Taste of Sydney 2010

Hello Sydneysiders...

I always feel jealous towards Melbourne-ians..

Since, many great cooking courses are held in Melbourne..

and also..

I have to say, that Melbourne is the food epicenter of Australia..

Therefore, when I knew that they have this event called Taste of Sydney..

My body and soul were loaded with excitement..

Here,

You'll be exposed by many exhibitors from food to wine industries..

Those include all kitchen gadgets, and wine tasting too.

But, the most exciting thing is I can sample some of the dishes from Sydney's finest restaurants..

I have to say, they were really expensive for my uni student's budget..

Oh well.. I just can't help it..

There are rules in purchasing all the meal, and wine...

You have to purchase what they called " Crown book"

1 Crown = $ 1.

Crown books are available in $10, and $30 dollars..

and NO REFUND! *use it wisely!!*

The night before, I already browsed on the menu. 

Since, I can't afford to waste my time there *every single second was priceless*.. 

and here are some of the photos of the food that I sampled.

Quail Breast & Truffled Risotto Croustillant

Berowra Waters Inn

I liked this combination, the flavour was nice, and the quail breast was really moist.

Sadly, I didn't really enjoy the Pea puree.

Chilled Vinchyssoise, Salmon Caviar, Hawksebury River Oyster Beignet

Berowra Waters Inn

The oyster was crunchy, very delicate, and left you a bit of bitterness afterwards.

I loved the chilled Vinchyssoise, It was flavoursome, and very light. 

Paella ala Maestre

El Toro Loco

Sadly, I didn't try this. It wasn't ready when I reached there yet..

FYI, They used 2 of this huge pan.

 

Paella ala Maestre

El Toro Loco

Yellow Fin Tuna with Sweet Pork Crackling and Ruby Grape Fruit

Flying Fish

I'm not a big fan of raw food. But, I try to push myself to try it.

I loved it.. The sauce was really good. It complimented the dish very well

 

Wagyu Beef Daube with Paris Mash

Guillaume at Bennelong

When I tasted this, both me and my sis were full

We didn't really enjoy this as much as we would..

The beef, I have to say, was very tender. It flaked apart as soon as you put your fork in.

Crispy Wagyu Beef with Wild Mushroom and Truffle Foam 

Balzac

I loved this one..

The beef inside was very delicate, and the sauce just bind everything in a harmony 

Vanilla Panna cotta with Lavender honey, and fresh Pomegranate

Jonah's at Whale Beach

This was the best dish I tasted so far..

The panna cotta showed its wobbly moves..

As you spoon it into your mouth,

It just melted straight away..

Love it.. 

"Saucy Tart" with Chocolate Mousse and Liquid Raspberry Center

Danks Street Depot

I'm not a fan of dark chocolate...

 The tart was way bitter to my liking.

However, the mousse was very nice.. 

Dark chocolate lover will come back for another bite, definitely.

In spite of all the food bonding today..

I was really surprised..

When I was busy taking photos of the food, I spotted Matt Moran..

I came forward, tried to snap him,

then

He saw me holding my camera..

you know what??!!

He posed to my camera...

how nice he is!!

he is Matt Moran, Head Chef at ARIA Restaurant, Syd..

 Matt Moran

and...

I also spotted Pete Evans.. He is one of the judges from My Kitchen Rules..

But, I didn't have a chance to snap him.. Too bad.. :(

I really enjoyed this experience, although I almost went broke*no dining out for the next 2 weeks*

.. hahaha..

Bye for now..