How great are Mums?
Mine is especially lovely. And funny and kind, and was away on holidays this year for her birthday so I didn’t get to spoil her.
I decided an early Mother’s Day treat was in order.
I’d heard a rumour that C Restaurant (Perth’s only revolving restaurant) had recently gotten savvy with the vegan and gluten-free party at 33 floors in the sky! Now that’s special. I channeled my inner Trixie Belden and investigated further.
One phone call and a quick pre-order email later (to order special meals at least 3 days in advance), and we were booked in for their Sunday Luncheon – 3 courses for $60 per person.
My parentals are not vegan (yet! ;-)) so they were free to order from the à la carte lunch menu when we arrived, whilst my Lovebug and I sat back and relaxed.
Meanwhile there were smiles, great service, great vino, great company, and stunning views.
In no time at all, the deliciousness was underway! My Lovebug and I shared the vegan dishes.
Starting with Green Leaf Salad with pear, roasted walnuts, cranberries, and orange dressing:
And Cauliflower Carpaccio with lime vinaigrette, roquette salad, pine nuts, and cranberries:
Both salads were gorgeously fresh and seasoned with just the right touch of salt and pepper to bring out all the heavenly flavours, and the portion sizes were perfect.
Next up were Wild Mushroom, fresh shitake & morels Risotto with roasted pine nuts and asparagus:
And Roasted Butternut Pumpkin Risotto with pumpkin oil and crispy pumpkin seeds:
Now, I am a very lucky woman to be in love with a man who can whip up an incredible Mushroom, Asparagus, Beetroot and Thyme Risotto in about 20 minutes flat, and I couldn’t say these Risottos were better than his, but they were creamy and tasty and hit the spot.
But the real star of the show? Dessert, baby!
Please give it up for the incredible Steamed Apple Fondant with Guava Puree and Raspberry Sorbet!
Did you catch that? SO GOOD, we need to see it again:
Holy guacamole, this dish was sublime and I was so happy I’d had the sense to order two of these (and not one of these and one of the other option – fruit & sorbet).
Oops!, I was too busy reliving the magic of this dish to take a quick snap of our soy coffees afterwards but they were just as delicious, and very strong – just the way I like them.
The verdict?
My parentals loved it and the vegans were all smiles! It was a gorgeous outing, fit for any special occasion. ♥
Joey
May 7, 2013 at 3:18 am (12 years ago)Awww, what a lucky mum to have such a treat laid on for her. Especially a dinner with morels to boot – so delicious. And that pudding! If it’s half as pretty to look at as it is to eat, it must have been amazing!
* Vegan Sparkles *
May 9, 2013 at 2:21 pm (12 years ago)It was gorgeous, melt-in-your-mouth yumminess, Joey! 🙂
Em
May 7, 2013 at 7:41 am (12 years ago)The love you have for your love bug just bursts out of every post! So adorable.
Also funny as I have booked for my parents to go there this Saturday! 🙂 x
* Vegan Sparkles *
May 9, 2013 at 2:21 pm (12 years ago)hehe, well he is pretty special.
And oh YAY! haha, great minds think alike, Em! You will love it. 🙂 xx
Jojo
May 7, 2013 at 7:28 pm (12 years ago)That looks like a very special day! The food looks amazing n you two luvbugs look so in love! 🙂
I am a newby to the vegan life choice and I am loving the change, it’s not a challange at all. I have looked at many vegan sites and I have to say I cannot get enough of your amazing site. It’s the best vegan blogg I have seen, you some how create an amazing atmosphere on your blogg!
Thank you so much for sharing,
* Vegan Sparkles *
May 9, 2013 at 2:23 pm (12 years ago)Oh, what a beautiful compliment, Jojo! Thank you so much and it’s so lovely to have you here. 🙂
Lorraine Wheat
May 8, 2013 at 8:10 am (12 years ago)Yes I am a very lucky Mum!! (Thanks Baby Girl) What an awesome surprise lunch!
So I think your Lovebug should have a “guest spot” on your blog and show us his rissoto!!
* Vegan Sparkles *
May 9, 2013 at 2:28 pm (12 years ago)hehe, I love it! Stay tuned! Love you! 🙂 xxx
Emma
May 8, 2013 at 6:52 pm (12 years ago)I really want to go here but didn’t think they’d have anything for me so I was stoked to read this. Did they have a few different vegan wines to choose from too?
I only just found your blog after I did a search for a Japanese restaurant a friend suggested and I’m so glad I found it! 🙂
* Vegan Sparkles *
May 9, 2013 at 2:36 pm (12 years ago)Hi Emma! So lovely to have you here, welcome! 🙂
They have a long wine list on their site so you can look up your favourite kinds on http://www.barnivore.com/ before you go. They have Sandalford whites and French champagne, so we were happy!
Libby Williams
May 8, 2013 at 11:35 pm (12 years ago)Your blog post is as cute as your family picture (very cute). I havn’t been up that old C tower for years. The offerings are looking fresher then I remember. I am so impressed the highlight 33 has vegan choice….so responsible and sustainable of them. What champs I give two thumbs up!
* Vegan Sparkles *
May 9, 2013 at 2:38 pm (12 years ago)haha, I know Libby, it was so brilliant to see the old Highlight 33 restored and gorgeous – and sustainable to boot! Definitely two thumbs up! 🙂
LifeOfBun
May 9, 2013 at 10:56 am (12 years ago)Molecular vegan kitchen is what it looks like, so cool. 😀
* Vegan Sparkles *
May 9, 2013 at 2:38 pm (12 years ago)haha, so true! 🙂
eloise
May 13, 2013 at 8:50 pm (12 years ago)I went for my anniversary last October and my dessert was a tofu chocolate cream thing with berries in a martini glass. they don’t hald ass their desserts at all 😀
bec
June 6, 2013 at 10:01 am (12 years ago)this looks amazing, i just booked in here for next week and googled to see if anyone had posted the menu.. i cant wait! 🙂
* Vegan Sparkles *
June 10, 2013 at 1:09 pm (12 years ago)Oh fab, Bec! I hope you love it as much as we did. 🙂 x