Showing posts with label valentines day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label valentines day. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Valentine's Day 2015 - New World Whisky Distillery, Gorilla Grill Food Truck and Hong Kong BBQ

Saturday 14 February 2015

This is how we spent our Valentine's Day ♥

New World Whisky Distillery

Tour and tasting, $10 (limited to 15 guests)

We invite the public to experience the opportunity of viewing the process of making a hand crafted whisky- barley to bottle- here at the distillery in Essendon Fields. A guided tour of the distillery & warehouse culminates with guests being taken through a tasting of the whiskys made on site. At the conclusion of the tasting, guests are welcome to sample more of the NWWD range at the bar or purchase a bottle to take away.






New World Projects Seasonal Gin - strawberry & mint infused, with Grim Tonics





New World Ale - Our hop driven, sessionable, fruity ale $8 (425ml) and whisky tasting time...


His: New World Projects - Cask finished Starward, Ginger Beer Cask #2, and Hers: New World Projects - Small Batch Seasonal Gin, Strawberry and Mint!

Gorilla Grill food truck, at Yarraville Gardens




Kimchi fries - An Asian twist on the American classic. Our very own homemade Kimchi, sizzling Korean pork, fresh herbs, tangy mayo and sesame seeds. All set on top of crispy chips $8.00

Kimchi fries - An Asian twist on the American classic. Our very own homemade Kimchi, sizzling Korean pork, fresh herbs, tangy mayo and sesame seeds. All set on top of crispy chips $8.00


Complimentary soup

Ginger and spring onion lobster with noodles

Ginger and spring onion lobster with noodles

Pea shoots with garlic

Pea shoots with garlic

Complimentary dessert soup

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Valentine's Day - Melbournalia, The Woods and Franco Choo's

Melbournalia

Melbournalia - picking up my "Local Lovers" giveaway prize!
The Woods Bar & Kitchen

The Woods Bar & KitchenGetaway Plan $18

Franco Choo's

Valetine's Day dinner - $80 pp for 4 courses



A glass of Bortolomiol Prosecco Superiore

Crostino

Wagyu bresaola, grilled asparagus, quail’s egg, vincotto

House-made open squid ink lasagna, scallops, chilli, zucchini

Pink-roasted free-range Aylesbury duck breast, pan-fried calamari, caponata

Vanilla panna cotta, dark chocolate cake crumble, berry sauce, pistachio brittle


Melbournalia "Local Lovers" giveaway prize from (left to right): 'I'd go to zone two for you' greeting card by Able and Game, Valentine's Day arrangement by Floretta - Floral Design by Grace, 'Original Dark 70%' and 'Even Darker 85%' by Mörk Specialty Hot Chocolate.

The beautiful Valentine's Day arrangement by Floretta.

Verdict? We've been meaning to revisit Franco Choo's for a while, and the special Valentine's Day menu provided the perfect excuse. The duck and the dessert were definitely special highlights of the meal, but the whole evening was simply delightful ♥ Special thanks to Melbournalia, Floretta, Mörk and Able & Game!
Time and date of visit: 6.30 pm Friday 14 February 2014

Franco Choo's

179a High Street, Prahran, Victoria, Australia (03) 9529 7310
Open for dinner from 6 pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Bookings Recommended. 

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