George's on Queen, Campbelltown



Caesar Salad (no chicken)



Grilled Barramundi & Prawns with Bernaise Sauce, Mash & Veges

 

Definitely a treat, I think this is great meeting place when time restraints call for a "working lunch". My colleagues and I like to make an effort to eat at least once a month at this restaurant. Guess which dish is mine?



Gemelle Ristorante Italiano, Liverpool

Our team's christmas luncheon was recently held at this award winning Italian restaurant. I wish I remembered to take more photos. The food was delicious although a bit salty. I really liked the presentation of the dishes, the colours, the smells. I will definitely be coming back again.

To my dear colleague who swapped her creme brulee with me: THANK YOU! I will never forget your sacrifice.


VITELLO AI FUNGHI
Veal scallopini with mixed mushrooms and jus



RUCOLA CON PERA
A salad of rocket, pear, toasted walnuts and gorgonzola dressed with a white balsamic dressing
ITALIAN BREAD WITH BALSAMIC AND OIL
ANTIPASTO PLATERS

SALT AND PEPPER CALAMARI
Served on mixed leaf with home made tartare sauce
SPAGHETTI ITALIANO (V)
W. mushrooms, spinach, semi sun dried tomatoes, olives and Napoletana sauce

POLLO CON ASPARAGGI
Chicken breast fillet supreme topped with fresh asparagus served on pumpkin mash served with a creamy mustard sauce
VITELLO AI FUNGHI
Veal scallopini with mixed mushrooms and jus

ITALIAN GELATO
VANILLA CRÈME BRULEE

Jacaranda Figtree Cafe

Soy latte, extra shot

Perfectly situated near Kids Playworld, I treat myself to a strong cup of coffee whilst keeping an eye on my son as he makes some new friends.

Japanese Feast for Three and a Half

Chicken Teriyaki with Cabbage & Japayo, Edaname, Flying Fish Roe Sushi, Seaweed Sushi, Cooked Tuna Sushi, Inari, Crab with Avocado and Cucumber Salad, Salmon & Tuna Sashimi, California Rolls, Fresh Oysters

I really enjoy making homemade sushi. Of course, my eyes are bigger than my stomach and I don't end up using half the ingredients that I buy. This time I found some frozen flying fish roe from Wan Long Oriental Supermarket. Hooray! So of course I made California Rolls and the Crab, Avocado and Cucumber Salad for the first time. Hubby's favourite's always makes an appearance as, unfortunately for him, he is not a fan of raw seafood. So, he gets to eat plenty of Chicken Teriyaki, Cooked Tuna Rolls and Inari. 

I also made sure to stock up on the Wasabi, Japanese Mayo and Soy Sauce, which we agree are the key ingredients to making our dinner a success! If our dinner guest wasn't driving, I would have warmed some sake as well. Maybe next time?

Phở Real Vietnamese Noodle House, Campbelltown

Phở đặc biệt - Beef Special Rice Noodle Soup

I am quite picky when it comes to Phở as nothing beats mum's cooking. Except, as a loyal customer of An Restaurant in Bankstown, where the service is super-fast, I doubted that I would find another restaurant that would be on par. 

Phở Real claimed to serve the best Phở in Campbelltown. And rightly so! I have tried others places in the area and am pleased to say this one is my favourite. As far as I'm concerned, they passed all the checkpoints when it comes to great food service. 

1. Their beef soup is delicious. 
2. The staff are friendly, attentive and keen to please. 
3. The restaurant is clean.
4. Good value for money as their soups are large sizes. 

I know, it's not really much to ask, however you would be surprised how many restaurants don't meet all four of my checkpoints. Furthermore, the cook seems to take great pride in creating authentic, healthy, Vietnamese dishes. One day, the owner actually came up and asked for my opinion on his menu. This restaurant strives for excellence and yes, they can have my vote!

I am so glad I finally found a yummy and affordable place for lunch. Hmm, now I just need to find a lunch buddy!