We begin with a treat, compliments of the kitchen and I must admit we both were considering having this as our starter
Deep fried zucchini Flowers stuffed with marinated Persian feta and coated in a potato and rice flour batter - served with hazelnuts, watercress and 30yo balsamic vinegar
The batter was perfect - crisp but oh-so-light, the stuffing at the cusp between solid and liquid. It was good the stamens were removed, it's bothersome but well worth it.
Onto starters:
I chose the plate of Prosciutto and Salami - assorted prosciutto (local and Italian) served with salami made in-house along with grissini and slices of rye toast. To the side a small dish of truffled potato salad.
Paalo chose the Sauté of Autumn Mushrooms served with a crisp fried egg, parsley puree and parmesan cream.
The egg was coated in grated parmesan and fried - I must try that at home!
For mains:
I have the Farmed Gippsland Rabbit which consists of discs of rabbit leg meat sausages and thick slices of the prosciutto covered loin. It is served with a cannellini bean puree and a rabbits favourite veg, carrot.
The sauce served with this was utterly morish which is a common feature of all the sauces we've had here.
Paalo has the Green Mountain Veal Rib served with a velvety parsnip puree and sautéed cavolo nero. Horseradish, speck and truffle finish the dish.
Instead of dessert we pick something a bit lighter - a selection of housemade biscuits and torrone
The torrone was very stick and soft with a heady flavour of honey - delicious. The assorted biscuits were equally satisfying.
The details:
Church Street Enoteca
527 Church Street, Richmond
Phone: 9428 7898
Restaurant Open:
Lunch: Monday-Friday 12-3pm
Dinner: Monday-Saturday 6pm to late
Web:
www.churchstenoteca.com.au
I really shouldn't scan your blog when I'm hungry - self inflicted agony.
ReplyDeleteI've heard good things previously of the food at CSE, but hesitated going previously as the vibe seemed a bit cold (when I still thought it was part of the car dealership?). Might be time for a visit.
Hi Kyla - it used to be owned by Duttons but that was ages ago and that relationship has ended. I think the space is large but charming and the collection of coffee makers is incredible. I certainly can't complain about the food and the service is pretty friendly so I think it is well worth a visit.
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