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Yarra Valley / Melbourne
Can recommend Healesville Hotel Dining Room for dinner (have eaten there at least six time). For lunch have enjoyed visits to De Bortoli Wines , Domaine Chandon ,Rochford ( http://www.rochfordwines.com.au/webshop/?red=Silverlight.aspx ) , Tarrawarra (has art gallery as well), Tokar Estate, Yering Station, Yarra Valley Dairy ( http://www.yvd.com.au/home/Default.asp )
Mornington Peninsula eats
Enjoyed a mid-winter diner at The Long Table Red Hill South 18 months ago.
Address: 159 Shoreham Rd, Red Hill South
Directions: 38º22'49.71"S, 145º01'30.47"E
Website: http://www.thelongtable.com.au/
Australian Cookbooks
I admit to owning several of the above mentioned but often consult Womens Weekly series of magazine style cook books.
Three days in Adelaide, four days in Sydney
Adelaide: Before you see the pandas, you might like to have breakfast at Adelaide Central Markets - www.adelaidecentralmarket.com.au .We enjoyed eating at mesa lunga tapas bar so much at lunch we returned for dinner.
FRENCH WHISKEY
http://www.whisky.fr & check out France on the menu to find the local product .
I also suggest Maison du Whiskey: 20 rue d'Anjou: One block west of the Madeleine. approx. 48°52'14.89"N: 2°19'17.25"E. Website: http://www.whisky.fr
: metro madeleine
Worth a visit to check out the huge range of product .. other spirits as well.
Chermside, QLD dining options
Recently ate at : an Italian : Bella Cosi
Address: 22 Thomas Street, Chermside
Directions: 22 Thomas Street, Chermside, in the front of the Chermside Apartments.(off Hamilton Road)
Lat&Long: 27º23'14.80"S; 153º01'56.40"S. (approx)
Website: http:/www.thechermside.com.au/bellacosi.html
my review: http://members.virtualtourist.com/vt/tfr/1/1cabc3/2/1eb179/
Champagne - Tasting Program
The advantage of Mercier is the access via elevator and the tour is done on a train which the kids should enjoy. If you get to Moet and Chandon in Epernay, there is a choice of three "tours" - a tour finishing with one flute of Brut Imperial cost €13per person (2008 price) - for one Brut Imperial and one Rose Imperial it was €20 per person - the Grand Vintage Tour ending with 1 flute Grand Vintage 2000 & 1 flute Grand Vintage 2000 Rose was €25. The guided tours are all the same just the wine at the end differs.
If you are a couple, have one person do the first or second option while the 2nd person does the 3rd option. At the end, as a couple you get to share the taste 4 champagnes instead of 2 if you both paid the same amount.
NZ Restaurant Suggestions...Help!
Ate at 2 places in Bay of Islands in May this year
Salt Brasserie on the sea front at Paihia. 9/10
35º south Restaurant and Bar over the water at Paihia 8/10
On the Coramandel Pen. miha at Mercure Puka Resort, Pauanui, 8/10
South Island (couple of years ago) Not specific to your plan but close to your stopping spots:
Arrowtown Saffron restaurant. 8.5/10
Akaroa C’est la Vie Restaurant. 9/10
happy trails
Colmar, Alsace and Besancon, Franche-Comte Report
Thanks also. Keep the recommendations coming. Will be in the region next April/May.
Hunter Valley suggestions?
Most recent excellent dining experience in area was 18 months ago at Terroir at Hungerford Hill - http://www.hungerfordhill.com.au/terroir/
Good Restaurant for Moreton Bay Bugs in Brisbane?
Some of the better seafood places in Brisbane: Suggest a phone call first to ensure bugs are on current menu:
Bretts Wharf
Address: 449 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton. Q. 4007
Directions: On the Brisbane River at Hamilton. (opposite southern end of Racecourse Road). A City Cat ride from the CBD. Not far in a taxi.
Website: www.brettswharf.com.au
Gambaro Restaurant
33 Caxton Street,
Petrie Terrace
Website: http://www.gambaros.com.au/
Lab bar & Rest.
Address: Conrad Treasury Hotel Casino
Directions: top of the Queen Street Mall in the Brisbane city heart,
Website: http://www.conrad.com.au/treasury/restaurants/ryans_default.htm
Lure at the Coro
The Coro Hotel
28 McDougall Street
Milton QLD 4064
Website: http://www.thecoro.com
Out of town - Morgans
Address: Bird of Passage Parade, Scarborough Boat Harbour
Directions: Once on the Redcliffe Peninsula, proceed as far north as possible. The harbour is on the western side of the peninsula. Entrance to the main restaurant approx:27º11'44.49"S, 153º06'24.78"E
Website: www.morganseafood.com.au
Gambaro's web page has a photo of seafood platter with bugs at the top of the dish
bonne chance de l.
10 days in South Australia - seeking recommendations please!
Can endorse: Grange @ the Hilton www.adelaide.hilton.com ; Chianti Classico www.chianticlassico.com.au ; Mesa Lunga http://www.mesalunga.com/
try breakfast at the Central Markets http://tinyurl.com/dhonay.
Heading for Auckland in May. What's your favourite? de l.
Off to Merimbula. Rec's please.
Restaurant at Whale Motor Inn Narooma was pretty good when we visited 18 months ago.
NZ South Island recommendations, please
Was three years ago but two memorable meals - C'est la Vie, Akaroa (book ahead it is popular) & Saffron in Arrowtown.
What is the weirdest food you've tried in Tasmania, the Solomon Islands, the Polynesian Islands, or Fiji?
i've eaten Tassie possum at a bush tucker restaurant in Brisbane (tukka) but not in Tassie itself but a search reveals- "North of the Gordon River, near the small town of Marrawah, Geoff King runs the Devil Restaurant, an eaterie where road-kill wallabies and possums are on the menu."
Traveling to Brisbane- Ideas?
While in Brisbane if you are Looking for native Australian ingredients (bush tucker) cooked by a Frenchman try "tukka" http://www.tukkarestaurant.com.au there is a review at http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/ae2c2/1cabc3/2/ (with other Brisbane restaurants)
Suggestions for 3 days in Adelaide?
Can endorse Grange and Mesa Lunga http://www.mesalunga.com/ plus Chianti Classico www.chianticlassico.com.au . Try the central markets for breakfast http://tinyurl.com/5cv7ey
Not Enough Champagne? Don't Worry, We'll Make More!
I wouldn't bet money that some of those grapes have not been used to make Ch. or am I just an old cynic. What did interest me during my last 2 visits to the area '04 & '06 was land on upper slopes of the Marne being "re-profiled". Huge diggers altering the "terroir". Replacing &/ or redistributing the soil types. Also wooded areas high on the left bank being cleared, I assume, to grow vines in areas previously considered less desirable. "Licence to print money"???
North Coast NSW
At Kingscliff 's Salt Resort, we eat at Mahsuri which is named after the legend of a much malaigned Langkawi miss. The S East Asian name matches an influence with the cuisine of chef Andy Hastings, a Kiwi. Worth a drive to eat there!
Three Days in Paris
Agree with previous. Why leave the greatest city in the world if you are only there for three days?????
Unique Australian Foods
kmh is right (in most recent post, won't mention the taipans). You don't have to go Ocker - give the pies a miss, mate! Try the Ochre place in Cairns for the bush tucker experience. Elsewhere, you will find some very good eating places serving world class produce in a range of 'styles'. look for farmed seafood produce like oysters, soft-shelled crabs, mud crab,prawns, barramundi, tuna, salmon (& salmon roe) plus varieties of wild fish. If you eat red meat you will be well catered for... have fun.
Unique Australian Foods
Check out a list of unique Australian Native Products which you may be able to find if you can get to a restaurant specializing in "Bush Tucker" & in some that may use just a few native ingredients. As well as the animals you have listed , you may find Tasmanian possum & wallaby on menus. Look out for the local fish and shell fish like Moreton Bay Bugs. Have fun.
http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/878f3/#TL
Planning a trip to NZ - what's good to eat?
You'll find the wineries without my help but if you are visiting Cromwell I recommend the Big Picture Wine Centre for something a bit different & educational as well.
Eating in Tasmania - recs pls!
my notes from 4 years ago:
Daniel Alps Restaurant at Strathlyn Wine Centre 9/10
Freycinet Lodge the a la carte restaurant 8/10 - bistro also quite good.
Machine Laundry Cafe on Salamanca Square for lunch great 7.5/10.
Elizabeth St Pier..T 42 Degrees South ....Top place great atmosphere/food/wine 9/10.back a second night
Doherty's Hotel Cradle Mountain. . Bistro food quite good 8/10. Grey Leaf Restaurant - fine dining 9/10
Stillwater Restaurant Launceston. Greatfood/service/views/ Top place 9.5/10 www.stillwater.net.au
Best Bistros near the Bastille
Looking forward to trying the above recommendations in late May when in Arsenal. thanks for tips de legume.
Canberra Dining - Any Recommendations?
We judged Courgette and Aubergine worthy of a second visit when next in ACT.
http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/ae2c2/1ca9b7/2/
Try looking for Gourmet Traveller's Annual restaurant review (could be on the web?).
regards, l.
Canadian foodies looking to dine well -- Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide
In Adelaide : Grange @ the Hilton. Arguably the best restaurant in South Australia and in the top thirty in Australia. Awarded "Best Hotel Restaurant in Australia".
Chef, Cheong Liew has been recognised as a living legend. You'll love Adelaide : more eateries per capita than any big city in Australia. Have breakfast at the markets.
Spicing things up in Montpellier?
He should be able to find produce at the chain supermarkets. Poultry, pre-packaged from big supermache is usually affordable in France. Beans play a part in local cuisine. Canned stuff....cassoulet, choucroute (as is or as the base for adding extras).
Champagne Sabre
The last time I saw this done, I thought about the 3rd party insurance of the guy doing it & the insurance claim form. Does it have a special section to fill in the brand of champagne being used?? Such is life in these times of Workplace Health and Safety regs.
Doing a Bardge Trip in June Dijon to Escommes
Kath may well be tied into a schedule which includes the Paris -Dijon & return connections so surely it is the Paris part of the trip for which she seeks advice. The cruise will have a gourmet focus on board anyway and have day trips to off canal sites as well so advice re stuff along the cruise route is not so important . Hope the team message has not put her off researching the Paris part of her trip on this board!!??
