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Curried Scallops at Moonah Tavern Curried scallops, Moonah Hotel

Drunken Admiral Restaurant, Victoria Dock, Hobart Tasmania Yachtie's Mixed Seafood Grill @ Drunken Admiral Restaurant, Victoria Dock, Hobart Tasmania Drunken Admiral Seafarer Restaurant
Fisherman's trawler, crumbed scallops


Sushi platter from Kawasemi Japanese Teahouse Kawasemei Japanese Restaurant, Moonah Tasmania


Mures Restaurant, Victoria Dock, Hobart waterfront, Tasmania AustraliaHobart Tasmania
Mures Restaurant, Victoria Dock, Hobart waterfront, Tasmania AustraliaHobart Tasmania Mures Upper Deck, amazing table d'hote


Sushi platter from Kawasemi Japanese Teahouse Kawasemei Japanese Restaurant, Moonah Tasmania

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I spotted this in Green Poppy, a small store in Shellharbour Village that has a large range of epicurean delights and knick knacks. I spotted this Chipotle sauce, something that we have been looking for a while. It was de-licious on the beer-battered chips from the 'fish of the day' meal we ate at Ocean Beach hotel.

Green Poppy is just up the hill from the hotel and stocks the Maggie Beer line as well as the Pure Gelato range that I haven't seen since we left Keiraville. A treasure trove for those who like good food.

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Fish of the day ($21) at Ocean Beach Hotel, Shellharbour Village, originally uploaded by Vanessa Pike-Russell. It was such a lovely day it seemed a crime to spend it inside. We made our way down to Shellharbour village and enjoyed good food and a fantastic view at the Ocean Beach Hotel.

With such a lovely beach view fish of the day ($21) was the only logical choice. The fish of the day was flathead, one of my favourite fish and it was very sweet and flavoursome. The chips were beer-battered and delicious, as was the salad which included thin strips of freshly cooked beetroot, rocket, carrot and tomato. Not a slice of capsicum to be found, which was a nice surprise!

A prawn was added as garnish and whilst the photo shows some tartare sauce in a scallop shell we also indulged in the OBH' own seafood aioli made of garlic, cream, lemon and lime juice - divine!

What more can you ask than a great view, lovely weather and good food. Another great dining experience with the Ocean Beach Hotel.

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Jolette Roodt just contacted me to let me know that my photo of the pomegranate seeds heart appeared in the Nov./Dec. edition of Avocado magazine. Neat!

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Warilla hotel's bistro menu just keeps getting better and better! Located just next door to Warilla Grove shopping center. Why not enjoy a nice meal after shopping or while your other half is cruising the aisles looking for specials. I dare you to eat the chilli flower garnish ;)

$11.95 with chips and salad

Alternatively, try a Gourmet Meat pie - home made meat pie in a ceramic bowl with big chunks of beef with a lovely gravy and a tasty crust.

Or try the basket of Chilli Fries for $3.95. Try to stop at just one!

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Shellharbour is one of my favourite spots in the Illawarra. Only an hour and a half from Sydney (100km) and half an hour south of Wollongong, it has a lovely seaside village feel with gourmet food and speciality shops certain to please.

It was my birthday and I was celebrating with friends and family. We decided to try out the new Thai restaurant that had opened across the road from the Ocean Beach Hotel and the harbour. I love the fresh flavours of thai food and when I saw that mussells were on the menu I just had to try them. And thankfully I wasn't disappointed!



Mussells Hotpot ($15.90) Tender, juicy mussels in a hotpot with basil, lemongrass, chill and sweet chilli sauce. Amazing! Mussels can often be overcooked and chewy or stringy but these just melted in the mouth and the juice was so good not a drop went to waste.

The next dish selected was Pad Kra Tium ($14.90) - Stir fried pork with garlic sauce, mushroom soy, dark soy and pepper. It was a very light meal for someone who had requested nothing too heavy and again was cooked to perfection. This is another favourite meal that will be purchased again.


Next was a meal for our curry lover, masaman curry (mild) with cubes of beef with potato, onion and peanut curry gravy. I had a taste of this meal and the flavours of peanut and a mild curry flavour were very pleasing. This is my favourite thai curry dish and great for diners who have trouble with the spicier curry meals.

Harbour View Thai, Shellharbour Village by you.

Musman curry $14.90

Harbour View Thai, Shellharbour Village by you.


Last was my Mum's seafood salad

Harbour View Thai, Shellharbour Village by you.

Seafood Salad ($19.90) Steamed seafood cooked with red onion, fresh chilli, cucumber, lime juice, mint & cherry tomato

Seafood Salad, Harbour View Thai - Shellharbour Village by you.

Lovely fresh flavours of the mint, cucumber and live affording a cooling zesty feel to this dish. The seafood included mussells, squid, prawns, fish and scallops and was cooked to perfection. Another favourite dish that pleased my seafood loving family.

Harbour View Thai, Shellharbour Village by you.

And a delicious Fried rice for everyone to share

The service at the Harbour View Thai was fantastic. Our waitress kindly allowed me to photograph her by the specials board. I love the vibrant colours of the decore and the view just can't be beat.
Today's Specials at Harbour View Thai Restaurant, Shellharbour Village by you.

Harbour View Thai, Shellharbour Village by you.

Harbour View Thai, Shellharbour Village by you.

Harbour View Thai, Shellharbour Village by you.


7 Addison Street
Shellharbour, NSW 2529
(02) 4297 7033




Shellharbour is easy to get to from Sydney along the Grand Pacific Drive and Sea Cliff Bridge

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My Chocolate Shoppe, Shellharbour Village NSW 2528 Australia by you.

Chocoholics unite! My Chocolate Shoppe is the place to go. You simply won't be able to resist their selection of handmade chocolates. Relax at the Chocolate Cafe and enjoy a hot chocolate made from Belgian chocolate.


My Chocolate Shoppe, Shellharbour Village by you.
My Chocolate Shoppe, Shellharbour Village by you.

My Chocolate Shoppe, Shellharbour Village NSW 2528 Australia by you.
My Chocolate Shoppe, Shellharbour Village NSW 2528 Australia by you.
Birthday selection from My Chocolate Shoppe, Shellharbour Village by you.
My Chocolate Shoppe, Shellharbour Village NSW 2528 Australia by you.

My Chocolate Shoppe, Shellharbour Village NSW 2528 Australia by you.

My Chocolate Shoppe, Shellharbour Village NSW 2528 Australia by you.
My Chocolate Shoppe
Formerly in Shellharbour Village, new address is:

Shop 13/ 106 Terralong St
Kiama NSW 2533
(02) 4232 4225
mychocolateshoppe@hotmail.com
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Each year I look forward to Viva La Gong festivities and this year's favourite event was the Wollongong Multicultural Fest (October 2008). One of the many food stalls featuring fare from all over the
world was Tamarind Tree Curries.

Tamarind Tree stallholders, Wollongong Multicultural Feast by you.
Tamarind Tree Curries stallkeepers

I was feeling rather peckish and settled on a Spicy Rice with Daal and Spinach Curry which, with a little seasoning of salt and pepper, was delicious. It was full of flavour and not too heavy like many curries I have eaten. It was served with some Roti (Sri-lankan bread that was very tasty and great to dip in the curry sauce.

Spicy rice with Daal and Spinach Curry from Tamarind Tree Curries, Wollongong Multicultural Festival, McCabe Park Wollongong by you.

The smells of the stalls were heavenly and as I waited to be served I took some photos of the display of authentic herbs and spices.

Tamarind Tree by you.
Tamarind Tree Curries stall display


Tamarind Tree Curries, Wollongong Multicultural Festival, McCabe Park Wollongong by you.
Menu

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Stall


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Salt and pepper fried tofu at Chef's Choice, Wollongong

Steamed vegetable and mushrooms at Chef's Choice, Wollongong

Whole flounder at Chef's Choice, Wollongong

Chef's Choice

Shop 3 166-170 Keira St Wollongong 2500 NSW

Phone: (02) 4228 4811


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