surrounded by so much food and <3 <3 <3<3<3!!!

I can very happily and fulfilled-ly say that i am able to cross off a number of 'go-to' food establishments from my list!


Fratelli Fresh
A quick lunch there on Wednesday with Janice and Jennifer. Had the osso bucco fusili - good but was expecting a little more? Jen's meatballs and linguine looked good too. . . so full afterwards and had to go back to work. zzz... one sleepy afternoon that followed.


The Winery
So not in my nature to be bothered to pick a nice place and do something for my birthday. But so glad that i did! Had a couple of work drinks down at the basement first. Feral cheap sav blanc. . . but it did the job. Then met up with a number of the girls at Central before cabbing it to Surry Hills.


It was a really pretty place... and some really sweet and easy to drink white wine sangria.


The food was okay - i really liked the beetroot salad and pumpkin ravioli and i am so touched that so many people came to help me celebrate! Funny thing was it was actually Joyce's birthday yesterday (black friday!!!) and Sam's birthday today... and mine was still a couple of days away!


Anyway, had a great time :-) and LOVED my presents.

Thank you to Sarah for the earrings.
Thank you to Donna for the pretty forever21 top and cupcake patties (i get the hint... !!)
Thank you to Mon and Sandy for the make up
Thank you to Joyce for the most amazing puppy dog EVER. i will have it on my desk at work so it will be looked at it awe everyday and i will show everyone the little trick.... =D


Quarter Twenty One, Quarter Twenty One Retail Shop & Becasse Bakery
So this morning, whilst i was still in dreamland and definitely still nursing a slightly woozy head, my sister bursts into my room and is like. YOU HAVE TO GO TO BECASSE TODAY FOR ME.

okay, it was slightly less dramatic.

But basically, she read in the news that today was the last trading day for a few of Justin North's establishments in Westfield Sydney and she was given a $200 gift voucher from her friends for her birthday. She had planned to use it in her next mid-sem break but unfortunately the company was unable to keep running despite being in voluntary administration.

And since she had to work, mum and I went in her place instead!

Unfortunately, Becasse was fully booked (sort of expected though) so we were recommended to go to Quarter Twenty One next door. 3 course al-a-carte menu (see below).

It was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G

The best course was the dessert. Just so... good. Well thought out, well executed and the taste was amazing. But I liked all three of my courses (prawn risotto, steak and creme brulee) and mum was really impressed with her courses too (her fav being the pudding and black sesame ice cream).

We still had money left after lunch so we went to the retail shop and becasse bakery to bring home some goodies to share. nom nom nom. will post pics of pastries soon. So good and such a shame that they are closing. But i do believe that this is temporary and that they will be back!

Dynasty
Grandmother's birthday!!! I made her cake and coconut tarts because i am a very special granddaughter ;)

Lobster, pigeon (? the bird one), all our favourite dishes and spending time with all the family - PRICELESS!!!

Food was average tonight but haven't had a chinese feast in a while so still tasted good.

Baby Justin is so much bigger now. And so restless. He wanted to run away at every chance he got. Chloe looks like she will be a future hairdressed and Brian still naughty as usual!

Found out my coz now works at Boral... hehe, time to ask Bobert what he knows :) :)

and tomorrow...


Wildfire
More semi-fine dining and birthday celebrations. YAY!!!!!!!!