Celebrating Birthday at Aubergine

We went to Aubergine restaurant for my dear friend's 21st. You may have seen my previous post of this restaurant a while back. This restaurant was suggested by the owner of Ultimate Om Noms. Visit their website for some delectable fine dining experiences in Auckland and try out the places that they have been to!

Our dining table.

With my best friend Jules :) She's so pretty.

hahaha the birthday girl~ Its a nice photo! Don't be shy.....

Oh, she was trying to hide behind the piece of paper. Too late!! Within a split of a second, I captured you as you let your guard down. Hehe.

Fine dining indeed....you know me, I like to conserve my $$ but because there is a special winter offer ($35 for a 3-course meal; entree is choice of garlic bread or soup, any main & dessert), I'd say...go for it! My 3 course meal:

Tomato Soup $10.50

Veal Parmigana - lightly brushed with crumb toped with melted Mozzarella and parmesan

cheese, aubergine confit with a mediterranean blend of tomato and extra virgin olive oil sauce, sautéed vegetables and roasted new potatoes $29.90

Passion fruit cheesecake with forest berry coulis $13.90

John's 3 course meal:

Garlic Bread (we shared the soup and garlic bread...it was so good together) $5.50

Duck Confit - oven roasted crispy duck breast, roast golden kumara, sautéed vegetables and orange honey jus  - chef’s signature-  $34.90

Peach and Blueberries crumble - oven baked and served with Vanilla ice cream $14.90

Oh dear.....the 3 course meal sure was splendid, but definitely did not go down well with my stomach. Found myself sick and unable to walk towards the end of the night. However, I had a great time catching up with everyone.

Happy Birthday Grammy :) I had a splendid night with everyone. Thanks for organising dinner.

Aubergine Restaurant
129 Hurstmere Road
Takapuna
North Shore
http://www.aubergine.co.nz/