I almost started today’s post with “G’Day Mate”, but then I remembered that people in Sydney don’t actually say that. I know…I was disappointed too.
Something I have NOT been disappointed in has been the food. Some great choices to eat, even for those who aren’t as enamored with Vegemite as I am. A great example of that was Tuesday night’s dinner at Ad Lib Bistro.
I was impressed from the start, as the wait staff did a great job caring for a huge table of at least 30 people. That’s never easy and they managed it with ease.
The restaurant created a small menu of options for our group, including at least one vegan option per course! We had given the restaurant a heads-up earlier in the day and they made sure there were options for me and the other vegetarians in our group.
For my appetizer, I chose the Potato, Leek and Truffle soup, which was so creamy & flavorful. It’s winter here, so this was a great way to warm up and get the meal started. I personally think truffle makes almost anything taste amazing and this soup was no exception to that rule.
Next up was a pasta dish overflowing with toppings, including spiralized zucchini, mushrooms, and microgreens. I know there was more to this, but the details of the dish escape me. I was having too much fun enjoying conversation and good wine to have written down the specifics.
Lastly, a special dessert to end the meal. I rarely find vegan-friendly desserts out at non-vegetarian restaurants, but the kitchen created this fruit & mango sorbet plate for me. The only problem was I had already eaten so much food I wasn’t able to finish it all! Not a bad problem to have, right?!
A wonderful evening at a great restaurant – certainly a place I would love to visit again on a future trip to the area. I’m really surprised to see that the overall rating on this restaurant is only 86%, it should be much higher!
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Questions for you:
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What has been your favorite dish of the week so far?
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um it wasnt uh VEGGIE :) so I shall just say MY VEGGIES :)
grilled.
Mmmm…..I’ll admit I’m craving some home cooking. I’ve been eating out so much recently! :)
Last night’s dinner was pretty bomb…. Threw veggies on the grill and served with quinoa and corn mixed together… very good. That soup looks SO GOOD THOUGH!!
Sounds like a GREAT combo! I might have to make potato soup at home, didn’t realize how creamy it could be. :)
I’m a little disappointed they don’t actually say “G’Day Mate.” Lame.
That soup sounds awesome, even if it is potato. I wonder if they have truffles in Australia, or if they are imported from Italy?
I know – apparently they do in the outback, but not city people. :)
Great question about the truffles, I have no idea!
Wow that dessert looks to die for! Glad you are having a blast.
Wish i could have eaten it all. :)
Mmm, that’s some good-lookin’ veggie-filled food you found!
Oh yay! I’ve been craving veggies by dinner, since it’s been sandwiches at lunch. Veggie sandwiches, but still makes me crave veggie dinner. :)
Wow, they created at fruit sorbet just for you? Looks so pretty & delish. That’s great customer service!
I know, right?! You never know what awesomeness you will get when you ask. :)
So true! I’ve definitely learned this as a gluten-free vegan & have had to let the waiter or chef know. Not always, but often, people will bend over backwards to make accommodations for special dietary needs. I’ve learned that I need to always be polite, clear, & confident when speaking with the people in charge of my food. I’m *usually* not disappointed!
Mmmmm everything looks phenomenal! I laughed so hard reading this —> I almost started today’s post with “G’Day Mate”, but then I remembered that people in Sydney don’t actually say that. I know…I was disappointed too.
You laughed because you were disappointed too – admit it! ;)