third critique night booked!

Book your babysitters quick because our third night of tasting sensations is booked on Saturday 1st May and the lucky winner is... Luigi's latest delight Spuntino, 12 Wharf Street

Did you know Spuntino means 'a quick bite' however I'm sure that won't be the case for us as we will take our time to enjoy some fine Mediterranean cuisine

Why not teach yourself some Italian phrases (see useful links on the left)

Beer & Tequila will be from 6.30pm at Flying Burrito Brothers, 107 Grey Street

Donna don't forget that brainteaser! And no cheating Nick!

"Yes I'll have HOT please. I'm English...we DO hot..."

"I'll have a seventies bush please.....yes that's the one with Coconut milk"

highlights of the evening were....

Seventies Bush, Napkin games, Green wig man, Steam Train, Tom Yum Soup, Lake Chalice Platinum 2005, Michael's dancing

thai @ tauranga

Aperitifs @ Bravo:
M ~ Fluffy Duck & Tropical Cream
E ~ Woo Woo & Long Island Iced Tea
N ~ Tropical Cream
D ~ Woo Woo

Dinner @ Thai @ Tauranga:
M ~ Tom Yum, Fish with garlic & pepper MILD
E ~ Chicken Satay, Green Curry Chicken HOT
N ~ Chicken Satay, Pork with Thai dressing HOT
D ~ Spring Rolls, Duck with cashews MEDIUM

Overall scores:


Comments:
Tom Yum - yum yum!
Communal toilets not good. Satay amazing. Service very accomodating.
Soup & Chicken Satay absolutely divine! Hot means HOT here!
Best spring rolls, melt in your mouth. Toilet way too samll. 'Medium' is very very HOT but delish! Wonderful service.

Women were dressed by Green Apple

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brainteaser #2

A smoking pipe, a carrot and a couple of sticks are lying in a field together. Why?

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Well done Michael for getting this straight away without cheating (Nick)

OOOOOOoo Thai Foodies!!!!

Waiting...waiting....waiting for the babysitter to arrive so we can head out to the latest MEND food societies din dins!!!
Ooooo Red Thai Curry....or Green Thai Curry......crab cakes or Lime Roasted Chicken......or Pad Thai.....OR ALL OF THE ABOVE AND MORE!!!!! Muu ha ha haaa!!!!!!

do they serve chips at Thai places?

Have travelled the world sampling many a fine dish. I wonder if this 2nd expedition of the MEND society will stumble upon one of life's extraordinary inventions. The humble chip. Yes the potato in many societies is seen as a common food, however it is like PEPPER. Under-rated and overlooked.

Oh the world makes a fuss about Paprika and Thyme, Rosemary and chives. Cumin, Fennel and Parsley but oh how they over look the BLACK PEPPER!

And so the humble potato falls into the "pepper" category of in everyone's pantry but not appreciated.

So I for one, as chief taster for the Little Tart (available every Saturday morning 8-12 noon at Tauranga Farmers Market) and culinary member of MEND hope that this Restaurant provides chippies.
...... Or a good Green Curry will do!

second critique night booked!

Our second night of culinary delights is booked! Saturday 27th February and the winning restaurant is Thai @ Tauranga, 15 Wharf Street

This is a BYO restaurant so a slightly sweet Riesling or Gewurztraminer would match very well with the many flavors of Thai food (go to useful links on left for more info)

Cocktails will be from 6.30pm at Bravo on Red Square

Looking forward to Donna's next brainteaser ~ there will be a prize for the first person who guesses correctly

cafe versailles

Aperitifs @ De Bier Haus:
M+E ~ Mills Reef Chardonnay
N+D ~ Lake Chalice Sauvignon Blanc

Dinner @ Cafe Versailles:
M+E ~ Bouillabaisse
N ~ Pork Belly
D ~ Eye Fillet

Overall scores:

Comments:
Bouillabaisse was not on menu, chef was very busy but still prepared to make it.
Service is amazing. Wine list exceptional.
Absolutely outstanding chef. Service amazing. Ambiance truly French. Soup was out of this world. Guaranteed and amazing experience, great food and service.
Wonderful staff. Nibbles to die for. Lacks extras. Too much garlic. Napkins too silky. 

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brainteaser #1

The maker doesn't need it, the buyer doesn't use it and the user doesn't see it. What is it?

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first critique night booked

Our first official night is booked on Saturday 23rd January and the lucky restaurant is Cafe Versailles, 107 Grey Street

Please review their menu before the night

Aperitifs will be from 6.30pm at The Bier Haus on The Strand

This is Michalel & Erin's 6th anniversary of when then first met so be warned, there may be some drunken pashing going on!!

Please post any comments or suggestions you have by clicking on the "COMMENTS" link below this post and don't forget to vote on our poll on the right