Phone: (03) 9663 2800
Link: www.papagoose.com.au
Cuisine: Modern Australian
My latest Melbourne trip didn't involve much more than eating and sleeping. My feasting for the weekend began on a Friday evening after getting up at a ridiculously early hour to fly interstate for an all day meeting. Had drinks after work, then headed to Papa Goose for dinner.
Another gem tucked away in Flinders Lane, Papa Goose has a similar style of food to the Aylesbury.
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| Palate cleanser - minted pea puree |
First up was the complimentary palate cleanser - a shot of minted pea puree. Surprisingly appetising, the pea puree was smooth and the mint was subtle and refreshingly. A great start to the meal.
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| Aylesbury duck, roasted carrot puree, fennel, fig, mandarin marmalade |
Having had an amazing duck experience at the Aylesbury, I couldn't go past the Aylesbury duck here. The duck was well cooked, still moist and tender. The carrot puree was sweet and smooth, but there wasn't too much of it. And then there was the mandarin - a modern and very clever take on duck a l'orange!
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| Toasted coconut pannacotta, rum & pineapple sorbet, caramelized pineapple, coconut foam |
This dessert reminded me a fair bit of 'citrus' at the Aylesbury. The pannacotta was nicely infused with coconut and had a smooth consistency. The sorbet was refreshing, and provided a nice contrast against the caramelized pineapple. The coconut foam was a little confusing, as it tasted more like whipped cream than foam. But all round, a great dessert.
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Eskimo's pie, 'hot chocolate'
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Service was good. Atmosphere was nice, and not too noisy so it's definitely a place for conversation.
Overall Impression: 8.5/10
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