Sausage Roll Table of Fame - December update

The Bloke here,

We'll it has been a while since we conversed on the topic of sausage rolls. I could use medical issues as an excuse, however, the real reason for the prolonged silence is there has been very little to talk about. Sydney and the surrounds have been disappointing in the availability and quality of sausage rolls. There may be many reasons for this lack of commitment by our largest city to the sausage roll. Is it the multi cultural influences diluting the availability of the true Australian cuisine, or could it be that American culture has taken the city tastes in another direction. For what ever reason there simple is no commitment by Sydney to the sausage roll. So in the culinary desert it has become difficult to find an oasis of relief.

Recently, however, two small patches of salvation have been discovered. The first, "The Mews" at spit junction

and the second, "Cottage Point Cafe". At last we discovered someone prepared to honour the sausage roll and proud to put their name to these little bundles of joy.

Now where do they rate? What a difficult question. Both of these sausage rolls show great potential. That is to say we felt neither has yet matured into it's final form. Both are a work-in-progress and both have had a very good birth. Like a good wine, we feel that these sausage rolls could become top 10 or even top 5 offerings, however, at this stage in their evolution, they both need nurturing and encouragement. The sausage roll from "The Mews"  suffered from too little pepper and needed additions like sage or other herbs. As for the " Cottage Point Cafe" sausage roll more salt and some attention to moisture of the meat, it was a little dry, and removal of the carrot is all that is required to make these good sausage rolls VERY good sausage rolls. Both are a good size and both had some of the best pastry we have sampled. So where do they rate? We feel "The Mews" comes in at 13 and "Cottage Point" at 12, however, we know theses sausage rolls will mature with time and when you sample them you may feel we have been a bit harsh. We are excited by their efforts and would encourage both to stay the course. It will be worth it.