Since 1981 I have been a "member" of the Ethnic Dinner group that a wonderful group of friends have been part of. Just six of us when I joined the group, I believe a few had been gathering for some time before but this iteration of the group was when i joined.The plan was to gather for a different "ethnic" meal at a restaurant in Melbourne every six weeks. That is what we have been doing for the past 32 years- where did that time go???
We take it in turns to organize the restaurant and the only responsibility is to let the others know where we are going. The date for the next meeting is arranged near the end of the dinner. Last night is was "ethnic Sue" and what a splendid treat it was. It was expensive but we knew that before we went.
To quote Peter Russell Clarke an expensive meal can be one that you pay just $3 for and don't enjoy and a cheap meal can be one that costs $$$ but totally satisfies and delights and that was dinner at Merricote. A very unassuming looking place with divine food and great service.
The degustation menu had us tottering out absolutely satisfied with the food and the evening.
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| But one oyster... we were thankful it was only one by the end of the meal! |
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| Seafood served in a tin? |
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| Quail |
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| Scallop |
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| Pork |
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| Ice cream in a "fairy floss" bed |
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| And the bill had companions! |
1 comment:
Celia, I am onto you at last!
Recognised some of your photos from M/cote, thought the ice-cream average, but then, I don't like ice-cream all that much which makes finding a "good" dessert in Melb. quite difficult. By "good", I mean sweet, interesting, creative and most definitely not ICY.My seafood in a tin was one of the better dishes I had. I hope their business increases, such wonderful hosts.
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