by Lightning McQueen » Mon Sep 10, 2018 10:13 am
by HH3 » Mon Sep 10, 2018 10:25 am
Lightning McQueen wrote:Greek on Halifax
Started with what was meant to be four of us ended up being two as our GM had to pick his daughter up unexpectedly and another colleague had to rush off as his 84 year old mother had a fall, suited me fine anyway as my boss and I get along pretty well and like the same things, beer, food and wine.
We started with the Four Island mixed dip Pita platter, there was a caviar, a garlic-like, a beetroot and another one that I didn't hear properly but hooked into aswell, we thought being a Greek restaurant we'd do the right thing and drink the Greek "Fix" beer and to keep it in the region we knocked off a couple of bottles of McLaren Vale Cab Sav's.
We got the $145 mixed grill consisting of prawns, calamari, octopus, lamb yiros, lamb cutlets and chicken souvlakia, everything was cooked to perfection with the octopus probably ranking #1 for me.
Overall, service was quick, polite and helpful, they didn't mind us trying the wine before buying it.
Ratings
Quality: 9.5
Service: 9
Atmosphere: 9
Value: 9
I'd have to go 9 on the value, all up I'd imagine it would've came to near $500, but that was only $164 on food. We then made our way to Skycity Sports Bar to watch the footy and kick on a bit, had a bit of a flutter on roulette as the boss wanted to show me this 7 chip plan he had, we did alright.
by Lightning McQueen » Mon Sep 10, 2018 10:27 am
HH3 wrote:Lightning McQueen wrote:Greek on Halifax
Started with what was meant to be four of us ended up being two as our GM had to pick his daughter up unexpectedly and another colleague had to rush off as his 84 year old mother had a fall, suited me fine anyway as my boss and I get along pretty well and like the same things, beer, food and wine.
We started with the Four Island mixed dip Pita platter, there was a caviar, a garlic-like, a beetroot and another one that I didn't hear properly but hooked into aswell, we thought being a Greek restaurant we'd do the right thing and drink the Greek "Fix" beer and to keep it in the region we knocked off a couple of bottles of McLaren Vale Cab Sav's.
We got the $145 mixed grill consisting of prawns, calamari, octopus, lamb yiros, lamb cutlets and chicken souvlakia, everything was cooked to perfection with the octopus probably ranking #1 for me.
Overall, service was quick, polite and helpful, they didn't mind us trying the wine before buying it.
Ratings
Quality: 9.5
Service: 9
Atmosphere: 9
Value: 9
I'd have to go 9 on the value, all up I'd imagine it would've came to near $500, but that was only $164 on food. We then made our way to Skycity Sports Bar to watch the footy and kick on a bit, had a bit of a flutter on roulette as the boss wanted to show me this 7 chip plan he had, we did alright.
Sounds fabulous.
by Lightning McQueen » Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:06 am
JK wrote:Missus and myself used the Scoupon deal at the Holdy today, food was excellent. Definitely be grabbing more of those if they become available again.
by mighty_tiger_79 » Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:24 am
Lightning McQueen wrote:JK wrote:Missus and myself used the Scoupon deal at the Holdy today, food was excellent. Definitely be grabbing more of those if they become available again.
Mines only got a few weeks left on it, time is escaping us!!!
by Lightning McQueen » Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:28 am
mighty_tiger_79 wrote:Use on way home from Pt Elliott??
by HH3 » Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:46 am
by Bum Crack » Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:50 am
HH3 wrote:Has anyone used an Ambassadors Card for discounted meals?
We have one included in our lease. According to the website, its basically the same as the Entertainment book but different places.
by HH3 » Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:56 am
Bum Crack wrote:HH3 wrote:Has anyone used an Ambassadors Card for discounted meals?
We have one included in our lease. According to the website, its basically the same as the Entertainment book but different places.
Yeah mate. I have one through the PSA. I used to use it all the time in Berri as the Hotel used to do 2 for 1 meals for all Albassador Card holders and then they realised how much they were getting shafted and canned it. They send out a book with all the restaurants etc and they have some good discounts. There are even a few joints in Adelaide that still do the 2 for 1 meals. It gives you discounts for all types of stuff other than restaurants etc as well.
by Bum Crack » Thu Sep 13, 2018 12:05 pm
HH3 wrote:Bum Crack wrote:HH3 wrote:Has anyone used an Ambassadors Card for discounted meals?
We have one included in our lease. According to the website, its basically the same as the Entertainment book but different places.
Yeah mate. I have one through the PSA. I used to use it all the time in Berri as the Hotel used to do 2 for 1 meals for all Albassador Card holders and then they realised how much they were getting shafted and canned it. They send out a book with all the restaurants etc and they have some good discounts. There are even a few joints in Adelaide that still do the 2 for 1 meals. It gives you discounts for all types of stuff other than restaurants etc as well.
Awesome. So it's unlimited how many times you can use it at the same place?
Not heaps of places to choose from, but the discounts are decent.
I had a look at some of the other stuff. 25% off a service at Midas, etc seems pretty good considering we get the card for free.
by The Bedge » Thu Sep 20, 2018 10:52 am
Dolphin Treasure wrote:Your an attention seeking embarsement..
by locky801 » Fri Sep 21, 2018 7:14 pm
The Bedge wrote:Da Darbar - Pakistani & Afghan fine Cuisine
522 Lower North East Rd, Campelltown
Travelled out to try a new place with the mrs for date night, and chose Da Darbar. On arrival realised is wasn't a "shop" but rather a large house (previously been a chiro). The house actually worked really well, gave it a comfortable feel, and we were directed to the front room to seat. Ideal area if you wanted to have a large dinner party, beautifully spaced seating with a gentle middle eastern tunes playing softly overheard.
Waiter/waitress were very helpful and polite, and checked up on us often during our stay.
Always hard choosing, so i'm one of those people that does share, and I proceeded to order..
Began with Afghani Lamb Manto - fresh lamb mince stuffed steamed dumplings served with a mince lamb lentil gravy and garlic yoghurt sauce. Devine. Soft beautifully cooked dumplings, lentils provided a lovely smooth texture and the lamb mince was awesome.
Next requested a Prawn Tikka, but they were out of prawns and offered up a Fish Tikka instead. Chunks of succulent salmon came out with a cucumber raita. Reasonable sized pieces, and a lovely chargrilled taste as cooked over coals, but was a little small for my liking and if it was only this I bought I would've left hungry.
Goat Karahi was the next dish and boy oh boy this was my favourite by a long way! Goat meat cooked in a mix of Karachi masalas and yoghurt, garnished with freshly chopped ginger and coriander, hint of chilli and nice serving quantity. The goat was mouth watering, soft and decadent - you could literally pull it apart with just your fork and expose the gorgeous tinge of pink inside and it literally melted in your mouth. The hint of chilli gave it a subtle kick.
I combined this goat with a Hot & Spicy Chutney and Afghan Chilli Chutney - the mint chutney was brilliant! So fresh and zesty you could taste the elements of mint, corriandor, chilli, lime all fused together to give it a slight kick but leave your palate feeling clean and tingling for more.
Karachi Chicken Biryani came with it - Mrs liked it best, but I found it to be.. well how exciting can rice be lol. Cooked in special hot n spice masalas with dried plums and potatoes and served with a mint raita it was still really nice, and went well with the naan and goat karahi.
Last main was Lamb Seekh Kabab - couple of minced lamb marinated in spices and grilled over charcoal. Was nice, little dry for my liking but worked well with the Biryani which provide some moisture.
Have to finish with dessert and Gulab Jamun was ordered. Generally not a fan of these little dough like deep fried balls swimming in sugar syrup, but these were YUM! Came out warm and I think that was the key, syrup wasn't too over powering and the balls were cooked to perfection.
Couple of waters and soft drinks to wash it all down - the owners are muslin so no alcohol served on the premises (would've like a glass or two of red).
Overall left feeling very full and satisfied and the bill came to $102.50 - pretty good value I think.
Ambience: 8/10
Food: 8/10 (portion sizes on some could've been better)
Overall: 8/10 will definitely return
by mighty_tiger_79 » Sun Sep 23, 2018 1:56 pm
by Booney » Mon Sep 24, 2018 9:04 am
by mighty_tiger_79 » Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:16 am
Booney wrote:Vasili's Taverna - Port Adelaide
Couldn't be arsed organizing anything for dinner last night so a last minute decision to grab a yiros from the new joint in the Port.
$17 combo for yiros and drink. No chips? Not needed. With the pork, lamb and chicken all rotating above glowing coals the place smells a treat!
I went the combo with g/sauce, awesome. The lamb seasoned, the chicken moist, the pork crispy with crackling, lettuce, tomato, onion.
Bit of a prick of a place to get to as the bus stop out the front means no parking there and they only accept cash, no card facilities. Lucky I had coin on me as well.
Vasili threw in half a dozen chicken wings and a couple of small lamb chops for good measure. All excellent. Looks like a place I'll be dining in sooner rather than later.
Yiros - top shelf, no need for chips with it 9/10
Service - Nice people, no EFTPOS might throw some people 7/10
Access - Shite, have to park around the corner. 5/10
Over all, ripper yiros that's close to home.
by Booney » Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:27 am
mighty_tiger_79 wrote:Booney wrote:Vasili's Taverna - Port Adelaide
Couldn't be arsed organizing anything for dinner last night so a last minute decision to grab a yiros from the new joint in the Port.
$17 combo for yiros and drink. No chips? Not needed. With the pork, lamb and chicken all rotating above glowing coals the place smells a treat!
I went the combo with g/sauce, awesome. The lamb seasoned, the chicken moist, the pork crispy with crackling, lettuce, tomato, onion.
Bit of a prick of a place to get to as the bus stop out the front means no parking there and they only accept cash, no card facilities. Lucky I had coin on me as well.
Vasili threw in half a dozen chicken wings and a couple of small lamb chops for good measure. All excellent. Looks like a place I'll be dining in sooner rather than later.
Yiros - top shelf, no need for chips with it 9/10
Service - Nice people, no EFTPOS might throw some people 7/10
Access - Shite, have to park around the corner. 5/10
Over all, ripper yiros that's close to home.
Where abouts?? I'm down this way basically daily. Be good for lunch!
by Lightning McQueen » Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:28 am
mighty_tiger_79 wrote:Booney wrote:Vasili's Taverna - Port Adelaide
Couldn't be arsed organizing anything for dinner last night so a last minute decision to grab a yiros from the new joint in the Port.
$17 combo for yiros and drink. No chips? Not needed. With the pork, lamb and chicken all rotating above glowing coals the place smells a treat!
I went the combo with g/sauce, awesome. The lamb seasoned, the chicken moist, the pork crispy with crackling, lettuce, tomato, onion.
Bit of a prick of a place to get to as the bus stop out the front means no parking there and they only accept cash, no card facilities. Lucky I had coin on me as well.
Vasili threw in half a dozen chicken wings and a couple of small lamb chops for good measure. All excellent. Looks like a place I'll be dining in sooner rather than later.
Yiros - top shelf, no need for chips with it 9/10
Service - Nice people, no EFTPOS might throw some people 7/10
Access - Shite, have to park around the corner. 5/10
Over all, ripper yiros that's close to home.
Where abouts?? I'm down this way basically daily. Be good for lunch!
by HH3 » Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:30 am
Lightning McQueen wrote:The one at the Churchill Centre goes alright too, they aren't scabby with their fillings, I was a bit of a regular there for a while and would pick some up for the work colleagues and next thing you I could barely close my yiros.
by mighty_tiger_79 » Thu Sep 27, 2018 7:58 pm
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