In stunning news Heston Blumenthal has decided to temporarily close his iconic restaurant in England and relocate it to Melbourne for 6 months. This is a once in a lifetime chance for people who would like to go but are unable to travel to England.

http://www.afr.com/p/national/heston_blumenthal_moves_fat_duck_IjuYVVvhMAKlKJLB7r1QeN

My other half has already demanded we attend. I won't protest too much.

My other half has already demanded we attend. I won't protest too much.

 

If you can get a booking - will be very well patronised and probably around $400 each going off his English price! 

If you can get a booking - will be very well patronised and probably around $400 each going off his English price! 

The experience will be rememebered long after the price is forgotten. Life is too short.

..Life is too short.

 

Certainly too short for science experiments an pantomime masquerading as fine dining.

 

Many other meals I'd blow $400 p/h on before Heston.

 

Good luck to him though. 

Certainly too short for science experiments an pantomime masquerading as fine dining.

 

Many other meals I'd blow $400 p/h on before Heston.

 

Good luck to him though. 

Have you been before?

I have. The food was exemplary as was the service. 16 tables in the restaurant and 4 waiters for our table of 6.

When you see the technique and time that goes into each dish, you realize that he can't be making money at The Fat Duck in Bray. The whole premise is for you to have an enjoyable memorable experience... Not your typical stuffy 3 Michelin star experience.

Can't say what it will be like here.

I thought I had done my once on a lifetime Fat Duck experience which btw was truly outstanding. This sounds enticing though.

The experience will be rememebered long after the price is forgotten. Life is too short.

 

You're spot on there - Angelo!

You and me - book a table for us, your shout! 

Fat Duck (UK) tasting menu

GBP 195 per person (approx AU $351)

Diners advised to allow three-and-a-half hours for the dining experience

* NITRO POACHED APERITIFS

Vodka and Lime Sour, Campari Soda, Tequila and Grapefruit

* RED CABBAGE GAZPACHO

Pommery Grain Mustard Ice Cream

* JELLY OF QUAIL, CRAYFISH CREAM

Chicken Liver Parfait, Oak Moss and Truffle Toast

* SNAIL PORRIDGE

Iberico Bellota Ham, Shaved Fennel

* ROAST FOIE GRAS

Rhubarb, Confit Kombu and Crab Biscuit

* MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY (c.1892)

Mock Turtle Soup, Pocket Watch and Toast Sandwich

* â€SOUND OF THE SEAâ€

* SALMON POACHED IN A LIQUORICE GEL

Artichokes, Vanilla Mayonnaise and Golden Trout Roe

* THE DUCK

Bay, Blood Pudding and Umbles

* HOT AND ICED TEA

* RHUBARB

Sheep’s Milk Yoghurt and Bergamot

* BOTRYTIS CINEREA

* WHISK(E)Y WINE GUMS

* â€LIKE A KID IN A SWEET SHOPâ€

 

 

The bloke talks about the move himself: >>click<<<  moving here while he does reno's on the London digs for 6 months.

Fat Duck (UK) tasting menu

GBP 195 per person (approx AU $351)

Diners advised to allow three-and-a-half hours for the dining experience

* NITRO POACHED APERITIFS

Vodka and Lime Sour, Campari Soda, Tequila and Grapefruit

* RED CABBAGE GAZPACHO

Pommery Grain Mustard Ice Cream

* JELLY OF QUAIL, CRAYFISH CREAM

Chicken Liver Parfait, Oak Moss and Truffle Toast

* SNAIL PORRIDGE

Iberico Bellota Ham, Shaved Fennel

* ROAST FOIE GRAS

Rhubarb, Confit Kombu and Crab Biscuit

* MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY (c.1892)

Mock Turtle Soup, Pocket Watch and Toast Sandwich

* â€SOUND OF THE SEAâ€

* SALMON POACHED IN A LIQUORICE GEL

Artichokes, Vanilla Mayonnaise and Golden Trout Roe

* THE DUCK

Bay, Blood Pudding and Umbles

* HOT AND ICED TEA

* RHUBARB

Sheep’s Milk Yoghurt and Bergamot

* BOTRYTIS CINEREA

* WHISK(E)Y WINE GUMS

* â€LIKE A KID IN A SWEET SHOPâ€

 

 

The bloke talks about the move himself: >>click<<<  moving here while he does reno's on the London digs for 6 months.

Exact same menu I experienced...  Had a great time

You're spot on there - Angelo!

You and me - book a table for us, your shout! 

Great stuff. Only problem is I have a divorce to pay for first. If there are any shekels left then I will be paying Heston a visit