The rectangular white plate bears three pieces of seaweed wrapped tuna and yellowtail encased in transparent tempura, garnished with lentil cole slaw and lemongrass mayo….

Ok, I’ve trolled this picture gallery before. It’s classic Fashionista, global fusion rendered as Mondrian or Picasso or Riopelle. Too stunning to eat. But Michael, the pro taster who’s come along to George this evening, declares there’s atleast six textures/flavours in this minimalist beauty and they’re lingering happily in the taste zone. I am meanwhile having my own epiphany with a Dutch still life, an upturned saturno holding a tender butter poached chunk of lobster with roasted pumpkin, quinoa relish and gooseberry jam. We’re not quite sure we’ve grasped all the flavours because the garnishes are so small but Stephanie, our server is infinitely helpful. Even so, I challenge anyone to say they can actually taste quinoa or goosefoot, a bland pseudo-cereal from the foothills of the Andes.   more »