La Grillade
Image: Private school accents abound amidst the hubbub of polite conversation at this long established North Shore institution. The food’s also unremittingly polite, with a fresh spring injection from recently appointed Head Chef Kevin Connors (Wildfire).
Private school accents abound amidst the hubbub of polite conversation at this long established North Shore institution. The food’s also unremittingly polite, with a fresh spring injection from recently appointed Head Chef Kevin Connors (Wildfire). His Artichoke Salad with Kingfish, Wild Strawberries and Parmesan Cream ($17) reconceptualises artichokes enough to entice even a staunch opponent. Less successful was the Spanner Crab Soufflé ($20) landing a little set and eggy for my liking. All was forgiven with the arrival of the Kobe Cuisine Rostbiff (400g) ($54) – a stunning piece of four hundred day grain fed Wagyu from the Darling Downs. Damn my politics. Well-informed staff were able to explain that they have no grass fed options because their supplier Anthony Puharich (Vic’s Meats) believes that Queensland produces our best beef and they’re presently in drought. Food for thought, but I’m still for grass so I kept myself honest with a Crispy Skin Orange and Thyme Spatchcock with Radicchio, Blue Cheese and Walnut ($30). For sides it’s be hard to pass the excellent Tomato Salad ($11) full of lovely torn Buffalo Mozzarella. Round off the palate and please all comers with a Dessert Tasting Plate ($30); or skip to the winner, a Summer Berry, Hazelnut Meringue Mille-Feuille ($16.50) and roll home.
La Grillade
118 Alexander Street, Crows Nest
Ph: (02) 9439 3707 www.lagrillade.com.au
Steak/French $$$$
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