It’s been a busy week, Melbourne Cup was a lot of fun. We had full house in Manly with Crows Nest also being very busy. Thanks to everyone who joined in for the day. We’ve posted some photos from the day here.
Blackboard specials in Crows Nest
Head chef Hamish is back on deck at Cross Nest this week, he has two interesting specials that we can share with you.
Crumbed sardines w/ black eye beans, chorizo and muhammara (entrée)
In the same theme here’s another treat that’s to be enjoyed as an entrée to get your appetite started: pissaladiere tart w/ anchovies, olives and feta
Prix fixe lunch menu in Manly
Available each week day in Manly, our prix fixe option gives you the choice of 2 courses for just $40 each, served with a glass of wine or beer. The menu changes each weekday, here’s a sample from today (Thursday 6th November).
entrée
beetroot & citrus cured atlantic salmon
w/fennel, salmon roe & baby cress
salt & pepper squid w/ chilli, garlic, coriander & lime
smoked mahi mahi & prawn fishcakes
w/ rocket, semi dried tomatoes & salsa verde
main course
fish and chips
crisp fried in aged beer batter w/ tartare & lemon
twice cooked pork belly
w/ bok choy, soba noodles & asian masterstock
wood roasted school mackerel
w/ smoked mushroom, pea, radicchio & red wine risotto w/ parmesan cheese
dessert
vanilla crème brûlée
w/ almond madelines
triple chocolate brownie
w/ peanut butter ice cream & salted caramel sauce
steamed coconut & passionfruit pudding
w/ toasted coconut ice cream
with your choice of
- garfish pinot grigio 201, victoria
- tscharke touriga 2013, barossa valley,
- sa kung foo rice lager, vic