Once again the menu is a little different from normal and there will be six individual courses beginning with this
To Drink: Billiecart Salmon Rose
This scotch egg has been surrounded in a mix of mushrooms rather than meat and the next shot surely is the money shot
None of us could resist this - perfection!
To drink: 2008 Palacio del Fefinanes Albarino
I don't mean it in a bad way at all but it is so pretty that it looks like one of those plastic example meals you see in the restaurants in Japan - especially that faux watermelon at the front. It is actually hairy melon with a coating of spicy cod roe.
Lots of really interesting ideas here - loved the texture of the cracked wheat added to the salmon tartare - the coddled egg yolk is just a egg yolk that has been frozen and then defrosted, it's so creamy and gooey, it is delightful and something I'll have to try at home.
To drink: 2007 Casa Zuliana Pinot Grigio
Crisp, clean flavours with a bit of bite well matched to the snapper.
To drink: 2007 De Bortoli Pinot Noir
This is the suckling pig for which other suckling pigs will now be judged. I think the crackling sent all of our eyes rolling to the back of our heads. Juicy tender flesh without being overly fatty.
To Drink: 2006 Red Edge Tempranillo Monastrell
This is a rich dish, especially that crumbed ball of duck liver parfait. Tea smoked duck breast had just enough smoked flavours to enhance but not overpower the duck breast.
A better view of the wagyu beef bresaola wrapped terrine of confit duck leg.
For dessert:
To drink: 2007 Gandia Moscatel Fusta Nova
Zing - that's the first impression, that cleansing hit of lime. It's certainly an adult version of the old favourite Splice.
You'll call this Peach Melba 2010 - the flavours are soft and warming.
The details:
Matteo's Restaurant
533 Brunswick Street
Fitzroy North
9481 1177
Open
Lunch
Monday-Friday: 12pm to 3pm
Sunday: 12pm to 3pm
Dinner
Monday-Sunday: 6pm to 10pm
www.matteos.com.au
Matteo's Restaurant
533 Brunswick Street
Fitzroy North
9481 1177
Open
Lunch
Monday-Friday: 12pm to 3pm
Sunday: 12pm to 3pm
Dinner
Monday-Sunday: 6pm to 10pm
www.matteos.com.au
wow- the suckling pig looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteIt's even better to eat!
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