A sensational meal with Major Mat at Urbane, a top Brisbane restaurant that ranks in the top 30 nationwide according to Gourmet Traveller magazine. Below is the 5-course menu of the evening, with matched wines noted:
Amuses bouches:
- Sweet corn soup, popcorn (frozen)
- Abalone, herb emulsion
- Salmon, juniper, chia seed
- Duck consomme, crispy duck tongue
- Kingfish sashimi
First course:
- Avocado, onions, tomato seeds
- Ruinart Brut, Riems, France
Second course:
- Octopus, green apple, rye
- 2009 A Coroa Godello, Valdeorras, Spain
Third course:
- Globe artichoke, squid, onion consomme
- 2010 Torbreck The Steading Blanc, viognier-marsanne-rousanne blend, Barossa Valley
Fourth course:
- Murray cod, chicken livers, shallots, yeast cream
- 2011 Didi Piniolo (pinot noir blend), Adelaide Hills
Fifth course:
- Macadamia, coffee, chocolate
- Valdespino “El Candado” Pedro Ximenez, Jerez, Spain
Stunning food, modern and comfortable decor (including a B8-mith above the table), service good not great. One of the best meals I’ve had for a long time 😀