What I ate today - the food thread

[Hvr]

The "Earthquake" at Swensen's Bangkok. Eight scoops of ice cream. Plus cream and cherries. I also had a mango smoothie.

Delicious.

 

[Flyfrequently]

Miss Mi Melbourne never disappoints - unless you're 5 minutes late for Happy Hour


Crispy Fried Chicken Wings (always a toss up between this and their Lanb Ribs)

Beef Rendang

Asian greens

Steamed Rice


Ubi Mochi - worth a try but have had better desserts here


Another very pleasant evening with attentive service.

 

[drron]

Nothing beats a bad weather day than having lunch with friends at our favourite restaurant. Boca Italian.
Always start with their take on garlic bread.


Then sharing starters. Truffled mushrooms.


Tuna crisp with chilli and chargrilled eggplant.


Calamari.


And carpaccio.


All excellent. Then 2 pasta dishes. Staci with duck ragu and tagliatelle with lamb ragu. Beautiful.




And finally sweets. Cannoli and Limoncello cream with meringue.




Was a late lunch starting at 1530. The place was full.
Thoroughly recommend.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Bacchus Rydges Southbank. Great wine list. 20% off wine and food for members.

 

[QF WP]

This week is a busy week for lunches. Today was an event at Brisbane Sofitel.







The ponzu sauce was fantastic.

 

[RB001]

Mark and Vinny's, Surry Hills NSW





Black Arancini


Roast Broccolini


Gnocchi Del Giorno


Ginger & Coconut Cashew Cheese Cake


Would definitely return.

 

[Quickstatus]

I wonder if there are royalty fees

 

[QF WP]

Wednesday’s event was another lunch seminar at the Sofitel.









There was no service for drinks during the event (my table asked for red wine which was delivered) and there was no alternative drop for dessert - only one listed and delivered.

The base was still stuck to the plate for the dessert (they’d been chilled) and the number of loud (butter) knife, fork and spoon sounds hitting the plate was a regular sounds in the last presentation. A couple of attendees lost their desserts off the table trying to “cut” the dessert (much larger sounds of cutlery and crockery hitting the floor).

 

[TheRealTMA]

I wonder if there are royalty fees

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Seems a bit nutty to me!

 

[Quickstatus]

Seems a bit nutty to me!

I didn't try.

 

[QF WP]

Today (Thursday) was a function at the Howard Street Wharf:









Forgot to take a photo of my chicken dish, I’d have preferred the beef.

Service on point today.

 

[QF WP]

Last lunch for the week - now none until end of April.

Rothwells Grill, Brisbane CBD:













Oh my the coq au vin was delicious

 

[VPS]

if anyone is in Belfast I can highly recommend Edo. Best meal I had in Belfast Home

Sadly, I was so busy chatting with my friend that I was catching up with and hadn’t seen for ages that I forgot to take photos except of my spicy margarita

 

[Captain Halliday]

If you happen to be in Hamilton, New Zealand, the breakfast at Ginger and Honey is terrific.

Traditional Eggs Benny with salmon and halloumi:


Crab croquette eggs Benny:


And because kids will eat ‘em at any hour of the day, chicken burger.

 

[drron]

Tziki Bar at Forest Glen where we now go for lunch every Sunday for their lamb roast special which includes the lamb, a Greek salad, lemon potatoes and pita bread. We usually add a roast cauliflower salad. We have a glass of sav blanc for Mrsdrron and I have a Matso's ginger beer- it is now brewed on the Sunshine Coast at Eumundi. The regular servers now take us to our table and ask if we want the usual order which we say yes. drinks arrive straight away and not too much later the food.
So to the pictures which are in order of mention above.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Langham Akoya. Nice food, good service, not brilliant. 12 hr lamb shoulder Mediterranean style was nice.

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

Well this could be !!! We have eaten at his restaurant a couple of times !!

FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY
Alain Roux & Heston Blumenthal

Join Chef Alain Roux along with his friend and neighbour, Heston Blumenthal, for an extraordinary moment in Michelin history.
Thursday 15th May 2025

This once-in-a-lifetime joint event celebrates The Waterside Inn's incredible 40 years of Three Michelin Stars as well as 30 groundbreaking years since The Fat Duck launched.
Held at The Waterside Inn, this glittering evening will showcase the iconic dishes, finest Champagne, Grands Crus Classés wines and world-class hospitality that epitomise these two iconic family-owned restaurants in Bray. It is also our chance to welcome Alain's special guest chef who will create the exceptional dessert, Jeff Oberweis - one of the world's leading master pâtissiers and Royal Warrant holder.

£1,985.00 per person = inclusive of food, wines, service and VAT
Surely one of the hottest culinary tickets of 2025, we can't wait for you to be part of our special celebrations.

 

[Scash]

A bit of an indulgent day. Morning pastries at Ricks on 6th at Maroochydore (worth a visit) with prawns and bubbles in the arvo by our pool. Unfortunately some rain came through and spoiled the ambience.

Crème Brûlée Danish and a Custard Cruffin

 

[Scash]

A bit of an indulgent day. Morning pastries at Ricks on 6th at Maroochydore (worth a visit) with prawns and bubbles in the arvo by our pool. Unfortunately some rain came through and spoiled the ambience.

Crème Brûlée Danish and a Custard Cruffin

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Prawns and champagne were both delicious . Prawns were Qld black tiger prawns and we got them from Coles at Coolum. They had them on a special for $8 a kilo! They were so tasty.

 

[VPS]

Well this could be !!! We have eaten at his restaurant a couple of times !!

FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY
Alain Roux & Heston Blumenthal

Join Chef Alain Roux along with his friend and neighbour, Heston Blumenthal, for an extraordinary moment in Michelin history.
Thursday 15th May 2025

This once-in-a-lifetime joint event celebrates The Waterside Inn's incredible 40 years of Three Michelin Stars as well as 30 groundbreaking years since The Fat Duck launched.
Held at The Waterside Inn, this glittering evening will showcase the iconic dishes, finest Champagne, Grands Crus Classés wines and world-class hospitality that epitomise these two iconic family-owned restaurants in Bray. It is also our chance to welcome Alain's special guest chef who will create the exceptional dessert, Jeff Oberweis - one of the world's leading master pâtissiers and Royal Warrant holder.

£1,985.00 per person = inclusive of food, wines, service and VAT
Surely one of the hottest culinary tickets of 2025, we can't wait for you to be part of our special celebrations.

I'm not sure working for another week in the UK is worth it