I am off to Hong Kong and Bangkok for a short visit... and I find myself in my favourite place in the world, the Qantas Lounge. I walk up the wonderful escalators have a brief chat to the lounge host before finding a seat with a view over the tarmac. Qantas has just released the Autumn Menu in their First Lounge and I am super keen to try it out.
I have the following dishes & wines:
Here are a few pictures and my review of my favourite dish below. You can check out the full review on my blog here (Qantas First Class Lounge (Autumn Menu 2015) | Life of a Travel Czar).
Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage (2006) - there is of course the obligatory snap of the champagne against the backdrop of the tarmac.
The Grand Vintage has lovely honey and floral aromas while on the palate the taste of nectarines, currants with creamy crusty richness along with some subtle hints of toasted almond in the finish makes for a excellent start to the evening.
Grilled chicken breast with silverbeet, oregano salmoriglio & soft polenta
The chicken is delightful, the rich herby aroma of the thyme and oregano immediately catches your attention. The smoky charred surface of the chicken which has experienced the wrath of the grill’s heat works in tandem with the tender moist succulent middle portion of the chicken for an amazing taste sensation. The olive oil dressing also adds a Mediterranean lightness to the dish. The soft grainy textured polenta adds a mild balance to the dish while the crunchy silverbeet introduces a different layer of texture while some raisins in the salad add a tangy sweetness to round out the experience.
Stay tuned for next post from Hong Kong!!
I have the following dishes & wines:
- Kingfish sashimi with daikon, sesame, togarashi and organic soy (paired with the Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage)
- Grilled chicken breast with silverbeet, oregano salmoriglio & soft polenta (paired with the Carlei Green Vineyards Pinot Gris)
- Grilled plums with vanilla gelato & soft gingerbread (paired with the St Hallett ‘Butcher’s Cart’ Shiraz)
- Shaved fennel salad with William pear, pecans & Parmigiano reggiano
- Fettuccine with Ragu Bolognese inspired by Rosetta Ristorante (paired with the Reschke ‘Vitulus’ Cabernet Sauvignon)
Here are a few pictures and my review of my favourite dish below. You can check out the full review on my blog here (Qantas First Class Lounge (Autumn Menu 2015) | Life of a Travel Czar).
Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage (2006) - there is of course the obligatory snap of the champagne against the backdrop of the tarmac.
The Grand Vintage has lovely honey and floral aromas while on the palate the taste of nectarines, currants with creamy crusty richness along with some subtle hints of toasted almond in the finish makes for a excellent start to the evening.
Grilled chicken breast with silverbeet, oregano salmoriglio & soft polenta
The chicken is delightful, the rich herby aroma of the thyme and oregano immediately catches your attention. The smoky charred surface of the chicken which has experienced the wrath of the grill’s heat works in tandem with the tender moist succulent middle portion of the chicken for an amazing taste sensation. The olive oil dressing also adds a Mediterranean lightness to the dish. The soft grainy textured polenta adds a mild balance to the dish while the crunchy silverbeet introduces a different layer of texture while some raisins in the salad add a tangy sweetness to round out the experience.
Stay tuned for next post from Hong Kong!!
- the Pier opens later in the year (not sure when)
