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Topor Bistro and Bar
Where? Topor (Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand) Map Menu
When? Monday January 16, 2017
Who? Jordan, Rob, Jill
Food Style? Polish
Rob has been harping on about Topor, right down the road from his place in Whitby, for a very long time. As New Zealand's only Polish restaurant, Topor is also known by the locals as "that Polish place", and in true Polish fashion, your meals come with not a wine pairing, but a vodka pairing. Take a train to Plimmerton if you want to indulge, or get a sober driver. Like me. It took me leaving the country to convince Jordan to finally get out here, because the commute is not trivial.
Pierogi
Traditional Polish recipe of potato and goat's feta pasta dumpling with sautéed onions and bacon and horseradish aioli
Smooth and silky, the dumplings are filled with fluffy potatoes on the inside. They're garnished generously with plenty of green salads, but the bacon is the hero of the dish, adding some much needed saltiness. The sauce that comes with the pierogi accentuates the richness of the cheese and potato.
Duck Breast
With new potatoes, honey roasted beets, seasonal greens, caramelized red cabbage and a beetroot reduction
Amazing texture, crispy skin and succulent meat, full of flavour. The vegetables are so tasty as well, seasoned perfectly. The beetroot, roasted with a hint of honey adds that nice sweetness that doesn't overpower the dish. I'm also impressed by the fluffiness of the potatoes.
Chocolate Bomb
With mixed berry compote, whipped cream and brandy custard
It's hard to pass by a dessert with a name like this, and sure enough, the bomb was a rich and decadent dessert that hit all expectations. Fantastically gooey and oozing with chocolate, it felt very much like a self-saucing pudding++. The brandy custard is spot on, and the flavour of the alcohol is prominent. I'm so full, but this was fantastic.
Well worth the time and effort to get out here! Topor also regularly participates in Wellington on a Plate, so be sure to keep an eye out for them this year.
Posted by Jeremy at 7:24pm on Friday February 24, 2017 :: 0 comments :: 