APFELSTRUDEL”
Traditional Apple Strudel with Sauce Anglaise
and Freshly Whipped Cream​

$64 per person Alternate Serve

 

[munitalP]

Menu 3 for Mr & Mrs munitalP




Mr!

 

[penegal]

Saturday Lunch (Din Tai Fung maybe ? please please please please.....)

You have my vote.


Although I'm still unconfirmed for the whole thing because my leave hasn't been approved... Grr...

 

[oz_mark]

Saturday Lunch (Din Tai Fung maybe ? please please please please.....)

You have my vote:idea:

+1 here. I hear that Din Tai Fung has quite a reputation; I'm willing to give them a go.

In the absence of any other suggestion, I suggest we go with this .

 

[Keith009]

I've never been to Din Tai Fung but I love Taiwanese food so another vote for the place.

As for those menus - I'm cool with anything that doesn't involve shellfish.

 

[notzac]

The menus for the Saturday venues don't work for me (no vego food), so I'll skip those. I'll come along to:

• Friday FLounging
• Friday Drinks
• Sydney Airport Tarmac Tour
• Saturday post-dinner drinks (I assume this will happen? :shock
• Sunday BLounging

Haven't made up my mind about the harbour cruise yet.

 

[kpc]

The menus for the Saturday venues don't work for me (no vego food),

I'm pretty sure Din Tai Fung has Vegetarian options...DinTaiFung Global Sites

 

[notzac]

I'm pretty sure Din Tai Fung has Vegetarian options...

Have you ever tried vegetarian dumplings? Much better left uneaten IMHO

 

[samh004]

The menus for the Saturday venues don't work for me (no vego food), so I'll skip those. I'll come along to:

• Friday Drinks
• Sydney Airport Tarmac Tour
• Saturday post-dinner drinks (I assume this will happen? :shock
• Sunday BLounging

Haven't made up my mind about the harbour cruise yet.

I think I'm going to follow your lead in this and do much the same, although I wont be in MEL so no FLounge for me. Didn't even realise there was a cruise, so not sure if I'll be doing that, I'm so lost already.

As for the menu's, I could go for the healthy vego option or the cheapest offering. Don't really mind. Do I need to make a choice by a certain date?

 

[JohnK]

I think I will give this gathering a miss.

It would have been nice to meet up with people but I have absolutely no interest in the venues chosen for Saturday lunch and dinner.