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Foreground: Butterscotch ice cream with chocolate chip.
Although I'm not usually a fan of butterscotch, this ice cream was very good. Surprisingly, it was my favorite of the three flavors.
Middle: Banana rum raisin ice cream with black & white cookie. My friend commented, and I completely agreed, that this ice cream tasted just like banana-flavored Laffy Taffy. The rum was unfortunately back-seated to the strong banana flavor. The raisins were nice... I picked them out and left the rest.
Background: Cream cheese cinnamon with pistachio shortbread. I was expecting this to be my favorite. It was okay, but inconsistent throughout. In some parts, it was very watery and bland, in other parts, I'd get a sturdy dose of tangy goat cheese. I also had hoped for more cinnamon flavor. Overall, not bad, just not great.
The shortbreads were okay. My favorite by far was the chocolate chip.
Fried risotto balls with vanilla anglaise and chocolate sauce. Vanilla ice cream.
Notes: The outside was fried crispy like a beignet. The interior of the risotto balls were coconut flavored - I suspect it was a rice porridge/pudding fortified with coconut milk.
My first impression upon biting into the cake was: deep-fried Almond Joy. The inside was moist and sticky, like the coconut filling inside the candy bars.
I'm curious what type of rice they used to make these "risotto balls" with. The interior was very moist and gummy - specifically, just like glutinous rice - not at all like arborio rice traditionally used for making risotto.
Seriously, I would love to cook in a kitchen like that, if only for one night.
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Lunch at Oasis cafe 2nd location in Georgetown, Guyana. It's either Oasis II, or Oasis Too, can't recall. Pre-birthday treat courtesy sister, the elder since I won't be in Guyana for my actual birthday.
We went with the prix fixe menu (GY $1800, about US $9 - yes food is very affordable in this country). Choice of one of the following:
Soup or Salad -
Greek Salad (salad with feta cheese and olives)
Split Pea Soup with dumplings and a piece of whole grain bread
Entrée -
Spicky Baked Chicken (pitcure from a previous visit)
Chilli con Carne
Side Dishes -
Spanish Rice
Stir Fried Vegetables
Something else I cannot recall
Dessert -
selection of cakes
I went with Coconut; sister with Chocolate
Grossi Florentino
(03) 9662 1811
80 Bourke St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Reviews:
- Grossi Florentino, by Larissa Dubecki, Epicure, The Age September 1, 2009
- Grossi Florentino - Frommer's
- Melbourne Food Review: Grossi Florentino: The Grill (Pre-theatre Dinner) by Kat on 10 September 2009 - Spatula, Spoon and Saturday
- NOT: Grossi Florentino Grill, Melbourne, by Jetsetting Joyce - October 15, 2009 - MEL: HOT OR NOT
Semifreddo
Honeycombe semifreddo with chocolate sauce
Nuz had the honeycomb semifreddo. It had a nice caramel flavour and teher were chunks of honeycomb to give a textural crunch.
Grossi Florentino
(03) 9662 1811
80 Bourke St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Reviews:
- Grossi Florentino, by Larissa Dubecki, Epicure, The Age September 1, 2009
- Grossi Florentino - Frommer's
- Melbourne Food Review: Grossi Florentino: The Grill (Pre-theatre Dinner) by Kat on 10 September 2009 - Spatula, Spoon and Saturday
- NOT: Grossi Florentino Grill, Melbourne, by Jetsetting Joyce - October 15, 2009 - MEL: HOT OR NOT
Paillarda di manzo
Sirloin minute steak with scallop potato
I tried a bit of Harry's steak and it was fabulously beefy. And tender. And moist. And cooked to perfection. It was smoky and medium rare.
Grossi Florentino
(03) 9662 1811
80 Bourke St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Reviews:
- Grossi Florentino, by Larissa Dubecki, Epicure, The Age September 1, 2009
- Grossi Florentino - Frommer's
- Melbourne Food Review: Grossi Florentino: The Grill (Pre-theatre Dinner) by Kat on 10 September 2009 - Spatula, Spoon and Saturday
- NOT: Grossi Florentino Grill, Melbourne, by Jetsetting Joyce - October 15, 2009 - MEL: HOT OR NOT
Good strong coffee and crisp biscotti to end the meal.
Grossi Florentino
(03) 9662 1811
80 Bourke St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Reviews:
- Grossi Florentino, by Larissa Dubecki, Epicure, The Age September 1, 2009
- Grossi Florentino - Frommer's
- Melbourne Food Review: Grossi Florentino: The Grill (Pre-theatre Dinner) by Kat on 10 September 2009 - Spatula, Spoon and Saturday
- NOT: Grossi Florentino Grill, Melbourne, by Jetsetting Joyce - October 15, 2009 - MEL: HOT OR NOT
Lunch at Oasis cafe 2nd location in Georgetown, Guyana. It's either Oasis II, or Oasis Too, can't recall. Pre-birthday treat courtesy sister, the elder since I won't be in Guyana for my actual birthday.
We went with the prix fixe menu (GY $1800, about US $9 - yes food is very affordable in this country). Choice of one of the following:
Soup or Salad -
Greek Salad (salad with feta cheese and olives)
Split Pea Soup with dumplings and a piece of whole grain bread
Entrée -
Spicky Baked Chicken (picture from a previous visit)
Chilli con Carne (they were out by the time we got there)
Side Dishes -
Spanish Rice
Stir Fried Vegetables
Something else I cannot recall
Dessert -
selection of cakes
I went with Coconut; sister with Chocolate
Cotoletta di Pollo
Crumbed Chicken "cotoletta" with roasted vegetables
Jake was the only one with the chicken cotoletta. Again, looking simpler than expected, but smelt pretty good!
Grossi Florentino
(03) 9662 1811
80 Bourke St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Reviews:
- Grossi Florentino, by Larissa Dubecki, Epicure, The Age September 1, 2009
- Grossi Florentino - Frommer's
- Melbourne Food Review: Grossi Florentino: The Grill (Pre-theatre Dinner) by Kat on 10 September 2009 - Spatula, Spoon and Saturday
- NOT: Grossi Florentino Grill, Melbourne, by Jetsetting Joyce - October 15, 2009 - MEL: HOT OR NOT
Crispy pork taco with traditional accompaniments.
Notes: The shredded pork meat had been indeed fried crispy. There was still a bit of chew, and were still moist on the inside, but the outer shreds of the pork were nice and toasty-fried.
I don't know what "traditional accompaniments" to pork tacos are, but apparently, they consist of shredded cabbage, a few dices of tomato, black beans, guacamole and a liberal squirt of some creamy aioli. I think Dalzell over does the aioli - it's on everything, and a lot of it.
It was all very flavorful and good. The only improvement I would make to it if I were making it at home would be to spice it up a bit with some heat... and, of course, do without the aioli. The guacamole was silky enough of a treat.
Il Pesce
Salmon with braised peas and burnt butter sauce
The simple grilled salmon was another popular dish on our table. While it seemed a little underwhelming, everyone agreed that the fish was beautifully cooked, but the burnt butter sauce was a too subtle. I liked the braised peas with the distinctly buttery finish though.
Grossi Florentino
(03) 9662 1811
80 Bourke St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Reviews:
- Grossi Florentino, by Larissa Dubecki, Epicure, The Age September 1, 2009
- Grossi Florentino - Frommer's
- Melbourne Food Review: Grossi Florentino: The Grill (Pre-theatre Dinner) by Kat on 10 September 2009 - Spatula, Spoon and Saturday
- NOT: Grossi Florentino Grill, Melbourne, by Jetsetting Joyce - October 15, 2009 - MEL: HOT OR NOT
La torta
Ricotta cheese tart
A rich, moist ricotta tart that ate like a cake. Filled with diced candied fruits, it reminded me of a cassata, but with a shortcrust.
Grossi Florentino
(03) 9662 1811
80 Bourke St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Reviews:
- Grossi Florentino, by Larissa Dubecki, Epicure, The Age September 1, 2009
- Grossi Florentino - Frommer's
- Melbourne Food Review: Grossi Florentino: The Grill (Pre-theatre Dinner) by Kat on 10 September 2009 - Spatula, Spoon and Saturday
- NOT: Grossi Florentino Grill, Melbourne, by Jetsetting Joyce - October 15, 2009 - MEL: HOT OR NOT
Grossi Florentino
(03) 9662 1811
80 Bourke St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Reviews:
- Grossi Florentino, by Larissa Dubecki, Epicure, The Age September 1, 2009
- Grossi Florentino - Frommer's
- Melbourne Food Review: Grossi Florentino: The Grill (Pre-theatre Dinner) by Kat on 10 September 2009 - Spatula, Spoon and Saturday
- NOT: Grossi Florentino Grill, Melbourne, by Jetsetting Joyce - October 15, 2009 - MEL: HOT OR NOT
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Il Formaggio La Bouche
Julia got the cheese from the pre-theatre menu. It was described as a rich creamy ewe's milk cheese like a triple-cream brie. And it was! We both loved the slight musty flavour of the ewe's milk and the silky texture as it melted in your mouth.
Grossi Florentino
(03) 9662 1811
80 Bourke St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Reviews:
- Grossi Florentino, by Larissa Dubecki, Epicure, The Age September 1, 2009
- Grossi Florentino - Frommer's
- Melbourne Food Review: Grossi Florentino: The Grill (Pre-theatre Dinner) by Kat on 10 September 2009 - Spatula, Spoon and Saturday
- NOT: Grossi Florentino Grill, Melbourne, by Jetsetting Joyce - October 15, 2009 - MEL: HOT OR NOT
A poster for the Mother's Day special at the Beat Hotel -- which is not a hotel but a restaurant, the Beat Brasserie -- in Harvard Square. I took Linda here for their Mother's Day brunch.
Minestra di Farro
Bean and farro soup
Craig got the soup, which seemed a bit bland. I tasted a bit, and it was more or less as I expected. It's hard to jazz up a soup :)
Grossi Florentino
(03) 9662 1811
80 Bourke St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Reviews:
- Grossi Florentino, by Larissa Dubecki, Epicure, The Age September 1, 2009
- Grossi Florentino - Frommer's
- Melbourne Food Review: Grossi Florentino: The Grill (Pre-theatre Dinner) by Kat on 10 September 2009 - Spatula, Spoon and Saturday
- NOT: Grossi Florentino Grill, Melbourne, by Jetsetting Joyce - October 15, 2009 - MEL: HOT OR NOT
Lunch at Oasis cafe 2nd location in Georgetown, Guyana. It's either Oasis II, or Oasis Too, can't recall. Pre-birthday treat courtesy sister, the elder since I won't be in Guyana for my actual birthday.
We went with the prix fixe menu (GY $1800, about US $9 - yes food is very affordable in this country). Choice of one of the following:
Soup or Salad -
Greek Salad (salad with feta cheese and olives)
Split Pea Soup with dumplings and a piece of whole grain bread
Entrée -
Spicky Baked Chicken (picture from a previous visit)
Chilli con Carne (they were out by the time we got there)
Side Dishes -
Spanish Rice
Stir Fried Vegetables
Something else I cannot recall
Dessert -
selection of cakes
I went with Coconut; sister with Chocolate
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Added to Friday Food Fiesta (SOUP Week). 22 November 2008.
La torta
Ricotta cheese tart
A rich, moist ricotta tart that ate like a cake. Filled with diced candied fruits, it reminded me of a cassata, but with a shortcrust.
Grossi Florentino
(03) 9662 1811
80 Bourke St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Reviews:
- Grossi Florentino, by Larissa Dubecki, Epicure, The Age September 1, 2009
- Grossi Florentino - Frommer's
- Melbourne Food Review: Grossi Florentino: The Grill (Pre-theatre Dinner) by Kat on 10 September 2009 - Spatula, Spoon and Saturday
- NOT: Grossi Florentino Grill, Melbourne, by Jetsetting Joyce - October 15, 2009 - MEL: HOT OR NOT
Very nice and pink!
Grossi Florentino
(03) 9662 1811
80 Bourke St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Reviews:
- Grossi Florentino, by Larissa Dubecki, Epicure, The Age September 1, 2009
- Grossi Florentino - Frommer's
- Melbourne Food Review: Grossi Florentino: The Grill (Pre-theatre Dinner) by Kat on 10 September 2009 - Spatula, Spoon and Saturday
- NOT: Grossi Florentino Grill, Melbourne, by Jetsetting Joyce - October 15, 2009 - MEL: HOT OR NOT