Uccello (Sydney)

Winding down from a tough week, we finally found the appetite (and time) for a relaxing meal at Uccello on the top of the Ivy complex in Sydney.

Our Italian feast kicked off with a platter of cured meats from different regions of Italy, followed by squid ink tagliolini pasta. We then share the roasted whole leg of goat with potatoes and peas. While the goat meat was slightly tough, the potatoes absorbed the roast juices totally blew us away. Our desserts of lemon meringue tart and spiced cake with poached pear wrapped up the meal beautifully.

Details:
Uccello
Ivy, Level 4
330 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000
http://merivale.com.au/uccello/

Cotton Duck ... one more time (Sydney)

We visited Cotton Duck for the last time, a week before its closing. The service was still polite and attentive. We enjoyed the corn polenta entrée and shared the boer goat. My favourite of the night was the freshly made plum pie – a great way to end a cold and rainy night.

Sad to hear that it is closing down, thanks for the memories.

Details:
Cotton Duck
50 Holt Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010
http://www.danksstreetdepot.com.au