Take a guess where I am? Fairfield RSL.
You would never guess that South West Sydney would have such a beautifully decorated RSL! I remember RSL clubs to be dingy places with “all-you-can-eat” buffets stocked with mediocre food and lots of pokie/slot machines. The outside of Fairfield RSL is lavish and resembles a hotel resort in Hawaii or Bali, a far cry from your regular looking RSL. There’s a dapper doorman dressed from top to toe in grey complete with white gloves and ready to greet you with a dashing smile as you walk across the red carpet into the hotel-like foyer. With all RSL clubs, if you’re 18 years and over, you need to sign in (so don’t forget to bring your ID) - though I’m not quite sure why.. anyway, the sign-in process at Fairfield RSL is much more advanced as your ID is scanned by a machine rather than having to write down your details. *Oh and I noticed they even offer a chaffeur service to the car park (5min walk from the entrance) and a pick-up service from the airport in a black Mercedes Benz, it’s all about class here!
La Tratt, Fairfield RSL
When the boy asked where he should take his mother out for a Mothers Day dinner, I suggested La Tratt - Fairfield RSL which worked out perfectly as his mother didn’t want to go anywhere too fancy or in Sydney CBD. Since I was spending Mothers Day with my family, I wasn’t able to attend.. but then his mother suggested we go out the night before to accommodate for my appearance at dinner :3 it was so sweet of her to do that! She wanted me at dinner TuT (<—that’s a happy-tears-streaming-down face lol) major happiness hehe..
Drinks cart
Voss Sparkling $7.90
Orange juice *forgot to note the price
When we walked in, we noticed they had a wall displaying all their awards and it looked like they had been winning the ‘best restaurant in a club’ almost every year! The service was friendly and I love that they wheeled a drink cart over after we sat down. After looking at their wine list, I was tempted to get a glass or two but since no one else was opting for wine, I decided to get it another time :) #bestbehaviour
Sonoma olive sourdough
Aperol Splice - Aperol, vodka, passionfruit sorbet, lemon juice and egg white ♥♥
Blue skies without even the slightest speck of white in sight, sunlight wrapping it’s arms around my body amidst the gentle breeze, and the sound of the ebb and flow of waves rhythmically caressing the yachts at bay on Cowper Wharf. Just another beautiful Autumn day spent lunching with Betty at Otto Ristorante, Woolloomooloo. Dining with Betty always entails an alcoholic beverage and our Aperol Splice encapsulated Summer in a glass. If only it came in an iceblock popsicle form :D
Primi piatti choice 1: Fettuccine w/ smoked chicken ragout and spinach puree ♥♥♥
Oh man this dish would go on my ‘Things to eat for my last supper’ list! Silky strands of freshly made fettuccine and the chicken ragout was so flavoursome. I totally forgot it came with spinach puree until I gobbled down most the pasta and discovered some greenery at the bottom ^^” either way, this dish was absolutely delicious. Would order this again! ..craving it now actually..
Primi piatti choice 2: Kingfish tartare w/ capers, chilli, egg yolk and olive toast
This was Betty’s entree which was delicate and I love how the little cubes of kingfish were diced so perfectly neat!
Imagine being greeted with a smile and led through a secret door covered with lush greenery to be met with an enchanting waltz through this corridor before reaching Justin North’s restaurant, Becasse. Walking through the corridor struck a nostalgic chord as it reminded me of a scene in my all-time favourite movie - “My Neighbour Totoro”, where Mei discovers a secret passage-way in her garden leading her to Totoro. This is definitely my new favourite restaurant in Sydney ♥ Can you believe this magical oasis is situated inside Westfield, Sydney (food court level) surrounded by a concrete jungle?! 
Impeccable service. The decor is elegant and it’s like being bathed in luxury from the leather tables to the delicate crystal leaves hanging from the chandeliers. Prior to the relocation of Becasse to Westfield when the boy and I visited, it used to be on Clarence St (where Arras now is) and it was a different dining scene. White linen tablecloths, 2-3 levels (can’t quite remember) to accommodate many tables, whereas now there are only 6 tables max? Intimate dining where you won’t hear the conversation from the table next to you, which was perfect for gossiping and celebrating the lovely Jessie’s birthday ^^ ♥
*April - Degustation 7 courses $170pp, Sparkling water $10pp
(mainly going to be a photo-post! sorry I know the pics aren’t great cause of lack of lighting..)
2008 Domaine la Ligiere Vacqueyras (France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Vacqueyras) $90 ♥♥
One of the reasons that’s drawing the crowd to The White Hart - Neutral Bay is the innovative cocktails by Grant Collins (which you may be familiar with his work at Zeta Bar, Hilton Hotel). It’s a cosy, British sports-inspired drinking hole without the hustle and bustle of the city. 
Nothing beats lazy weekend drinks and sinking into those plush long lounges :)
Since the boy, Mr Fantastic, T and I had not had lunch yet, we were absolutely famished and ordered one of everything on their tapas style menu without even so much as a glance ^^” 
Dart board!
