So after 2 failed attempts to go to the Star (long story), I finally got a chance to taste a Zumboran recently! Adriano Zumbo opened up a small shop in the Star (formerly known as Star City). Half the shop is still under renovation (the sit down area). Our group just "ooh"ed and "ahh"ed at the decor, the variety of zumbarons and tasty tarts available.
mousetrap theme
I found that most of the desserts in the store were at really affordable prices. The tarts ranged from $6-$12 and the zumbarons are $2.50 each.
Zumbarons
Feeling poor, but rich at heart!
What we ordered:
Passionfruit Tart - This had the tangyness of a real passion fruit and the tart was lovely and crumbly. That together with the vibrant colour of the actual dessert made it my FAVOURITE tart out of all the one we tried.
Whizz Fizz Tart - This was just lemon meringue with sherbert sitting on a layer of raspberry sauce and a crumbly base. YOM. They must have blow-torched it to make it look beautifully singed. Mm. Fresh raspberry on top!
Tastes Like Doris - Ok. This was crazy. Doris must have been an alcoholic. I took a spoonful of this and choked. It was a whole spoonful of RUM. Ahaha, an innocent looking dessert, shiny chocolate coating, with orangey mousse and chocolate sponge. This was $12 I think. Looks beautiful.
Zumborans - I'm not a huge fan of macarons, but I love COLOUR! These are bitesized bursts of flavour. Not your usual strawberry, chocolate or champagne (and I thought champagne was exotic..) macarons. NO! These were Watermelon, Corn with Mango, Lychee, Lime Mojito, Raspberry Caramel (my favourite!), Herby savoury ones (ahaha, everyone just screwed up their faces with disgust when we tried this), and many more! Hot chocolate was spicy :( What a shock we all got!
I bought 3 tarts and 5 macarons, totalling $36ish. Splurgin'. I'm gonna regret this when I'm broke. But for now, I'll say it satisfied my curiosity, and I'll know what to get next time.
At least it was $36 well spent. The boys tried their luck at the craps table and lost $50 in less than a minute. One of them had better luck playing roulette, breaking even (but not really, since they paid $2.50 in transaction fees to the atm outside).
Anyway. I don't encourage gambling. I only like to watch people win.
Overall, a very fun and colourful day!
9 screams of joy:
Ahh, they look so yummy *drool*
Definitely planning to go there sometime during the coming holidays :D
.. btw, why did they rename Star City? The Star doesn't have the same ring to it.. :|
Bahaha, SHOULDNT YOU BE STUDYING?!?!!
I know they went through a few hundred billion $$$ worth of renovations, so I guess they wanted to give it a new name. I agree, I think Star City > The Star anyday.
.. yes, BUT THE FOOD IS SO PRETTYYYY
& I obviously need to start making plans for the upcoming 3.5-month break, haha :p
Google says that Star City paid some American company to think of a new name for them.. which involved paying for many thousands of dollars in flights & accommodation for company workers.. how many Zumbo tarts & zumbarons could you buyyyyy!
ridonculous!
some people just have too much money!
3.5 months. maaaaaaaan. i can't wait until full time uni :D
I reckon! >:(
When does your cadetship end? :O
march next year. theyve extended my schedule a bit more to work around client preferences. sigh. but oh well. from feb 8 onwards, i'm getting paid hourly. it will finally be worth it. :D
I'm curious to try this Doris dessert now :P
Cooool.. good luck! :D
Bosco trying to make up for the loss of alcohol in the dessert wine that he gave away? hahaha
lol borbs the alcoface.
good luck with exams everyone!
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