Bennelong

One of the most iconic restaurants housed in one of the most iconic buildings in the world, I was honoured to attend the wedding reception of some dear friends at Bennelong. Despite the weather being absolutely wild, it was a magical evening filled with love, laughter, and Midsummer Nights' Dream vibes. Here's the menu. 

After some wonderful and decadent canapes, we begin the sit-down portion of the evening with a salad of pickled winter vegetables with rosehip, sheep's milk feta and red leaves. It is tart, refreshing, moreish and delicate. 

When looking upon the ocean, one must taste the ocean. This entrée of sashimi scallops, oyster cream and pickled radish is seasoned with aged vinegar, virgin soy and seaweed. It is delicate, melt-in-mouth and gently savoury.

The roasted wagyu fillet topped with cipollini onion and drizzled with wasabi emulsion is the best steak I have ever had. The meat is so perfectly cooked, the flavours so balanced, they all work together seamlessly to create a wonderfully satisfying experience. 

We ended the evening with a selection of canape desserts - pictured is Bennelong's version of the iced vovo, which is delicate and gently sweet, with a tart raspberry compote. The cherry jam lamington in a bowl was coconutty and light, and the mini citrus meringue tart was the perfect end to a decadent meal.