That’s right… you read it here first. I’ve (we’ve) had a brilliant idea for a restaurant…but more about that later.
Today was a glorious day and here’s why:
1) Slept late and thus got a late start
2) The sun was trying to come out
3) Went to Pylon Lookout where the sun DID come out for the remainder of the day
4) Spent the afternoon at Sydney’s Oldest Hotel & Brewery- Lord Nelson’s- and had the BEST meal we’ve had our entire time here…more to come.
That’s right today was glorious. We weren’t expecting the sun to come out, but when I woke up this morning and looked out the window, I noticed it was trying to make its way out; however, we still dressed warmly and brought our umbrella b/c we figured it would end up raining anyway.
So we got a move on and decided to go to Pylon Lookout, which is at the top of the one of the pylons connected to the bridge. Surprisingly, they do not hold the bridge up; they were built merely for aesthetics. However, the top provides a spectacular view of the harbour, the Opera House, the bridge and the city skyline. It was awesome, as the warm sunshine shone down upon us. On the way up the 200 steps, you know how we love climbing steps, they had interesting trivia about the bridge and the men who built the bridge. I can’t recall any of the facts at the moment (b/c our afternoon finished at the Lord Nelson Brewery- you do the math) but they were fascinating none the less.
Moving along, we got some great photos from up there and video, so I hope you enjoy. And oh…if there’s no video posted its b/c it usually takes a while for Zeus to edit and upload it, so “no worries mates” it will be posted eventually.
Anyway, afterwards, we were trying to decide what to do. I mean after all, according to my husband I’ve managed to cram most everything there is to see in Sydney into two hours. Well, we decided to go to the oldest pub in town and I’m so glad we did b/c there we had the best meal ever and our brainchild for solving the “crappy food crisis” that Sydney is facing. So we ordered the fish and chips which were battered and tempura fried, served with a wasabi mayo- which was surprisingly sweet not spicy- with a side order of potato wedges with sweet, chili sauce. It was heavenly and the most flavorful food we’ve had since we arrived. Seriously…who knew the best food was at the oldest pub around. I think we may be going back tomorrow. Anyway, it was here while towards the end of our first beer and onto the second one, that I (we- I say I b/c it was really more me) who had this genius idea of starting a restaurant down here in Sydney . Hear me out people…if for no other reason than a good laugh.
It’s called the “Crazy Cajun Cuban” (uh-huh…can some of you already see where I’m going with this?). While it’s a restaurant downstairs, it’s a bar upstairs, where naturally the “Bikini Tini” franchise will go. Anyway, back to the restaurant/bar, here’s how this operation will play out:
- Mandy & Zeus- Owners/wait staff (we’ll be able to apply for the Women/Minority Business Owner if Australia has that).
- Captain & Dwight- You’re responsible for catching the “catch of the day”; and possibly cooking it if needed.
- Mamma Debbie- Executive Chef on the Cajun side
- Mami Mirian- Executive Chef on the Cuban Side
- Admiral (Mom)- Sous Chef and quality control, managing plate presentation
- Jill y Tato- CFO’s (one of you is finance and one of you is accounting, so you can work it out)
- Laura- Head Little Dude in Charge (Laura has the ability to get anything done, so I figured she can sorta just oversee everything)
- Tim & Jason- Heads of Security (one of you is a cop and one of you is military trained- duke it out boys over who gets to be Director and who is Manager- we don’t really care- you can rotate weeks if you’d like)
- Becky- as my official Bikini Tini partner, well, she’ll over see this venture of expanding the franchise out here, and will remain as Director of Marketing/PR
- Meredith- since you have a similar background, I thought you could oversee the marketing and direct mail efforts
- Katy…bar and restaurant manager extraordinaire
So that’s our (my) genius idea for curing the “crappy food” epidemic Sydney is facing. We don’t care what the executive chefs want to serve on what days, we just know it will be a gagillion (that’s the numerical word for GINORMOUS) times better than what we’ve had so we’re looking forward to it.
So, I’m interested in your thoughts. If you’d like to play a different role in this family venture, hey we’re flexible it’s all negotiable, we just thought this is where we all naturally fall in.
So…as you can see, today was one of our more mellow days and we were ok with that. We came back to the hotel early and I’ve sorted our dirty laundry and packed us so we don’t have much to do tomorrow and can just enjoy the day and evening, and Zeus has edited some video for your enjoyment.
Just click below and enjoy. Until tomorrow…we miss everyone lots and will see you soon.
Mandy & Zeus
Here is Video Album of Sydney
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