Australia, Here We Are, Almost. :P

We went back to Outback Steakhouse for lunch. This place really makes me feel like I am back in Australia because of its decorations. Real authentic Aussie stuff, lol.

We were given Bushman Bread to start while waiting for our orders. The bread was really tasty and it went really well with the whipped butter. The girls each had two slides of the bread with the whipped butter.

For Aussie-tizer, we ordered the Bushman Shrooms ($15.90) again: fresh button mushrooms breaded and deep fried served with spicy ranch dressing. It was still as delicious as the last time we ordered this dish. (No picture as it was shown in the post "Aussie Day" on 9 September 2007.)

For the girls, they shared (from the Joey Menu) a Kookaburra Chicken Finger ($10.90) again like the last time and it came with a free drink. Our server was really attentive to small details. She actually gave two free drinks to my girls instead of one only. (No picture as it was shown in the post "Aussie Day" on 9 September 2007.)

The girls' father ordered Ribs on the Barbie (half a slab) ($19.90): smoked and grilled pork ribs and served with mashed potato and coleslaw. The pork ribs were really well-marinated and remained tender and moist after being grilled. The mashed potato was different from the usual fare, it had bits of potato skin in it for the extra bite.


I ordered the Shrimp and Mushroom Pasta ($23.90): fettuccine alfredo mixed with mushrooms and parmesan cheese and tossed with grilled shrimps. A simple yet flavourful dish. I love the alfredo sauce - creamy and rich and yummy!


For dessert, we shared a Chocolate Thunder from Down Under ($13.90): fresh baked pecan brownie and vanilla ice cream, topped with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Deliciously sweet. :)




We parked our car at Conrad Intercontinental Hotel. The hotel's Christmas tree is made up of teddy bears so it is big and cuddly. Yes, one could literally hug the tree. :)



An aside:
While collecting the car, we met a family who was going home after a wedding solemnisation. The father was very nice and gave the girls the wedding flavour which was a box of Canele biscuits. It was really nice of the father. The biscuits were really nice! :)