Spoon, fork & Chopsticks: Sugar Hit 2012: Sheraton on the Park

What is wrong with you, Sydney? Where is your love for all things sweet and the month of Crave Sydney International Food Festival?! I ask this because when we set foot into Sheraton’s Gallery Tea Lounge there is no one there. Not a single soul – no patrons, no staff – and on a Saturday night.

Granted the weather has taken a cool turn with light drizzle all day, but far from cold, and hardly reason enough to avoid venturing out. Especially when there is a ‘Champagne chocolate marquise’ on offer served with crème anglaise and crushed pistachios. Layered and mousse-like on a thin chocolate base, the combined flavour is that of Sara Lee chocolate pound cake but in creamier form. The anglaise is rich in vanilla seeds and neither thick nor gluggy, while the pistachios provide texture.

Apparently the night before they’d had one pre-reserved table and 25 walk-ins, while on the Saturday we were the only ones there all night. Go on, Sydney, get out there and eat!

Sheraton on the Park

161 Elizabeth St (near cnr Market St), Sydney

Tel: (02) 9286 6000

happy eating!

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12 comments:

Tina @ bitemeshowme10 October 2012 at 09:51
Really? You were the only ones there? That's really odd!
Vivian - vxdollface10 October 2012 at 14:01
Yeah how bizarre that you guys were the only ones and on a Saturday night too! Looks decadent though
joey@forkingaroundsydney10 October 2012 at 14:20
The only ones there? Ouch. The Sydney dining scene is too competitive.
Unknown10 October 2012 at 20:23
Maybe it was only the start of sugar hit? but its such a sexy looking cake! how can you say no!
Sophie @ teathymes11 October 2012 at 01:43
Poor Sheraton. I'll be there over the weekend - but upstairs gorging over the buffet instead :(
Cass @foodmyfriend11 October 2012 at 15:31
I've got 4pm sugar cravings coming on. I wish I could reach out and grab this. Maybe I should just go to the Sheraton!
Sara - Belly Rumbles11 October 2012 at 21:37
I can't believe that it was so dead on a Saturday night! Oh wow, things are dire in the hospitality industry at the moment. I agree, come on Sydney!
Helen (Grab Your Fork)15 October 2012 at 00:18
Wow I remember when Sugar Hits were crazy popular and finding anywhere that wasn't booked was a struggle!
The Food Sage16 October 2012 at 10:06
It sounds like you were in some kind of Champagne chocolate marquise time warp! I can't believe there was nobody else there. The Crave program is just so big now, maybe everyone is spread too thin. Hope they gave you an extra large serving!
Jeane M.17 October 2012 at 20:32
My oh my this makes my resolution the other into the bin. Love to have this in my to-eat list. :D Got my eye on your next posts.
scrambled megs19 October 2012 at 15:17
glad to see some sydneysiders about! loving your blog. xx
Unknown20 October 2012 at 18:51
Oh that is such a shame!! I can't imagine why people would stay away from dessert as yummy as this!!

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Sugar Hit 2012: Sheraton on the Park

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