Tag Archives: duck

Pacific Seafood BBQ House, Richmond

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Chopinand

”The roast duck at Pacific House in Melbourne is definitely comparable to some of the best that Sydney has to offer.” ~ Chopinand, co-author of ChopinandMysaucepan ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ Everytime I make a trip to Melbourne, I know in the back of … Continue reading →

Posted in Mebourne | Tagged duck | 11 Comments

Peking Inn, Pymble

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Chopinand

“Fine, you might be having a few good meals in Paris right now but the boys are taking me out for dinner tonight too” I say to Mysaucepan, who is away in France and Switzerland for a business trip. “I’m going … Continue reading →

Posted in Duck, Eating in Sydney, Wine with food | Tagged duck | 20 Comments

Orto Trading Co., Surry Hills

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Chopinand

What is the pulling factor that attracts so many diners to the Sydney’s dining hub of Surry Hills? Is it because of its hip and trendy bars filled with young trendites in Armani suits and Prada mini skirts? Perhaps it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Duck, Eating in Sydney, Wine with food | Tagged duck, scotch egg, spatchcock | 17 Comments

Day 1 ‘Get Your Jelly On’: Steamed egg and mushroom custard

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Chopinand

* This post is part of the Royal Selangor Jellyriffic Competition where ten bloggers from around the world compete by posting recipes each day for 30 days in the month of October 2011 to raise awareness and support for breast … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Salad, Vegetarian | Tagged asparagus, capsicum, duck | 20 Comments

Starfish, Avalon, NSW

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Chopinand

I like the northern beaches because this area is beautiful and unpretentious. If you know the right places to be, it is a great hideaway from Sydney where you get the same beach and sulf culture without the traffic and … Continue reading →

Posted in Eating in Sydney | Tagged beef, cinnamon, duck, pistachio, pork belly, scallops, seafood, star anise, Wagyu, water cress | 24 Comments

Chinese twice-cooked duck with orange

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Chopinand

// // // ]]>// I recently gave my friend Vince a bottle of 2004 St Maur Pinot Noir from the cool climate Bowral wine region for his birthday. I tasted this wine at the cellar door and thought it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Duck, Recipes | Tagged duck, orange, pinot noir, semillon, twice cooked | 19 Comments

Centennial Vineyards Restaurant, Bowral, NSW

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Chopinand

“An avant-garde approach to food, showcasing some of the Southern Highlands and Australia’s best produce” and “Modernism mixed with a little orthodox”. These are the opening propositions of a menu that is intended to provide diners with unique local flavours … Continue reading →