sydney

As a transplanted aussie , it is great to be reconnected . My parents are out on a visit and they brought with them 3 packets of Tim Tams . These are stashed away, only to be shared with very special people. Aussie food has really evolved from the days when all sandwiches came with butter (actually Meadow Lea margarine) on them. The big dinner out was at the local chinese who served sweet and sour chicken or prawns. I try to visit yearly and the change in the food scene is incredible. Look forward to hearing more. My husband is addicted to Minities and my folks ship them out monthly. Never could get into the vegemite.

Had a marvellous experience at "The Restaurant". The food was incredible in style and the presentation was great. The decor is unusual and at first my husband was slightly put off by the darkness and the setting , in the lobby of a apartment complex with a deli as you walk in. This was soon dispelled by the wonderful service and the quality of food. I had an old favourite that brought me back to my childhood , Beef Wellington. Was individually served on a bed of spinach, I did think the sauce was slightly rich. My husband had the special Angus beef with gorgonzola cheese.. perfect. I started with Lump baby crab cakes on a bed on greens.. perfect. We had such a wonderful time that my pursuit of a restaurant for my mother's birthday has been settled. We are going back. The piano player in the back ground was another great touch. All in all very elegant experience.

Thanks for the recommendations. What do you think about Romanissimo"s in East Rutherford as they have music and dancing on the weekends? Looking forward to "THE" resturant in Hackensack.

Enjoyed Jason's review. What about "The Resturant" in Hackensack, will be going this weekend. I need help .. looking in Northern NJ and NYC.. details: mother 60th birthday in September.. visitng from Australia... good food.. music/dancing.. price moderate+ any ideas. Thanks