2012 End of Year Feast

Updated 15 Nov: - menu added, see below

YOU ASKED FOR IT!

Following the unqualified success of our last visit and so many requests for a return feast, we are going back to Spice I Am for our end-of-year function.

Sujet is designing a new menu for us, which we are assured, will at least be the equal of the last.

Although I had better make sure that BTS (better than sex) is included on the dessert list.

As this is the last function for 2012, we want to make sure you are all there. Bookings are limited to the first 70 to register, so don't miss out.

Spice I Am is a non byo, so we have arranged a special deal on the wines; a white for $22 and a red for $25.

The menu will be available next week, and you will receive an alert when posted on our web site.

When: Wednesday 28th November – 6.30 for 6.45 PM

Where: Spice I Am – 296-300 Victoria Street– opp the fire station – Darlinghurst. About 75 metres from the Coca Cola sign heading South. See release: www.maturetraveller.com.au/general/?id=498.


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Members - $40.00 ; Guests and Friends of TICCA - $45.00.

Set menu. Click to enlarge

Any food and or drink ordered that’s not organised by TICCA must be paid for separately.

Note that only financial members are eligible for major door prizes.

Should any member or guest have any product they would like to donate for our LUCKY DOOR prizes, please advise Chairman MO on the above email address.

Bookings, advice of e-banking and cheques must be received by Friday, 24th November

Use the ONLINE PAYMENT DOCUMENT

July Feast: Spice I Am

Attention all you lucky members and friends of TICCA

During my time on this rock, I have eaten in many Thai restaurants, so to say that Spice I Am is one of the absolute finest Thai I have ever enjoyed, is no small statement.

Well known 'Foodie – Wine and Food PR, Deirdre O'Loghlin heard about TICCA and suggested that I should try out her clients Darlinhurst restaurant. Never one to knock back a free meal and in the course of finding great food for all you, I accepted.

On your behalf, we have organised what might turn out to be one of our greatest evenings – all we need in the mixture is you, and your guests.

Our very special menu

Entree

Mieng Kuay Tiew

A combination of sliced pork, bean sprouts, carrots and mints wrapped in a flat rice noodle.

Bour Thod

Phuket style fritter of green school prawns in crispy betel leaf with chilli sauce, crushed cashew nuts and coriander.

Main

Red Duck Curry

Roasted duck in red curry with pea eggplant, apple eggplant, kaffir lime leaves, chilli, cherry tomatoes, lychee, pineapple and Thai basil.

Goong Ma Kham

Deep fried king prawns with tamarind sauce, served on a bed of steamed Chinese broccoli.

Pad Prik Pao Crispy Pork Belly

Deep fried crispy pork belly, tossed with Spice I Am chilli jam, cherry tomatoes, chilli and spring onion.

Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce

Stir fries Chinese broccoli with garlic, chilli and oyster sauce.

Yum Hua Plee

Shredded banana flower salad with crispy king prawns, shredded chicken breast, roasted coconut, shallots, chilli and nam pao dressing

Yum Gai

Spicy salad of shredded chicken breast lemon grass, ginger, chilli, lime juice, coriander, eschalot and crushed roasted cashew nuts.

Steamed Rice

Dessert

Cup C

Warm baked soft chocolate cake served with vanilla gelato.

BTS – Better Than Sex

Toasted brioche with pandan gelato, topped with Thai caramel sauce and toasted black and white sesame seed.

Spice I Am is a non byo, so we have arranged a special deal on the wines; a white for $22 and a red for $25.

Menu correct 30/6/12, but may change slightly due to seasonal supplies.

When: Tuesday 24^th July – 6.30 for 6.45 PM
Where: Spice I Am – 296-300 Victoria Street– opp the fire station – Darlinghurst. About 75 metres from the Coca Cola sign heading South. See release: www.maturetraveller.com.au/general/?id=498.
Members - $40.00 ; Guests and Friends of TICCA - $45.00. 

Any food and or drink ordered that’s not organised by TICCA must be paid for separately.

Note that only financial members are eligible for major door prizes.

Bookings, advice of e-banking and cheques must be received by Friday, 20th July
Payment can NOT be made on the night. Please confirm your attendance, e-banking, or unavailability by e-mail to editor@maturetraveller.com.au

Please make cheque payable to TICCA. Send to TICCA POB 236 Rosebery NSW 2018

E-banking at Credit Union Australia BSB 804050, Acc #30757073

I .........................................................................will attend TICCA’s ASIA Curry Banquet

and will bring ……......................................guest(s)/non members.

Guest Name(s): .................................................................................

Please find enclosed a cheque for $……....I have e-banked funds.................under this name............................on................................................ Signature…………………...…

Should any member or guest have any product they would like to donate for our LUCKY DOOR prizes, please advise Chairman MO on the above email address. 

Save the Date: 24 July 2012

Thai night at Spice I Am Darlinghurst

May Curry Banquet - The Grace Hotel

Following the wonderful night we enjoyed for our last function at The Grace Hotel, and with the cooperation of our newest member and general manager of The Grace Hotel, Philip Pratley, we are having our next grand evening on Tuesday 15^th May. [see location]

We will have our own private room, the Marra on level 2, for this event and some of the buffet will consist of:

Salad of chat potatoes with vinaigrette - Tomato & bocconcini with basil salad

Roast pumpkin with pine nuts & rocket lettuce

Thai green chicken curry - Indonesian beef rendang - Malaysian prawn sambal

Indian lamb Rogan Josh - Indian vegetable tikka masala - Rice

Seasonal fruits - French pastries

If you missed the last one, just ask anyone who was there! Even Frank commented that he had never seen so much food, and all delicious.

The Grace Hotel has a policy, that no one will leave the festive board still hungry and they stand by it!

There will be a cash bar operating on the night, with the hotel providing a complimentary bottle of wine per table.

When: Tuesday 15^th May – 6.30 for 6.45 PM
Where: The Grace Hotel, 77 York Street, City Visit www.gracehotel.com.au 
Members - $40.00 ; Guests and Friends of TICCA - $45.00. 
Any food and or drink ordered that’s not organised by TICCA must be paid for separately.
Note that only financial members are eligible for major door prizes.
Bookings, advice of e-banking and cheques must be received by Friday, May 12^th.
Payment can NOT be made on the night. Please confirm your attendance, e-banking, or unavailability by e-mail to editor@maturetraveller.com.au

Please make cheque payable to TICCA. Send to TICCA POB 236 Rosebery NSW 2018
E-banking at Credit Union Australia BSB 804050, Acc #30757073
I .........................................................................will attend TICCA’s ASIA Curry Banquet
and will bring ……......................................guest(s)/non members.
Guest Name(s): .................................................................................
Please find enclosed a cheque for $……....I have e-banked funds.................under this name............................on................................................ Signature…………………...…

Should any member or guest have any product they would like to donate for our LUCKY DOOR prizes, please advise Chairman MO on the above email address.

Tom King, our Hon Secretary is still recovering well and is extremely disappointed he can't attend, so we will have a giant 'Get Well' card there for all to sign. So your attendance is very important, as we want to let Tom know that we all really miss his tireless input into TICCA.

Invitation: Malaysia Curry Banquet - 6 Sept 2011

Malaysia Curry Banquet

TICCA invites you and your travel industry friends to a sumptuous curry sit down dinner of Malaysian specialities as well as an update about Malaysia tourism developments in Malaysia.

Great Door Prizes.

When: Tuesday 6^th September 2011 – 6.00 for 6.30 PM
Where: Cafe Kasturi, 767 - 769 George St, corner Valentine St. (West side, one block from Railway Square) Grand Function Room on first floor, entry via restaurant or lift in hotel foyer.
Parking Station behind restaurant.
See map, visit www.valentineongeorge.com/cafekasturi
Who: Malaysia Tourism

Cost:  Members - $35; Guests of members and non members - $38.00

The Malaysian feast will include
Entrees: Mixed Satay
Mains: Beef Randang *** Prawn Sambal *** Chicken Curry *** Gado Gado
      Roti Canai *** Char Kuay Teow Chicken *** Nasi Goreng Kampong
Dessert: Sago Sticky Rice *** Black Sticky Rice
BYO as restaurant is not licensed. $2 corkage. Bottle shop nearby.
Soft drinks and bottled water at own cost.

Any food ordered that’s not organised by TICCA must be paid for separately.

Note the NEW Credit Union BSB Number 

Note that only financial members are eligible for major door prizes.

Details:  Bookings, advice of e-banking and cheques must be received by Friday, September 2^nd.

Payment can NOT be made on the night.

Please confirm your attendance/e-banking, unavailability by e-mail.

Please note new email return: editor@maturetraveller.com.au  

............................................................................................................................... 

Please make cheque payable to TICCA

Send to TICCA Secretariat

P.O. Box 236 Rosebery NSW 2018

or

E-banking at Credit Union Australia

BSB 814 282, Acc #30757073 

      I ................................will attend TICCA’s Malaysia Curry Banquet 

      on September 6th, 2011 and will bring ……..........guest(s)/non members.   

      Guest Name(s):  ................................................................................

                  …………………………………………………….

                  …………………………………………………….

                  …………………………………………………….

      Please find enclosed a cheque for $……............................................

      I have e-banked funds.................under this name............................

      on................................................  Signature …………………...…… 

      Please note new email return: editor@maturetraveller.com.au

Traveloscopy Travel News

New Date: Malayasian Curry Night - 6 September 2011

Dear members

Nothing like a great curry to warm us during winter (or summer, spring or autumn)

Please find your invitation  for our next wonderful evening on the 6th September.

You will note that our Hon Secretary, Thomas King has had to go to hospital and will be out of action for a while.

So we request that all correspondence for this function be directed to myself.
The private function room can seat up to 80, so bring all your friends, it will be a splendid evening.

Yours in travel
Michael Osborne

TICCA Dinner May 2011

TICCA invites you and your travel industry friends to a sumptuous Indian Curry Buffet of Hyderabadi specialities, the launch of the new Specialist Holidays India programme as well as an update on tourism developments in India.
When: Wednesday, May 4, 2011 – 6.30 for 6.45 PM
Where: Nilgiri’s Restaurant, 81 – 83 Christie Street, St Leonards
Visit www.nilgiris.com.au
Who: Specialist Holidays and India Tourism
Cost: Members $35.00; guests $39.50.
White/Red wine is being generously provided by Specialist Holidays (No BYO).
In addition, India Tourism will be providing a new DVD on Indian cuisine.