The foodie's challenge

The challenge set for me is this. Eat at all top 100 restaurants as decided by Gourmet Traveller in 2007. Completion deadline: mid-January 2009. That's two years in which to dine at each of the 100 restaurants chosen by Gourmet Traveller in their 2007 restaurant guide. Quite a challenge when you consider that these restaurants are not all located in our country's capital cities. Many are in regional centres. Join me on my journey!

Current tally: 55 out of 100 dining experiences completed. More posts to come.

Please note, that the views expressed herein are those only of the author. They are only opinions, and the author recognises that others may disagree.

Saturday, October 6, 2007

Absynthe, Gold Coast

I have always thought that there is a lack of great dining experiences to be had on the Gold Coast, but no longer. I took my parents to Absynthe for dinner and we loved it. We went on a Saturday and had the degustation menu with matching wines. We were not disappointed.
The service was attentive and friendly, with smiling and helpful staff. Each dish built on the one before and the flavours were delicate, often in creative combinations that worked. I've never quite had beetroot quite like it. The desserts were fabulous too, with amazing pistachio ice-cream made onsite. Chef Meyjitte Boughenot has brought something to the Gold Coast that has been missing for a long time - a very special dining experience.

Tip: Have a cocktail on the observation deck of Q1 before dinner to really impress (though you have to pay entry plus drinks). It makes for a very special occasion.

Absynthe is at Ground Floor, Q1 Resort, Gold Coast Hwy, Surfers Paradise 07 5504 6466.
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