tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post1687957046331709906..comments2024-03-27T18:50:33.976+11:00Comments on Food, booze and shoes: Porteño callingTinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415591316110856598noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post-8979780753254639732011-06-01T19:21:47.344+10:002011-06-01T19:21:47.344+10:00Hi Esther - I think you'll love them! I haven&...Hi Esther - I think you'll love them! I haven't tried the lamb but am plotting my return visit now :)Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00415591316110856598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post-60514508718377399302011-05-30T19:30:21.993+10:002011-05-30T19:30:21.993+10:00Can't wait to try out this place again on Thur...Can't wait to try out this place again on Thursday! Loved it the first time (especially the brussels!), but came too late to try any of the 3 hour roasts. Love Porteno!Estherhttp://www.ohheysydney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post-54556377439385353462011-04-26T14:10:36.009+10:002011-04-26T14:10:36.009+10:00Hi Cathy - That's OK, you're probably not ...Hi Cathy - That's OK, you're probably not alone :)<br /><br />Hi mademoiselle délicieuse - You can book if you have more than ... 6 people, I thinkTinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02069443488709453242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post-87574530083032227502011-04-24T11:51:20.468+10:002011-04-24T11:51:20.468+10:00I've been meaning to get here too but their no...I've been meaning to get here too but their no bookings policy combined with their popularity make it a little difficult when, like you suggested, you want to get a few more people together to try a good range of dishes. But, ahhh, I <i>will</i> get there eventually!Rita (mademoiselle délicieuse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12353807765589132835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post-73998044120851478992011-04-22T18:51:06.271+10:002011-04-22T18:51:06.271+10:00that suckling pig looks so tempting even in 2D.......that suckling pig looks so tempting even in 2D.... i think i just drooled on myself :P*Cathy x.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08730919391440848001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post-31263319454119527392011-04-22T14:26:12.059+10:002011-04-22T14:26:12.059+10:00Hi Adrian - Swim in porky juices? You'll need ...Hi Adrian - Swim in porky juices? You'll need a strong stroke ;)<br /><br />Hi Philip - Definitely!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02069443488709453242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post-13109589176041716892011-04-21T11:12:14.422+10:002011-04-21T11:12:14.422+10:00Isnt the suckling pig and brussel sprouts a duo of...Isnt the suckling pig and brussel sprouts a duo of dining heaven. Still the best pig and sprouts for me to date!Phillip Nomhttp://fortheloveoffood.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post-65328919746525100272011-04-20T12:59:19.293+10:002011-04-20T12:59:19.293+10:00oh mama! I want that pig...now. And those juices.....oh mama! I want that pig...now. And those juices...I swear I could swim in that. LOLAdrian in Food Rehabhttp://foodrehab.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post-51217457472175375082011-04-19T22:19:49.623+10:002011-04-19T22:19:49.623+10:00Hi susan - So do I!
Hi Jen - They're the popu...Hi susan - So do I!<br /><br />Hi Jen - They're the popular menu picks!<br /><br />Hi chopinandmysaucepan - Two pigs and two lambs, I think.<br /><br />Hi Julie - No blood, just juicy juicy pork please :)Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02069443488709453242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post-58865787799718417802011-04-19T21:57:03.408+10:002011-04-19T21:57:03.408+10:00"I’m not good with blood. Chinese style pig’s..."I’m not good with blood. Chinese style pig’s blood jelly gives me the heebie-jeebies and I’m not much better with any style of blood sausage or black pudding." Oh I share the same feeling. I want to try this place and really want they juicy pig!Juliehttp://idreaminchocolate.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post-28910060445652257322011-04-19T18:38:22.534+10:002011-04-19T18:38:22.534+10:00You mean all 4 suckling pigs were gone by the end ...You mean all 4 suckling pigs were gone by the end of the night?? ok, I want the last 4 hind chops on the asado.chopinandmysaucepanhttp://chopinandmysaucepan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post-42469845308420638372011-04-19T14:58:43.468+10:002011-04-19T14:58:43.468+10:00AHHHH, I still haven't dined here yet! The suc...AHHHH, I still haven't dined here yet! The suckling pig & brussel sprouts look incredible!jeniushttp://www.jenius.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post-55652791500602951412011-04-19T09:28:05.245+10:002011-04-19T09:28:05.245+10:00That suckling pig looks and sounds amazing! I want...That suckling pig looks and sounds amazing! I want some now!susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17105493624309629574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post-84436619497932200492011-04-18T21:55:35.153+10:002011-04-18T21:55:35.153+10:00Hi hollypop - Sad to hear you didn't have as g...Hi hollypop - Sad to hear you didn't have as good an experience. It did seem as though they were a little understaffed when I visited...<br /><br />Hi joey - That pork is the stuff of dreams...<br /><br />Hi Zina - Oh, that's quite an odd thing to say!<br /><br />Hi lateraleating - Might be like that for some time yet...!<br /><br />Hi suze - But it's that good!<br /><br />Hi Keely - The smell doesn't bother you?<br /><br />Hi sugarpuffi - I'm going for the lamb next time!<br /><br />Hi Bel - Apparently the lamb 'crackling' is just as good.<br /><br />Hi Dumpling Girl - Oh no, not even Thursday?<br /><br />Hi Lorraine - The most awesome Brussels sprouts EVER!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00415591316110856598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post-3096216573252907292011-04-18T18:54:00.602+10:002011-04-18T18:54:00.602+10:00I really loved the food there and that's about...I really loved the food there and that's about the best way to eat brussel sprouts in the world!Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post-78271139129541641112011-04-18T13:47:02.888+10:002011-04-18T13:47:02.888+10:00Meant to go ahead this Thursday with a group of 4,...Meant to go ahead this Thursday with a group of 4, as last time the 2 of us struggled, but looks like they are not opening over the Easter break including Thursday, so I have missed out.<br /><br />Lol, I feel the same way you do about Chinese style pig’s blood jelly.Dumpling Girlhttp://www.dumplinggirlandcheesecakeboy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post-45120604498266055382011-04-18T13:14:41.275+10:002011-04-18T13:14:41.275+10:00I've been hankering for a bit of crackling fro...I've been hankering for a bit of crackling from Porteno for ages. Thanks for the warning about the peak times - looks like they're always busy!OohLookBelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11031489606743430354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post-41644795180286528622011-04-18T12:45:31.449+10:002011-04-18T12:45:31.449+10:00omggg that asado pit looks so awesome!!! mmm....pi...omggg that asado pit looks so awesome!!! mmm....piggie meat...sugarpuffihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15208702930066095577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post-91420748265673455732011-04-18T12:06:18.817+10:002011-04-18T12:06:18.817+10:00I love Porteno! Every time we've been the food...I love Porteno! Every time we've been the food and service has been beyond excellent. Glad your experience was the same. I can't wait to go back, and I'm a vego!Keely aka The Richest Girl in Bondihttp://therichestgirlinbondi.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post-51917426302082657422011-04-18T10:36:50.652+10:002011-04-18T10:36:50.652+10:00oh man your description of the suckling pig has me...oh man your description of the suckling pig has me dying in jealousy!chocolatesuzehttp://www.chocolatesuze.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post-17443226828160918332011-04-18T09:41:07.296+10:002011-04-18T09:41:07.296+10:00Still packed even on Monday nights? I guess I'...Still packed even on Monday nights? I guess I'll wait a bit more to go :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post-62286562772311533602011-04-18T09:26:48.140+10:002011-04-18T09:26:48.140+10:00I really enjoyed the food at Porteno when I visite...I really enjoyed the food at Porteno when I visited late last year, but agree, the service could be improved. It was arrogant to the point that the waiter told me to "put my hand down". Only in Sydney!Zina @ tastedbytwohttp://www.tastedbytwo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post-5185997716637276922011-04-18T09:11:50.705+10:002011-04-18T09:11:50.705+10:00I haven't been bitten by the Porteno bug yet, ...I haven't been bitten by the Porteno bug yet, but I think I've been chomped on hard by the pics of the woodfired suckling pig! Yummo.joey@forkingaroundsydneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11174731005316639426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938389089879261712.post-26256905287321511082011-04-18T09:07:22.333+10:002011-04-18T09:07:22.333+10:00wow you really liked it.
went a few months back an...wow you really liked it.<br />went a few months back and i really enjoyed it but the service was POOR and the food was good, but oily. even the vegie sides. i can make better vegie sides and more flavoursome tender meat at home. arrogant maybe? but it's true. the dessert we ordered was dry and gross and had gluten even though he specifically asked for no gluten options. <br />i came away thinking it was a great place for people who aren't inclined to cook for themselves, but want to have nice food.hollypophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06656191724487926538noreply@blogger.com