Nespresso Rhythm & Crus Event: Introducing Dhjana 100% sustainable coffee, CBD Sydney (8 Sept 2011)

161 King Street, Sydney NSW 2000
http://www.subsolo.com.au

Sustainable Nespresso Espresso

“The latest Limited Edition Grand Cru from Nespresso, Dhjana, is the product of the company's leading AAA Sustainable Quality Coffee Program which assists over 40,000 farming communities across the world, working to protect the natural environment and secure the livelihoods of farmers”

Thanks to Krystyna Frassetto from Weber Shandwick for inviting me to the Nespresso party-like event to promote their new Dhjana coffee which is apparently the first-ever 100% sustainable coffee from Nespresso. Even though the event was held on the same night as Vogue Fashion's Night Out it still managed to attract a reasonable crowd who were tempted by four different cocktails. Of course I had to try them all and it was hard to pick my favourite but in the end I most favoured the refreshing Coorg cocktail [INDIA] made with puree of pineapple, vanilla bean, coriander and homemade curry and kaffir lime dust shaken with vodka, vanilla liqueur and ginger syrup and the smooth Jardin [COLOMBIA] cocktail made with the new Nespresso Limited Edition, Dhjana shaken with Spanish brandy and Crème de Cacao aka Espresso Martini. Plenty of canapes were on offer but the decent sized Tandoori Prawns were too good to just stop at just one. The Miniature Quince Crème Brûlée was a nice way to finish off the night with a side of a Nespresso Latte. It's the first time I've stepped foot in Sub Solo and it seems like it would be a nice place to return one day for a cheeky drink or two with a side of tasty tapas dishes.

Other Nespresso events:

• 8 Sept 2011 - Nespresso Limited Edition 'Dhjana'

• 5 April 2011 - Nespresso Limited Edition 'Onirio'

SNAPSHOT REVIEW:

PROS: Nice event space and decor, Well-made cocktails, Brazilian dancers full of energy

CONS: No samples to be had of the Dhjana pods to taste test at home

MUST TRY: Returning to Sub Solo to try other cocktails and food

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Coorg cocktail [INDIA] - Puree of pineapple, vanilla bean, coriander and homemade curry and kaffir lime dust shaken with vodka, vanilla liqueur and ginger syrup

San Diego [COSTA RICA] cocktail - Twist on a Costa Rican cocktail, Tico. Blood orange mixed with Aguardente, peach liqueur and fresh lime, topped with sparkling wine and finished with citrus sugar

Jardin [COLOMBIA] cocktail - The classic espresso martini. The new Nespresso Limited Edition, Dhjana shaken with Spanish brandy and Crème de Cacao

Morgiana [BRAZIL] cocktail - A twist on the Batida, a classic Brazilian cocktail. Guava and fresh passionfruit blended with cachaça, fresh lime, sugar and condensed milk

Stuffed Peppers - Red peppers stuffed with goats cheese, pine nuts with baby rocket

Minature Coxinha de Frangos - Brazillian style chicken croquette

Tandoori Prawns - Tandori flavoured king prawns

SIMON FAVOURITE :-)

Lamb & Arepa - Sliced lamb shoulder served with a minted fig and guava salsa on Arepa

Feijoda - Famous Brazillian pork and black bean stew, served on a spoon

Patatas Bravas - Crispy potatoes, served on a spoon with spicy tomato salsa

Picanha - National cut of beef from Brazil, with chimichurri

WORTH TRYING :-)

Miniature Quince Crème Brûlée, Chocolate Truffles

WORTH TRYING :-)

Espresso and Latte

Michael Downie - Sous Chef (Left) and David Croft - Head Chef (Right)

Dance entertainment

Bartender and official photographer

Decor and band

Nespresso machine on display and goodie bag of Nespresso cup and saucer set

Coffee beans and berries

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