Level 7, 17–19 Alberta Street, Surry Hills NSW 2000
http://www.angelawilson.com
Thanks to Caroline from CNR Communications for inviting me along to this wonderful fashion event coincidently located right next door to Berta. The well-chosen venue was intimate and service staff were friendly and professional. With only about 40 seats lined up in two rows along the length of the catwalk I really felt part of a very special event. There was no shortage of Moët being served from 1.5 litre bottles and the creative canapés served by Pearl Catering were very good and on par, if not better, than the memorable ones served at the Skalli-Paris Australian Launch Event held at the Ivy Penthouse. I really enjoyed the Poached southern rock lobster canapé and Vanilla brulee tart dessert canapé. The Wagyu beef tartar canapé was full of flavour with the right balance of truffle oil in it without being too overpowering. For such small canapés I was impressed with the amount of distinctive flavour each one provided — they were like mini works of art.
If you're in the market to check out some exclusive New York collections of jewellery, stationery and bridal fashions then this event is for you. Amsale's full collection of wedding gowns will be available to view — I'm sure this means something to those in the know.
New York Bridal Gala
Dates: 23–25 July 2010
Further details: http://www.angelawilson.com
SNAPSHOT REVIEW:
PROS: Intimate venue, Excellent catering, Friendly service
CONS: Bridal Gala only on for a short time, Need to be thinking of getting married
MUST TRY: Lobster canapé
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Canapés by Pearl Catering
Selection of canapés
Tea smoked quail with roasted beetroot relish
Wagyu beef tartar, soft poached quail egg, truffle oil
Smoked trout en croute, shredded salad and horseradish cream
Poached southern rock lobster, lobster and marjoram jelly, crème fraiche
SIMON FAVOURITE :-)
Pineapple poached in a vanilla, cassia and star anise syrup served in a vanilla brulee tart
SIMON FAVOURITE :-)
Chocolate cake
Entrance right next door to Berta
6 comments:
You get invited to the best events
Looks like you had a great time!
I don't know what it says about me in that I prefer the food to the dresses (for the moment, anyway). Fabulous catering! Have you been to Berta yet? It's being reviewed all over the place.
The food looks delicious, but the guilt of digging into your food amongst the meal starved models would be too much to take. ;)
Everytime I see a post from you I'm amazed by your detail, I feel like I was there.
I hope you had time to enjoy yourself
Great post Simon, love the photos. I borrowed a couple for my blog! :)
hi kristy, i don't know how but it just happens :-) i'm sure you'll be getting invited to lots of events too soon enough. you get heaps of sample products which is great.
hi bel, hehe i prefer the food too but the dresses were pretty special. i've been to Berta and spotted masterchef Matt and Geroge there http://simonfoodfavourites.blogspot.com/2010/07/berta-new-italian-kid-on-block-sydney-9.html
hi cass, i think i spotted some of these models eating some of the food but i didn't leave them much :-)
hi laura, i'm glad it makes you feel like your there. i think that's what i'm trying to achieve. a bigger picture with some finer details of any event or restaurant so you get to know what to expect. although some of the surprise of visiting a new place is lost then. i always enjoy myself at these events. there's always something interesting to inspire me to photograph.
hi bree, thanks for letting me know about the pics. hope you had a great night. if i had realised it was you i would have tried to come up and have a chat :-)
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