What I ate today - the food thread

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Breakfast QR 831 on Friday. French toast.
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Then snack. We both had the lamb shank.

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Mrsdrron thought that the lamb shank on JQ was better. A bit dry, not that much taste and a significant amount of fat.

Then I had the cheese board which was very good and Mrsdrron had coconut banana with coconut ice cream which was OK.
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Melbourne F Lounge
They were very accommodating and did a smaller serve for me
Cauliflower, potato and leek soup
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Prawn Brioche with celeriac and tomato Remoulade
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Chilli caramel pork with chargilled brussel sprouts
Some greens to be healthy
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Mr Flyfrequently went the slow roasted lamb - again.
Didn't get a pic but believe it was tasty

And for me profiterole for dessert
Ice cream for him
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Tonight’s dinner at Maenan Abbey, Wales
I began with venison pate with just a hint of chilli. Loved it.IMG_2502.jpeg

Mrsdrron missed the starter. She had the salmon for main.
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I the red mullet. Beautiful.
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Fresh veggies.
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And we both had a lovely sticky date pudding.
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Enjoyed it immensely. Then a chat in the lounge with our host and other guests to round off a lovely evening
 
Dinner at Garlic Bali Nusa Dua in Bali Collection last night - a favourite of ours
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Wonton soup
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(anti-clockwise)
Black Pepper Rice
Prawns Szechuan (more like shrimps)
Crispy Pork Belly
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Steamed Rice
The Pork was exceptional!
Banana Fritters for him and Pandan Gulang for me.
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One of the few places now in Bali Collection with "free transport" back to your hotel.
Still reasonably priced ~ AUD 63 including taxes, 2 coughtails and a lemonade.
 

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