What I ate today - the food thread

[zig]

Flavoursome seafood paella by +1 last night with a crusty layer of socarrat.
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Yum, socarrat is the best part of paella.

 

[drron]

A beautiful spicy lamb Rogan Josh tonight on the Silver Spirit tonight

 

[QF WP]

Just returning to my office after a presentation at Blackbird on the Brisbane River (Eagle Street):









Found it strange that I was served Quail and Chicken, would have thought I’d have got steak.

The entree was better than the main - apart from the roasted potatoes (they are normally salted more).

 

[QF WP]

Dinner with friends at the Samford Hotel on Sunday night.





I had the whiting. The batter was too thick and drowned in the oil. Would have preferred pan seared.



My wife liked her salmon



Male friend had a steak. Medium rare was on point and all the veges make it look nice.



It’s fallen away (food quality) over the last couple of years. Service was okay - they even put on the heater above us as it was getting chilly for our wives.

 

[QF WP]

Today was back at the Sofitel. Great service from Taylah, always smiling and nothing was too much trouble. What she does to fund her Zoology degree.

 

[drron]

My typical breakfast on Silversea. It’s France so a baguette

 

[tgh]

Are you enjoying the cruise ?
Have things changed much ?

 

[drron]

Are you enjoying the cruise ?
Have things changed much ?

Yes enjoying it Lots of new staff. The only crew members who have recognised us are the Captain, CD and a Maitre’D.
Food still on a downward trend in Atlantide but better in Indochine. Of course the plan is to close Indochine.
The service in general is still very good..A problem today with the unions having a protest rally near the Cruise Terminal so timing of excursions are to changed. I have a 1230 excursion and it is now 1130 and no communication of any change. The shore concierge desk is closed.

Today though is our first fine day.

 

[AuSammy]

Keto (sugar free) creamy chocolate mousse

 

[QF WP]

Lunch with mum and dad at their favorite cafe









They both had the pulled lamb



I had the marinara linguine



I had to help mum finish her meal - not a problem

 

[drron]

Lunch today silver Spirit. A special lunch. Huitres.


Plus a poor imitation of a NY Reuben sandwich.

 

[QF WP]

Out at the Everton Park Hotel with friends watching the AFL:




I had the prawn and mussels spaghetti


My wife had the Barramundi



Friend had the ribs. Unbelievable size

 

[Flyfrequently]

Dinner at Pullman on the Park Melbourne, included in their Time to Enjoy (half board) package.
Entrees
Pork Belly


Baked Brie with walnuts



Mains
Murray Cod, green moss crumble with charred asparagus on mascapone mash


Pork collar with root vegetables and mushrooms


Desserts
Tahitian vanilla Basque cheesecake


Chef's Black Forest


Have had this accommodation package before and can recommend - excellent value, one night's accommodation, dinner for 2 and breakfast for 2 next morning.

The fish was moist and delicious!

 

[Flyfrequently]

A day behind as always !
Congee at Pullman on the Park Melbourne breakfast


It was only lukewarm. Gave feedback as I think the hotplate wasn't working or at correct temperature.
Offered to have another brought to me but I was up to the eggs by then (no pic)

 

[QF WP]

Donna Chang was the venue today. Share plates and I was late to arrive, as the gulls had already eaten their fill:



















Forgot to get a pic of dessert, probably because I had 3, as some attendees had already left ( plus those no shows). Had a good one-on-one with the presenter and BDM.

 

[Flyfrequently]

"Swings and Roundabouts" eh @QF WP ?
Nix on the starters but made up with 3 desserts

 

[QF WP]

There were no starters or entrees, just 2 separate share plate drops. Got there in time for drop 1, but I’d let the organizers know. It’s the no shows that frustrate me, but they’re now on the no invite list