I have a date with Spring.
But a little piece of winter is here to stay. Don’t worry, is a good thing – especially when food involved. Due to popular demand, the Merivale Winter Feast has been extended until the end of September so more people can grab this opportunity to experience some of the best feast Sydney has to offer.
I think it is a fantastic news because I’ve been away overseas most of August and only had one chance to take advantage of this $35 dinner offer at Teppenyaki. Have to say I am still a Merivale’s virgin and I can’t wait to try the other restaraunts and guess what! I have already been invited to the next Merivale winter feast outing… and all I can say, “I am excited!”
But first, let’s toast!
Any excuses will do for Merivale to throw another awesome party. Thanks to Candice from the Merivale group, a stringent group of foodbloggers have been invited to the Spring Party at Ivy Bar to cheer on the extension of Winter Feast offer and also to meet the new kids on the block, Felix and Jasper.
We are fortunate to have Ivy Bar’s sommelier, Franck Moreau, to introduce us to these two Merivale’s new wines. First we try Jasper, a Sauvignon Blanc from the New Zealand’s Marlborough region. It is refreshingly light and dry, perhaps a little too light for my taste. I personally prefer Felix, a full-bodied shiraz from the Barossa Valley with great oaky and spice undertone. I can see myself sipping this with a nice juicy slice of angus sirloin.
Clockwise L to R: deep fried squid; Jasper - refreshing sauvignon blanch from New Zealand's Marlborough region; vegetarian sushi inside-out; patrons mingling at The Den.
Wagyu Penny Burger - Mini wagyu beef burgers with cucmber, tomato and spicy house
“Let’s find some food,” I like the sound of that when Candice suggested to take us for a quick tour of the kitchens to check out what’s on the menu. A troop of foodbloggers with chunky cameras marched across the bar into Mad Cow‘s and Teppanyaki‘s kitchen can be quite a sight and definitely raised a few eyebrows. Canapes and little morsels are free flowing throughout the night and I am lucky enough to land my hands on a few.
“I read your blogs,” a kitchenhand at Teppanyaki shouted out as simon, helen and me are busy mobbing a few plates of canapes on the kitchen bench. Feeling happy being complimented and awkward at the same time.
Clockwise L to R: Gorgeous garden setting in the heart of Ivy Bar; San daniele prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, baby basil, rosemary oil; plump fresh Salmon sushi
The canapes are some good teasers and definitely have my tastebud craving for more. If you like what you see on this post, I am sure you know what to do. But don’t wait, offer ends end this month; put it in your diary and lock it in!
And if you are interested to take Felix and Jasper home, go and visit newly opened The Bottle Shop at Ivy.
Thanks to Candice once again for the invitation.
Merivale Winter Feast extended until end of September Restaurants will offer 1, 2 or 3 courses for only $35 Lunch : Mon - Fri 12 - 2pm Dinner: Mon - Fri 6 - 8pm Booking essential Booking no: (02) 9240 3000
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Ahh nice one!
Wagyu Penny Burger look always so cute – I’m sure I can manage to eat 10 or so.
Yas´s last blog ..Tasting dinner @ Japaz with food bloggers.
oh such petty photos
and yes, that was so funny when the guy at teppanyaki blurted out that he read our blogs!
“hihi!”
Helen (GrabYourFork)´s last blog ..City Market, Wellington, New Zealand
Hee hee go Billyy! You got fangirls too
and Yas, I think it’s more like the whole plate + more 
FFichiban´s last blog ..Bird Cow Fish – Surry Hills, Sydney
Oh the garden setting looks so romantically divine! And the penny wagyu burgers are so adorable!
Trisha´s last blog ..Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Merivale Winter Feast looks great. And how cute are those Waygu Penny burgers. Seems like a date to head up to Syd. next year.
penny aka jeroxie´s last blog ..A Korean delight – Hallah
Nice pics considering how dark it was, really captures the moment.
The mini burgers are nice, and so was the seared beef they had floating around.
Howard´s last blog ..Universal, Darlinghurst
I’m sure that chef was talking about Helen and yourself. I was probably just caught up in the crossfire. Funny comment at the time though
OMG! That “toast” photo is so sexy!
Simon´s last blog ..No. 1 Star for Lunch – Ichiban Boshi, Bondi Junction
So glad that the winter feast has been extended! I’m keen to try Jasper (hmm.. that doesn’t sound right! lol). Gorgeous photos, as always!
Betty´s last blog ..Don Don, Darlinghurst
gorgeous pics!
Moya´s last blog ..Pineapple Flavoured Twisties? You Bet!
I’m so glad that they continued the Merivale Winter Feast thing because I didn’t get a chance to go! The canapes look delicious as always
Jacq´s last blog ..The Sydney Fish Markets, Pyrmont
love your photos. looks like a few new canapes at the party. i had too much on at the time so sadly missed out coming along. hope you guys had a fun night.
Simon Food Favourites´s last blog ..Cafe Sopra: Italian Eatery at Fratelli Fresh, Waterloo (22 August 2009)
Wow, you’ve got some awesome photos there! I especially love the inside-out sushi – it’s a great option for people like me who aren’t keen on the nori and I love how it looks so clean and fresh. Looks like a good night!
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Shame I didn’t get any of those penny burger that night.
Now to think of it, is he the chef Akira?
I prefer fanboys thank you very much.
One whole plate, why that doesn’t surprise me? 
Yes inside is rather midsummer night dreams. Absolutely gorgeous. shame I didnt try the burger.
Yeah is a good promotion I think. Give me a yell if u do come and hope we can catch up!
Thanks Howard, yeah was very dark inside! Minh did a good job too! Did u have the burgerr? I didn’t see them coming!
Oh Simon, I am sure the comment is only for Helen!
Hmmm… nope, doesn’t sound right at all!
I can’t wait for my next winter feast!
Thanks!
Cool I hope you get the chance to go and enjoy a few of them before it really gone for good.
Thanks Simon. I didnt try all the canapes of the photos I took.
Thanks Katie!
The inside out sushi is not too bad, I just wish there is some unagi inside though! LOL