In an intimate dinner and performance at Bilson’s, visiting French cabaret artist Ms Caroline Nin seduced us with her Scarlet Stories. At the end of the evening esteemed Sydney Chef Tony Bilson came over to our table. He made a big statement! ”This is one of the best evenings of my life.” And, with resonance in that statement, so it was also true for me. Those words could just have easily come out of my mouth. If I had a night that I’d want as my Groundhog Day this would be it!
Not only is Tony Bilson a truly great chef and the Father of French cuisine in Australia he is also an ardent supporter of the arts. At both Bilson’s and his bistro Number One there are regularly soirees of great performance to match his great food and wine. This was one of those nights.
Chanteuse extraordinaire, Ms Caroline Nin belted out the numbers in her show which was inspired by the ‘red light’ districts of famous cities such as Berlin, Paris and New York. I was entranced!
Caroline Nin Dinner
Thursday 15 July 2010
Amuse Bouche
Domaine Pichot Cremant de Loire Brut 2006, Loire Valley France
Ballotine of Rabbit with Foie Gras Fresh Horseradish
Lobster Quenelle, Sauce Armoricaine
Brumont Gras Manseng Sauvignon Sec 2008 Cotes de Gascogne, France
Breast of Duck with Baby Turnips
Grande Maison ‘Cuvee Opera’ 2005 Bergerac France
It is well known that I am a huge fan of my bow-tied hero. His food is faultless. It hits right on the pulse of modernity with perfect flavour in updated classical cuisine. His menus are always perfect for the occasion. On this occasion it was ‘wicked’!
At this time I also feel compelled to comment on one of Sydney’s restaurant guides and advise that as a regular diner at Bilson’s that food wine and service are always exceptional and that Bilson’s is again this year 3 hats in my book!
Bilson’s Restaurant
27 O’Connell Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
+61 2 8214 0496
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