An evening in Paddington, Sydney 2020

Tooth-fish, white asparagus, egg and anchovy

Tooth-fish, white asparagus, egg and anchovy

There are some evenings live in the memory for a life time, particularly when friend’s come together over a beautiful meal. This meal started as an idea for a photo shoot and ended with new friends and a fablios evening.

The evening was hosted by a wonderful couple in a beautifully appointed Paddington terrace. A simple gathering of close friends with beautiful Australian wines and some of the finest produce on offer.

With this menu there was a wonderful under current of classic rural France that ran from the small intimate courtyard to the blue and white crockery and table ware to the table its self. The food simple direct, classic dishes with a real Australian theme, touching on the best Australian produce.

Enjoy the gallery below….

Setting the table

Setting the table

 
Lobster and caviar

Lobster and caviar

 
Beef fillet and Paris Mash

Beef fillet and Paris Mash

 
French Chocolate Tart on antique french plates

French Chocolate Tart on antique french plates

 
Old friends enjoying the evening.

Old friends enjoying the evening.

 
 
 
Yet Another garden shot...when we brought the Bundanoon place in the middle of winter my next door neighbor said that this was a beautiful magnolia, boy he was right! @highlands_designco . . . #garden #magnolia #southernhighlands #bundanoon #newgard
First of this years artichokes just poking through. I love growing these plants they are so sculptural in the garden with the greyish foliage...and there also damn tasty🍽🍽 , . . #chefsgarden #artichoke #organicgardening #gardeningaustralia #vegeta
This dish of Pate de Campagne with cornichons and celeriac was a special request. Twenty years plus years ago I always had a pate on the menu from duck, chicken to pork, this particular dish was always a customer favorite. I did have to rummage ar
Soy Braised beef short ribs . . . #cooking #cook #chef #shortribs #sydneyfood #plating #foodphotography
Best Aussie Pinot Noir I’ve had in a while..... . . . #wine #pinotnoir #australianwine #pinotnoirlover #winelover #winetime #shawsmithpinotnoir @shawandsmith
The gardens telling me it must be nearly spring @toowoonbayhouse . . . . #garden #spring #coastalgardens #cottagestyle #gardening #gardeningaustralia #cottagegarden #toowoonbay
Grilled brioche “croque madame” of gruyere, truffle butter and fresh truffle with truffled mayonnaise and a fried quail egg. This was the first from my end of season truffle lunch in the southern highlands yesterday. Many thanks to Patri
The boy on this afternoon walk . . . . #dog #dogsofinstagram #malemodel #doglovers #cavoodle #cavdoolesofinstagram
A small salad of beetroot, French Brie, wagyu bresaola with rocket from my garden . First course of five from Saturday night... . . . #salad #food #foodphotography #privatechef #sydneyfood #sydneyfoodie #chefsofinstagram #foodiesofinstagram
New digs taking shape . . . #bundanoon #southernhighlands #cottage #gardening #country #home #southernhighlandsnsw #renovationproject
Passion fruit tart straight from the oven. This was tart was on my first ever menu from my first ever head chefs job too long ago now to remember. Brought back last night for a small function in Sydney still as delicious as ever. , . . #dessert #tart
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