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Published Review: Fine Dining with Iconic Million Dollar Views
Published Review: Fine Dining with Iconic Million Dollar Views
Got a special night at Sydney Opera House? We are spoiled for choice when it comes to pre-threatre dining around Circular Quay. Luckily, Q-Dining makes it easier with its fine-dining selection, gorgeous harbour view, and a romantic atmosphere.
(c) GMV - Got My Vote!
(c) GMV - Got My Vote!
Q-Dining is located within the Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour Hotel on the Mezzanine level. With the floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the harbour, you can see this intimate restaurant warmly lit up in its twinkling firework-like chandeliers from the harbour promenade.
When we arrived, the restaurant was already filled with pre-theatre diners and the atmosphere was kept to a gentle whisper. Everyone dressed elegantly for a splendid night-out and Q-Dining seemed to provide the perfect backdrop for an evening to remember.
這家餐廳坐落在雪梨著名的Circular Quay邊。佔地並不大。二樓的格中樓有出眾摩登氣氛。
We were shown to a table by the window where an uninterrupted harbour view spread out before us. Sydney looked stunning at night time with all the sparkling lights and the reflections by the iconic bridge. The view was certainly spectacular.
I was already charmed by the enchanted setting before opening the menu. The menu looked great with strong focuses on fresh NSW produce.
When you read in detail, you will note the chefs' innovation touches in each dish. After all, Aria is a stiff competition and located just around the corner. Q-Dining got to be vigilant to stay in the posh fine-dining game.
We were presented with complementary soy & linseed bread from a rustic bread basket. The bread was warm and filled with grainy goodness. Soon after, the waitstaff surprised us with another complementary appetizer.
服務員手捧三種不同麵包給我們選擇。暖暖香香的麵包，加上綿滑的澳洲奶油，真的很香。為什麼餐廳內的麵包都那麼好吃?
The grilled Lamb with goat cheese curd was artfully placed on a quirky spoon.
The lamb was tender soft and it matched well with the salty goat cheese curd and the sweet marmalade. it was a good teaser to start off the meal.
We did not order the pre-theatre set menu. Instead we ordered from the À la carte selection.
這道贈送餐點是用來刺激我們的味蕾並期待正餐。一般餐廳不會提供這，只是在所謂的高級餐廳(Fine Dining Restaurants) 才會有的。主要是讓我們一探主廚的精湛手藝。
小巧的羊肉配上羊乳酪。巧氣的湯匙很可愛。
For entree, we ordered a Braised Pork Cheek, Pan Roasted Moreton Bay Bug, Carrot Velouté ($29) to start. The braised pork cheek was juicy, tender and flavoursome; while the pan roasted Moreton bug was pure deliciousness.
The 4 pig's ear cracking stripes were amazingly satisfying and added a pleasant texture to the dish.
This was a great twist to your ordinary surf n turf dish.
The next entree dish was the Seared Bay Scallops, Black Pudding, Cauliflower ($28). As expected, it was a small serving but it was beautifully executed.
These scallops were perfectly seared, plump and juicy. Together with cauliflower puree, the scallops tasted very light yet creamy on the palate. A disk of black pudding sausage was placed on top of the scallops which added saltiness and flavour.
Our main arrived with a perfect short pause of timing. The Roasted Spatchcock ($39) served with Iberico ham & corn croquette and honey-scented sweet potato was presented on a heavy stone plate and it was quite spectacular.
The spatchcock was crispy and very flavoursome; while the fried croquette ball was quite tasty and moreish. But somehow the overall taste reminded me of fried chicken and fried potato. Although the dish was plated elegantly, I felt this dish was more like a street food with a fine dining price tag.
The other main we ordered was the Duck Breast ($44) it was served with confit thigh, rhubarb mostardo and white polenta.
The tables were way too close for our liking. We don't appreciate other table 'distract' us from our dining experience; and we certainly do not need to hear all the conversations of adjacent diners.
We were so full after 2-courses and decided to skip dessert.
We headed straight to the theatre afterward and I must say Q-Dining was a great dining venue to impress. The harbour view and the food were pretty mesmerizing.
Off to Dendy Opera Quay to watch the Yves Saint Laurent movie.
An interesting film about the life of fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. Talented to be sure. YSL met his partner, Pierre Berge, together they created the YSL company and revolutionize the world of fashion. The movie is about fashion, style, craziness and recklessness lifestyle of a genius.
我只能說，天才是半個瘋子。跟他住在一起的人可辛苦了。他的伴侶可算是YSL的投資者，秘書和打雜下人。YSL結不開內心的心魔，所以靠酒精和藥物來持續他的一生。
