Renowned New Zealand restaurant Botswana Butchery has launched in Melbourne, and we attended a lavish launch event at this premium but approachable restaurant, where we sampled much of the impressive menu. Botswana Butchery offers guests the very best Australian and New Zealand produce in opulent surrounds at Collins Place on Flinders Lane.
If you're a seafood lover you will love the fresh seafood dishes at Red Pepper Indian Restaurant in Melbourne. Red Pepper is known for its authentic and affordable Indian dishes in the Melbourne CBD. While mains include signature dishes such as Butter chicken and Kashmiri Lamb Roganjosh, Red Pepper also shines with its seafood offerings.
Ginger Beer Cask #7, is back (just in time to celebrate World Whisky Day), filled with the zingy and zesty goodness that you have been dreaming about, since Starward's last release in May 2021. A single malt whisky that is fresh in terms of profile as well as ‘cool’ factor. We were given a bottle to enjoy and we were highly impressed by the ginger nuances, quality of the whisky, and the innovation and fun!
Balgownie Estate is an impressive resort destination, featuring Balgownie Suites, new Cellar Door, Restaurant 1309 and Day Spa. We were invited to experience the luxury accomodation and dining in the new restaurant. If you're looking for a staycation in the Yarra Valley, or even in Victoria, this is a great option!
Stunning world class Hubert Estate has launched in the Yarra Valley, a visionary and fabulous partnership between Ryan Hospitality Group and Treasury Premium Brands. We were invited to the launch and experienced a culinary journey with bespoke menu created by Hubert Estate's Executive Chef Michael Smith, paired with the finest wines from St Hubert's.
Rob Dolan Wines are again hosting the ultimate food and wine dining experience with The Pairing Method: an opportunity to create your own dish with 2-hatted chef Tyson Bertoncello (O.MY) and Master of Wine Meg Brodtmann, based on which individual elements pair best with Rob Dolan Wines. We were invited to the launch event at the Rob Dolan Wines Farm House and found the activation and dinner to be one of the best events of the year.
In terms of wines for any occasion, McGuigan and Tempus Two Wines have it covered. I was invited to check out a range of McGuigan and Tempus Two wines, premium Australian wine offerings, gifted with 6 bottles from these famous well-established brands. McGuigan's has over 100 years of winemaking experience, including hand-picked varieties, and a range of styles including the fuller styles that I prefer, plus some welcome low alcohol options. To be honest I drink "better wine" these days and have lost patience with boring quaffers. All of these wines could be considered to elevate the everyday experience.
The 2022/2023 S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy is now open for entries from the next generation of Australian chefs, so now is the time to apply before April 30, with a generation of talent sharpening their knives in anticipation.