1. Art and Diseño

OFFICIAL PROGRAM
FEBRUARY 7 – MARCH 1, 2015
The best of the State goes on show
Growers’ Market celebrates regional produce
Enjoy the perfect weekend in the park
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Lunar Markets
presented by The Star
Citi Customer Benefits
#lunarmarkets
#CitiVIP
Visit citibankdining.com.au/events for more details on the below offers.
Pyrmont Bay Park
February 12-22
Citi is delighted to be the presenting partner of The Sydney Morning Herald
NSW Food and Wine Festival for the fifth year running. As the presenting
partner, Citi invites customers to enjoy all that the Festival has to offer with
the following exclusive benefits:
Customers can enjoy access to reserved seating and a
dedicated bar at the centre of the Lunar Markets, making
this the perfect place to enjoy all that the markets have
to offer. Arrive early – these seats will fill quickly.
Conditions apply.
CITI CONCIERGE
Citi customers can beat the queues and order food
from the comfort of the VIP area without leaving
their seat, thanks to Citibank Dining Program partner
restaurants Fat Noodle and The Century.
FREE WINE WHEN YOU DINE
The first 20 Citi customers to place an order through
Citi Concierge each night will receive a free glass
of wine with thanks to the Citibank Dining Program.
Reserved Seats
RISING STARS DINNER
Expect to see some of Sydney’s most inspiring young
talent cooking together for one night only at Chiswick
at the Gallery. We have eight reserved seats for Citi
customers and their guest at this sell-out event (see page
nine for more details).
WHERE:
Chiswick at The Gallery, Art Gallery Road,
The Domain, Sydney
WHEN:
Wednesday 25 February at 6:30pm
COST:
$150
BOOKINGS: 9225 1819
TOUR THE REGIONS AT CAFÉ PACI
We have five reserved seats for Citi customers and
their guest at this very special Tour the Regions dinner.
(see page nine for more details).
WHERE:
Café Paci, Level 1, 95 Riley Street,
Darlinghurst
WHEN:
Wednesday 11 February at 6:30pm
COST:
$150
BOOKINGS: nswfoodandwine.com.au/cafepaci
AFTER PARTY AT THE STAR SKY TERRACE
Citi customers are invited to an after party at The Star’s
Sky Terrace where they can enjoy reserved seating and
a free glass of wine on arrival every night during Lunar
Markets. Arrive early – these seats will fill quickly.
Conditions apply.
10% discount at
The Star
Citi customers get to enjoy a free bottle of
wine as an all-year benefit when they dine
at Citibank Dining Program restaurants.
To celebrate NSW Food and Wine Festival;
Citi customers will also receive 10% off
the bill in February when dining at these
restaurants: Balla, BLACK by ezard and
Fat Noodle. Conditions apply.
Sydney Cellar Door
#sydneycellardoor
February 27 – March 1
FREE WINE GLASS
Show your Citi card at the token stand to receive a
free wine glass. 100 wine glasses redeemable per
day (one per customer).
FREE WINE TASTING AT McWILLIAM’S MOUNT
PLEASANT WINERY
All Citi customers will receive one free wine tasting at
Citibank Dining Program partner winery, McWilliam’s
Mount Pleasant. Customers simply show their Citi card
to redeem this offer. The first 20 customers will also
receive a free cheese plate.
This symbol denotes Citibank Dining Program restaurants
participating in the NSW Food and Wine Festival. Find out more
about the Citibank Dining Program at citibankdining.com.au
Citibank dining program is available year round but not in conjunction with NSW Food and Wine Festival events.
$10 off your
Sokyo breakfast
Sokyo head chef Chase Kojima and his team have created
their version of the continental breakfast with a Japanese
twist. To celebrate NSW Food and Wine Festival, enjoy
a full buffet, one a la carte dish and a tea or coffee for
$28pp for Citi cardholders (usually $38pp) when paying
with a Citi card. Conditions apply.
Ackno ledgements
We gratefully acknowledge the following sponsors and contributors for their support of The Sydney Morning Herald
NSW Food and Wine Festival presented by Citi and Lunar Markets presented by The Star.
Event Producers
Wine Partners
Presenting Partners
NSW Food and Wine Festival
Lunar Markets
Events
Strategic Partners
Event Partners
Radio Partners
Major Partners
Media Partner
Government Partner
Major Wine Partners
Supply Partners
A.Retief Wines
Mount Majura Vineyard
Artemis Wines
Mount Pleasant Estate
Ascella Pure Wine
Mudgee Ridge
Baker Williams
Mudgee Tourism
Bimbadgen
Nugan Estate
Blue Wren Wines
Pepper Tree Wines
Brokenwood Wines
Petersons Wines
Bunnamagoo Estate Wines
Philip Shaw Wines
Burnbrae Wines
Riverina Winemakers’ Association
Burrundulla Wines of Mudgee
Robert Oatley
Cherry Tree Hill Wines
Robert Stein Wines
Coppabella of Tumbarumba
Ross Hill Wines
Cumulus Estate Wines
Saddler’s Creek Wines
De Beaurepaire Wines
Savannah Estate
Dee Vine Estate
Shaw Vineyard Estate
Di Lusso Estate
Short Sheep
First Creek Wines
Tamburlaine Organic Wines
Glandore Estate
Taste of the Hunter – Wine Society
Gooree Park
Topper’s Mountain Wines
Hungerford Hill Wines
Tulloch Wines
Lerida Estate
Tyrrell’s Wines
Logan
Vinifera Wines
Logan Bubbly Bar
Warrumbungle Wines
Moothi Estate
Well Mannered Wine
Moppity Vineyards - Hilltops
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Welcome
to another exciting Sydney Morning Herald NSW Food and
Wine Festival, presented by Citi – a month-long celebration
of everything edible (and drinkable).
Myff y Rigby
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
It’s not just about chefs, winemakers and sommeliers,
but also an impressive roll call of baristas, brewers and
producers. True, our fair city has plenty of fun to offer, but
the whole state gets involved with regional food festivals,
one-night-only events and so much more.
To us, good food is all about sharing - follow our adventures
on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and share yours,
too – sign up to Foodie News at goodfoodmonth.com.au and
never miss a foodie thing. The festival marks a successful
collaboration between The Sydney Morning Herald and the
NSW Wine Industry Association, with the support of the NSW
Government, and presenting partner Citi.
Thank you to all you food fans getting out, about and
supporting NSW Food and Wine Festival.
Citi is proud to continue its support of The Sydney Morning
Herald NSW Food and Wine Festival, which celebrates the
best of our state’s food and wine industry.
This is Citi’s fifth year as presenting partner of the festival,
which features exciting new events including the Lunar
Markets in Pyrmont and favourites such as the Sydney
Cellar Door.
Julian Potter
HEAD OF CONSUMER BANK
CITI AUSTRALIA
This partnership allows us to continue to build on our
support of the local food and wine sector and on the
customer benefits available through the Citibank Dining
Program. As part of our support of the Festival, we’re
delighted to again offer Citi customers exclusive benefits
at this year’s event, outlined on page 2.
I hope you enjoy all that this year’s Festival has to offer.
NSW Food &
Wine Festival
comes to
Gro ers’ Market
#growersmarket
PYRMONT BAY PARK
February 7, 2015
How do you make Sydney’s oldest and most well-loved fresh produce market
even better? Just add wine. Join us from 7am for this special edition of the Growers’
market with NSW Food and Wine Festival.
Watch guest chef Matt Moran of Aria on the Market Chef stage demonstrating
recipes from his new book Matt’s Kitchen Garden, using the best in-season market
produce. Editor of Good Food, Ardyn Bernoth will be talking wine with talented
Aria sommelier Matt Dunne as he matches Matt Moran’s dishes with event
partners’ wines.
Taste wine from some of the state’s most respected wineries including Petersons
Wines, Alex Retief, Ross Hill and Hungerford Hill in the tasting tent.
Australian Specialist Cheesemakers’ Association will also be there – with some
spectacular cheeses and equally impressive wine matches.
To find out more about this special edition of the Pyrmont Growers’ market,
see nswfoodandwine.com.au/growersmarket
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OF NSW’S BEST
Momofuku Seio
¯bo
Balla
BLACK by ezard
Sokyo
To book visit star.com.au
80 PYRMONT STREET, PYRMONT
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Lunar Markets
presented by
The Star
@lunarmarkets
#lunarmarkets
PYRMONT BAY PARK
February 12–22, 2015
Celebrate Chinese New Year with the Lunar Markets,
a pop-up food festival filled with Asian cuisine and
culture. Over 11 nights, Pyrmont Bay Park will be
transformed into a lively precinct for fabulous food,
drink and entertainment, all with an Asian focus.
With 25 food stalls of delicious, wallet-friendly food
including Manly’s hot new Japanese rock‘n roll bar
Daniel San, popular Noodle Market regulars Hoy
Pinoy and The Star’s Fat Noodle, there’s a veritable
banquet to choose from. Add nightly entertainment
and two bars – including a VIP area for Citi
customers and fun seating areas from The Star –
Sapporo Beer and China’s national spirit, Moutai
and you have the perfect spot to welcome in The
Year of the Ram with family or friends.
For more information go to
nswfoodandwine.com.au
Ne moon
banquets
NEW: A one-off Lunar New Year banquetfeaturing fine NSW produce and drinks.
Enjoy special menus especially created to
see in the new moon.
For more, see nswfoodandwine.com.au
RED LANTERN
LUNAR NEW YEAR BANQUET
AT RED LANTERN ON RILEY
TOKO SYDNEY NEW MOON BANQUET
DINNER
AT TOKO SYDNEY
Feast on a four course banquet featuring chilli
salted squid, seared sockeye salmon, palm heart
and Vietnamese herb salad, wok-fried whole fish;
NV McWilliam’s Appellation Pinot Noir Chardonnay
Brut, 2013 McWilliam’s Appellation Chardonnay,
Tumbarumba.
To welcome the Lunar New Year, Toko has
created a decadent twelve course tasting menu.
Highlights include freshly shucked pacific oysters
and mouth-watering sliced kingfish, wasabi and
blood lime; 2011 Logan M Cuvee, 2014 Logan
Weemala Pinot Gris, Mudgee.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
60 Riley Street, Darlinghurst
$130
Feb 16; 6.30pm - 10pm
9698 4355
490 Crown Street, Surry Hills
$140
Feb 24; 7pm - 10.30pm
9357 6100
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Sydney Cellar Door
#sydneycellardoor
HYDE PARK Friday February 27 – Sunday March 1
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It’s an enticing combination - good food and wine enjoyed in an idyllic outdoor
setting. Add winemakers from all over NSW, some of the hottest names on the
Sydney dining scene and excellent tunes provided by both DJs and live bands
and you’ve got Sydney Cellar Door.
A wealth of cellar doors will pop-up in Hyde Park for this weekend of regional
delights. They’ll be joined by some of our best restaurants, growers and artisans,
featuring beautiful regional produce on their stalls and menus. Favourites
Salt Meats Cheese, Porteno and Bodega return, along with Newtown locals,
Bloodwood. They’ll be joined by Sydney Cellar Door first timers, Mary’s and
Rosebery’s Clubhouse Bar and Restaurant.
Visit the Mudgee region’s urban vineyard or put together your perfect picnic
basket from the Producers’ Picnic Tent. Think fresh bread, olive oil from the
Hunter’s Pukara Estate and Brilliant Food’s delicious, award-winning smoked fish.
Whatever your fancy, we’ve got it covered.
HUNGERFORD HILL WINES
ROSS HILL WINES
Established in 1967, Hungerford
Hill is a boutique estate in the
Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest
wine region. The winery’s able
team produce authentic wines
guided by accomplished
winemaker Adrian Lockhart.
Established in 1994 Ross Hill
Wines is a family operated
vineyard located in the Orange
region. Ross Hill vines are
planted in mature basalt soils
at a high altitude, attributing to
its iconic range of cool climate
whites, and big red varieties.
Winemakers Phil and Rochelle
Kerney work hard to ensure each
vintage contains the perfect
blend of passion, care,
knowledge and love.
Adrian Lockhart, winemaker
Hungerford Hill Wines, Hunter Valley
I’ve been a winemaker... for 20 years.
What I love best about my job is... that
each season is very unique and brings
its own challenges and rewards.
The Hunter Valley is special because...
it is the oldest wine region in Australia
and steeped in tradition. But apart from
that, the Hunter has arguably the
greatest expression of terroir in an
Australian context.
My last meal on earth would be... a slow
cooked Australian lamb roast with a
Hunter Valley Shiraz
Wallace Lane Vineyards temperature...
rarely exceed 30 degrees.
The cool climate influences the
wine by... increasing the length of the
growing season which allows the
grapes to ripen slowly and achieve
their full flavour potential.
If I wasn’t a winemaker I’d be a...
movie critic.
Orange is unique because... the
elevation generally provides cool
nights and warm days leading to
good tannin maturity at a lower
sugar level.
hungerfordhill.com.au
rosshillwines.com.au
The wine I’m most proud of is... still a
work in progress.
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Ross Hill Wines, Orange
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Talk & Taste
Join the experts and take advantage
of their local knowledge of food with
these delicious food tours.
MANLY WALKING FOOD TOUR
AT MANLY
Join knowledgeable and fun-loving local Terase
Davidson from byochair.com for a walking
food tour of Manly and discover the suburb’s
emerging foodie culture. The food tour includes
a coffee appreciation class, a private tour of a
craft brewery and a tapas lunch with matching
wine and beer.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
INQUIRIES:
Various venues, Manly
$165
February 28; 10.30am - 2.30pm
0450 532 276
BYRON BAY FOOD TOUR
AT BRYON BAY
Discover why Byron is one of Australia’s most
exciting food destinations. This two day food
tour showcases local producers including
a farmers’ market, artisan charcuterie
producer, Greek sweet maker and exotic fruit
farm. Lunch and dinner are included on both
days, with menus designed to celebrate the
exceptional seasonal local produce.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
INQUIRIES:
Various venues, Byron Bay
$475
February 21 - 22; 12pm - 10pm
0450 532 276
MARKET TO MAKER
AT LEPPINGTON VALLEY FARM
Join chef Tawnya Bahr on a food lovers’ tour
of Leppington Valley Farm, just 50 minutes
south-east of Sydney. Tour includes return
transport from North Sydney, guided tour and
exploration of the property as well as lunch
featuring the farm’s freshest in-season figs.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
INQUIRIES:
129 George Rd, Leppington
$225
March 1; 10.30am - 3.30pm
0416 269 142
GRAPPA RISTORANTE & BAR
SILK’S BRASSERIE
Wood fired lamb shoulder, chickpeas, heirloom
tomatoes, oregano, and gremolata; 2012 Ross Hill
Family Series Cabernet Sauvignon, Orange.
Roast Tasmanian salmon fillet on bok choy,
wakame, shiitake mushrooms with a sweet chilli
beurre blanc sauce; 2013 Ross Hill Pinot Gris, Orange.
WHERE:
Shop 1, 267 -277 Norton Street,
Leichhardt, Sydney
COST:
$40
WHEN:
Tues-Fri & Sun, Feb 8-Mar 1; 12pm - 10pm
BOOKINGS: 9560 6090
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
GUNNERS’ BARRACKS
SWINE & CO.
Steamed blue eye trevalla, fresh coconut milk
curry with organic soba noodles, sugar snaps and
tempura soft shell crab; 2013 Ross Hill Shed No.8
Series Pinot Gris, Orange.
Braised pork belly, celeriac purée, pickled kohlrabi,
and bitter greens; 2013 Ross Hill “Maya & Max”
Chardonnay, 2012 Ross Hill “Isabelle & Jack”
Cabernet Franc Merlot, Orange.
WHERE:
End of Suakin Drive,
Georges Heights, Mosman
COST:
$40
WHEN:
Mon-Fri, Feb 9-27; 12pm - 3pm
BOOKINGS: 8962 5900
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
COUNTY DINING
LORENZO’S DINER
Seared scallops with black pudding, colcannon and
speck crisps. Grass-fed scotch fillet, parsnip puree,
capsicum jam, and turriga sauce; 2013 Hungerford
Hill Pinot Gris, Tumbarumba; 2013 Hungerford Hill
Shiraz, Gundagai.
THE BRIDGE ROOM
Kipfler potato gnocchi with prawns, mussels, and
clams; 2012 Hungerford Hill Classic Pinot Gris,
Tumbarumba.
Mount Cook alpine salmon, chilli, tamarind, apple
and basil salad with roasted rice; 2014 Ross Hill
Pinnacle Pinot Gris, Orange.
WHERE:
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BOOKINGS:
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Lunch & Dine
With NSW Wine
Food and wine make a marvellous match
as local produce menus are paired with
a selected NSW wine at these Good Food
Guide-ranked restaurants across Sydney
and regional NSW.
See nswfoodandwine.com.au for more details
ANANAS BAR AND BRASSERIE
Crispy-skin chicken breast, cous cous salad with a
minted yoghurt dressing and chicken jus; 2013 Ross
Hill “Maya & Max” Chardonnay or 2013 Ross Hill
“Isabelle & Jack” Cabernet Franc Merlot, Orange.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
18 Argyle Street, The Rocks, Sydney
$40
Mon-Thurs, Feb 9-26; 12pm - 2pm
9259 5668
128 The Mall, Leura
$40
Feb 7, 9, 11-14, 16-21, 23-28;
12pm - 2.45pm
BOOKINGS: 4784 2534
16 O’Connell Street, Sydney
$40
Mon-Thurs, Feb 9-26;
12pm - 3pm
BOOKINGS: 9009 0990
BEPPI’S RESTAURANT
Quaglie con prosciutto, fontina e ficchi; quail
wrapped in prosciutto, fontina cheese, and grilled
figs; 2013 Ross Hill Pinnacle Pinot Noir, Orange.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
21 Yurong Street, Darlinghurst
$40
Mon-Thurs, Feb 9-26; 12pm - 3pm
9360 4558
BILLS DARLINGHURST
Miso charred steak sandwich, red eye mayo,
pickled cukes and green salad followed by brown
sugar pavlova, strawberries, and yoghurt cream;
2013 Ross Hill ‘Sammy & Maddie’ Rosé, Orange.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
433 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst
$40
Mon-Fri, Feb 9-27; 12pm - 2.30pm
9360 9631
BOTANIC GARDENS RESTAURANT
Glazed chicken breast with silken tofu, radish, udon
noodles and shiitake; 2013 Hungerford Hill ‘Classic
Series’ Pinot Gris, Tumbarumba.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
Mrs Macquarie Road, Sydney
$30
Feb 7-28, Mar 1; 12pm - 3pm
9241 2419
CHISWICK RESTAURANT
Cone Bay barramundi, globe artichoke, romesco,
and espelette pepper; 2013 Ross Hill Max & Maya
Chardonnay, Orange.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
65 Ocean Street, Woollahra
$40
Mon-Fri, Feb 9-27; 12pm - 2.30pm
8388 8688
148 Swan Street, Morpeth
$40
Feb 7-Mar 1; 12pm - 3.30pm
4934 4343
GLASS BRASSERIE
Holmbrae confi t duck leg, cauliflower puree with a
date and preserved orange salad; 2013 Hungerford
Hill Pinot Noir, Tumbarumba.
BEHIND THE SCENES
MARKET TOURS
PYRMONT GROWERS’ MARKET
Explore The SMH Growers’ Market alongside
chef and passionate market shopper Tawnya
Bahr. Tawnya takes you behind the scenes to
meet local farmers and producers. Two tours
are available, the first for market veterans and
budding foodies and a second junior tour.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
DETAILS:
Pirrama Road, Pyrmont
$25 each tour
Feb 7; 8am – 10.45am
growersmarketpyrmont.com
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
2/488 George Street, Sydney
$40
Mon-Fri, Feb 9-27; 12am - 7pm
9265 6068
119 Keira Street, Wollongong
$30
Thurs-Fri, Feb 12-27; 12pm - 2.30pm
4229 5633
OLIVETO RISTORANTE & BAR
Grilled barramundi fillet, panzanella salad of crusty
bread, tomatoes, red onion, capers, and parsley;
2014 Ross Hill Family Series Sauvignon Blanc,
Orange.
WHERE:
Brays Bay Reserve,
443 Concord Road, Rhodes
COST:
$40
WHEN:
Mon-Fri, Feb 9-27; 12pm - 10pm
BOOKINGS: 8765 0006
THE MORRISON BAR
AND OYSTER ROOM
A trio of locally cultivated NSW oysters followed
by fish, duck fat chips with mushy peas, mint,
and gherkin mayo; 2014 Ross Hill Jessica & Lily
Sauvignon Blanc, Orange.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
225 George Street, Sydney
$30
Sat-Thurs, Feb 7-Mar 1; 12pm - 10pm
9247 6744
THE TEA ROOM QVB
GOLDEN CENTURY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Steamed mixed dim sim platter, braised fish maw
with baby bok choy, barbecue pork and salty
egg with steamed rice; and golden cake; 2013
Hungerford Hill Pinot Gris, Hunter Valley.
PILU AT FRESHWATER
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
393-399 Sussex Street, Sydney
$40
Feb 7-28, Mar 1; 12pm - 4.30pm
9212 3901
Ground Level, 44 Bridge Street, Sydney
$40
Tues-Thurs, Feb 10-26; 12pm - 2.30pm
9247 7000
Slow roasted lamb shoulder, eggplant, spelt cous
cous, and kale; 2012 Ross Hill ‘Tom & Harry’
Cabernet Sauvignon, Orange.
End of Moore Rd, Freshwater
$40
Tues-Fri, Feb 10-27; 12pm - 3pm
9938 3331
Roast Palmers Island mulloway, snow pea salad,
kipflers, mustard, and parsley sauce; 2013 Ross Hill
Shed No.8 Series Pinot Gris, Orange.
WHERE:
Level 3, North End, Queen Victoria
Building, 455 George St, Sydney
COST:
$40
WHEN:
Mon-Fri, Feb 9-27; 12pm - 3am
BOOKINGS: 9283 7279
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FLOODED GUMS RESTAURANT
Sticky
and S eet
Snacks and Street Food
Graze your way around the state via this restaurant-and-bar-based selection
of fun snacks and appetite teasers. With a good glass of wine, of course.
Mango cheesecake, ANZAC crumble, coconut
sago, mango puree, coconut sorbet; Margan
Botrytis Semillon, Hunter Valley.
WHERE:
North Bonville Road,
Bonville, Coffs Harbour
WHEN:
Feb 7-28, Mar 1; 6.30pm - 10.30pm
BOOKINGS: 6553 4002
There’s always room for dessert, and
it’s even better when paired with a great
NSW dessert wine. Just $25 gets you
the whole sweet package.
BROWN SUGAR
JONAH’S RESTAURANT
Indulge in a chocolate and red fruit dessert
platter with dark chocolate fondant, blackcurrant
jellies, blood plum sorbet, raspberry bavarois
and toasted coconut marshmallow; 2011 Piggs
Peake ‘Suckling Pig’ Shiraz, Hunter Valley.
WHERE:
WHERE:
WHEN:
106 Curlewis Street, Bondi Beach
Feb 7-8, 11-22, 24-28,
Mar 1; 8.30pm - 10.30am
BOOKINGS: 9130 1566
Mango, yoghurt mousse, choux pastry, lime and
roasted coconut ice-cream; 2011 Centennial
Vineyard ‘Finale’ Late Autumn Sauvignon Blanc,
Southern Highlands.
69 Bynya Road,
Whale Beach
WHEN:
Feb 7-Mar 1; 12pm - 8.30pm
BOOKINGS: 9974 5599
POPOLO SYDNEY
FAIRMONT RESORT
BLUE MOUNTAINS
BALLA
UPSTAIRS AT ONE PENNY RED
Choose from an array of dishes including wagyu
beef skewers, wood-grilled lamb, arancini with
veal ragu and beetroot chips with goats curd;
matched with a glass of Mount Pleasant
Vineyard Eight Acres Semillon or Margan Wines
Barbera, Hunter Valley.
Plum and molasses beef short rib, cabbage,
kale and kohlrabi; 2011 Thomas Sweetwater
Shiraz, Hunter Valley.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
Level G, 80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont
$6 - $14 per plate
Mon-Sat, Feb 7-28; 12pm - 9.30pm
THE LOCAL BAR NEUTRAL BAY
Charcuterie platter of sliced meats, salami,
prosciutto and ham served with traditional style
pickles and bread; 2010 A. Retief Cabernet,
Hilltops Region.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
8 Young Lane, Neutral Bay
$30
Tue-Sun, Feb 7-Mar 1; 12pm - 10pm
9953 0027
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
Mango tapioca, braised pineapple, mint, coconut
sorbet with macadamia praline; 2011 Mortimers
Late Harvest Dessert Wine, Orange
WHERE:
1 Sublime Point Road, Leura
WHEN:
Feb 7-28; 6pm - 9pm
BOOKINGS: 4785 0000
2 Moonbie St, Summer Hill
$35
Feb 7-Mar 1; 4pm - 10pm
9797 8118
Gluten free ‘torta caprese’ an Italian-style
chocolate and almond cake with berry compote
and white chocolate; 2009 Chalmers Aurora,
Murray Darling.
WHERE:
50 Mclachlan Avenue,
Rushcutters Bay
WHEN:
Feb 10-Mar 1; 6pm - 10pm
BOOKINGS: 9361 6641
WILHEMINA’S
Smoked burrata salad featuring heirloom
tomatoes, Cafe Paesanella Marrickville
mozzarella and a dressing of local herbs
and New England olive oil; 2013 A. Retief
bio-dynamic Rose, Highlands.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
332 Darling Street, Balmain
$21
Feb 7-Mar 1; 4pm - 10.30pm
8068 8762
AJO RESTAURANT AT THE WELCOME
HOTEL
Zucchini flowers cooked in a fennel seed
batter with goat’s cheese, pine nuts and thyme;
followed by seared mutton backstrap, pea
purée, golden carrots and olive caramel; 2013
A.Retief Rose and 2012 A. Retief Shiraz, Gundagai.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
91 Evans St, Rozelle
$45
Feb 7-Mar 1; 12pm - 3pm
9810 1323
Sparkling
Brunches and
High Teas
Enjoy a traditional morning or afternoon tea with a
modern twist- a glass of NSW sparkling wine.
BRUNCH
HIGH TEA
SPARKLING HIGH TEA
AT THE BORONIA TEA ROOM
A selection of three ribbon sandwiches, sweet and savoury
bites, freshly baked scones with jam and cream and a cup
of T2 tea; Angullong Vineyards Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot
Brut, Orange.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
624 Military Road, Mosman
$55
Feb 7-28, Mar 1; 11am - 3pm
9188 2085
BREAKFAST N BUBBLES
AT KAZBAH BALMAIN
Contemporary breakfast classics with a Middle Eastern spin;
Philip Shaw Edinburgh Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Orange.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
379 Darling Street, Balmain
$30
Weekends, Feb 7-Mar 1; 8am - 3pm
9555 7067
THE BAY BRUNCH
AT WATSONS BAY BOUTIQUE HOTEL
An array of sweet and savoury selections including salmon
and spinach eggs Benedict and banana flapjacks with salted
caramel sauce; Tyrrell’s Sparkling Brut NV, Moore Creek.
WHERE:
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BOOKINGS:
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1 Military Road, Watsons Bay
$45
Feb 15, Mar 1; 9am - 12pm
9337 5444
SPARKLING AFTERNOON TEA
AT THE PALACE TEA ROOM
A selection of petit pastries, finger
sandwiches, scone and tea or
coffee; a glass of NSW sparkling.
WHERE:
Level 1, 20-22,
Queen Victoria Building.
455 George St, Sydney
COST:
$40
WHEN:
Feb 7-28, Mar 1;
10am - 5pm
BOOKINGS: 9283 2222
FEBRUARY 7 – MARCH 1, 2015
@nswfoodandwine
nswfoodandwine.com.au
Rising Stars
Dinner
AT CHISWICK AT THE GALLERY
Tour the
Regions
AT CAFÉ PACI
The best and brightest young talent in
the food and wine world shine at this
festival favourite showcasing fi ve young
sommeliers, fi ve young winemakers, fi ve
young producers and fi ve young chefs.
Featuring the next generation chefs from
Marque, Yellow, Momofuku Seiobo, Pei
Modern and host restaurant, Chiswick at
the gallery, alongside talented winemakers
from Helm, Cupitts, Nick O’Leary and Briar
Ridge, this is the shape of things to come.
And the future is bright.
WHERE:
Chiswick at the Gallery,
Art Gallery Road, Sydney
COST:
$150 (fi ve courses and wines)
WHEN:
February 25, 6.30pm
BOOKINGS: 9225 1819
Winner of The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food
Guide Innovation Award, Pasi Petanen (Cafe Paci)
will turn the tables on the traditional method of
food and wine matching and let the wine lead the
way. Ross Hill and Hungerford Hill wineries have
selected some of their best wines and Chef Pasi
and his team will create a menu to match, even
down to the colour of the food. This is a once-only
collaboration that is sure to push the boundaries.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
Cafe Paci, 95 Riley Street, Darlinghurst
$150 (fi ve courses and wines)
February 11, 6:30pm
nswfoodandwine.com.au/cafepaci
Host venue, Chiswick at the Gallery
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FEBRUARY 7 – MARCH 1, 2015
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Spotlight on
the State
Celebrate the abundance and quality of our
regional produce – from artisan cheese
to lamb to locally grown vegetables. Meet
talented producers and enjoy a glass of wine
while listening to their stories of life on
the land.
For full details head to nswfoodandwine.com.au
BERMAGUI PRODUCERS’ DINNER
AT BEI AMICI
Known as the ‘Gateway to Australia’s Coastal
Wilderness’, Bermagui prides itself on the diversity
of produce of both land and sea. Experience the
exceptional bounty of this region of The Sapphire
Coast at a 4-course dinner featuring Tilba Dairy,
Wapengo rock oysters, wild kingfish, South Coast
calamari and Kent Farm lamb matched with Rusty
Fig Wines.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
2 Mona Road, Darling Point
$95
Feb 19; 7pm - 10pm
9328 0305
NSW DINNER WITH
CHALKER CROSSING WINERY
AT 3 WEEDS HOTEL
MONA VALE HOTEL
WINE & DINE POP-UP FESTIVAL
AT MONA VALE HOTEL
Celebrate local, ethical, sustainable produce
with this 4-course dinner created by chef Nathan
Jackson of the award winning 3 Weeds restaurant.
Expect Byron Bay Berkshire pork, Palmers Island
mulloway matched with wines from the Hilltops
region created by former young winemaker of the
year Celine Rousseau of Chalkers Crossing Wines.
Bringing the NSW Food & Wine Festival to the
Northern Beaches, the Mona Vale Hotel will
transform into a festival - style market
showcasing local producers, delicious food and
great NSW wineries such as McWilliams, Tyrrels
and Mount Pleasant from the Hunter and Ross Hill
from Orange.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
197 Evans St, Rozelle
$85
Feb 26; 7pm - 11.30pm
9818 2788
Good Wine
Dinners
Under $50
Restaurants and cafes offer a lunch
or dinner event featuring a delicious value
for money menu matched with some
wallet-friendly NSW wine.
ROMAN FEAST & REGIONAL WINES
AT BACCOMATTO OSTERIA
An entree of marinated antipasti and cured
salumi followed by stacci beef ragu and
horseradish pasta with tiramisu to finish; 2009
Freeman Vineyards ‘Secco’ Rondinella Corvina,
Hilltops.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
212 Riley St, Surry Hills
$50
Sun-Thu, 8-26; 5pm - 10pm
9215 5140
BILLS SUMMER CLASSES
AT BILLS BONDI
Masala roasted snapper, cumin tomatoes,
watercress and apple salad with goat’s
cheese, tarragon, dill and chilli and grilled
flatbreads; 2011 Three Ponds Semillon,
Hunter Valley.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
79 Hall Street, Bondi Beach
$50
Sun-Thu, 8-26; 5pm - 10pm
8412 0700
BILLS SUMMER CLASSES
AT BILLS SURRY HILLS
Crisp cassava chips with thyme salt, followed
by chargrilled rib eye, romesco, watercress
and chilli kipflers; 2010 Helm Cabernet
Sauvignon, Canberra district.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
359 Crown Street, Surry Hills
$50
Feb 8-9, 11-12, 15-19, 22-26;
5pm - 10pm
BOOKINGS: 9360 4762
2 Park Street, Mona Vale
Tasting ticket bundles from $15
Feb 21; 12pm - 6pm
9999 4214
NORTHIES CRONULLA BEACH
FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
AT NORTHIES CRONULLA HOTEL
A TASTE OF NSW –
WINE MASTERCLASS
AT THE MORRISON BAR AND OYSTER ROOM
Northies Cronulla Hotel will play host to local
producers and NSW wineries showcasing their
finest ingredients at this market-style event. With
Northies turning out housemade street-style food and
live music, whether you’re a wine-lover, eager foodie
or just looking for a great way to spend a Sunday, this
event is bursting with something for everyone.
Join renowned sommelier Andrew Jamieson while
he takes you on a tasting journey through some
of the signature wines of New South Wales.
Featuring Ross Hill Winery and Mount Pleasant
Wines, matched with canapes by Chef Sean
Connolly, this is an experience not to be missed!
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
Cnr Kingsway & Elouera, Cronulla
Tasting packages from $15
Feb 22; 12pm - 4.30pm
9523 6866
AN EVENING WITH CHEF
SEAN CONNOLLY AND
MOUNT PLEASANT WINES
AT THE MORRISON BAR AND OYSTER ROOM
Chef Sean Connolly and the winemaking team at the
Hunter Valley’s Mount Pleasant Vineyards present
an evening not to be missed. Featuring a delicious
four course degustation menu, beautifully matched
with expertly crafted wines from Mount Pleasant
Vineyards.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
225 George Street, Sydney
$99
Feb 24; 7pm - 11pm
9247 6744
225 George Street, Sydney
$49
Feb 10, 17; 6.30pm - 8.30pm
9247 6744
THE RESTAURANT PENDOLINO NSW VS
ITALY WINE CHALLENGE DINNER
AT THE RESTAURANT PENDOLINO
Let the battle of the vines commence! The
Restaurant Pendolino will be showcasing NSW’s
fine wines with a fi ve course dinner and blind wine
tasting challenge. Presenting prestigious NSW
Italian wine varietals from Colvin Wines, Freeman
Wines, Logan Wines and Piggs Peake pitted against
hand-picked premium Italian rivals.
WHERE:
Shop 100-102, Level 2 The Strand Arcade,
412-414 George Street, Sydney
COST:
$175
WHEN:
Feb 24; 6.30pm - 10.30pm
BOOKINGS: 9231 6117
COURTNEY’S NSW FOOD & WINE
AT COURTNEY’S BRASSERIE
glazed pork for main; 2011 Mount Pleasant
‘Leontine’ Chardonnay, Hunter Valley.
LANEWAY DINNER
AT THE WINERY
Grilled Oakdale figs with salty cheese and
Southern Highlands honey; ceviche of prawn
crumbs and tempura Glenbrook tunnel
mushrooms; Trunkey Creek pork fillet and belly
cigar, Oakdale peach and pickled Young cherries;
2013 Optimiste Pinot Gris, Mudgee; 2012 Cherry
Tree Hill Riesling, Southern Highlands; 2012 SHW
Pinot Noir, Southern Highlands.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
Entrée of shared dips and marinated olives,
toasted sciachatta, seasoned beetroot with
goats curd, red kale, sunflower and sorrel as
well as veal and chorizo sausage rolls, followed
by a main of roasted lamb rack with rosemary
potatoes, rocket and goats cheese salad;
Optimiste Vineyards Petit Verdot, Mudgee.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
Shop1 2 30-32 Charles St, Parramatta
$50
Tue-Sat, Feb 17-28; 12pm - 8.30pm
9635 3288
DINNER WITH A.RETIEF
AT DOWNSTAIRS RESTAURANT
2 Elizabeth Bay Road, Elizabeth Bay
$50
Feb 18; 7pm - 12am
8070 2424
LET’S DO DINNER!
AT KAZBAH POTTS POINT
The Royal Dinner Feast consists of an array of
contemporary dishes with a Middle Eastern and
Spanish spin. The feast starts with a selection
of dips, mezze items and salad, followed by a
selection of meat, seafood and vegetarian main
courses, finished with Kazbah’s take on a Bomb
Alaska; Phillip Shaw Gardener Pinot Gris and
Conductor Merlot, Orange.
An entrée of warm asparagus, beetroot, Granny
Smith apple, crème fraiche and puy lentil
dressing, followed by pork tenderloin, crumbed
belly and honey-glazed chicory; 2013 A.Retief
biodynamic Rose, Gundagai, 2013; A.Retief Petit
Verdot, Hilltops.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
WHERE:
COST:
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BOOKINGS:
GOOD FOOD UNDER $50 WITH A.RETIEF
AT THE HUNTER WINE BAR
83 Stanley St, Darlinghurst
$49
Tue-Sat, Feb 7-28; 6pm - 10.30pm
9357 5036
FIELD HOUSE RESTAURANT
AT NOVOTEL SYDNEY CENTRAL
A two-course menu from a selection of dishes
including mains of Nelson Bay kingfish ceviche,
confi t Byron Bay pork belly and New England
lamb rump. And for dessert, flourless baked
Batlow Apple tart or warm pomegranate sangria
poached fruits; Audrey Wilkinson Semillion,
Hunter Valle; Blickling Estate Cabernet
Sauvignon, New England.
9-15 Bayswater Road, Potts Point
$50
Feb 7-8, 12-15, 18-22, 25-28,
Mar 1; 5.30pm - 9.30pm
BOOKINGS: 9555 7067
TWO COURSE DELIGHT
AT PEPPERS GUEST HOUSE
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
5 Myahgah Road, Mosman
$28
Feb 7-28, Mar 1; 4pm - 11pm
0409 100 339
BROOKLYN TO BONDI
AT LOX STOCK AND BARREL
GOOD DINNERS WITH A.RETIEF
AT FRED’S BAR & BISTRO
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
1 Alfred St, Sydney
$38
Mon-Fri, Feb 9-27; 12pm - 10pm
9251 0384
REGIONAL
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
WHERE:
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Bavette steak with Lyonnaise potatoes, rocket
and Bearnaise sauce followed by chocolate
and hazlenut torte topped with vanilla bean ice
cream; 2012 A.Retief Shiraz, Gundagai.
285A Crown Street, Surry Hills
$50
Feb 25; 7pm - 12am
8070 2424
Pan seared king salmon and crunchy vegetable
salad finished with lemon and ginger dressing;
2013 A.Retief bio-dynamic Rose, Gundagai.
A sample of this season’s dinner time favourites
with fi ve dishes to share between two. Ocean
trout croquettes, asparagus, labne and Jerusalem
artichoke, duck, cabbage rolls and mushroom
consommé; roast eggplant, haloumi, quinoa and
spiced nuts; Rangers rump cap and caramelised
onion puree; 2011 Eloquesta Shiraz Petit
Verdot, Mudgee.
169-179 Thomas Street, Sydney
$49
Feb 7-13, 15-28,
Mar 1; 6pm - 10.15pm
BOOKINGS: 9281 6888
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
Entree: A choice of goat’s curd, pain d’Epice,
hay, flowers, clover jus; 2010 Audrey Wilkinson
Reserve Semillon or ham hock, spring peas,
rosemary, mustard seeds; 2011 McGuigan Cellar
Selection Rose. Main: a choice of eye fillet, bone
marrow, spring onions and water cress; Keith
Tulloch ‘Forres Blend’, Hunter Valley; or Atlantic
salmon, sorrel, eschalots, rye, labna, kale and
breakfast radish; Bimbadgen Estate Semillon NV,
Hunter Valley.
140 Glenayr Avenue, Bondi Beach
$45
Wed and Sat, Feb 11-28; 6pm - 10pm
9300 0368
Ekerts Road, Pokolbin
$40
Feb 7-13, 15-28, Mar 1; 6pm - 8.30pm
4993 8999
TASTE OF SOUTH WITH NSW WINE
AT SOUTH ON ALBANY
Marinated local olives with Berry
sourdough, goat’s curd with rosemary
crackers and Pointer Mountain honey,
salad of Oscar’s jamon with free range
egg, Small Cow Farm Eastern fetta,
tomato, local leaves and peach relish;
2014 Two Figs Rose, Shoalhaven.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
Shop 3, 65 Queen Street, Berry
$30
Sat-Sun, Feb 7-Mar 1;
12pm - 2.30pm
BOOKINGS: 4464 2005
ITALIAN FEAST
AT PASTA EMILIA
GOOD FOOD UNDER $50 WITH A.RETIEF
AT CHAPTER ONE
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
Choose from a selection of Mediterranean
inspired dishes including cheese, charcuterie and
pasta; 2013 A.Retief Rose, Gundagai.
HUNTER VALLEY WINE DINNER
AT GAZEBO
Start with an aperitivo of antipasti misti with
a selection of cured meats, cheese and olives
paired with Rosney’s Organic Wines 2011
Sparkling Rose, Central Ranges. Then move on to
a two-course feast of organic housemade pasta
accompanied by Rosney’s preservative free 2014
Freedom Red.
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
Gazebo takes you to the Hunter Valley with
this dinner by head chef Jason Dean. Choose
from either cucumber cured kingfish or smoked
chicken terrine for entrée and spiced lamb or
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
Shop 3a, 34 Campbell Parade, Bondi
$28
Tues-Sun Feb 7-Mar 1; 12pm - 11.30pm
9130 1651
WHERE:
COST:
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
259 Riley Street, Surry Hills
$40
Tue-Sun, Feb 7- Mar 1; 6pm - 10pm
9212 1069
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