Around Melbourne
LONG SUNDAY LUNCH
Traditional Sunday Lamb Roast
Warm up in the company of good friends and family with an afternoon of hearty, classic comfort food. The menu will begin with chunky pumpkin soup, followed by Victorian lamb roast accompanied by creamy potato mash and roasted root vegetables, finishing with desserts such as warm bread & butter or sticky date pudding. Guests will experience the first release of The Point's new range of wines, which have been crafted especially for The Point by the winemaking team at De Bortoli in the Yarra Valley.
When: Sunday 26 July, 12.00pm – 3.00pm
Where: The Point Albert Park, Aquatic Drive, Albert Park
Cost: Adults $45.00 for three-course banquet menu & glass of house wine;
Children 3-12yrs $20.00 (includes unlimited soft drinks & water)
Bookings: 03 9682 5566
www.thepointalbertpark.com.au
SUMPTUOUS DINNERS
Mr. Wilson @ ST. ALi
Iconic Chef – Artisan Coffee – Local Produce & Wine
ST. ALi kicks off the Put Victoria on Your Table campaign with a four-course food, coffee and wine degustation headed up by award-winning chef Paul Wilson. This three-hat wearing chef is renowned for turning classic ideas into contemporary dishes, and his menu will feature hallmark local produce matched with artisan coffee. A sample of what’s in stall: Warm smoked duck parfait with Yarra Valley truffles & chestnut cappuccino with Indonesian Blue Batak syphon coffee.
When: Sunday 26 July, 7.00pm
Where: ST. Ali, 12-18 Yarra Place, South Melbourne
Cost: $150
Bookings: 0450 906 016 or matt@stali.com.au
www.stali.com.au
An Evening of Offal – From the nose to the toes
Roll up your sleeves and prepare to enjoy an evening of blood and guts with chef Adrian Richardson. Adrian has been busy sourcing animals from all over Victoria – their innards and guts have been express freighted to La Luna bistro, they have been dissected and resurrected into a wonderful feast of Offal. This is the night, offal lovers, to step out of the shadows and join others who share your love of tripe, blood, brains, kidneys and unmentionables.
When: Tuesday 28 July, 6.30pm for 7.00pm start
Where: La Luna Bistro, 320 Rathdowne Street, North Carlton
Cost: $95.00
Bookings: 03 9349 4888
www.lalunabistro.com.au
Full Moon Dinner
The Bright Young Things invite you to their August Full Moon Underground Dinner Party. Join us at our heritage-listed home, De Lacy, for an inspired, wintry three-course dinner using produce from our favourite Bunyip and Yarra Valley artisan providores and farmers.
When: Wednesday 5 August, 7.00pm
Where: De Lacy, 29 Niagara Lane, Melbourne
Cost: $75.00 for 3 courses including local wine
Bookings: 03 9670 9099
www.brightyoungthings.net.au
Meet the Maker – A Gastronomic Food and Wine Experience
A wine dinner to tantalise your senses! Come and join the winemaker from Nillumbik Estate at the Silk Wine Bar when he releases some of his best wines with some of the finest food Victoria has to offer. An eight-course degustation menu will be served with a beautifully matched wine for each course.
When: Thursday 6 August, 7.00pm
Where: Silk Wine Bar, 36 Main Street, Greensborough
Cost: $90
Bookings: 03 9432 4515
www.silkwinebar.com.au
Winter Warmers
Let a taste of Victoria’s finest boutique food and wine producers warm you up this winter. This delicious evening features Scion Vineyards (Rutherglen), Nillumbik Estate Wines (Yarra Valley), Kennedy & Wilson Chocolates (Yarra Valley), Mountain Goat Brewery (Richmond), Victorian Fine Foods and Yarra Valley Game Meats.
When: Thursday 6 August, 7.00pm
Where: JWOW Wine Bar, 243 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Cost: $130 all-inclusive
Bookings: 0433 084 048
www.jwowbar.com
Soiree at Richmond Hill
Our monthly Friday soiree will focus on the best of Victorian produce this August. Experience our renowned cheese room at night and enjoy great rustic food and exciting wines in our candle-lit dining room. The menu prepared by our head chef, Greg Feck, will feature Victorian produce including Gippsland rabbit, Portarlington shellfish, Hopkins River beef and Yarra Valley pork.
When: Friday 7 August, 6.00pm – 10.00pm
Where: Richmond Hill Café & Larder, 48-50 Bridge Road, Richmond
Cost: A la carte menu available: Entrees from $12.50, Mains from $26.00
Bookings: 03 9421 2808
www.rhcl.com.au
VERY VICTORIAN LUNCH & DINNER MENUS
Bold Shiraz & Beautiful Pinot Noir
In celebration of Put Victoria on Your Table, Crown Restaurants will offer guests the
chance to enjoy a range of slow cooked, hearty winter dishes prepared using local
Victorian produce and matched with a range of Victorian boutique bold shiraz
and beautiful pinot noir wines. Warm up with our rich winter menu selections for lunch or dinner.
When: 26 July – 9 August
Where: Number 8 restaurant and wine bar, the brasserie by Philippe Mouchel Nobu, Silks, Conservatory, Koko, Breezes, Margo’s, Georges, Santé, The Pub at Crown, JJ’s Bar and Grill (open for dinner only from 6pm), Steakout (open for dinner only from 6pm, Wed to Sun)
Cost: Menu price varies across restaurants
Bookings: 03 9292 5777
Spoil yourself this winter at Persimmon at NGV
During the cold winter months, enjoy a range of creative bistro dishes inspired by the Gallery’s brilliant Melbourne Winter Masterpiece exhibition “Salvador Dalí Liquid Desire” and featuring Victorian produce. Chefs use local organic Victorian produce wherever possible in Spanish-style dishes such as a main course of pigeon and Manchego empanada with pickled carrot purée, quince and almond, to a decadent dessert of caramelised orange brûlée, burnt orange ice cream and marmalade.
When: 26 July – 9 August (available lunch)
Where: Persimmon Restaurant at the NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne
Cost: $35 (two-course lunch with a glass of wine)
Bookings: 8620 2434
www.ngv.vic.gov.au
Put Victoria on Your Table at Melba Restaurant
Guests to Melba Restaurant are invited to put Victoria on their table as the restaurant showcases a mouth-watering selection of local produce at its interactive cooking stations. The delicious offerings will be incorporated into Melba's famous multi-cultural menu and include Port Fairy blue swimmer crab wok-fried with lemongrass and chilli, and spit-roasted aged prime rib of Victorian beef with a black pepper crust. A selection of local cheese from Meredith Dairy will also be available along with a number of Victorian wines.
When: 26 July – 9 August (available lunch & dinner)
Where: Melba Restaurant at The Langham, Melbourne, 1 Southgate Avenue, Southbank
Cost: Lunch from $47.00, Dinner from $65.90
Bookings: 1800 641 107
www.melbarestaurant.com.au
Celebrating Victoria at Match Bar & Grill
We're celebrating Victoria all winter long at Match Bar & Grill. Our winter menu features three delicious dishes, paired with a glass of great local wine or beer. Here’s a taste: Pork Rack with braised cabbage and pancetta, apple fondant and balsamic jus, enjoyed with a glass of Heathcote Estate Grenache Noir, or Porterhouse steak served with celeriac, mustard grain and parsley salad, best enjoyed with either a glass of Greenstone Shiraz or White Rabbit Ale.
When: 27 July – 1 August, from 6.00pm, 3 – 8 August, from 6.00pm
Where: Match Bar & Grill, 249 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Cost: Mains from $24
Bookings: 03 9654 6522
www.matchbar.com
Winter PORK INDULGENCE
brought to you by Melbourne’s Favourite Restaurants
Mouth-watering comfort food that puts delicious Victorian pork on your fork for dinner with a matching glass of wine is the perfect antidote to winter chills and blues. The Winter Pork Indulgence is waiting for you at fIve leading Melbourne CBD restaurants – Bottega, Bistrot d’Orsay, Oyster Little Bourke, Gingerboy and Bluestone Restaurant Bar – and all for just $35.
When: 27 July – 31 August
Where: Five leading Melbourne CBD restaurants
Cost: $35
Bookings: Book through restaurants directly:
Bottega – 03 9654 2252
Bistrot d’Orsay - 03 9654 6498
Oyster Little Bourke - 03 9650 0988
Gingerboy - 03 9662 4200
Bluestone Restaurant Bar - 03 9620 4060
MARKET TOUR & COOKING CLASS
Shop n Cook Tours
Showcasing the best of Victorian produce, the Shop n Cook Tour is a unique experience for the senses. Trek through the Queen Victoria Market with an experienced guide as you learn about what's in season and how best to use it. Pick up your shopping list items and then it's off to the Electrolux Cooking School for a culinary experience using the freshest of Victorian ingredients with the market's favourite chef, Walter Trupp!
When: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 11.00am – 2.00pm: 28, 30, 31 July & 1 August
4, 6, 7 & 8 August
Where: Queen Victoria Market, Cnr Elizabeth and Victoria Streets, Melbourne
Cost: $55.00 (includes recipe kit, entrée-sized food tastings & wine)
Bookings: 03 9320 5822
www.qvm.com.au
VICTORIAN WINE MARKETS
Wine Market @ Queen Victoria Market
Located in the heritage-listed I Shed, next to fragrant fresh flowers and across from fresh organic produce, the Queen Victoria Wine Market is a window into some of Victoria’s lesser-known wine-growing regions. Learn the stories of these smaller boutique wineries, what makes them unique and meet the growers who run them. Enjoy an informative exhibition and free wine tastings while learning more and supporting our small Victorian wine producers.
When: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays: 26 July, 31 July, 1 & 2 August, 7, 8 & 9 August
Where: Queen Victoria Market, Cnr Elizabeth and Victoria Streets, Melbourne
Cost: Free
Bookings: Information: 03 9320 5822
www.qvm.com.au
Fed Square Wine Showcase
Whether you're a wine buff or enjoy discovering new wines you can taste some of the Victoria's finest drops at Federation Square. Every month our Wine Showcase features a different Victorian wine region. Rub shoulders with the winemakers, enjoy the latest offerings from their cellar door and help judge the "People's Choice" for best wines. Come along this month for the Annual Federation Square Wine Awards & Victorian Finalists Showcase.
When: Wednesday 5 & Thursday 6 August, 4.30pm – 8.30pm
Where: The Atrium, Federation Square, Corner Swanston and Flinders Streets, Melbourne
Cost: $25
Bookings: 03 9655 1900
www.fedsquare.com.au
