Comments on: The Burlington, Crows Nest http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/10/09/the-burlington-crows-nest/ The slightly eccentric eating, cooking and travel adventures of a Sydney girl who loves cakes, cooking, Nigella Lawson and eating. She eats, breathes and dreams food and indeed will never get cable TV as she'd quit working and watch the Food Channel all day long. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:19:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Not Quite Nigella http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/10/09/the-burlington-crows-nest/#comment-14264 Not Quite Nigella Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:31:19 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/?p=6135#comment-14264 Hi Maria-I think that if they're that good it's worth making although this one sounds like a bit of a production to make at home! The croquette was perfectly salted, I was worried it might be too salty but no, it was crispy, crunchy hot and very good. Haha yes his first instinct is not to order a big piece of meat but he enjoys eating it that's for sure :lol: I love the mini copper pots too, I want some! Hi Maria-I think that if they’re that good it’s worth making although this one sounds like a bit of a production to make at home!

The croquette was perfectly salted, I was worried it might be too salty but no, it was crispy, crunchy hot and very good.

Haha yes his first instinct is not to order a big piece of meat but he enjoys eating it that’s for sure :lol: I love the mini copper pots too, I want some!

]]> By: Maria http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/10/09/the-burlington-crows-nest/#comment-14226 Maria Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:37:31 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/?p=6135#comment-14226 This looks like a nice place to eat! I loved your terrine entree. I'm endlessly fascinated with terrines and I 'eye' them off in gourmet deli's, but never fork-out the $8 or so for a small slice! I've got to make one, one day. Love a good croquette. Was it overly salty? I've never had it before but I know what it is and how it's prepared. Your hubby's steak and chips meal looked so 'neat' and tidy. Also, looking at the piece of beef I can't help but think of his vegan upbringing and "Oh how far you've come" :lol: ! Love the little copper pots too :) This looks like a nice place to eat! I loved your terrine entree. I’m endlessly fascinated with terrines and I ‘eye’ them off in gourmet deli’s, but never fork-out the $8 or so for a small slice! I’ve got to make one, one day.

Love a good croquette. Was it overly salty? I’ve never had it before but I know what it is and how it’s prepared.

Your hubby’s steak and chips meal looked so ‘neat’ and tidy. Also, looking at the piece of beef I can’t help but think of his vegan upbringing and “Oh how far you’ve come” :lol: !

Love the little copper pots too :)

]]> By: Not Quite Nigella http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/10/09/the-burlington-crows-nest/#comment-12392 Not Quite Nigella Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:53:16 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/?p=6135#comment-12392 Hi SoRMuiJAi-I don't know exactly how long it has been open but I think only this year (someone else may know better). Hi Angela-They were great :) I am skittish about offal, liver is ok though. But I love trotters and marrow and the other bits. The creme catalan was delicious with the perfect amount of toffee to it. Hehe in the city, there aren't so many deadly creatures-honest! :) Hi grace-My husband was really impressed by the mustards as was I. I love having too much choice! Hi Amanda-Thanks for the names, I shall avoid those if I go back if they're still on the menu. There was bream with the rosemary and potato pizza? Thankyou for the list! :) Hi SoRMuiJAi-I don’t know exactly how long it has been open but I think only this year (someone else may know better).

Hi Angela-They were great :) I am skittish about offal, liver is ok though. But I love trotters and marrow and the other bits. The creme catalan was delicious with the perfect amount of toffee to it.

Hehe in the city, there aren’t so many deadly creatures-honest! :)

Hi grace-My husband was really impressed by the mustards as was I. I love having too much choice!

Hi Amanda-Thanks for the names, I shall avoid those if I go back if they’re still on the menu. There was bream with the rosemary and potato pizza?

Thankyou for the list! :)

]]> By: Amanda http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/10/09/the-burlington-crows-nest/#comment-12376 Amanda Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:10:41 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/?p=6135#comment-12376 Disappointing dishes: We had a very dry and flavourless Roasted Spatchcock with Green Olives, Lemon and Thyme; a Bream with a Potato and Rosemary ‘pizza’ which was a disaster. It really fell short in execution. The main problem being that a slice of pizza is generally eaten with your hands, while the probably-thicker-than-they-should-have-been sheets of potato were near impossible to cut through, yet the rest of the components of the dish made it impossible to eat with your hands. It made for a frustrating eat. If you're interested in some of the hidden gems, I'll have a think and email a few. :) Disappointing dishes: We had a very dry and flavourless Roasted Spatchcock with Green Olives, Lemon and Thyme; a Bream with a Potato and Rosemary ‘pizza’ which was a disaster. It really fell short in execution. The main problem being that a slice of pizza is generally eaten with your hands, while the probably-thicker-than-they-should-have-been sheets of potato were near impossible to cut through, yet the rest of the components of the dish made it impossible to eat with your hands. It made for a frustrating eat.

If you’re interested in some of the hidden gems, I’ll have a think and email a few. :)

]]> By: grace http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/10/09/the-burlington-crows-nest/#comment-12358 grace Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:51:51 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/?p=6135#comment-12358 that building does look kinda eerie, but anywhere that offers four types of mustard is okay in my book. :) that building does look kinda eerie, but anywhere that offers four types of mustard is okay in my book. :)

]]> By: Angela http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/10/09/the-burlington-crows-nest/#comment-12355 Angela Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:32:33 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/?p=6135#comment-12355 The pig’s ear beignets sound amazing! I've never had a chance to try the more interesting offal (although I was offered a trotter the other day). The creme Catalan also sounds very good. One day I'll be brave enough to visit Sydney and eat at all these wonderful places. I'm just waiting for the spiders to sign a peace treaty with me! The pig’s ear beignets sound amazing! I’ve never had a chance to try the more interesting offal (although I was offered a trotter the other day). The creme Catalan also sounds very good.

One day I’ll be brave enough to visit Sydney and eat at all these wonderful places. I’m just waiting for the spiders to sign a peace treaty with me!

]]> By: SoRMuiJAi http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/10/09/the-burlington-crows-nest/#comment-12353 SoRMuiJAi Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:02:04 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/?p=6135#comment-12353 Hmmm I worked at Crows Nest for a number of years and never noticed this place?? Has it been open for long? But then so, I was mainly only interested in quick lunch places anyway. Hmmm I worked at Crows Nest for a number of years and never noticed this place?? Has it been open for long? But then so, I was mainly only interested in quick lunch places anyway.

]]> By: Not Quite Nigella http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/10/09/the-burlington-crows-nest/#comment-12349 Not Quite Nigella Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:58:01 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/?p=6135#comment-12349 Hi Amanda-Interesting, a friend also had some disappointing dishes there too. Which dishes disappointed? Just so I can avoid them if I go back :) Haha ok there are some hidden gems but I am yet to find a lot of them yet! Hi flapflap -I adore the creme brulee at <a href="http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/01/31/sel-et-poivre-at-darlinghurst/" rel="nofollow">Sel et Poivre in Darlinghurst</a>. it comes in a shallow long oval dish so maximum toffee crunch. Sadly the owner from there passed away this recently but I believe that it is still continuing. Hi SydneyGal-Oh no! Tainted by bad company or memories :( Maybe bring someone spectacular there and exorcise the ghosts or romances past? Hi snooky doodle-Yes indeed! Hi Teresa-<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eton_mess" rel="nofollow">Eton Mess </a>is a creamy dessert with meringue in it and fruit (like a pavlova in a glass). Apparently he switches the fruit month by month when its on. I was so disappointed that I missed it as I love pavlova. Hi Y-I know! We were very lucky, if only the terrine had 1 more slice... :P Hi FFichiban-Yes good reason to visit if you're local! :) The toffee is so important isn't it! Hi Mmmfood-I was there this past Saturday too! I think the Eton Mess ought to be a staple, it's not like now isn't a good time for fruit! :) Hi Amanda-Interesting, a friend also had some disappointing dishes there too. Which dishes disappointed? Just so I can avoid them if I go back :) Haha ok there are some hidden gems but I am yet to find a lot of them yet!

Hi flapflap -I adore the creme brulee at Sel et Poivre in Darlinghurst. it comes in a shallow long oval dish so maximum toffee crunch. Sadly the owner from there passed away this recently but I believe that it is still continuing.

Hi SydneyGal-Oh no! Tainted by bad company or memories :( Maybe bring someone spectacular there and exorcise the ghosts or romances past?

Hi snooky doodle-Yes indeed!

Hi Teresa-Eton Mess is a creamy dessert with meringue in it and fruit (like a pavlova in a glass). Apparently he switches the fruit month by month when its on. I was so disappointed that I missed it as I love pavlova.

Hi Y-I know! We were very lucky, if only the terrine had 1 more slice… :P

Hi FFichiban-Yes good reason to visit if you’re local! :) The toffee is so important isn’t it!

Hi Mmmfood-I was there this past Saturday too! I think the Eton Mess ought to be a staple, it’s not like now isn’t a good time for fruit! :)

]]> By: Mmmfood http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/10/09/the-burlington-crows-nest/#comment-12343 Mmmfood Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:34:45 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/?p=6135#comment-12343 Hey - I was just there the Saturday that just past and ordered the steak (medium) as well - which was just yummo! I was looking forward to the Eton Mess as well, which unfortunately didn't appear on the menu. Agree on the comment about the service. Hey – I was just there the Saturday that just past and ordered the steak (medium) as well – which was just yummo!

I was looking forward to the Eton Mess as well, which unfortunately didn’t appear on the menu.

Agree on the comment about the service.

]]> By: FFichiban http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/10/09/the-burlington-crows-nest/#comment-12342 FFichiban Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:52:20 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/?p=6135#comment-12342 Oohh very close by indeed. Shall try it out when I get the chance :) and the creme catalan is glisteneing :D Oohh very close by indeed. Shall try it out when I get the chance :) and the creme catalan is glisteneing :D

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