Recently I had the opportunity to purchase an Omega Planet Ocean through Fredman SVW. The price was too good to pass on, so I grabbbed it. I have toyed with the idea of buying an Omega for some time, with my preference being a vintage Speedmaster from 1969/1970. But something about the Planet Ocean lured me in to it's depths. To celebrate the new addition we decided to go to ARIA for dinner.
Vikki and I haven't been to ARIA together for around a year, so it was about time to get back there. Part of the attraction of dining at Matt Moran's Aria is the incredible views overlooking both the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, especially as the sunsets.
We booked for the pre theatre menu,which meant we had to be out by 8pm, but it allowed us plenty of time to enjoy a three course meal.
Drinks first: A glass of champagne to start and a bottle of Chateau des Graviers Cru Artisan, Margaux 2005 to enjoy with our meal.
For entrees, Vikki chose Kurobuta pork belly with pork croquette and caramelised apple, while I chose Peking duck consommé with duck dumplings, shaved abalone and mushrooms. Both were delicious.
For mains Vikki chose roasted ballotine of chicken with crushed peas, wilted cos lettuce and sorrel sauce and I decided to have the Bass Grouper steamed fillet with jamon, samphire, currant grapes and rosemary. Of course we couldn't pass up the fabulous truffled potato mash.
Desserts can not be missed when dining at Aria. Vikki selected Milk chocolate and passionfruit dumplings with yuzu curd and passionfruit sorbet, and as I had a little wine left I decided to opt for the cheese selection that comprised Australian and international cheeses.
Not long after we watched the sun set, the rain came down, adding another dimension to the view out the window. Conveniently for us, the taxi stand is right outside the front door of Aria. After another wonderful meal at Aria we headed home to relax.
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