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Posted on Sunday, June 12, 2011 8:11 PM
 Last night I spent some time in the wonderful Perth City center. I must admit it has been quite some time since I made the journey from the Valley to the City for a night out! So we booked the car, courtesy of Goldenwest Limos, and headed to Kings Park for a brief stop. The view of the City at night from the Park has to be one of my favorite in the whole world. It holds a very special memory for both hubby and I and was a must to include on our night out.  We then headed to The George on St George’s Terrace. I’d heard so many great reports about this place and the outside certainly lived up to expectations. I loved the quirky entrance and the décor inside was certainly amazing. Dark woods, great lighting, and some amazing signature pieces. After ordering a round of drinks we were seated in the restaurant section, at the rear of the venue. I was a little surprised at how small this section was and by the fact that it was quiet for 8:30pm on a Saturday. We were seated at a table but later moved to a booth when it was obvious that none was going to be seated there. The service that night, was I have to say was not great. We seemed to be waiting some time for pepper or drinks that we ordered. However, the food was lovely. Having a vegetarian amongst the party it was really interesting to see how the dish description matched the dish that arrived. The chicken and the steak were both great although I have to say we found it a little mismatched in the fact that many dishes were of restaurant quality but then the odd item like a steak sandwich would suddenly appear. Overall I’d give it a 7/10. I think it is slightly confused in what it wants to be. A member of our party commented that it seemed to be trying to cater for too many different segments of the market and I think this sums it up. If you are looking for a great lunch or drinks after work then perhaps the George is for you.  After a lovely but chilly walk through Northbridge and commenting on the various fashions on display, we finally arrived at the Ellington Jazz Club. Packed with people enjoying a show by Libby Hamer, the vibe of the club was amazing. We headed upstairs for a drink and enjoyed the whole experience from start to finish and will most certainly be returning on many future occasions. What struck me the most was the eclectic mix of people who were there and simply enjoying a drink, being with friends and great music. I would certainly recommend this venue – congratulations to Graham and his team for a great night. |
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