CROOK your pinkie finger, it’s time for high tea at Hobarts Restaurant at Wests New Lambton (88 Hobart Road, New Lambton).
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Indulge in delicate sweets and delightful finger sandwiches prepared by head chef Aaron Campbell, served with a glass of Piper Heidsieck Champagne, or tea and coffee if you’d prefer. The beautiful table setting will feature Wedgwood Cornucopia china.
The finger sandwiches include the more traditional Tasmanian smoked salmon with dill, caper butter and mustard cress; cucumber sandwiches with chives and creme fraiche, and free-range chicken breast with spiced aioli and butter lettuce.
When it comes to sweets, Campbell’s changing selection includes a mixture of classics and modern creations ranging from scones to mini gateaux and pastries.
Think fluffy scones with house-made strawberry and champagne preserve and pure Jersey cream with vanilla, two-tone chocolate tart with white chocolate mousse and tempered chocolate, honey Chai cupcakes, and Baileys and chocolate fudge with gold leaf and passionfruit mousse.
The high tea, which runs from 2pm to 4pm on Sundays, costs $38 per person or $48 including a glass of Piper Heidsieck.
Bookings are essential as all sweets are freshly baked. Vegetarian and gluten-free options can be available at no extra cost; please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking. Call 49351200 or visit hobarts.com.au.
Cyndi O'Meara visit
NUTRITIONIST and author of Changing Habits, Changing Lives, Cyndi O’Meara, is coming to Newcastle this weekend.
Unlike some nutritionists, O’Meara does not recommend low-fat, low-calorie diets. Instead her approach allows clients to ‘‘cheat’’ and see it as part of a balanced diet.
O’Meara, who credits her diet for never having taken an antibiotic, painkiller or any medication, uses her education and experience to try to help others improve their quality of life and enjoy greater health and longer lives.
She will be hosting A Day with Cyndi on Saturday, from 9am to 5pm, at Novotel Newcastle Beach.
The event is limited to 15 people and tickets for the entire day, and membership to the Healthy Living Club – which includes 20 per cent off all Changing Habits products and access to all O’Meara’s blogs, writing and 18 health reports for 12 months – is $597.
Sushi at Woolworths
A SUSHI bar has opened in Woolworths Mayfield, packed with everything from freshly made sushi to edamame, octopus salad and many more Japanese treats.
More sushi bars are also opening in coming weeks in Woolworth’s stores in Newcastle West, Glendale and Kotara.
Sunday at The Verandah
STUCK for ideas on a Sunday night? Head to The Verandah Restaurant’s (151 Palmers Lane, Pokolbin) Locals Night.
Each month the event – which is open to all – adopts a new theme, with the price including canapes and bubbles, followed by a five-course tapas-style degustation from 6.30pm. Cost is $50 per person, BYO with no corkage.
This Sunday is Saffron, Garlic and Olive night, while October 13 is German Night, November 3 is Spice Night and December 1 is being touted as Christmas Treats. Visit verandahrestaurant.com.au.
