Duck with special rice from Jasmine Restaurant, Warilla:Vanessa Pike-Russell

It was my birthday on October 17th and my husband decided to treat me to dinner at the Jasmine Restaurant in Warilla ahead of our birthday celebration at the Sydney Night Noodle Markets the next night. Not wanting to overdo it we decide upon one entrée and one main to share, with rice.

Seated in the recently renovated restaurant in George Street, Warilla we ordered a mixed entrée, a beer and a West Coast Cooler from the drinks menu. I know it is very 80s of me but that was what I used to drink when I was 18 and it always makes me smile and feel like a party.

As we sat perusing the duck section of the menu we spotted 'Duck with Special Sauce - $14.90'.

Intrigued, I asked the friendly waitress what was in the special sauce.

"Chicken, beef and prawn", she replied.

The looks exchanged between myself and my husband mirrored our confusion. When you see 'special sauce' you imagine the ingredients to be... sauce... not two types of meat and seafood. Feeling adventurous we decided to give into our inquisitive natures.



The mixed entrée arrived quickly and with a smile. I loved the crab claw and the moist crab flesh. Hubby loves the prawn toast and together we make quick work of the entrée and dipping sauces.

When the main meal arrived with the perfectly cooked roast duck topped with chicken, beef and prawn we were pleasantly surprised and tried to identify the ingredients of the sauce. The dish was cooked to perfection with the vegetables slightly crunchy, the sauce gentle and flavoursome and combination of duck with the meats and seafood very tasty.

You cannot see the duck in this photo as it is underneath the other layers but we can attest that it was very delicious. We ascertained that there was oyster sauce, sesame oil, perhaps some fish sauce and a hint of lemongrass but to make sure we will go back and sample this dish again. Great value for money and a colourful presentation, served with a smile.

Mixed Entrée - $7.90
Duck with Special Sauce $14.90

Jasmine Restaurant
19 George St, WARILLA,
NSW, 2528
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Really lives up to its name!
Now that it is winter and I have a cold I crave soups. My favourite soups include Laksa,  Tom Yum and Combination short soup. All of which are available at the Delicious Noodle House in George Street, Warilla.
I have tried six of their dishes now and each one was very delicious and great value for money.






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One of the many budget meals available from Kings Chinese Food Takeaway at Warilla Grove Shopping Centre is Seafood Combination Chow Mein. Only $5 it includes prawns, seafood extender, fish balls, squid and fish as well as delicious vegetables sauted perfectly with delicate flavours of seseme oil. The noodles are cooked separately and have a slight chilli warmth. The perfect meal for the cold rainy weather we've been having today.


Seafood Combination Chow Mein from Kings, Warilla Grove:Vanessa Pike-Russell

King Chinese Food Take-Away NSW

Category >Takeaway > Chinese

Shop 4 Shellharbour Rd Warilla 2528
ph: (02) 4297 5717


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Photography by Vanessa Pike-Russell

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Shop with Woolworths and you'll see a Shop-A-Docket for Warilla Hotel's $9 meal deal. Buy a Steak, Schnitzel or Salt and Pepper Calamari and get a voucher for a beer or wine.

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Strapped for cash? You can get a great meal from the following locations listed in the Food Fairness Low Cost & Free Meals directory with some I have added (look for the *) and can recommend.
If you know of a low cost or free meal that isn't added, please let me know!

Can you believe this large piece of rump steak only cost $7?

Alternatively, you could try the Rump Steak with salad.



Thursday and Friday night specials, $7 Steak with sides from Warilla Sports Club

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Albion Park RSL Memorial Club
Corner Hamilton Road and Tongarra Street,
Albion Park
Monday to Friday
11.30am - 2.00pm
Lunches: members $5.50 and non-members $6.50
Ph: 4256 1200

Berkeley Sports Club
Wilkinson Street, Berkeley
Monday to Friday
12.00noon - 2.00pm
Lunches: $6.50
5.30pm til 8.30pm
Dinners: blackboard specials
Ph: 4260 7000

Bulli Workers Club
313 Princes Highway, Bulli
Monday to Saturday
12.00noon - 2.00pm
Lunches: $5.50
Sunday Roast and Dessert $6.50
Ph: 4284 3379

Collegians Rugby League Football Club
Corner Charlotte and Flinders Street, Wollongong
Monday and Wednesday to Saturday
12pm - 2pm
Lunches: $5.50
Tuesday 6.00pm - 8.30pm
Dinners: $3.00
Ph: 4229 7711

Dandaloo Hotel
Kanahooka Road, Dapto
Monday to Sunday
11.30am - 2.30pm
Lunches: $5.50
Monday to Sunday
5.00pm - 8.30pm
Dinners: $5.50
Ph: 4261 1122

Dapto Leagues Club
Bong Bong Road, Dapto
(Close to train station)
Monday to Friday
11.30am - 2.00pm
Lunches: $5.00
Ph: 4261 1333

Fraternity Bowling Club
11 Bourke Street, Fairy Meadow
Monday to Friday
Pasta dinners $5.00
Ph: 4283 3333

Gerringong Bowling and Recreation Club
Pacifi c Avenue, Werri Point
Monday to Sunday
Lunches: $7.00
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
and Sunday
Dinners: $7.00
Ph: 4234 1414

House of Hope Food Barn
Shop 5 Winnima Way, Berkeley
Thursday and Friday
10.00am - 4.00pm
Budget food (conditions apply)

Illawarra Master Builders Club
Church Street, Wollongong
Monday to Sunday
Provide half roast meal at lunch
and dinner for $6.50
Ph: 4229 6466

Illawarra Leagues Club ‘The Café’
97-99 Church Street, Wollongong
Provides several options at lunch and dinner
for a cost of between $5 and $7.50
Ph: 4229 4611

Illawarra Yacht Club
1 Northcliffe Drive, Warrawong
Monday to Friday
Lunches: $4.50 for members
Membership: $7.00 per year or $2.00 for pensioners
Ph: 4276 4778

Kiama Bowling Club
100 Shoalhaven Street, Kiama
Wednesday to Sunday
Lunches: 12noon - 2.00pm $6.50
Tuesday to Sunday
Dinner: 6.00pm - 8.00pm $6.50
Ph: 4232 1176

Kiama Golf Club Bistro
Oxley Avenue, Kiama Downs
Monday to Friday
Lunches: 10.30am - 2.00pm $7.00
Ph: 4237 7300 or 4237 8495 option 4

Seasons Brassiere at the Steelers Club
Corner of Burelli and Harbour streets, Wollongong
Monday to Friday
12.00noon - 2.00pm
Lunches: $7.50
Ph: 4227 2255

Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club LTD
Jason Avenue, Barrack Heights
Tuesday only
Lunch: a two course meal, tea and coffee in the
bistro for $7.00
Thursday night - Kids U/12 Eat Free*

Warilla Sports Club *
54 McGregor Avenue Barrack Heights
Lunch: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Lunch $5.00
Menu varies from day to day. Regular favourites include Roasts, crumbed fish, schnitzel, Lambs fry & bacon, pasta.
Dinner: Thursday and Friday Night $8 steak and $8 snitzel night
Ph: 42963000

Windang Bowling Club *
Judbooley Pde, Windang 2528
Blackboard Specials
Thursday nights $8 meal special
$6 Lunch Monday - Friday
$8 Lunch Saturday and Sunday
Phone: (02) 4296 4044 Fax (02) 42964920
info@windangbowlsclub.com.auinfo@windangbowlsclub.com.au

Woonona Bulli RSL Club
455 Princes Highway, Woonona
Monday to Sunday
12.00noon - 2.30pm
Lunches: $6.00 - $7.50
5.30pm - 8.30pm
Dinners: $6.00 - $7.50
Ph: 4284 1577

Wollongong RSL Bowling Club
120 The Avenue, Figtree
Monday to Friday
11.45am - 2.30pm
Lunches: $5.00
Ph: 4227 1888



Resources:
Wollongong: Food Fairness
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Cheesecake with strawberry:Vanessa Pike-Russell

This absolutely delicious slice of cheesecake was purchased at Queen St Bakery, Warilla. I decided to use a touch of blue as the background and added a heart detail which I use on personalised greeting cards. I'm liking the colours in this. Thanks to Phil who held the reflector for me.


Contact Details:
24 Queen St Warilla
NSW, 2528 Australia
Ph: (02) 4296 7133








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Gourmet Meat Pie with salad $6.99

A home made meat pie using a ceramic dish filled with steak and mushroom, a tasty gravy and covered with filo pastry. The pie is served with a fresh garden salad with balsamic vinegar dressing.

Warilla Hotel
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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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Sorry about the title. Alternatives were 'eat my shorts', 'cupcake with attitude', 'would you eat me?", "have you ever eaten a cupcake that smiles at you?" and many more. Perhaps you can think of a better title?

Cupcake from Queen St Bakery, Warilla

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Can you believe this large piece of rump steak only cost $7?

Alternatively, you could try the Rump Steak with salad.



Warilla Sports Club
McGregor Avnue,
Barrack Heights

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Kings Chinese takeaway
Located in Warilla Grove shopping center
Shellharbour Road Warilla NSW 2528

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TANDOORI TENDERLOIN SALAD $12.90
Slices of Chicken Supreme Marinated in Tandoori Spices Tossed with Crisp
Mesculan Leaves, Drizzled with Garlic Aioli Sauce and Mango Chutney

I had spied this dish on the menu on my last visit and I was not disappointed. The tandoori marinade had lots of flavour, the chicken was moist and the salad fresh and full of flavour. A good choice if you are on a low-carb diet or want a meal which will leave some room for dessert.

BARRACK POINT BEEF $25.90
Prime Fillet Steak Topped with a King Prawn, Calamari,
Half Morton Bay Bug and Béarnaise Sauce

Every mouthful was full of flavour. The steak was cooked as a medium when medium rare was requested, although you didn't hear any murmur of dissatisfaction with the flavour or tenderness. The balmain bug was a bit on the small side but very tasty, as were the prawns and calimari. The bernaise sauce was heavenly. Definitely the meal to choose if you can't pick between steak and seafood.

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Barkers Creek Pork King Rib Cutlet 300g $22.90

On Spring Onion Mash, Field Mushrooms and Red Wine Sauce

My friend Stan had wanted to dry this dish for a while and was full of praise at the first bite. I sampled a small portion and agreed - it was heavenly and definitely a meal to be experienced. The red wine sauce really complimented the juicy pork cutlet. The vegetables were fresh and well cooked. A new favourite. Bring your appetite!

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Another great meal from Emeralds Restaurant. This time it was lunch and they have a great lunch specials menu. As you may know, I am a big fan of seafood so I decided to try the Emeralds Seafood Basket.

The highlight of this was the amazing prawn spring roll and herb encrusted prawns that were in the seafood platter from Valentines Day. Absolutely divine! The batter was very tasty and not oily. The salad was very nice and a great complement.

As usual I couldn't get through the whole meal and ended up taking it home to enjoy later. Great value for money. I will have fun working my way through the menu at Emeralds restaurant.

Other meals which met with approval were the Scotch Fillet with prawns and a delicious Bernaise Sauce, and Chicken Parmigiana (Tender Crumbed Breast, Fried and Topped with
Fresh Tomato, Basil and Grilled Cheese)

Emeralds Restaurant
Level 1 Warilla Bowling Club
Jason Avenue, Barrack Heights
NSW 2528 Australia

http://warillabowls.com.au/site/index.php?page=emeralds-restaurant
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What a feast! Tonight I had Chicken Schnitzel with mushrooms and a creamy sauce. A glass of wine accompanied the meal at $13 price tag.

The view from the window of Emeralds was stunning, overlooking Warilla Beach



After dinner I attended the Kiama/Shellharbour Camera Club held at the Sapphire Conference room. Tonight's club meeting was a nature competition and the quality of entries were astounding! I was happy to meet up with some great local flickr people. A wonderful night!

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$7 steak and $6 snitzel night. Kids eat out for $2 with each paying adult

Saturday Night

2 course steak and seafood $17.50

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