Restaurant: Est.
Cuisine: Modern
Australian
Feli had always known
where she had wanted to have her birthday, and it was planned months ahead that
we will be going to Berowa Waters. However, she came across the papers and was
upset at how it was published to be closing up – and we never received a call.
But no fear, there was no trouble thinking where we should go now, as Est has
always been on her mind also.
Before I start, I do
apologise for the photos. The romantic atmosphere in the restaurant was seriously
… no help at all to show their delicious food!
So, we start off by
having the HUGE dilemma of whether we should just order a la carte or the
chef’s menu. Which is the same menu really, but with the chef’s menu (which we
ended up going with) was $150.00 pp for four courses.
I’d love to write
about the other food, which was ordered that night, however … I’ll only be able
to offer what my palate had experienced.
First off, the white
tea consommé, venison tataki, beef tendon, Yuba, turnips and shiitake; Like
hello glorious food! I’ve never come across the word “Yuba” before let alone
knowing what it was – a quick google search (thanks to the creation of smart
phones) and we were all in understanding “Bean Curd Skin” – now that, I know
what it is! We learn something new every day, don’t we?
Smooth and slippery
the Yuba slides into my mouth and down my throat, like mm…mmm..mmmmm~~ I search
for the tataki and simply eat it quickly, the white tea consommé was not too
strong, which was a bit of a concern for me to begin with afraid that it would
overpower every element in this dish – but it was perfect!
steamed murray cod fillet, shaved abalone, snow peas, black fungi, ginger - green shallot vinaigrette
The waiter places a
spoon next to me prior to him drizzling the sauce on my dish. A spoon? “You
will need the spoon to drink up that vinaigrette”. Usually, I don’t “drink” my
sauces, but once I tried the fish drizzled with the vinaigrette I knew
instantly that tonight was the night of firsts! It was sweet, sour, and a hit
of the ginger all hit me at once. An explosion of flavours having a sweet slow
dance in my mouth! And yes, there was no a drop left on my plate – thanks
spoon!
A little wait, and a
visit to the bathroom – where Candice exclaims, “Why didn’t I bring my camera
in here with me?!” Yes, there were pretty mirrors inside and along the walk to
and from the bathroom. Don’t fear, she remembered to bring the camera with her
for her next visit.
glazed beef cheek, caramelised onion, shaved cucumber, grilled leeks, celtuce leaf puree
Oh food can wait? Our
food sat and was waiting for our return – SORRY FOOD! And sorry photo … BUT
LIKE OH MY GOOOOOOODNESSSSS … If you ever want the most succulent and mouth
watering beef cheek … this is the place. Though, you may be disappointed
because you put it in your mouth and um … it … disappears!! It melts, and …
yum. That is all I can say. HAHA sorry, worst description for something that
was so good. Ironic.
Valrhona Chocolate cream, banana, yoghurt, sesame praline, churros, caramel ice cream
Dessert!! Smiles,
smiles, smiles! The caramel ice cream took me to wonderland! Sweet and
refreshing, childhood was in my mouth! The churros, well, it was alright, it
wasn’t very doughnut-y (if that makes sense) it was more on the hard side. But
everything just worked so well, again, like many of my posts. Please may I have
some more of that caramel ice cream? :D
PETITE FOURS!! Just
the way to end our night, we’re presented with a selection of sweets! I only
tried the one, and that was the pink square – HELLO MARSHMELLO! I rather
enjoyed it, it wasn’t too sweet, however would have been a little nicer for it
to be fluffier – but no complaints!
And just to end this
post, our beloved birthday girl being cheeky with the olive oil jelly … she
said it looked like something … and wanted to poke both because … that
something needs to be in “twos”
Don’t we all have that
one friend that seems to just say the most random and funniest things, please
if you do, share your stories of that special and beloved person in your life.
OHH and I nearly
forgot!
I spotted the MASSIVE
mirror as we were leaving Est and nudged mirror girl and she squealed with the
pure excitement, delightfulness and happiness. The expected question came, and
when we walked out the security said, “I have never seen someone ever get so
excited over a mirror.” Here … is proof…
- Cass x

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