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Old 30 December 2017, 07:39 PM   #1
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Late Xmas lunch - no booking
Let's find somewhere to eat

Before we go
Let's try this new scent


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Old 30 December 2017, 07:40 PM   #2
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just threw out an empty bottle today.
Can’t wait for the lunch pics
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Old 30 December 2017, 07:44 PM   #3
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just threw out an empty bottle today.
Can’t wait for the lunch pics
Did you like it, its no creed but it's ok
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Old 30 December 2017, 07:48 PM   #4
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Did you like it, its no creed but it's ok
Love Chanel scents
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Old 30 December 2017, 07:43 PM   #5
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We've arrived at our destination ... bit overcast Xmas day here in upsidown land



Not many places open today , hang on how bout that joint? Looks open to me hopefully we can find a table :yup:
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Old 30 December 2017, 07:48 PM   #6
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Waiting for the food pics.
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Old 30 December 2017, 07:53 PM   #7
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Waiting for the food pics.
We Mon , you know It's time to eat !



This place looks not bad :)



Where do ballers have Xmas lunch , at Balla's , of course !
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Old 30 December 2017, 08:02 PM   #8
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They are telling me no free tables all booked out , so I'm sending my kid to find a table or kick someone out ! Do they know who I am ?



I'm joking , I wouldn't speak like that :)



Apparently they only have private room available , how much ? Should just get the private room ?
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Old 30 December 2017, 08:14 PM   #9
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I get something from the bar while I wait ,what's this called an aperitif !



Nice kitchen , all the chefs hard at work
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Old 30 December 2017, 08:27 PM   #10
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Campari & Soda?
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Old 30 December 2017, 08:32 PM   #11
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Campari & Soda?
Yes.

Have a look around -Plenty of fresh seafood !



Ok for some reason this suckling piggy with Santa hat is creeping me out lol
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Old 30 December 2017, 08:34 PM   #12
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Wish I was there.

As much as I love seafood that pig looks delicious.
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Old 30 December 2017, 08:51 PM   #13
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Ok looks like I've got the private room !



this is like a hotel suite , with a restaurant attached haha

Even has a little chillout area over looking Sydney harbour , ahhh the life :)
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Old 30 December 2017, 08:58 PM   #14
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They bring out this antipasti ,mfirst - prosciutto , mortadella and salami topped with these thin bread sticks, super fresh and amazing presentation

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Old 30 December 2017, 09:09 PM   #15
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They bring out the food in large plates at the centre of the table and everyone puts some in their own individual plates



The bass grouper ragu , and the calamari with semi dried tomatoes
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Old 30 December 2017, 09:13 PM   #16
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Zucchini flowers stuffed with buffalo mozzarella and truffle piccorino



I Might have had 2 or more of those ;)
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Old 30 December 2017, 09:20 PM   #17
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And the suckling piggy !



It has an italian name the way they serve it in slices, it's escapes me now

that juice at the bottom of the plate , was dipping pieces in it
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Old 30 December 2017, 09:29 PM   #18
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I hope there's tiramisu to come!

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Old 30 December 2017, 09:44 PM   #19
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Looks Delicious!!!
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Old 30 December 2017, 10:42 PM   #20
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Wish I was there.
soon hopefully!

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Looks Delicious!!!
I've been eyeing out some of you delicious meals too
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Old 30 December 2017, 11:14 PM   #21
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Awesome Kostas happy new year
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Old 31 December 2017, 12:07 AM   #22
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Looks yummy, thanks for sharing!
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Old 30 December 2017, 10:26 PM   #23
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Dessert was -

Profiteroles w panettone ice cream , dark choc fondue and wild berries

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Old 31 December 2017, 03:02 AM   #24
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Great shots, Kostas Thanks for sharing
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Old 31 December 2017, 03:06 AM   #25
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Old 31 December 2017, 11:29 AM   #26
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Great eats
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Old 31 December 2017, 02:52 PM   #27
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Yummy looking! Keep Ballin’.
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