When I started my blogging adventure over 12 months ago I didn't ever think I'd be blogging about brussel sprouts. They are, after all, that rather unsexy vegie that divides the country. Well here I am, blogging about the brussel...with gusto! The gusto that can only be brought about after a fabulous dining experience at Porteno. Surry Hills' answer to Argentina.
To experience Porteno is to experience Beunos Aires, at its best. Large, welcoming, dimly lit but filled with warmth.
Now back to those sprouts. With our eyes firmly on the game, entrees were over looked. Instead we opted for the 8 hour woodfired pig and lamb. Each morning the folk at Porteno set 2 whole suckling pigs and lambs to cook over the wood fire. Carefully, they are then divided amongst share plates for the large, expectant crowd. As they were brought to our table we could almost see the meat falling from the bone. Yum. And to accompany, crispy fried brussel sprouts with lentils and mint along with some grilled radicchio, root vegetables, pancetta and hazelnuts. Double yum! You MUST try them for yourself.
This was food with love and a sense of community. The way that food should be eaten.
As our July adventure unfolded we were pleased to have Adventurer E back at the fold. I was also pleased to be continuing my very own birthday festival, complimented by "foodie flashcards"...a story for another day.
In keeping with Adventuring tradition, the dessert menu was considered. The burnt custard served with orange jam and chocolate icecream; chocolate filled doughnut with fig jam and pine nut gelato and a South American style pavlova were chosen to share. I was not disappointed.
As the evening drew to an end the venue for our next adventure was discussed. We settled on Orto Trading Co.
But, for now, hasta luego Porteno. I'll be back.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
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