Trust The Chef

Trip Start Oct 04, 2010

Trip End Feb 15, 2011

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Flag of New Zealand Nelson, South Island, New Zealand
Wednesday, February 2, 2011

What was going to be a quick stop for some seafood in Nelson, turned into a sumptuous seaside meal. Our stop in Nelson took us to the Boat Shed Cafe where we were wooed into the trying chef's tasting menu. We left the meal entirely up to the chef and we were delighted with the final menu.

Prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella and roasted fig with baby greens: We had never tried roasted fig. Now we plan on incorporating this into our next dinner party.

Green shell mussels and clams in white wine and butter: Our only request. They were amazing. Sacha is the big fan of muscles. I thought I’d just try it. We nearly fought for the last one. They were big, meaty and tasted like lobster.

Whitebait: This one was a little scary but we are glad we tried it

Nelson

. Whitebait a very small, nearly translucent fish, that are sometimes used for, you guessed it, bait. But they are really nice when lightly fried and served with lemon. Eyeballs, bones and all.

Snapper with avocado and tomato salsa: a surprisingly harmonious combination

Prime rib with chorizo and wild mushroom: mmmmmeeeaaaattttttt

For dessert we had Eton Mess, a pile of meringue-y, pavlova-y goodness with cream and fruit, and affogato, another dish we plan on bringing home.

Our entertainment during plates was the regatta on the adjacent bay and the slow, slow New Zealand sunset. Cheers to the good life!

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