Birthday Dinner at Restaurant Balzac
On the corner of Avoca Street and Belmore Road is a special piece of Randwick’s (and my) history. Once a butcher, a post office, and numerous other establishments including a lovely little cafe called Al Dente where I used to work while at Uni.
A favourite place of mine to go for the food, the service, the ambience and the memories. They still do the Pre-Ritz special where you can have two courses plus tea/coffee for $55. I found it to be as good as ever, excellent value and a fantastic night out.
A leek and potato veloute to whet the appetite
Entree of white asparagus with poached egg, celeriac and manchego
Braised veal shin and spring vegetables
served with roast sweetbread, smoked bone marrow and pearl barley
Macleay Valley rabbit and trompette pie with a ballontine of saddle and baby carrots
A generous serve of Firstlight venison with spiced quince, red cabbage and parsnips
Pear tart fine with prune and almond ice cream
Marscarpone and rhubarb mille feuille with a short rendition of ‘happy birthday to you…’
Restaurant Balzac 141 Belmore Road Randwick NSW 2031 Ph: + 61 2 9399 9660
Tues to Sat – from 6pm
Friday Lunch only – 12pm to 3pm
Last Sunday of every Month - from 6.30pm (Seasonal Degustation only)
October 10th, 2009 18:25
Thanks for posting about your special birthday dinner. The photos are really lovely, and I have so many memories of Balzac (with you in them) it made me feel like jumping on a plane straight away. The meal looks and sounds fab! Especially that little rabbit pie, its been so long since I have had pie! And the presentation and the seemingly small portions, which means you can have 3 courses without having to wear your extra baggy trousers. Love the last photo as well, good to see you celebrated in style. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!