We had an unexpected trip up to Canberra a few weeks ago...
JoJo had been looking at this Restaurant sign for months...
Everytime we went there...it was full...or the kitchen had just shut so this time I made an effort to get there at mid day...
What attracted her was the masked signage...
She calls it The Phantom Mask and she was so excited this time that we were on time!!!
Signage before entering...
Even though it wasn't Christmas it didn't stop JoJo wearing this tshirt...
Looking from the back of the restaurant to the front...
Our table was the end one at the back...
All around the room were these masks...which added to it all...
JoJo loves masks!!!
The menu...
Some of the wines on offer...
JoJo had King Prawns wrapped in Bacon...finished with Garlic, Wine, Cream and a pinch of Chilli...
Served with a Thimbal of Saffron Rice...
She looooves Prawns...
I chose Scallopina La Scala...
Veal Scallops with Bacon, Garlic, Chilli and Cream...
Very very tasty!!!
Chocolate Ice Cream for JoJo..
Casino Citrus...
Grand Marnier flavoured Ice Cream topped with Pistachio Nuts...
served with an Orange and Grand Marnier Sauce...
All so delicious!!!
We had a wander around and found there were many rooms to this Ristorante...
If I'm correct it was named after the famous Opera House of Milan......(above)...
Gorgeous dark setting...
A great idea JoJo......I think we'll have to do this again...
perhaps for somebody's birthday!!!
And check this out...
My Sister gave us a Frangipani cutting 2 years ago......(after we had bought an expensive one which didn't make it) and it has flowered...
just beautiful with a lovely 'beachy' smell...
And stay tuned...we have just had the most amazing week...
A Wedding in Sydney......Congratulations Damien and Thanh
A Roger Waters Concert......Thank you so much James and Danelle
The Harry Potter Exhibition in Sydney
A very special weekend (just the 2 of us) at Rick Stein's at Bannisters with James and Danelle giving us a bit of respite so very much needed...
how wonderful to just be able to laze about.......and enjoy being a couple...walking at our own pace......doing things when we are ready
And generally enjoying some 'freedom'......Something so very rare for us
We rarely get away just the 2 of us...
I would be happy with a weekend away once a year!!!
Thank you so very very much James and Danelle...
We absolutely loved it...
This was a gift from James and Danelle for Mr Armchairs 'big' birthday last year which was glossed over as I broke my arm right in the middle of it...
I'll be back with pics of it all...
20 comments:
That restaurant looks fantastic!!! Delicious menu and I wouldn't mind tasting those wines. The masks add so much atmosphere and character. All the other things you've been up to sound fun too!
Looks like a beautiful restaurant, and the food looks gorgeous! What a wonderful dining experience for you both!
what yummy meals you and Jo Jo had,what a beautiful place.xx
It looks great Dzintra. Glad you made it there finally. I love masks too and this restaurant has all the cute ones. Glad JoJo enjoyed it - Love Nat
Love your pictures! And the t-shirt JoJo is wearing! :)
What a lovely restaurant!
And what a busy girl you are! Enjoy!!
Good choice Jojo. I always like going to lunch with my girls. When they were young and now that they are all grown up.
The rest of the adventures sound great.
GOOD MORNING DZINTRA!!!!!!
OK, this is too wonderful. An Italian restaurant, with such ambiance? PERFECT! And I bet sweet JoJo just enjoyed her prawns! Gosh that looks so good! Italian is my absolute favorite cuisine, followed by French Provençal, which is heavily influenced to Italian. Ahhhhhhh....what a great season it is, isn't it dear one? AND I was just thinking that soon, our BIRTHDAYS are coming! The SISTAHOOD is going on tour this year! Be ready!
Enjoy YOUR day my friend. Anita
What a lovely looking place, especially that wine collection!
How wonderfully fun, darling Dzintra!
So happy that this has been an exciting time of delicious adventure..love seeing your pictures!
And I can just imagine what a joyful meal this was for you and JoJo..looks so yummy, and the restaurant is beautiful.
Love and hugs across the miles,
- Irina :)
Looks like a great time was had by all. The food looks very special and what wonderful surroundings.I'm so happy you had a weekend on your own, a chance to renew the romance :-)
Oh! That restaurant looked divine! And the food! Wow!
I am happy you had some time alone with your hubby...I too have the same kind of life. It's hard to find someone to watch Ty. He usually goes everywhere with us. I guess that is our life, huh. I'm used to it, but people really don't realize how easy they have it when all of their grown kids get married. Oh, and I am older than you are. I had Ty right after my 42nd birthday, the last birdie in the nest. He just turned twenty last November. My oldest son, Troy, is getting married in April. And I am a Nana too. My oldest married daughter had our first grandson who is now 19 months old. So we do have a lot in common, you and I.
Smiles ;)
Have a lovely week!
Teresa in California
Hello Dzintra,
A great review of the restaurant, hope you let them know about this so they can treat you both next time!!! Love that JoJo had a great time, Christmas is in her heart all year round.
Happy days.
Bev.xoxo
p.s. love the frangipani, ours hasn't flowered yet.
Dear Dzintra,
May the Spring of eternal joy always bloom in your home and heart!!!! THANK YOU FOR VISITING ME DEAR FRIEND....how is JoJo? Enjoy your weekend my dear.....Anita
Oh,right after our darling Anita...
Sweet, beautiful Dzintra, so wonderful to see you stop by my place!
I hope your weekend is one of great joy..
Love and hugs,
- Irina
Oh precious one, that is good to hear that she is well! And the love and care you give will come back to you and probably already has, A HUNDREDFOLD! BLESSINGS to you on this day! Anita
And may you have a wonderful week, Dzintra! WE ARE ALMOST MARCH!!!!! Then, comes our birthday month! The Sistahood is once again going somewhere!!! Anita
YES! YOU ARE THE 100th!!!! HUGS TO YOU on this FINE MONDAY SISTA!!! Anita
Beautiful post..yummy too! and woah..love those gorgeous masks..everything stunning and dazzzling!
Shine on friend!
Hugs
Victoria
Love this post! What a fun time it looks like, JoJo has good taste!
A Frangipani , that says a lot the scent is something else. Love the masks and great to see you having a ball.
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