I got a lovely surprise this week when I discovered an *old* school friend from Brisbane who has been living in Melbourne has recently moved to Sydney. Also being new to town she is excited to be trying out fancy and famous restaurants with me - so I have a partner in crime! Another one. We decided Friday was our first night out - and settled on Bistro Lilly. I'd read about it a few times and saw it listed on the Qantas Frequent Flyer points page - so of course my interest was piqued.
We decided on a very decadent Friday night degustation menu - with matching wines! And it was fantastic. I've never done the matching wines with a degustation before - it was so nice to have a new glass of wine to come by without ordering them. So here is our delicious meal and accompanying wines.
Amuse Bouche
For the life of me I cannot remember what it was (other than it had cauliflower in it)
For the life of me I cannot remember what it was (other than it had cauliflower in it)
Grandin Classique Brut
Loire Valley France
Pan-seared Canadian scallops, sweet corn puree, boudin noir
2008 Leeuwin Estate “Art Series” Riesling
Margaret River WA
2008 Leeuwin Estate “Art Series” Riesling
Margaret River WA
Truffled Duck liver pate, dark cherry vinegar, red onion relish and baguette2008 Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir
Yarra Valley Vic
Granita
120 day aged grain fed beef fillet with foie gras ravioli, sauteed spinach, shiraz
2006 Hartz Barn “General Store” Shiraz
Barossa Valley SA
Maple Creme Brulee with vanilla confit banana
Torbreck “The Bothie”
Barossa Valley SA
Barossa Valley SA
Bistro Lilly was quiet for what I would expect of a Friday night so the wait staff were very attentive. The ambiance was great - intimate but we weren't frowned upon for our animated (and occasionally loud) stories. The degustation menu was so reasonably priced at $69 - with matching wines for $36. $105 for a 5 courses and wine - Yes please!!
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