Agave and a Country Escapee

With blogging socks firmly pulled up (after a little hiatus) I’m pleased to share our June adventure with you.


While the guest of honour was absent…that’s right, she up and moved to the country…we were not to be deterred. Agave, in Crown Street Surry Hills was the site of this month’s adventure.


We arrived just in time for happy hour, and while I’m not quite sure that sangria can really be considered Mexican, who was I to say no. That, and some guacamole, refried beans and corn chips got the evening off to a start.


There were things to be discussed…


Adventurer L had become a “Mrs” since our last meeting, and, with a couple of wedding pics in hand we discussed all things menu, honeymoon and of course honeymoon food.


Adventurer E, the creative one amongst us, has a new job. Let’s just say she is working on some rather wacky TV show and, until now, I had no idea that clair-x-rays existed.


But wait, there was food to be ordered…

Mexican, in my view, can be touch and go and the authentic kind, with that fresh punchy zing, can be hard to happen by. But as my view into the kitchen revealed Mexican chefs and the menu suggested a truthful selection, I was ready to be pleasantly surprised.


I opted for pork and pineapple tacos (done with soft tortillas). They were nice…but no surprise. Others seemed pleased with their selections, which included fish tacos, a grilled prawn number served with rice and other Mexican bits and a some kind of chicken dish…sorry I really should have paid more attention!


As our conversation floated above the noise of the dimly lit room we covered all manner of topics including the difference between TV and magazine types; new Ministers (of the government variety); moving homes and holidays to France, Italy and Sri Lanka. But, there was one topic about which we all agreed. The new doctor on Offspring…not Fraser, the other one…one word…hot!


For dessert we chose churros, with a chocolate and caramel sauce and a chocolate tart. Again, good but no surprise.


We ended the evening by sending our country escapee lots of good wishes. She is any day to become a mum!