Aussie Joy's Life

Saturday night I had the privilege of joining my room mate, Theresa and her famous ‘Aunt Gretchen’ at one of America’s premier fondue restaurants, ‘The Melting Pot’.  Its basically ‘fondue’ heaven.  Our new friend, Aunt Gretchen ‘shouted’ (treated) us.

The first thing our great waiter Brad, wanted to know was the reason for our ‘special’ night out.  Three people in our group – Theresa, Aunt Gretchen and Melissa were all going to Haiti to help with ‘Restore Haiti’ in the city of Jacmel.  The waiter was impressed and next thing we knew a photographer was at our table taking a ‘happy snap’ (and ended up giving each of us a copy free!) and the owner of the store came by to find out more info and to welcome us to his restaurant.  They were so sweet!  One thing you will notice about ‘The Melting Pot’ is they take pride in customer service and satisfaction and there is more then enough people making sure you are ok and treated like royalty… mind you, you do pay for it!  I highly recommend it for a special occasion.

If you go all out…
First course – a scrumptious cheese fondue where you get a bunch of different fresh breads and apples to dip in the bubbling hot cheese dip thats made to perfection in front of you.

Second course – salad… hard to eat rabbit food when you know whats still to come…

Third course – meat and veges that are served raw and you cook them in the boiling fondue broth!  Awesome – shrimp, tuna, beef, chicken, pork, lobster, kangaroo… just kidding  You can batter the shrimp just how you like it and fry it in the oil fondue… or cook a hunk of meat in the broth or have more then one stewing away while you wait! Very good

Fourth course – my favourite of course!  Chocolate Fondue.  We got a ‘Ying-Yang’ Fondue – Dark chocolate with Passionfruit white chocolate and a ‘Smores’ Fondue.  Comes with lots of delectable dipping options – fresh strawberries, pound cake, brownies, marshmellows, cheesecake, oreo covered marsmellows…etc….etc.  Delish!!!!

Ok, so seriously… visit the ‘Melting Pot’ if you ever come to America.  Even if its just for dessert or a cheese fondue.  Great way to spend a night with special friends.   Thanks Aunt Gretchen for making us all feel like we’ve known you for a lifetime and giving us an excuse to dress up and have an awesome night!