Desertsands
Well-Known Member
Omg how scary are the teeth of Harries? I know wrong forum.
-
Welcome to the discussion forums. To get posting, register an account.
Masterchef 2016
- Thread starter delcan
- Start date
I thought it was funny when they said they'd miss her smile because she's been going around with a face like a slapped arse the last 2 episodes lol.
Meglos
HAVE A NECTARINE, GONK
They all did pretty well to even partially replicate something that, while amazing, was pretty much impossible for an amateur cook. Do the peanut gallery really have to stand there watching for two and a half hours? It seems long enough getting the edited version.
Reynold is awesome, but we know that already.
Reynold is awesome, but we know that already.
Mr Stickyfingers
an old fart that rants at times...
✨ 2025 site donor
✨ 2026 site donor
Classic site donor
...yes Reynold is awesome Meglos... hence the reason for Groover and myself thinking of gathering some Sydney siders together to meet at his desert bar... that would be great methinks!... cheers.
lynn-ann
Well-Known Member
My favourite 3 at the moment are:
1 Matt (I get the impression this guy knows food and how to work with various ingredients. Love his work).
2 Miles
3 Jimmy/Theresa (love them both.
Con reminds me of Droopy from Looney Tunes and I agree he's probably the 'Rose: of 2016 but I don't mind him LOL
Chloe's comment to her neighbouring cook at the bench "I tripped over XXXXXX's feet." when she fell at the last minute in front of the fridges, just didn't sit well with me. I couldn't quite make out the name she mentioned but it seemed like an attempt to shift blame to someone else rather than take responsibility for the fact her time management wasn't up to scratch. Turned me off her but maybe I'm being too judgmental and harsh LOL.
1 Matt (I get the impression this guy knows food and how to work with various ingredients. Love his work).
2 Miles
3 Jimmy/Theresa (love them both.
Con reminds me of Droopy from Looney Tunes and I agree he's probably the 'Rose: of 2016 but I don't mind him LOL
Chloe's comment to her neighbouring cook at the bench "I tripped over XXXXXX's feet." when she fell at the last minute in front of the fridges, just didn't sit well with me. I couldn't quite make out the name she mentioned but it seemed like an attempt to shift blame to someone else rather than take responsibility for the fact her time management wasn't up to scratch. Turned me off her but maybe I'm being too judgmental and harsh LOL.
Damn only 893,000 last night for masterchef. 7th over the night and came second in the 25-54 and 18-49 demos but yet again won the 16-39 demo. No doubt these ratings declines are because of the voice. I hope that when the blinds finish and the voice is only on once a week masterchef starts to rise.
GROOVER
Ya bloody bugger
I did a bit of investigating of Reynold's "Kio" restaurant online and sifted through the reviews. Overall, the messages/ratings were 50/50.
Some raved and others were not impressed. The desserts start at about $8.00 up to $12.00. I read these reviews on a website called "Zamato". I know where the restaurant is (where the old Carlton United Brewery Factory was in Chippendale).
It's a split level restaurant. Mains/savoury dishes upstairs. Desserts, downstairs with a garden forecourt. Limited seating.
Some raved and others were not impressed. The desserts start at about $8.00 up to $12.00. I read these reviews on a website called "Zamato". I know where the restaurant is (where the old Carlton United Brewery Factory was in Chippendale).
It's a split level restaurant. Mains/savoury dishes upstairs. Desserts, downstairs with a garden forecourt. Limited seating.
D
Deleted member 39902
Guest
I liked that Ten quite possibly made special allowances for Reynold to advertise Koi prominently on his apron. His website must have gone berserk in the last 24 hrs.
GROOVER
Ya bloody bugger
Lol yeah well that's why I wanted to check out not only his website but others that food bloggers comment on their visits to restaurants in Sydney.
There are quite a few if you want to check it out.
Reynold's "Koi" Restaurant is very classy looking. I read that you don't have to especially sit in there to have your dessert. They have a garden forecourt that you can sit around and enjoy your dessert or you can even get takeaway.
Witty Banter
I see brinkpeople.
That $65 per head set dessert is pretty crazy. I think that's about 16 days of frugal food budget in one sitting.
D
Deleted member 39902
Guest
Mr Stickyfingers
an old fart that rants at times...
✨ 2025 site donor
✨ 2026 site donor
Classic site donor
...I've been doing some homework too Groover... here are some photos of the Restaurant and some of the desserts... the rows of desserts are at the front desk or whatever and are probably the ones that range from $8-$12... you can buy them separately or get the 'dessert special'... you get three choices for $60 which is the max for 3 people apparently... there's a two week wait for seats so you're advised to book two weeks ahead... I was talking to my sweet darling wife about this... (she's definitely coming along because she loves Reynold)... she hopes to meet him and apparently he is always there with his brother so the chances of meeting him are pretty good...
...I'm suggesting a Saturday morning/lunchtime or afternoon meeting rather than a night time meeting because parking may be easier and the place less hectic... as I said to Mrs Sticky... it may be best to order individual desserts rather than order the 'dessert special' because how do you know on how much sweet stuff you can eat?... some people may be able to eat only one or two whereas other may be able to eat more lol!... (that may be me:shy:
)......apparently the coffee gets a really high rating too so I'll have to try that for sure too methinks!... it's BYO grog because Reynold hasn't got his license to serve alcohol yet... from the look of the coffee in image 5 below it does look yummy to me... so there we have it Groover... let's figure out on how to get people interested in this... if you want... either you or me can either bring it up in the 'General Discussion' thread or set up a temporary thread of it's own in 'The Lounge' itself perhaps?... perhaps under the title of 'Sydney get together... is anyone interested?' or whatever...
...anyhow... it looks like the ball is rolling now for this to happen doesn't it?... so what do you want to do from here my friend?... cheers.
GROOVER
Ya bloody bugger
...I've been doing some homework too Groover... here are some photos of the Restaurant and some of the desserts... the rows of desserts are at the front desk or whatever and are probably the ones that range from $8-$12... you can buy them separately or get the 'dessert special'... you get three choices for $60 which is the max for 3 people apparently... there's a two week wait for seats so you're advised to book two weeks ahead... I was talking to my sweet darling wife about this... (she's definitely coming along because she loves Reynold)... she hopes to meet him and apparently he is always there with his brother so the chances of meeting him are pretty good...
...I'm suggesting a Saturday morning/lunchtime or afternoon meeting rather than a night time meeting because parking may be easier and the place less hectic... as I said to Mrs Sticky... it may be best to order individual desserts rather than order the 'dessert special' because how do you know on how much sweet stuff you can eat?... some people may be able to eat only one or two whereas other may be able to eat more lol!... (that may be me:shy:
...apparently the coffee gets a really high rating too so I'll have to try that for sure too methinks!... it's BYO grog because Reynold hasn't got his license to serve alcohol yet... from the look of the coffee in image 5 below it does look yummy to me... so there we have it Groover... let's figure out on how to get people interested in this... if you want... either you or me can either bring it up in the 'General Discussion' thread or set up a temporary thread of it's own in 'The Lounge' itself perhaps?... perhaps under the title of 'Sydney get together... is anyone interested?' or whatever...
...anyhow... it looks like the ball is rolling now for this to happen doesn't it?... so what do you want to do from here my friend?... cheers.
View attachment 51478
Woo hoo you put up pics of the restaurant. Yes definitely a Saturday meet up and I would love to meet Mrs S
View attachment 51475
View attachment 51476
View attachment 51480
View attachment 51477
View attachment 51479
View attachment 51481
View attachment 51483
I think in the "Notices" part of this site would be the best place to advertise this meet up? I am super excited for it to happen.
How delicious those desserts look. I want them ALL.
Mr Stickyfingers
an old fart that rants at times...
✨ 2025 site donor
✨ 2026 site donor
Classic site donor
...what's the bet that they play the 'popcorn' music during this challenge at one stage or another?... who am I kidding?... they have their own very very loud 'dramatic music' that just gets louder and louder and LOUDER all the time haven't they?... cheers.
I hope it's Nicolette that gets to go for the pin. I feel like that by cooking skills it might be annastasia, but by the typical judges choosing it looks to me that they are favoring con so far. He really is feeling like a rose/Georgia to me
GROOVER
Ya bloody bugger
Mr Stickyfingers
an old fart that rants at times...
✨ 2025 site donor
✨ 2026 site donor
Classic site donor
Woo hoo you put up pics of the restaurant. Yes definitely a Saturday meet up and I would love to meet Mrs S
I think in the "Notices" part of this site would be the best place to advertise this meet up? I am super excited for it to happen.
...haha!... you'll get to meet my soul mate... the love of my life that's true lol!...
...okay... that makes good sense but do people actually read that section?... some just stick to the same old same old threads don't they?... they may miss it... just saying... cheers.