Cardone x Seabrook Wines Degustation

HI FOODIES! I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BE INVITED TO @cardonesglenelg TOGETHER WITH @seabrook_wines WINTER DEGUSTATION LAST MONDAY NIGHT. 

Wow! What a welcome I received!  They made me feel so special. The H in hospitality. Thank you. 

Ok, yes, you’re here for the food. I know. Relax already. ‍️ 

We started with Black Sesame Seared Yellow Fin Tuna, Kohlrabi, Radish, Micro Greens, Citrus Dressing. To say I loved this dish is an understatement! Clean, fresh and that powerful sear!  Then took a sip of @seabrook_wines

The Judge, Riesling and it was like, woah Nellie, let’s pull that back. Allows flavours of the different components to flow in and out on your palate. 

Grilled SA King Prawns, Charred Cos, Poppy Seed Cracker and Cocktail Sauce. A whole well grilled prawn is served on the plate, including eyes. This was the first time Mr OIIG ate the whole prawn, head and shell.  Me? No. I wanted to savour the unique flavour of charred cos with the prawns. Special mention of the @seabrook_wines rosé which allowed the subtle prawn to work its flavour to the fore. 

Pork Tenderloin, Jerusalem Artichoke, Apple, Walnut Oil. That sous vide  pork tenderloin was heavenly. Now, I’m apprehensive of Jerusalem artichokes. Google effects of eating too many Jerusalem artichokes. ‍️ Moving forward, I found myself seeking out the artichoke/apple combo. It’s exactly what the pork needed.

Premium Riverine Eye Fillet, Hasselback Potato, Shallot, leek and pan juices. You know when something is simple, yet done so well, it’s just ecstasy? Yep! Goes without saying the steak was sublime. The hasselback potato, crispy on the outside yet soft and fluffy on the inside. 

Lastly we had Baked Barossa Artisan Camembert, Rosemary Croutons and Muscatels. I love that they thought outside the square for the ending to the meal. Not just cheese but baked gooey camembert! This is one if my fave ways of eating cheese.  With the addition of the not too sweet and a touch acidic muscatels balances this dish out. 

Thank you big time to chef @jackomartini and his team for the fantastic food! 

Wow! Thank you so much  @erinamartini I felt so lucky to have been invited!