Wilbur's Place - Modern Australian - Healthy, Fresh, Tasty

Wilbur's Place http://www.wilbursplace.com/

Location: Potts Point, nearest station is Kings Cross

Cuisine: Seasonal Modern Australian

$$$ per person spent inc drinks: $50

 

 

Welcome back! We were literally salivating all of Monday and Tuesday waiting for this experience (Dels even had her menu chosen before we sat down - keen!) Wilbur's Place. Who got the hint from last month's Subsolo session? Wasn't that a smart riddle? ;P Bron thought she was rather clever!

Just so you all know, we don't pretend that we know a great deal about food or that we're experts, we just want to tell our point of view about Sydney food. And help sort through all the Advertising garbage we're fed about places who just have heaps of money to spend on Advertising - no we're here to let you know how we really think it is... is the place worth going to... HELL yes!

And here's why...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMBIENCE 

 

Dels says 'A tiny place in a small lane with seating out in the open. Perfect for warm nights'

DKay says 'Small but cosy/ homely feel. Not suitable on a cold, rainy day though’

Kaan says 'I felt like I was stepping back in time into a staff kitchen of a 5 star hotel in the late 1950’s. But in a good way’

Bron says 'Quirky vibe! Love it! it made me feel like I was sitting in a friend's kitchen but eating gourmet cuisine'

 

 

FOOOODDDDD

We ordered:

Entrees to share

Tuna Crudo with Horseradish, Pickled Onions & Fried Capers $15

Fennel, Pecorino, Blood Orange & Broad Bean Salad $15

 

Mains each person

Suckling Pig with Pencil Leeks, Sprouts, Blood Sausage & Onion Rings $22

Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Chickpeas, Pumpkin, Cavalo Nero

& Tahini Yoghurt $22

 

Side to share

Beans with Garlic & Chilli Oil $7

Dessert to share

Toasted Brioche Ice Cream Sandwich with Caramel $12

Vanilla Tart with Ice Cream $12

 

 

 

Tuna Crudo with Horseradish, Pickled Onions & Fried Capers $15
 

Dels says 'I was a good dish but didn’t stand out for me'

DKay says ''Fresh tuna, fresh ingredients – very tasty.'

Kaan says 'Very flavoursome just disappointed in the portion size. Loved the fried capers’

Bron says ' Yum, I loved this. The tuna was the perfect size, and went so well with the fried capers! A must try!'

 

 

 

Fennel, Pecorino, Blood Orange & Broad Bean Salad $15

 

Dels says 'Absolutely loved this salad! Please do not take it off the menu!! Ingedients blend well together to create a fresh, light and delicious salad. Lots of pecorino cheese which I LOVED!

DKay says 'Yum! Good combination of flavours and textures. Quite large as an entree. Favourite dish of the night. Would definitely suggest you share.’

Kaan says 'Perfect portion size and I think the flavours were well balanced especially with the citrus of the blood orange.

Bron says 'Lovely fresh, crunchy salad! Loved the blood orange... perfect tang!'

 

 Suckling Pig with Pencil Leeks, Sprouts, Blood Sausage & Onion Rings $22
 

DKay says 'The combination of textures & flavours perfectly complements each other. Good portion too.’

Kaan says 'Probably the second best part of the dinner was this meal. Love that there was so much variety on the plate. The Pork was so juicy but my favourite part was the blood sausage. A must have.’

Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Chickpeas, Pumpkin, Cavalo Nero & Tahini Yoghurt $22

 

Dels says 'don’t normally like lamb but I don’t mind it if its slow roasted so I gave it a go. It was delicious, especially with the yoghurt, fantastic combination. However my lamb was very fatty which I was disappointed with. The chickpeas and veggies were great.

Bron says 'This was my favourite dish. It was fresh and tasty. The chickpeas made the dish a little hearty, but I didn't feel overly full afterwards as is always the case with lamb shoulder. This felt healthy, and was bursting with flavour'

 

 Beans with Garlic & Chilli Oil $7
 

Dels says 'I ate half the bowl. Loved the different beans and the seasoning was perfect.'
DKay says 'Chilli – love. Garlic – love. Crunchy fresh beans – love!’

Kaan says 'Perfect light side’

Bron says ' Yummy and crunchy!'

 

 

Toasted Brioche Ice Cream Sandwich with Caramel $12
 

Dels says ''Looks great and sounds great but did not like this! Too much of a bread taste and not enough icecream.

DKay says 'Interesting concept. Too bready for me though. Combination of lemon sandwich & caramel was surprisingly nice.’

Kaan says 'This is probably the highlight of my night. I was absolutely amazed by the wackiness of the idea. I initially thought the lemon ice-cream wouldn’t go well with the caramel brioche, but surprise surprise it was a perfect match.’

Bron says ' Couldn't get my head around the fact it felt like I was eating a toasted sandwich! Tasted amazing though - very filling!'

 

 

Vanilla Tart with Ice Cream $12
 

Dels says 'I preferred this dessert to the other however it was a bit too creamy for my liking.'

DKay says 'Nice creamy tart but lacked punch. Maybe should be combined with a more flavoursome ice cream?’

Kaan says 'didn’t like it that much. I thought it was too eggy.’

Bron says 'I love creamy desserts so this was just up my alley. Tasted like Creme Brule - but looked like a cheese cake. Not worth $12 though'

 

 

VINNOOOOOOOOO

Bron and Dels ordered the following wines:

Yarran 2012 Pinot Grigio $7.50 Dels _  nice and crisp taste_ Tertini 2008 Pinot Noir $9.50 Bron _ I didn't enjoy this Pinot Noir much, it was very light and had a real rough bite to it at the end_

OVERALL TEAM VIEWSSSS 

 

Dels says ''I tend to overeat and leave dinner feeling sickly full so despite finishing everything on my plate at Wilbur’s, I felt great when it was time to leave. All of the dishes are healthy, light and delicious. I loved this place and will definitely return again soon.'

DKay says 'Great vibe, well portioned, flavoursome food. Would definitely drop in again! But only during the warmer months..’

Kaan says 'A perfect spot for a weekend lunch. The food is fresh and different. Will definitely have to revisit this place when we’re near Kings Cross again.’

Bron says 'I can see this place being a regular visit - loved the vibe, loved the food. Pity about the wine and the fact that it's in Kings Cross, but I would go again for the food! Delish!'

 

KAAN WILL SHELVE (i.e. not very good)

Nothing - GREAT place - we recommend it to all!

AND THE WINNING WILBUR GOES TO:

 

 

Dels says 'Value for money for such great tasting, healthy food'

DKay says 'Fennel, Pecorino, Blood Orange & Broad Bean Salad. Great combination and very refreshing.’

Kaan says 'The Brioche ice-cream sandwich with the crazy lemon ice-cream!’

Bron says 'Absolutely loved the lamb shoulder - just a wonderfully fresh, healthy and tasty meal. I would have happily paid $30 for it so at $22 it is very good value!'

Team meets at the end of the month....

Hint : Great Wall of Toys... (yes, another Bron riddle... LOL)

 

 

Date we visited Wilburs Place: 05/09/2012