A Taste of Abroad

07/04/2023

A taste of abroad

04/04/2023

I had a chance to visit Marilyn's, a bar inspired by Hunter S Thompson's novel "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas". Check out why this should be your must-visit venue in Broadbeach.

Marilyn's Bar Broadbeach brings a slice of Vintage 70s Las Vegas inspired by Hunter S Thompson's "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas"

12/02/2023

Markets are one of the best ways to sample eats from around the globe. The provides a wide array of street food vendors, along with farm fresh fruit and vegetables.

10/11/2022

My own home-made preserved lemons that were hand picked from my grandmas organic lemon tree and cured for 6 weeks take the lead role in my preserved lemon and olive tangine.

Preserved lemons impart a flavour that is both concentrated, yet mellow. It may sound paradoxical, but you'll understand when you try it. The flavour is distinctively lemon, yet without the bitterness and highly acidic notes of a normal lemon. It's also a little salty and has a certain unami flavour that comes from the curring process. Textually, the rind is soft and almost melts in your mouth when cooked.

The dish itself comes together with onions that are caramelised to bring sweetness, a blend of typical morrocoan spices (including the luxurious safron), garlic, preserved lemons. olives (green and black) and chicken thighs that are covered in stock and cooked until tender and until the liquid is slightly reduced. Finished with parsley and served on a bed of Couscous, this one is worth the effort!

03/11/2022

Dinner tonight at Bar Hong Kong. The pipis in xo sauce were a highlight!

27/10/2022

This brilliant brunch offering from .varsity brings a taste of abroad through its influences. Grain sourdough is topped with a miso chickpea puree. The texture reminds me of hummus (middle east), while the miso (Japan), gives a nutty unami to the dish. Field mushrooms give this a certain "meaty" taste/body. Salsa verde (Mexico, Latin America and europe in different forms) compliments the mushrooms with the use of herbs. Crisp artichokes add a nice textual element and the Smoked onion caramel a sweetness that balances the dish. Its fully vegan but should satisfy most palates. Be sure to order it with one of their coffees that are made with house roasted beans.

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23/10/2022

French pastries

22/10/2022

The golden hour. What's your favourite drink to have at sunset?

18/10/2022

Authentic Tonkusu Ramen is always a good option. Silky, with the right amount of fat from the pork bones. Intense with unami and well salted. Noodles that strike a balance between firm and soft. Top that with tender pork, soft eggs, spring onions and a bit of special spicy sauce. is one you need to try!

04/10/2022

Eggs Benedict was created in New York over a 100 years ago and has become a favourite on menus around the world. This variation from combines slow cooked pork belly, perfectly poached eggs and a yellow curry hollandaise sauce that compliments the pork and eggs perfectly. The addition of candied apricot pieces adds some sweetness to offset the sauce and shaved fennel provides freshness and texture. A must try if you're in the area!

21/09/2022

You will want to try this Crème Brûlée donut from . A soft donut filled with a smooth custard and topped with caramelised burnt sugar. So good!

17/09/2022

Freshly picked strawberries from the garden in the Netherlands. Strawberry liqueur handmade in Germany.
Premium Vanilla ice-cream from the Netherlands.

Enjoyed overlooking the dutch country side.