Oz Fest #9 – Canberra Australia - Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27, 2012

[serfty]

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[JohnK]

If DRW wasn't so far away this would have been my 7th Ozfest as well but I am only a legend in my own lunchtime.

Still can't decide on Friday night dinner. I think I will give it....

 

[Fifa]

This is my 7th also.

Does that mean I'm a legend also :?:

Yeah, yeah - you're a legend too

 

[Fifa]

7th? phhht ... FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - "Oz Fest #9" – Canberra Australia - Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27, 2012

Ok - it looks like this is you're 8th Oz Fest, serfty!!!
You're a MEGA legend!

 

[*A Flyer]

If DRW wasn't so far away this would have been my 7th Ozfest as well but I am only a legend in my own lunchtime.

Still can't decide on Friday night dinner. I think I will give it....

To help you along here is an advance look at the menu:

Entrée
Chicken Tikka, Tandoori Prawns and Fish Banana leaf

Main course
Desi Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh, Beef Vindaloo, Bombay Beef, Matar mushroom Paneer, Prawn Malabar)

Saffron Basmati Rice, Naan & Garlic Naan

Side dish
Pappadams and side dish platter for the table

Dessert
Mango Kulfi, Pistachio Kulfi, Gulab Jamun

 

[Bundy Bear]

To help you along here is an advance look at the menu:

Entrée
Chicken Tikka, Tandoori Prawns and Fish Banana leaf

Main course
Desi Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh, Beef Vindaloo, Bombay Beef, Matar mushroom Paneer, Prawn Malabar)

Saffron Basmati Rice, Naan & Garlic Naan

Side dish
Pappadams and side dish platter for the table

Dessert
Mango Kulfi, Pistachio Kulfi, Gulab Jamun

I am pretty sure John was most interested in the Saturday menu, as I might be.

 

[*A Flyer]

His post said Friday. As for Saturday, I'm waiting for the restaurant to provide the final to me.

 

[JohnK]

To help you along here is an advance look at the menu:

I am not a fan of Indian food but that menu looks OK so I think I will sign up for all of the events.

Saturday night should not be an issue but I am a fussy eater and I try to avoid places with (strict) alternate meals.

 

[*A Flyer]

I am not a fan of Indian food but that menu looks OK so I think I will sign up for all of the events.

Saturday night should not be an issue but I am a fussy eater and I try to avoid places with (strict) alternate meals.

Saturday won't be alternates. There will be at least 3, probably 4 choices for each course. Hope to have it soon.

 

[JohnK]

Fully signed up for all events. Sorry for the delay and not being organised earlier.

 

[Bundy Bear]

Fully signed up for all events. Sorry for the delay and not being organised earlier.

How were you paying for your purchase sir.

You can lead a horse to water but you cannot force it to drink. :idea:

 

[JohnK]

How were you paying for your purchase sir.

The important part is that I have finally signed up!

Anyway you should know my preferred method of payment.

 

[Bundy Bear]

The important part is that I have finally signed up!

Anyway you should know my preferred method of payment.

You better send me the email so I know how much to charge.


Sent from a cool Apple product using Aust Freq Fly app

 

[JohnK]

You better send me the email so I know how much to charge.

The full amount for all activities using RUM discount.

I must have an email somewhere confirming amount. I shall check later.

 

[drewbles]

I think i'm going to have to pass on this one. I really do actually need a w/end in Melbourne without anyone visiting or anything planned (i've not had a w/end at home without either my other half visiting me or being out drinking since January, and I have a lot of chores to catch up on).

I'll try for next year. Thanks for the offer penegal, but i'll have to politely decline in this case!

 

[Bundy Bear]

Menu and bus schedule now on Flyertalk.

Folks, a big email has just gone out to all registered attendees. Please read it carefully.

The key information is below.

Bus Schedules

On Saturday morning we need to be at Gold Creek Station at 10:30am. For those on the Sheep Station Tour, we will be picking up from the Hyatt at 9:30am, the Novotel at 9:45am and the Crowne Plaza at 10:00am. These times are fixed. The bus will return to the Crowne Plaza and Novotel after lunch (~1:00pm). There will be a short break (about 50 minutes) before the departure for the afternoon tour.

The Saturday Afternoon War Memorial Tour departs from the Crowne Plaza at 2:20pm and the Novotel at 2:30pm. The tour will return to the city and the Hyatt about 5:15pm after a brief trip to the top of Mount Ainslie for a dusk view over Canberra.

The Sunday Parliamentary Triangle Tour departs the Novotel at 9:45am and the Crowne Plaza at 9:55am. The main part of the tour will be to the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. However, there will be a dropoff at the National Gallery of Australia if you would prefer to see the galleries there. At about 12:00 we will make our way to the cafe at Old Parliament House (it is a short walk from the gallery for those who are there) before walking up Federation Mall to Australian Parliament House. There are a number of public galleries to visit or you can join the 1:00pm public tour or grab a coffee in the cafe. The bus departs at 2:30pm dropping off at the Hyatt, Novotel and Crowne Plaza before heading on to the airport. While anyone can join the bus at the hotels to go to the airport, there is not guaranteed departure time. Please be ready and in the lobby at 2:30pm.

Menus

The menu for Friday Dinner is as follows:

Entree/Appetizer

Chicken Tikka, Barrah Kebab, Seekh Kebab

Main Course/Entree (served family style)

Lamb Rogan Josh, Bombay Beef, Desi Chicken, Matar Mushroom Paneer, Prawn Malabar and Beef Vindaloo

Saffron Rice, Naan, Garlic Naan, Pappadams, Assorted Sides

Dessert

Mango Kulfi, Pistachio Kulfi, Gulab Jamun


The menu for Saturday Dinner is as follows:

Garlic Bread, Fresh Bread with olive oil and vinegar
Marinated Olives

Entree/Appetizer

Lightly fried calamari with rocket and aioli
Rare tuna rice paper rolls served with soy and wasabi
Haloumi with rocket, white beans, roasted red capsicum and aioli
Warm carrot, blue cheese and pinenut salad with baby spinach

Main course/Entree

Grain fed Scotch Fillet steak (300g), fries, Bearnaise sauce
Fish of the day
Slow braised lamb shank with roasted root vegetable sauce, creamy mash
Lemon and chilli chicken breast, crushed chat potatoes, parsley, spicy capsicum sauce

Rocket and parmesan salad
Steamed greens

Dessert

Sticky date pudding, butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream
Bailey's affogato - vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso and Bailey's
Apple and rhubarb and berry crumble with macadamia nuts and vanilla ice cream
Neapolitan delight - Frugii all natural ice cream vanilla, strawberry, callebaut chocolate, brandy snap


Important Information

Below is a map of the venues and accommodations for OzFest. Hopefully it will assist you with orientating yourselves while in Canberra. Note that all the restaurants are in the same area and all are within 10 minutes walk of the Crowne Plaza, Novotel and Rydges Lakeside.

Please visit OzFest Locations - Google Maps for the map.

If you have any dietary requirements that I have not been advised of let me know NOW! If not, I cannot guarantee that the restaurants will have sufficient notice to prepare for your meal.

I am also planning a dinner for Sunday night for those who are still in town. If you are interested please let me know. The current options are Pub Food, Pan-Asian or Thai. Please let me know your preference by email.

That's it for now. OzFest #9 is looking to be as good as the past eight and I look forward to meeting you all at the Welcome Drinks at Honkytonks.

Cheers

 

[JohnK]

Looks good.

Now to work out where I am staying in relation to pick up points....

 

[*A Flyer]

Looks good.

Now to work out where I am staying in relation to pick up points....

Should only be a 5 to 10 minute walk from the Rydges to the Novotel.

 

[JohnK]

Thanks. Could be a cold walk early in the morning if the past few weeks is any indication....

 

[kpc]

Thanks. Could be a cold walk early in the morning if the past few weeks is any indication....

Looking forward to catching up again, JohnK