
For entree, we shared the grilled half shell mussels with parmesan crust and caper aioli ($13.50 for 6). This was absolutely delicious! The mussels were juicy, and I loved the cheesy herb crust. A great start!
For main, W had the prawns gremalata - grilled prawns with lemon, parsley and garlic, served with salad greens, toasted ciabatta, and saffron aioli ($21.50). I was impressed by the size of these prawns. They were cooked to perfection, and were full of flavours. W also loved the toasted ciabatta, fresh with a crispy crust and soft middle.I had the duck confit - slow cooked duck leg, parsley butter, jus, crispy duck fat potatoes, and buttered green beans ($28.50). The duck was tasty and I liked the green beans, although I would have preferred mash potato. Another nice dish.
Now comes what we've all been waiting for - the desserts!! It was difficult choosing from the long list of desserts, but we finally made our decisions. W went for the lemon tart ($16.50), light shortcrust with a creamy sabayon filling, served with honey mascapone, and berry sorbet. As usual, this was beautifully presented. The lemon tart was light, with lemony mascapone filling. W was a happy girl!
Since it's been a while, I decided to go for the ultimate chocolate dessert ($18.50). This was the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers. It came with a great selection of chocolate treats, with chocolate fudge brownie, chocolate mousse, chocolate ice cream, dark chocolate pate, and raspberry coulis. Everything was delicious, and I particularly liked the dark chocolate pate, which was smooth with a rich chocolate taste. A word of warning, this was quite a substantial dessert, so make sure you have saved some room in the stomach! With 4 chocolate desserts, this dish is also quite rich, so some people might have trouble finishing it (not the chocolate lovers, of course!).
Another great meal at Strawberry Fare. This is a must visit restaurant for those with a sweet tooth. Strawberry Fare is open 7 days for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Booking is recommended.
Strawberry Fare
19 Bealey Avenue
Christchurch
(03) 365 4897
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