Restaurants with "hats" signify a certain level of exquisite quality, similar to the Michelin stars in Europe, 3 hats are the top tier of Australian restaurants, but 1 hat usually brings joy to those who consider themselves refined diners. Tonic at Millthorpe was a long time favourite by KT who persuaded me to join her when she goes to work in Orange. So we braved the cold at night for some good stuff...Started with a cream of corn soup to open our palate ... what a shame it was lukewarm.
Entree of duck terrine with a balsamic reduction on the side. Absolutely delicious, though the duck pate at l'etoile Paddington was much more enjoyable.
Roast whole deboned quail stuffed with rillet on a bed of polenta cake and boiled cabbage. Quail absolute gorgeous, rillett filling very salty which didn't agree with my palate.Overall the experience was great, food was refined and cooked with much care and love. It was a shame I couldn't fit anymore in after quail so no dessert! Oh dear. The petite four with coffee was very lovely - good way to finish my meal and made me feel better about missing out on their famous dessert menu.
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