When: Tuesday 21st June, 2011, Dinner
Occasion: A's 30th Birthday celebration
Wine: Provided
www.circa.com.au
Milestone birthdays come around with less frequency than the Winter Solstice but it's delightful when they coincide. There was simply no better way to celebrate both than at Circa, The Prince.
We were treated to a truly outstanding meal in a lovely venue with waiters more than happy to help.
As a mushroom fanatic, which you will no doubt hear more about in the future, I was very excited for the first course. Despite the small stature of the dish it, what it lacked in volume it made up for on taste. A delightful, rich and flavoursome broth.
'Entrees to share' followed the rich theme of the night, with some succulent pork and cauliflower more delicious than I've eaten before. The saffron risotto was a delicious cheesy and warming concoction.
Strips of smoky duck with winter veg was incredibly tasty, but the hazelnuts didn't do it for me.
By this time the richness of the food was starting to take its toll on my tightening belly. And the richest of dishes was to come.
All of which were exquisite and richer than the last. I moved slowly from duck, to wagyu pie, savouring the flavours of each. Then on to a breath taking cassoulette (a personal favourite dish). I lack the skill to communicate just how rich they all were, but picture Scrooge McDuck diving through a vault of dark chocolate coins and you'd go close.
Our back teeth were under by the time dessert arrived and the queen of puddings with creme englaise was a stand out, something to enjoy slowly and remember for years to come.
And so we waddled out of there, beyond sated, stomachs full to bursting after a truly spectacular feast.
'Entrees to share' followed the rich theme of the night, with some succulent pork and cauliflower more delicious than I've eaten before. The saffron risotto was a delicious cheesy and warming concoction.
Strips of smoky duck with winter veg was incredibly tasty, but the hazelnuts didn't do it for me. By this time the richness of the food was starting to take its toll on my tightening belly. And the richest of dishes was to come.
All of which were exquisite and richer than the last. I moved slowly from duck, to wagyu pie, savouring the flavours of each. Then on to a breath taking cassoulette (a personal favourite dish). I lack the skill to communicate just how rich they all were, but picture Scrooge McDuck diving through a vault of dark chocolate coins and you'd go close.
Our back teeth were under by the time dessert arrived and the queen of puddings with creme englaise was a stand out, something to enjoy slowly and remember for years to come.
And so we waddled out of there, beyond sated, stomachs full to bursting after a truly spectacular feast.
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