This dish sent my tastebuds into a frenzy, and not in a bad way at all. I loved how the flavours from the zingy tarragon emulsion and roasted capsicum just popped in my mouth. Combine those flavours with the layers of texture and it was downright delicious. I loved the crunchiness of the puffed buckwheat which really tasted akin to rice crispies.

One of the best and quite possibly the best dish of the degustation. Never have I ever had such amazing ravioli. These little parcels were quite rich due to the burnt butter but it really distinguished the dish. The ravioli skin was delicate and easily burst in the mouth to allow the smooth pumpkin filling to escape. Everything about this dish was fantastic, from the creamy and buttery ravioli to the pop of avruga and the crunchy pumpkin seeds.

The squid ink spaghetti was cooked al dente which was to be expected and garnished with shavings of bottarga (cured roe fish) which lent the dish its saltiness. The orange beurre blanc was creamy and buttery and complemented the pasta along with the sweetness of the scampi. Overall it was a nice dish but not something I particularly liked as I'm not a big fan of squid ink pasta and seafood in general. DT did enjoy it though.

Another favourite of the night. The lovely pork jowl (cheek) hidden beneath carefully placed spinach leaves and unveiled in the photo below.

There was nothing to dislike about this dish. The pork jowl had the most perfect crunchy skin without being tough at all and the meat was succulent and full of flavour. The celeriac mash was creamy and a tad nutty. I loved the generous sprinkling of quinoa which was an ingenious complement to the crispy pork skin.

Evergreen

Amazing palate cleanser from the beautiful presentation to the refreshing minty flavours. I admired the placement of the two-toned shiso leaves which completed the green hues and also transitioned a pop of colour into the evergreen. The lemon basil granita was of such a fine texture it literally dissolved on the tongue while the sorrel sorbet was of a great consistency, creamy, but not overly so. Definitely a palate cleanser that left me wanting more, I think I could eat this forever.

The dessert was certainly a stark contrast to the palate cleanser. It was without a doubt full of creamy sugary sweet goodness. Ginger is an interesting flavour for an ice cream but somehow it worked because it wasn't overpowering and what we were left with was a sweet and creamy ice cream with a hint of ginger's distinctly sharp flavour and spiciness. The pool of white chocolate was to die for and the dusting of lime and lemon zest and yoghurt crumble did well to balance out the sweet richness of the dessert.