Monday, December 5, 2011

summer soiree


With the great Santa visit looming scarily closer and the anxiety of present shopping gnawing annoyingly on my conscience. It's time to kick up your heels and celebrate over the year that was! Whether it be with friends or colleagues. This time of year seems to mark an auspicious and grand celebration for all. So why not!

For something low key yet beautiful gather up a bunch of your closest friends and family for a pre-summer fizz at a faved location. The location of choice for this summer soiree was on top of a hidden rooftop terrace, overlooking North Narrabeen's infamous surf break, where 'locals only' and 'no long boards allowed' signs litter this destination spot, all weathered and rusted from mother nature's force. Perhaps a sign she doesn't agree! Beneath it's shear chest puffing ego driven localism Narrabeen has a quieter and softer side, it's a feeling of complete seclusion and relaxation as soon as you enter this Northern Sydney oasis. A constant holiday vibe rattles these shorelines and a tiny food scene has started to grow. Requiring constast watering and attention like a new vege patch. The newest kid on the block in restaurants - Mexicano sits humbly across the road from the Nth. Narrabeen car park. A delicious summer spot to visit and eat your way through pulled pork quesadillas, prawn tacos, beef chimmichungas and the sweetest corn ever to touch your lips. Book early for a chance to try this fresh northern beaches restaurant establishment.

A perfect spot that deserves even more perfect weather is this quaint rooftop oasis shining bright with a conservative white pop up marquee, festoon lighting for fun and warmth and fresh brightly coloured field flowers dotted neither here nor there to finish off this outdoorsy summer inspired 30th birthday celebration.

A celebration such as this could not be complete without buckets filled with ice chilled white wine and beer. A stunning crystal etched punch bowl filled with every girls favourite florals and berries is a star attraction. Quite a punch that would give even a fashionista foodie such as Fleur Wood a run for her money on the style stakes ;-)

Whilst languishing luxuriously on over sized cane wicker seating guests munch sporadically on - gourmet BLTs, red lentil, yogurt & coriander dahl wraps, and poached chicken & celery rolls as they chat happily, already drunk from the afternoon sun and perhaps a tipple of booze. For the sweet tooth the tantalising brownie and luscious lemon tarts served with double cream and raspberries, hit more than the sweet spot. When its noted that greedy guests leave cheekily laden with more than just a tipsy buzz, but with the oh so popular brownie a secret recipe one can never 'kiss and tell'.

For the in-between times when guests are arriving and still partying, a favourite for all are the cheese family - meet; soft, gooey and hard or smelly, which come and go so quickly to any party you hardly notice their moorish existance. Beautifully baked sourdough breads are served for constant grazing with those hard to tie down cheese's.

Hip Hip Hooray!


love amie x

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