Thinking of driving straight through from Sydney to Melbourne? But no! Stop for the night and treat yourself to the best that club food has to offer by taking the family to A Certain Club* smorgasbord in Albury.
As you swipe your driver's licence, and sign in as a visitor, you know that you are in an establishment that cares about your safety. Proceed up the stairs and line up to receive your own plate and cutlery wrapped in a napkin before settling the children and lining up for your food.
The gentleman announces over the PA: "Children under 12 must be served by an Adult".
A sign above the Bain Marie reminds you "PATRONS MUST USE THE SERVING CUTLERY PROVIDED". It's five star all the way.
I treated myself to a meal of roast meat (beef?), potatoes, peas and gravy followed by Chocolate (?) Mousse and what was reputed to be Cheesecake. I'll let Fairlie explain further, however one member of our party was heard to say "I just hope this is not my last meal, because that would be a tragedy".
Actually, it was more animated than that but I don't want to risk my G rating.
* real name hidden to protect the innocent that actually like this food
3 comments:
mmm nothing like a buffet that is more than likely to give you a side serve of salmonella rather than fresh salad!
Sounds like the establishment in question would not make it into the Good Food Guide. Don't worry the closer you get to Melb the more culturally aware eating establishments will become. Less bain marie and more white table cloth!
Yes, Joanne, whichever way to Melbourne we chose there were dangers. Either salmonella down the Hume or dysentry if we went via Gippsland...
and yes, Grasshopper, we are most relieved to be in the Great Southern City - Home of the White Tablecloth.
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