Waterfront Grill – Darling Harbour, Sydney CBD
I love when friends keep reminding me that I passed my used-by-date in a subtle way, like inviting you to a 21st birthday for instance (Bloody Gen-Y!) God knows how long ago that I attended a 21st birthday and definitely wouldn’t want to be reminded my fashion sense back then. Be gone the 90s’!
Jacq the Penguin, is not the youngest among all the sydney food bloggers, neither is this kid man. But can you believe that the youngest Sydney food blogger is 8 years old?! Kids these days… But anyhow, it is Jacq’s 21st birthday and she has decided to celebrate this special occasion with a big haul of food bloggers at the Waterfront Grill at Darling Harbour.
*ahem…* It was actually my idea to go there as I’ve recently received a note on my blog saying that they do all-you-can-eat ribs on Tuesday night for only $29. Anything all-you-can-eat is always good for food blogger outings, especially when there are some serious contenders in presence, some juicy ribs will never go astray.
We all go for the A-Y-C-E ribs makes ordering a lot easier and by mentioning the internet promotion, we are entitled to receive a free soft drink each person. However, the waitress doesn’t seem to aware of the promotion and eventually we have to call for the manager and show them the online promotion on our iphones. Despite a little mishap, it is soon forgotten and we are hungry, the ribs come out very swiftly.
Hence, here comes the ribs…
Ninjas love ribs too… with matching polo shirts… and bibs…
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Each plate comes with a small rack of BBQ ribs and served with a handful of hot chips. The ribs are not as tender as I’d hoped for, it does have a nice bbq sauce smeared all over.
I do find my first rack of ribs are a tad on the dry side but somehow the second rack is heavily coated in thick sauce, just how I like it.
Despite we are trying so hard to avoid the chips so that we can fit more ribs in, we do find the hot chips are surprisingly addictive. It is hot and fluffy on the inside while crunchy on the outside. Some says they are even better than the ribs.
The rib looks harmless but they are actually quite meaty and it does fill us up fast. I tried my best with my attempt, but consider defeated only after two racks of ribs. Most of the girls had two ribs each, while the boys are fighting for glory with Richard (as usual) claiming the King-of-Ribs by gnawing down four ribs!
Our lovely ‘momofuku-obsessed’ Ellie (AlmostBourdain) also has made a birthday cake pie for the special occasion. We are so lucky to be able to taste the infamous Momofuku Milk Bar Crack Pie. The rather unappealing looking crack pie is incredibly rich! I am surprised how quickly it melts, as Ellie has to act fast while cutting the pie, and Helen‘s lucky last has already started melting and becomes sticky and gooey. The gooey filling reminds me of the caramel filling of a pecan pie, and perhaps a little too sweet for some.
Ellie, you just have to keep making and let us taste test until is perfect. 
Waterfront Grill Shop 289 Harbourside Darling Harbour NSW 2000 P: (02) 9280 4994 Opening Hours Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 7 Days a Week Mon - Fri 7:30am - 10:30pm Sat 7:00am - 11:30pm Sun 7:00am - 11:30pm
A Table For Two (ATFT) is Billy Law's food blog that features best eats in Sydney and around the world with drool-worthy food photography to salivate your appetite. I also throw in a smidgen of my food and travel photography for good measure. Billy Law also happened to be a contestant on MasterChef Australia 2011. 
Mmmm ribs, they look like they are filled with delicious meaty goodness. I think it is impossible to eat them with a knife and fork, I love that. Looks like a great evening.
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hehe all you can eat is always dangerous.
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Ugh those ribs were extremely filling. I only managed one plate, I suck! I found them a bit try too, but the chips were goooood
.-= Steph´s last blog ..Finger Bun Bites =-.
hehe Steph… I only managed one plate too! But was munching on the chips for the rest of the night, they were too good!
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Ah the springtime of youth blossoms with pretty love hearts…
.-= The Ninja´s last blog ..Jonah’s at Whale Beach: The Panna Cotta =-.
Ohh Ribs… Your photos are very drool worthy. I love Ellies crack pie. I wish I got to try some. I have to get cracking and make some ehehe.
.-= Katherine´s last blog ..Kulinarya – Empanadas =-.
Oh the ribs and chips look pretty tasty – so sorry I missed out on these, but yay for saving me a slice of that crack pie!
And who knew ninjas had an affinity for pastel-coloured polo shirts?
.-= Helen (grabyourfork)´s last blog ..Interview: Ten Questions with Curtis Stone =-.
That giant ribs are so filling! I only managed 1 1/2 slabs. Oh my! Only Billy can make the ugly crack pie looks pretty.
.-= Ellie´s last blog ..Hete Bliksem (Dutch Potato and Apple Mash with Minced Meat and Smoked Bacon) =-.
Oh, so that’s where the crack pie went! Looks like everyone had a good time. The ninja pics are hilarious.
.-= The Little Teochew´s last blog ..Southbridge Jazz @ 7atenine =-.
Those ribs do look tasty.. All you can eat is definately dangerous imo
.-= Phuoc’n Delicious´s last blog ..Reminiscing: Limoncello in the City of Lemons (Sorrento) =-.
We sooo planned the matching baby blue/pink polo shirts…. yeah
and boo I shall have to train up for the next all-you-can-eat grrrr was quite disappointed with that performance!
(that crack pie was sooo goooddss!)
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your photos making everything look soooo good! and i’m sure it was
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A blogger’s birthday is always about food… and more food. Ribs looks great but I have to say Almost Bourdian keeps outdoing herself! I love that crack pie…
Haha the ninja photo is hilarious… and I love the one of Richard where he looks like he’s about to die from too many ribs! Must do it again sometime
.-= Jacq´s last blog ..Bills, Surry Hills =-.
One sec – I just read Helen’s response – someone saved her a slice of the crack pie?!? Uh hello – why didn’t anyone save me a slice?!?
.-= Trissa´s last blog ..The aMAZEing Pumpkin Risotto =-.
I love this post. Nothing beats gnawing on ribs with sticky fingers and all, and handfuls of chips alternatively.
Two ribs might be more than enough for me as well.
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