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DINING PROGRAMMAY 3–23, 2016

EXPERIENCE EXCLUSIVE DINING OFFERS AND EVENTS AT AUSTRALIA’S TOP RESTAURANTS

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AUSTRALIA’S TOP RESTAURANTS DINING PROGRAM

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It’s confirmed. The response to last year’s top restaurants awards showed how readers of The Australian Financial Review really value sophisticated dining based on quality, creativity and style.

So we are delighted to come back for more by presenting Australia’s Top Restaurants for 2016. With Australia fast becoming one of the world’s great dining destinations, it is a timely celebration of our very best; a great fit between our discerning readership and our passionate restaurant professionals.

MICHAEL STUTCHBURYEditor-in-chiefThe Australian Financial Review

HELP US CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA’S TOP RESTAURANTS.

We’re off and running, for a second exciting year of The Australian Financial Review Australia’s Top Restaurants, presented by Qantas. What makes these awards unique is that they are peer-voted by the chefs and restaurateurs themselves.

Last year’s results were, quite frankly, spectacular, with the number one spot going to Sydney’s Sepia.

“The international recognition that came from winning has been enormous,” says Sepia chef Martin Benn. “It really is the ultimate.”

Now we’re back for a second year, with over 100 new restaurants appearing on the list of the Top 500, and increased representation from Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia.

Who will make the list of Australia’s Top 100 Restaurants for 2016? Who will be crowned Australia’s Top Chef and take our new award for Top Service team? And which of our brilliant restaurants will you nominate for the prestigious People’s Award? All will be revealed on May 2, and published in The Australian Financial Review on May 3.

It’s our special pleasure, in these pages, to bring you a series of exclusive, one-off dining events from Australia’s Top Restaurants that run from May 3 to 23 May. Take a look and book your seat at the great adventure that is dining in Australia in 2016.

JILL DUPLEIX & TERRY DURACKDirectorsAustralia’s Top Restaurants

Qantas has always been passionate about Australian food, wine and hospitality; it’s why we form relationships with small producers around the country and partner with renowned Australian chef Neil Perry AM to design menus for our flights and lounges.

The restaurants featured here are equally passionate about what they do. They’re up there with the best in the world and, as national carrier, we know that they’re a big part of the reason people love travelling here from overseas, and Australians love exploring at home. We’re so proud to be helping support their efforts and showcase their talents as presenting partner of Australia’s Top Restaurants for a second year in a row. Enjoy the events on offer in May – and happy dining.

OLIVIA WIRTHExecutive Brand, Marketing and Corporate AffairsQantas Group

OLIVIA WIRTHExecutive Brand, Marketing anQantas GroupQantas Group

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YOUR INVITATION TO DINE AT AUSTRALIA’S TOP RESTAURANTS.PULL UP A SEAT AT ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S TOP RESTAURANTS.

Quite simply, we asked Australia’s Top 500 restaurants to come up with a unique way of sharing their passion for good food and wine with the people who most love dining out – you. This is what happened: page after page of excitingly diverse events that make up our 2016 dining program, running from May 3 to May 23.

The happenings range from special one-off, behind-the-scenes dinners based on Australia’s finest produce, to unique chef-on-chef collaborations. Lucky diners will experience everything from Andrew McConnell’s dream team of chefs presenting their ‘kitchen sessions’ at Cutler & Co. in Melbourne, to Luke Mangan turning the

tables on the critics by inviting them to cook for one special night at Glass Brasserie in Sydney. If you love good food and wine and going behind the scenes with Australia’s top chefs, you’re in for a very good time.

WHO ARE AUSTRALIA’S TOP RESTAURANTS?

It’s a fresh approach to recognising and supporting a culture of excellence in Australian food and wine. Launched by Australia’s leading business publication, The Australian Financial Review, Australia’s Top Restaurants 2016 is presented by Qantas, a distinguished Australian company committed to excellence in the skies. Runby Fairfax Events under the guidance of renowned food writers and critics Jill Dupleix and Terry Durack, it is designed to celebrate and showcase Australia’s great dining scene, uniting our top restaurants and chefs with diners who share their passion for skill, technique, fine produce and good times.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

First, a list of 500 of Australia’s top restaurants is compiled each year in consultation with a distinguished Australia-wide panel of Good Food Guide editors, reviewers and industry experts. The 500 chefs and restaurateurs are then invited to vote for their top ten restaurants in Australia. The results give us – in order – a list of the top 100 restaurants for the year, to be announced on May 2, 2016. “It’s the ultimate Australian foodies’ bucket list,” says co-director Jill Dupleix.

AT THE TOP OF THEIR GAME.

What makes a top restaurant? Of course it’s the consistent excellence of the food in terms of produce, skill and seasonality, but it’s also the welcome, the lighting,

the wine and drinks, and the overall sense of hospitality. “In the top places,” says co-director Terry Durack, “it all comes together in one glorious, memorable whole.”

For Jill, it’s a place you can’t wait to go back to. “It could be a tiny detail, like taking your coat, or something intrinsic like a generosity of spirit, but you always know when you’re in a place where good things will happen.”

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE RESTAURANT AND WIN.

It’s not just the chefs who get to have their say. Voting for the prestigious People’s Award commences on March 15 and is as simple as visiting australiastoprestaurants.com to cast a vote on the pick of the bunch from the Top 500 list. It could be the restaurant you consider the finest in the country, or simply a place that you love that does its absolute best, day in and day out. All voters go into the running to win the ultimate dining experience of flights, accommodation and dinner for two at one of the winning Australia’s Top Restaurants. The People’s Award will be announced in The Australian Financial Review on May 3.

SPREAD THE JOY.

Get excited about your future dining options by checking out australiastoprestaurants.com, where you’ll find a full profile and key details on each and every one of the Top 500 restaurants in Australia. It’s a free-for-all insider’s guide to the best dining at every level, an open invitation to get out there and try a new experience. If you would like to nominate a new restaurant for the Top 500 list for 2017, then please get in touch with us via [email protected]. Connect with us on social and join the conversation using #afrtoprestaurants.

We’d love to hear from you.

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AUSTRALIA’S TOP 100 RESTAURANTS 2015.

11 Flower Drum VIC12 Rockpool NSW13 Bentley Restaurant

& Bar NSW14 Ester NSW15 Movida VIC16 Momofuku Seiōbo NSW17 Garagistes TAS

(Closed April, 2015)18 The Town Mouse VIC19 Cafe Paci NSW20 Cafe Di Stasio VIC21 10 William St NSW22 Saint Crispin VIC23 Porteno NSW24 Supernormal VIC25 Est. NSW26 The Bridge Room NSW27 Estelle VIC28 Lee Ho Fook VIC29 Rockpool Bar & Grill NSW30 Lake House VIC

31 Biota Dining NSW32 Billy Kwong NSW33 Marque NSW34 Franklin TAS35 Fratelli Paradiso NSW36 Esquire QLD37 Golden Century NSW38 Monopole NSW39 Sean’s Panaroma NSW40 France-Soir VIC41 Chin Chin VIC42 Rockpool Bar & Grill VIC43 Coda VIC44 Magill Estate Restaurant

SA45 Restaurant Amusé WA46 Bar Lourinhã VIC47 Orana SA48 The Apollo NSW49 Lau’s Family Kitchen VIC50 Ezard VIC51 Pilu at Freshwater NSW

52 Icebergs Dining Room & Bar NSW

53 Wasabi Restaurant & Bar QLD

54 Pei Modern VIC55 Yoshii NSW56 Moon Park NSW57 Fish Face NSW

(Closed May, 2015)58 Guillaume NSW59 LuMi NSW60 Africola SA61 Spice Temple NSW62 Provenance VIC63 Pendolino NSW64 Cho Cho San NSW65 Il Bacaro VIC66 Hentley Farm SA67 Ormeggio at the Spit

NSW68 Nomad NSW69 Tonka VIC

70 Grossi Florentino VIC71 Urbane Restaurant QLD72 Oscillate Wildly NSW73 Sokyo NSW74 Gerard’s Bistro QLD75 ARIA Restaurant NSW76 Gingerboy VIC77 Vasse Felix WA78 Luxembourg VIC79 Belle’s Hot Chicken VIC80 The European VIC81 Ms G’s NSW82 Bodega NSW83 Movida NSW84 Moon Under Water VIC85 Ethos Eat Drink TAS86 Izakaya Den VIC87 Print Hall WA88 ACME NSW89 Spice Temple VIC90 Longrain VIC91 Epocha VIC

92 Peel St SA93 El Publico WA94 Ten Minutes

By Tractor VIC95 Aubergine ACT96 Longrain NSW97 4Fourteen NSW98 Buon Ricordo NSW99 Da Noi VIC100 Lalla Rookh WA

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ACT AubergineNSW SepiaNT Yots Greek TavernaQLD EsquireSA Magill Estate

RestaurantTAS FranklinVIC AtticaWA Restaurant Amusé

We were truly overwhelmed by the response from the AFR awards. The reach was so broad, we had congratulations from all over the world, literally. The truth is nobody dines out more than chefs... They really know the hospitality and what is going on, locally and abroad. You don’t see that in many other industries.”Martin Benn – Sepia, owner and executive Chef

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AUSTRALIA’S TOP 500 RESTAURANTS 2016.AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY - A.Baker - Akiba - Aubergine - The Boathouse By The Lake - Capitol Bar and Grill - Chifl ey’s Bar and Grill - Courgette - eightysix - Italian & Sons - Joe’s Bar - Lanterne Rooms - Les Bistronomes - Lilotang - Mezzalira Ristorante - Močan & Green Grout - Monster Kitchen and Bar - Morks - Ottoman Cuisine - Pialligo Farmhouse - Pod Food - Pulp Kitchen - Sage Dining Rooms - Temporada - Waters Edge - XO

NEW SOUTH WALES - 10 William St - 121BC Cantina & Enoteca - 4Fourteen - A Tavola - ACME - Ajo - Aki’s Indian Restaurant - Alpha - The Apollo - ARIA - Automata - Bang - Bar H Dining - The Bathers’ Pavilion - Bellevue - Bennelong - Bentley Restaurant & Bar - Berowra Waters Inn - Besser - Billy Kwong - Biota Dining, Bowral - Bishop Sessa - Bistro Molines, Mount View - Bistrode CBD - Bloodwood - The Blue Swimmer

at Seahaven, Gerroa - The Boathouse

on Blackwattle Bay - Bodega - The Bridge Room - Buon Ricordo - Cafe Nice - Cafe Sopra - Catalina - Caveau, Wollongong - China Doll

- China Lane - CHISWICK - Cho Cho San - Circa 1876, Pokolbin - Continental Deli Bar Bistro - Coogee Pavilion - Cottage Point Inn - Cupitt’s Kitchen, Ulladulla - Da Mario - Da Orazio Pizza + Porchetta - Darley’s, Katoomba - Esca Bimbadgen, Pokolbin - Eschalot, Berrima - est. - Ester - Felix - Fins, South Kingscliff - Firedoor - Fleet, Brunswick Heads - Flying Fish - Fratelli Paradiso - The Gantry - Gastro Park - Glass Brasserie - Glebe Point Diner - Golden Century - Gowings Bar & Grill - Guillaume - Hartsyard - Icebergs Dining Room & Bar - Izakaya Fujiyama - Jonah’s - Josh’s Cafe, Berrima - Kensington Street Social - Kepos & Co - Lolli Redini, Orange - Longrain - Lox Stock & Barrel - LP’s Quality Meats - Lucio’s - LuMi Bar & Dining - Manfredi at Bells, Killcare Heights - Margan, Broke - Marque - Master - Missy French - Momofuku Seiōbo - Monopole - Moon Park - MoVida - Mr Wong - Ms.G’s - Muse Restaurant, Pokolbin - nel. - Nomad - One Penny Red - Ormeggio at the Spit - Oscillate Wildly - Osteria Balla - Osteria di Russo & Russo - Otto Ristorante - The Paddington - Paper Daisy, Cabarita Beach - Papi Chulo - Pearls on the Beach, Pearl Beach - Pei Modern

- Pilu at Freshwater - Pipeclay Pumphouse, Mudgee - Porteno - Public Dining Room - Quay - Racine Restaurant at

La Colline, Orange - Red Lantern on Riley - Restaurant Como, Blaxland - Restaurant Mason, Newcastle - The Restaurant Pendolino - Rockpool est. 1989 - Rockpool Bar & Grill - Sagra - Sailors Thai - Salaryman - Sean’s Panaroma - Sepia - Silvereye - Sixpenny - Sokyo - South on Albany, Berry - Spice Temple - St. Claudes - St Isidore, Milton - Stanbuli - The Stunned Mullet,

Port Macquarie - Subo, Newcastle - sushi e - Tetsuya’s - Three Blue Ducks at The Farm,

Ewingdale - Tonic, Millthorpe - Town, Bangalow - Uccello - Ume - Via Alta - Vini - Wharf Rd Restaurant & Bar,

Nowra - The Wilmot - Yellow - Zanzibar Cafe, Merimbula - The Zin House, Mudgee

NORTHERN TERRITORY - Char - Hanuman - Little Miss Korea - The Pearl - Pee Wee’s at the Point - Yots Greek Taverna

QUEENSLAND - 1889 Enoteca - Alchemy - Anise - Aria, Brisbane - Bacchus - Black Bird Bar & Grill - Bucci - The Catbird Seat Bistro - Cinco Bistro - COAST, Hervey Bay - Deer Duck Bistro

- E’cco Bistro - Esquire - Etsu Izakaya, Mermaid Beach - The Euro - The Fish House, Burleigh Heads - The Foraging Quail - Gauge - Gerard’s Bistro - GOMA Restaurant - Gordita - Harrisons, Port Douglas - Hellenika, Nobby Beach - Homage, Grandchester - Il Centro - Kiyomi, Broadbeach - London Fields - The Long Apron, Montville - LONgTIME - Lutece Bistro & Wine Bar - Madame Wu - Malt Dining - Moda - Montrachet - Moo Moo, Gold Coast - Nu Nu, Palm Grove - The Peak, Maryvale - Public - Ricky’s River Bar and

Restaurant, Noosa Heads - Ristorante Fellini, Main Beach - Sails, Noosa Heads - Sake - Salt Grill, Surfers Paradise - Seaduction, Surfers Paradise - Social Eating House, Broadbeach - Spirit House, Yandina - Stokehouse Q - The Tamarind, Maleny - Ten Japanese, Broadbeach - Thomson’s Reserve - Urbane - Vanitas, Gold Coast - Verve, Broadbeach - Wasabi Restaurant & Bar,

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA - 2KW Bar and Restaurant - Africola - Andre’s Cucina & Polenta Bar - Apothecary 1878 - Appellation, Marananga - Assaggio - Bistro Dom - Botanic Gardens Restaurant - The Bridgewater Mill,

Bridgewater - Chianti - Chloe’s - Cinnamon Club - Coal Cellar + Grill - D’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant,

McLaren Vale - The Elbow Room, McLaren Vale - FermentAsian, Tanunda - Fino Seppeltsfi eld, Seppeltsfi eld

- From Orient - Gaucho’s Argentinian Restaurant - Georges on Waymouth - Golden Boy - Gondola Gondola - Hentley Farm, Seppeltsfi eld - Hill of Grace Restaurant - Hispanic Mechanic - Jasmin - Jolleys Boathouse Restaurant - Kenji Modern Japanese - The Lane Vineyard, Hahndorf - Leonards Mill, Second Valley - The Lion Hotel - The Mayfl ower Restaurant

and Bar - Orana - Osteria Oggi - Parwana Afghan Kitchen - Peel St - Penfolds Magill Estate Restaurant - Pipers of Penola, Penola - The Pot Food & Wine - Press Food & Wine - Ruby Red Flamingo - The Salopian Inn, McLaren Vale - Sean’s Kitchen - Shanker’s Authentic

Indian Cuisine - Shiki - Skillogolee, Sevenhill - Street ADL - The Tasting Room at

Mayura Station, Millicent - Terroir Auburn, Auburn - Vardon - Vintners Bar & Grill, Angaston - Windy Point Restaurant, Belair

TASMANIA - Aloft - Black Cow Bistro, Launceston - Black Footed Pig - Ethos Eat Drink - Frank Restaurant - Franklin - Frogmore Creek Restaurant,

Cambridge - Josef Chromy Restaurant, Relbia - Lebrina - The Lotus Eaters Cafe, Cygnet - Me Wah - Mrs Jones, Devonport - Mudbar & Restaurant,

Launceston - Novaro’s, Launceston - Osteria at Stefano Lubiana

Winery, Granton - Peacock and Jones - Red Velvet Lounge, Cygnet - Remi de Provence - Smolt - The Source - Stillwater, Launceston - Templo - Three Japanese


VICTORIA - A La Grecque, Aireys Inlet - Abla’s - Amaru - Anchovy - The Atlantic - Attica - Bacash - Bar Lourinhã - Belle’s Hot Chicken - Bellota - Bistro Gitan - Bistro Guillaume - Bistro Vue - Bomba - Brae, Birregurra - Broadgauge, Wodonga - Cafe Di Stasio - The Carlton Wine Room - Catfi sh, Ballarat - Cecconi’s - Centonove - Chin Chin - Chris’s Beacon Point,

Apollo Bay - Cicciolina - Circa - Coda - Copper Pot, Seddon - Cumulus Inc. - Cutler & Co - Da Noi - Dainty Sichuan - Dandelion - David’s - Dinner by Heston Blumenthal - The Dispensary Enoteca,

Bendigo - Donovans - Du Fermier, Trentham - Easy Tiger Smith St - Elyros - Embla - Emilia

- Epocha - Estelle Bistro - Estelle by Scott Pickett - The European - Ezard - Fitzroy Town Hall Hotel - Flower Drum - France-Soir - French Saloon - Gazi - Gingerboy - Gladioli, Inverleigh - The Good Table, Castlemaine - The Grand - Grossi Florentino Upstairs - Healesville Hotel,

Healesville - Hellenic Republic Kew - The Hot Chicken Project,

Geelong - Huxtable - Igni, Geelong - Il Bacaro - Innocent Bystander,

Healesville - Ipsos, Lorne - Izakaya Den - Kappo - Kazuki’s, Daylesford - Kenzan - Ladro Gertrude - Lake House, Daylesford - Lamaro’s Bodega - Lau’s Family Kitchen - Lee Ho Fook - Longrain - Lucy Liu - Lume - Lupino - Luxembourg - Maha - Mamasita - Marion - Masons of Bendigo, Bendigo

- Matteo’s - Merricote - Minamishima - Mister Bianco - Mister Jennings - Montalto, Red Hill South - Moon Under Water - MoVida - MoVida Aqui - No. 8 by John Lawson - Nobu - Northern Light - Oakridge Wines Restaurant,

Coldstream - Ocha - O.My, Beaconsfi eld - Paringa Estate,

Red Hill South - Pastuso - Patricia’s Table, Milawa - Pei Modern - Piqueos - The Point, Albert Park - Polperro, Red Hill - Pope Joan - Port Phillip Estate,

Red Hill South - The Press Club - Provenance, Beechworth - Public Inn, Castlemaine - Pure South - Rockpool Bar & Grill - Rockwell & Sons - Rosa’s Canteen - Rosetta - The Roving Marrow - Royal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld - Rumi - Saint Crispin - San Telmo - Sarti - Shira Nui - Simone’s Restaurant, Bright - Source Dining, Kyneton

- Spice Temple - The Stag, Port Fairy - Stokehouse City - Supermaxi - Supernormal - Tani Eat & Drink, Bright - Taxi Kitchen - Tempura Hajime - Ten Minutes By Tractor,

Main Ridge - Terminus at Flinders Hotel,

Flinders - Terrace Restaurant,

Wahgunyah - Tipo 00 - Tonka - The Town Mouse - Tulip, Geelong Westar - Union Dining - Union Food & Wine - Vue de Monde - Woodland House

WESTERN AUSTRALIA - The Aarli Bar, Broome - Ace Pizza - The Apple Daily Bar

& Eating House - Asado - Beaufort Local - Bistro Felix - Bistro Guillaume - Bread in Common - Brika - Cape Lodge Restaurant,

Yallingup - Clarke’s of North Beach - Co-Op Dining - Cullen Wines Restaurant,

Wilyabrup - El Publico - The Flour Factory - Galileo Buona, Cucina - Il Lido

- Lady of Ro - Lalla Rookh - Leeuwin Estate Restaurant,

Margaret River - Long Chim Perth - Low Key Chow House - Manuka Woodfi re Kitchen - Marumo - Miki’s Open Kitchen,

Margaret River - Millbrook Winery Restaurant,

Jarrahdale - Miss Chow’s - Must Winebar - Nine Fine Food - Nobu Perth - Nunam - Petite Mort - Petition Kitchen - Piari & Co, Dunsborough - Pleased to Meet You - Post - Prego - Print Hall - Propeller - Red Cabbage Food & Wine - Restaurant Amuse - Rockpool Bar & Grill - Sauma - Shadow Wine Bar - Shorehouse - Silks - St Michael 6003 - The Standard - The Studio Bistro,

Yallingup - Subiaco Hotel - The Trustee Bar & Bistro - Varnish on King - Vasse Felix Restaurant,

Cowaramup - Voyage Kitchen - Wildfl ower - Wills Domain, Yallingup

H E R E ' S TO T H R E E O F A U S T R A L I A’ S B E S T

Congratulations Momofuku Seiōbo, Osteria Balla Manfredi and Sokyo on making it onto

the 2016 list of Australia’s Top Restaurants.

To book visit star.com. au

O N E L O C AT I O N.T H R E E O F T H E B E S T.CHEERS .

The Star is home to three of Australia’s finest restaurants. So whether you fancy dining at the acclaimed Momofuku Seiōbo, experiencing impeccable Japanese at Sokyo, or the best in modern Italian at Osteria Balla Manfredi, you’ll always find something that delights.

The Star is a proud Official Partner and Exclusive Hosting Venue for Australia’s Top 100 Restaurants Awards.

To book visit star.com.au



TOP PICKS.

See your favourite restaurants in a fresh new light, take the opportunity to try somewhere new or create your own adventure. Here are some of our top picks, selected from the specially designed one-off events in Australia’s Top Restaurants dining program for 2016.

BORDER CROSSINGAT BIOTA DINING, NSW AND ESP, VICTwo chefs, two states – and two dinners! Scott Pickett from ESP and Estelle, and James Viles from Biota in Bowral stage a 6-course co-lab dinner in both NSW and VIC. May 16 & 18; $185Page 13/15

THE GREATCULTURAL COOK-OFF AT NEL. NSWWatch Lee Ho Fook’s Victor Liong and nel’s Nelly Robinson smash out course after course of east-versus-west – and you get to score the winner. May 5; $179Page 11

SLEEPLESS IN SIAM AT SPIRIT HOUSE, QLD Head chef Tom Swapp gets inspired by the brilliant street food feasts of Thailand.May 8; $180Page 21

CHEFS FROM THE SOUTHWESTNo fewer than four great chefs from Victoria’s southwest combine (and compete) in a five-course feast: Matt Dempsey (Gladioli, Inverleigh), Ryan Sessions (Fen, Port Fairy), Geoff Lindsay (Dandelion, Melbourne), Jake Nicholson (Blackbird, Brisbane).At Thousand Pound Bend, VIC May 12; $175Page 17

SEAFOOD SPLENDOURAT SHOREHOUSE, WAShorehouse’s Ollie Gould, 2014 The Age Good Food Guide Young Chef of the Year, celebrates the ocean’s top produce in this special one-off seafood dinner that is his own personal toast to the coast. May 19; $119Page 22

TEST KITCHENAT CUTLER & CO, VICAndrew McConnell’s Kitchen Sessions are in-house masterclasses and ideas incubators for top staff. Get a taste of the action at Marion, followed by a five-course produce-driven degustation menu.May 16; $195Page 15

THE ART OF CHAMPAGNEAT GOMA, QLDJosue Lopez pays homage to the famous Champagne houses with a 6-course Champagne degustation dinner illuminated by bubbly Champagne doyenne Bernadette O’Shea’s intimate knowledge. May 15; $300Page 20

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FIREPIT LUNCH WITH TOP RESTAURANTS THREE BLUE DUCKS AND AFRICOLAAnything could happen at this four-course, long-table rustic lunch from Duckie’s Mark Labrooy and Darren Robertson from Byron and Africola’s Duncan Welgemoed, off the leash outside of their normal kitchens.At Fall from Grace, SAMay 22; $130 Page 25


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PIG FROM NOSE TO TAILAT BALLA

Come and join Gabriele Taddeucci as he puts a play on his favourite dishes using Kurobuta Pork. Recipes inspired by traditional Italian cuisine with the signature dish of Porchetta Tuscan style that has been handed down through family generations, a dish close to his father’s heart.WHERE Balla, Level G, Harbourside,

The Star 80 Pyrmont StreetWHEN May 24; 7–10.30pmCOST $149; includes matched winesBOOKINGS 02 9657 9129

NEAPOLITAN FEASTAT BUON RICORDO

Armando Percuoco returns to his neapolitan roots with a special menu from the region that we know and love so well, done the Buon Ricordo way. So pizza comes as a fried pizzetta with ricotta, tomato and parmesan; pasta e fagioli comes with mussels and cannellini beans; lamb is slow-braised and served on the bone with eggs, peas and parmesan; and the ricotta, candied fruit and grano wheat that make up their pasteria napoletana is perfumed with orange blossom water.WHERE 108 Boundary Street, PaddingtonCOST $175; includes matched winesWHEN May 12 & 25; 6.30pm–10.30pm BOOKINGS 02 9360 6729

HOMAGE TO OUR STATE’S FINESTAT CATALINA RESTAURANT

Catalina believes there is no need to import ingredients from all over the world when Australia has such beautiful produce on our doorstep. They have come together with their suppliers and producers to create a five-course menu featuring locally sourced, seasonal and sustainable produce.WHERE Lyne Park, Rose Bay COST $130; $65 extra for wine matches WHEN May 18; 6.30pm–11pm BOOKINGS 02 9371 0555

LUXURIOUS PROGRESSIVE DINNERAT CHINA DOLL

Meet at China Lane for a welcome drink and entrees such as pulled pork bao, then be whisked away on a luxury superyacht with onboard sake tasting and canapes. Disembark at China Doll for mains, which may include wokked marron, pork belly with chilli caramel or Penang curry, and a dessert platter. Progressive and luxurious.WHERE 4/6 Cowper Wharf Road,

Woolloomooloo COST $400; includes transfers and

matched drinks WHEN May 18; 6pm–11pm BOOKINGS 02 9380 6744

JAZZ & PINOTAT ICEBERGS DINING ROOM AND BAR

Steal away with that special someone (or someones) and immerse yourself in a night of hedonistic pleasure. With jazz in your ears, carefully matched pinots in your glass and a series of artful Iceberg primi, pesce, carne and dolce featuring seasonal flavours and prime ingredients, this is one dining experience that satisfies all senses.WHERE 1 Notts Avenue, Bondi Beach�COST Contact venue for further information WHEN May 12; 6.30pm–11pm�BOOKINGS www.idrbevents.com/jazzandpinot�

FLAVOURS OF ITALYAT JONAHS RESTAURANT & BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Jonah’s Restaurant at Whale Beach will be hosting a very special Italian inspired food and wine dinner. Executive Chef Logan Campbell (ex Lucio’s) will be creating a special four course Italian inspired menu alongside Head Sommelier Luke Collard who will be pairing each course with perfectly matched Italian wines.WHERE 69 Bynya Road, Whale BeachCOST $160 includes matched wines WHEN May 19; 6.30–10pm�BOOKINGS 02 9974 5599

LUNCH AT KEPOS & COAT KEPO’S & CO

Enjoy a lunchtime special fish of the day, cooked with the Kepos flavours that diners enjoy, matched to a glass of riesling.WHERE Shop 5, Casba, 18 Danks Street,

Waterloo COST $35; includes a glass of riesling WHEN May 3–6, 10–13, 17–18, 20;

11.30am–2.30pm BOOKINGS 02 9690 0931

THE GREAT CULTURAL COOK-OFFAT NEL. RESTAURANT

Watch award-winning chefs Victor Liong of Lee Ho Fook and Nelly Robinson of nel. conjure up dishes using the same seasonal ingredients: pear, kingfish, duck, matcha and chestnuts. Each chef presents a dish for each course (ten altogether), with guests scoring them out of 10. Diners can watch the action in the large open kitchen.WHERE 75 Wentworth Avenue,

Surry Hills�COST $179; includes matched winesWHEN May 5; 6.30pm–10pm�BOOKINGS 02 9212 2206�

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TABLES HAVE TURNEDAT GLASS BRASSERIE

Glass Brasserie opens up its kitchen to five of Sydney’s key food influencers, as they stand to be critiqued. Join Terry Durack, Jill Dupleix, Myffy Rigby, Callan Boys and Ardyn Bernoth as they each design a course for the diners to review. Luke Mangan, Joe Pavlovich and Anthony Puharich join the team with blow-by-blow accounts throughout the evening, issuing the final score! Featuring a four-course menu withmatching wines.WHERE 2/488 George Street, SydneyCOST $125; includes matched winesWHEN May 3; 6.30pmBOOKINGS 02 9265 6068

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A SPARKLING NIGHT AT ORMEGGIOAT ORMEGGIO AT THE SPIT

Chef Alessandro Pavoni’s home wine region is Franciacorta in the region of Lombardy, which produces a DOCG wine that is Italy’s answer to Champagne. Enjoy a five-course degustation from different Italian regions matched with five spectacular Franciacortas.WHERE D’Albora Marinas, The Spit, Mosman�COST $135; includes matched

Franciacorta sparkling winesWHEN May 18; 6pm–10pm�BOOKINGS 02 9969 4088�

A SARDINIAN FEAST WITH GIOVANNI PILUAT PILU AT FRESHWATER

Enjoy a Sardinian feast featuring traditional and modern dishes in the company of executive chef and owner Giovanni Pilu on one communal table. This evening features a five-course menu with matching Sardinian wines.WHERE Moore Road, Freshwater COST $180; includes matched Sardinian

winesWHEN May 3, 20; 7pm–10pm BOOKINGS 02 9938 3331

COUNTRY NSW TOP CHEF S CHARITY DINNER

Blue Mountains and Central West chefs come to Sydney with a very special collaborative dinner for charity. Be there for the magic as these Top 500 regional chefs hit the city to present their favourite dishes. Go to australiastoprestaurants.com for further event details.

DINE BY THE SEAAT PUBLIC DINING ROOM

Head chef Mark Knox prepares his signature dish of ‘melting’ Huon Valley Tasmanian salmon with cucumber, ketchup, pickled onion and ginger beurre blanc, a dish that exemplifies his ethos about sourcing sustainable fish and heirloom vegetables from small producers.WHERE 2A, The Esplanade, Mosman�COST $39; includes a glass of matched wine WHEN May 3–6, 9–13, 16–20, 23;

12pm–9pm�BOOKINGS 02 9968 4880�

RAMEN WARS: VOLUME ONEAT SALARYMAN

The premise is this: Salaryman and one other restaurant battle each another to create their ultimate bowl of ramen, served with a matching cocktail. You, as diner, slurp and then score the noodles. One party is declared the winner at the end of the night. To help you think, dessert is on the house.WHERE 52 Albion Street, Surry Hills�COST $60; includes a cocktail WHEN May 15; 3pm–8pm�BOOKINGS 02 9188 2985�

AUTUMN PRODUCE WITH SUMMER PRESERVESAT SILVEREYE

Chef Sam Miller keeps summer flavours going through the cooler months by preserving, pickling or fermenting summer bounty. His ten-course menu is built around a main seasonal ingredient, with the rest of the dish devoted to these preserves.WHERE 20 Broadway, Chippendale�COST $150; with matched drinks

$95 extra; with matched juices $60 extra�

WHEN May 10; 6.30pm–11pm�BOOKINGS 02 8277 8520

A TASTE OF STANBULIAT STANBULI

Stepping into Stanbuli, you could be in a meyhane in Istanbul. For one night, a special tasting menu brings together the flavours of Turkey with Northern Cyprus; be enchanted as you work your way through a selection of raki mezesi, meze, mangal and dessert dishes.WHERE 135 Enmore Road, Enmore COST $75 WHEN May 4; 7pm–10pm BOOKINGS 02 8624 3132

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SOKYO OMAKASEAT SOKYO

Come and join Chase Kojima at Sokyo’s sushibar for an omakase degustation. The five-course degustation menu consists of abalone katsu tempura, three different cuts of beef from David Blackmore cooked over the robata, Chase’s signature dengakuman and 10 pieces of sushi in which aged big-eyed tuna feature, finishing the night off with a contemporary Japanese dessert. WHERE Sokyo at The Darling,

Level G The Star, 80 Pyrmont StreetCOST $200; includes matching

champagne, sake and wine pairingsWHEN May 18; 6–8.30pmBOOKINGS 02 9657 9261

A TRIP TO LOMBARDYAT VIA ALTA

Chef Alessandro Pavoni shares the time-honoured and enduring classics of his beloved Lomardy in a four-course dinner matched to Lombardian wines. Savour the best of northern Italian dishes, including treasured family recipes, as featured in his Lombardian Cookbook.WHERE 197 High Street, Willoughby�COST $115; includes matched wines WHEN May 19; 6pm–9pm�BOOKINGS 02 9958 1110�

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THE FARMER AND THE FORAGERAT BIOTA DINING

Scott Pickett from Estelle and James Viles from Biota come together to present a six-course dinner in NSW. The chefs and friends present dishes from their books with their trademark commitment to sustainability in their dishes’ provenance and drama on the plate.WHERE� 18 Kangaloon Road, Bowral�COST� $185�WHEN May 16; 6.30pm–9pm�BOOKINGS� 02 4862 2005

TASTE OF THE SEAAT COTTAGE POINT INN

From chef Guillaume Zika comes a five-course degustation menu inspired by produce from Australian waters, including oysters, Moreton Bay bugs and seaweed, alongside other favourite ingredients such as veal and chocolate.WHERE 2 Anderson Place,

Cottage PointCOST $140; includes an aperitif on arrivalWHEN May 20; 12pm–3pm BOOKINGS 02 9456 1011

CUPITT’S MIDWEEK TREATAT CUPITT’S KITCHEN

Dine with sweeping views of rolling vineyards, picturesque lakes and mountain ranges. Cupitt’s produce their own cheese, beef, wine and vegetables, and the provincial spirit translates to the table, with food inspired by regional France, anchored in seasonal produce. A long lunch seldom sounded more enticing.WHERE 58 Washburton Road, Ulladulla�COST $60; includes two courses with

a matched drink, $70; three courses with a matched drink

WHEN May 4–6, 9, 11–13, 18–20; 12pm–2.30pm�

BOOKINGS 02 4455 7888�

SEAFOOD LUNCH AT SOUTH ON ALBANYAT SOUTH ON ALBANY

Chef John Evans presents a two-course lunch menu based on his love of seafood and the finest local produce. Share in entrees of freshly shucked South Coast rock oysters and cured kingfish followed by the fish of the day, matched to wines from the South Coast and Southern Highlands.WHERE 3/65 Queen Street (Cnr Albany Street),

Berry COST $70; includes two matched winesWHEN May 7, 14, 21; 12pm–2pm BOOKINGS 02 4464 2005

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LUXEMBOURG VIA TRENTHAM: AN EVENING WITH ANNIE SMITHERSAT LUXEMBOURG BAR AND BISTRO

With a bounty of her homegrown produce and classic recipes, Annie Smithers brings her love of big homely flavours to Luxembourg for an evening of French provincial cooking that celebrates the rustic country style of her Trentham bistro. Over five courses, Annie and Luxembourg’s Chris Watson present a feast that emphasises the art of simplicity: house-made charcuterie, freshly made bread, ocean trout en crôute, dry-aged duck for main, a signature cheese and a dessert that celebrate Annie’s autumn fruit harvest.WHERE 2/157 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda COST $120; includes matched wines WHEN May 11; 7pm–10.30pm BOOKINGS 03 9525 4488

THE WHOLE HOGAT MERRICOTE

Nose-to-tail dining has always been a favourite Merricote way of dining. This intimate dinner makes use of a whole suckling pig, beginning with canapes in their urban garden to charcuterie, finishing with bacon ice-cream.WHERE 81 High Street, Northcote COST $125; includes matched drinks WHEN May 4; 7pm–10.30pm BOOKINGS 03 9939 4762

TEST KITCHENAT CUTLER & CO

Andrew McConnell’s Kitchen Sessions are a monthly gathering of talent across his restaurants and industry professionals to exchange knowledge. These in-house focus groups are an important ideas incubator for the restaurant. Sample the fruits of their labour over canapes at Marion, followed by a five-course degustation menu.WHERE 55–57 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy COST $195; includes matched drinks WHEN May 16; 6.30pm–10.30pm BOOKINGS 03 9419 4888

TODAY’S SPECIALAT EMBLA

Embla makes every day special with a daily special plate , using the best ingredients of the day paired with a thoroughly compatible glass of wine. Available at lunch, all afternoon and pre-theatre.WHERE 122 Russell Street MelbourneCOST $28WHEN Weekdays throughout the programBOOKINGS 03 9654 5923

THE FARMER AND THE FORAGERAT ESTELLE BY SCOTT PICKETT

Scott Pickett from Estelle and James Viles from Biota come together to present a six-course dinner in Melbourne. The chefs and friends present dishes from their books with their trademark commitment to sustainability in their dishes’ provenance and drama on the plate.WHERE� 245 High Street, NorthcoteCOST� $185�WHEN May 18; 6.30pm–9pm�BOOKINGS� 03 9489 4609�

AUSTRALIAN FREESTYLEAT EZARD

The ezard food philosophy was built on the pillars of hot, sour, sweet and salty for a cuisine Teage Ezard called ‘Australian Freestyle’, with an emphasis on luxurious seasonal produce and technique. Teage Ezard and head chef Jarrod Di Blasi honour the distinctive ezard touch and flagship flavours with five completely fresh and novel creations, served as a tasting menu.WHERE 187 Flinders Lane, Melbourne COST $200; includes matched wines WHEN May 18; 6pm–10.30am BOOKINGS 03 9639 6811

LUXE FEAST WITH SEAN DONOVAN & PAUL WILSON AT FITZROY TOWN HALL HOTEL

Sean Donovan and Paul Wilson reunite to present a four-course urban feast for Sunday lunch. Diners can expect well sourced seasonal produce, big flavours and generous shared platters of food that show strong European technique.WHERE 166 Johnston Street, Fitzroy COST $95 or $125; includes matched drinks WHEN May 6, 22; 12pm–4pm BOOKINGS 03 9429 5055

CHEF GINGERBOYAT GINGERBOY

Join Nicholas Boyle, the new chef on the Gingerboy block, who presents his vision for the restaurant over a five-course banquet. Experience a menu of new and novel flavours from Southeast Asia, bursting with bold, spicy creations and fresh new ideas.WHERE 27–29 Crossley Street, Melbourne COST $98 WHEN May 11; 6pm–10.30pm BOOKINGS 03 9662 4200

DEATH ROW DINNERAT THE GRAND RICHMOND

Head chef Andrew Beddoes has worked with some of the world’s great chefs, and whittled his experiences down to five dishes for his death row dinner, matched with contraband such as cellblock vino, jailhouse hooch, extra rations and privileges for good behaviour. It would be criminal to not attend!WHERE 333 Burnley Street, Richmond COST $135; includes matched wines WHEN May 10–11; 6.30pm–11pm BOOKINGS 03 9429 2530

ANYTHING YOU CAN DO ...AT LEE HO FOOK

... I can do better. Chefs Victor Liong (from Lee Ho Fook) and Nelly Robinson (from nel.) roll up their sleeves once more and cook off against each other, reinterpreting four signature dishes from each other’s menu. An eight-course banquet featuring Modern Australian versus Modern Chinese. Who will win?WHERE 11–15 Duckboard Place, Melbourne�COST $148; includes matched drinksWHEN May 19; 6.30pm–10pm�BOOKINGS 03 9077 6261�

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TRUFFLE DINNERAT MR BIANCO

Taste Western Australian Terra Preta truffles incorporated into Sicilian dishes as Joe Vargetto prepares a truffle degustation to awaken the senses. The five courses featuring these earthy delights may include a tortellino of roasted scampi with Jerusalem artichoke veloute and a risotto of pumpkin, porcini and aged balsamic wine.WHERE 285 High Street, Kew�COST $130; includes matched wines WHEN May 10; 6.30pm–8.30pm�BOOKINGS 03 9853 6929�

THE NOBU EXPERIENCEAT NOBU

Savour dishes from Nobu’s Top 100 tastes. Start with a Nobu-style seafood ceviche, followed by a matcha green tea bun with tempura white fish and creamy aji amarillo. Next is a Rangers Valley black onyx beef with karashi-su miso, finishing with a Suntory whisky cappuccino.WHERE 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank COST $70, $90; includes matched winesWHEN May 3–6, 9–12; 6pm–9.30pm BOOKINGS 03 9292 5777

HOMER’S ODYSSEYAT THE PRESS CLUB

Journey through cuisine and culture in a special event inspired by Homer’s famous Odyssey. Held as part of the Press Club’s weekly experimental night, Kerasma Tuesday, guests experience five courses of vegan food, themed around the twists and triumphs of Odysseus’ epic voyage.WHERE 72 Flinders Street, Melbourne�COST $110�WHEN May 10; 6pm–10.30pm�BOOKINGS 03 9677 9677

THE TOWN MOUSE GOES ITALIANAT TOWN MOUSE

The Mouse goes back to its Italian roots (it was once home to the ground-breaking Donnini’s) for one night only with a casalinga menu from O’Tama Carey of Sydney’s Berta and wine selections from Italian master Giorgio di Maria.WHERE 312 Drummond Street, CarltonCOST $120; includes matched beveragesWHEN May 18; 7pmBOOKINGS www.thetownmouse.com.au

LUNCH DATESAT ROSETTA

Rosetta’s fast-paced kitchen turns out traditional regional Italian fare that make for smart seal-the-deal business lunches or convivial catch-ups with friends or family. Choose from two or three courses of antipasti, primi and secondi, which may include hand-cut pasta, wood-fired delights and stylish mains.WHERE Shop 9, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank COST $50 (2 courses); $60 (3 courses) WHEN May 3–6, 10–13, 17–20; 12pm–2.30pm BOOKINGS 03 8648 1999

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CHEFS FROM THE SOUTHWEST

There must be something in the waters around Warrnambool and Port Fairy, for no fewer than four chefs were born and raised there. For one special night, Matt Dempsey (Gladioli, Inverleigh), Ryan Sessions (Fen, Port Fairy), Geoff Lindsay (Dandelion, Melbourne) and Jake Nicholson (Blackbird, Brisbane) each present a dish. Expect standout flavours, top-notch ingredients and razor-sharp technique.WHERE Thousand Pound Bend

361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne�

COST $175WHEN May 12; 6.30pm�BOOKINGS 03 5265 1111

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FIN TO TAILAT THE ROVING MARROW

Young guns Josh Niland of Cafe Nice and Andrew Grantham of the Roving Marrow join forces for a roving seafood yum cha. Over around 12 dishes, enjoy tastes such as John Dory roe tarama with potato crisps, ocean trout in fig leaves and salt, bouillabaise, tomato and nori in salt meringue and other innovative creations.WHERE 418 Lygon Street, Carlton COST $95 WHEN May 3; 6pm–11pm BOOKINGS 03 9347 7419

THE FIFTH TASTEAT SAINT CRISPIN

Sweet, sour, bitter and salty are crucial to creating the perfect dish, but there’s a fifth taste – and some may argue, the greatest – umami. That celebrated savoury flavour in a dish leaves you salivating for more, and can be found in ingredients such as mushrooms, meat and seafood. Joe Grbac uses his favourite umami sources to create a three-course menu.WHERE 300 Smith Street, Collingwood�COST $110; includes matched wines�WHEN May 19; 7pm–10.30pm�BOOKINGS 03 9419 2202�

BEST OF BEEFAT SAN TELMO

Whether you prefer your beef fed on grass or grain, cured or raw, this all-beef dinner is not to be missed. Chef Chris Moran and San Telmo capture the essence of this staple at their Argentinian bodega.WHERE 14 Meyers Place, CBD�COST $145 includes matched drinks;

$95 without drinksWHEN May 13, 21; 12.30pm–4pm�BOOKINGS 03 9650 5525

SOURCE LOCAL, THINK GLOBALAT TAXI KITCHEN

Executive chef Tony Twitchett and head chef Sam Forte take you through Victoria’s backyard with their five-course menu. Featured are sustainable Victorian produce and wine alongside their rooftop honey and pop-up patch: Greenvale Farm free-range, rare-breed pork, Goulburn River Farm king trout and Little Veggie Patch vegetables.WHERE Federation Square, Transport Hotel

Building level 1, CBD�COST $120; includes matched drinksWHEN May 4, 9, 11; 6.30pm–10.30pm�BOOKINGS 03 9654 8808�

EXPLORING EMILIA ROMAGNAAT TRATTORIA EMILIA

From Emilia Romagna, one of the world’s richest gastronomic regions, comes beloved Italian staples such as parmigiano reggiano, prosciutto, balsamic vinegar, bollito and mortadella. Head chefs Francesco Rota and Luca Flammia celebrate their roots and this bounty in a four-course tasting menu, complete with matched wines, authentic dishes and stories and experiences.WHERE Rear of 360 Little Collins Street,

Melbourne�COST $110; includes matched wines

from the region of Emilia Romagna�WHEN May 9; 7pm–10pm�BOOKINGS 03 9670 7214�

ELEGANT VEGANAT WOODLAND HOUSE

With increased awareness about where our food comes from, the environmental impact of what we eat and the choices we make when fuelling our bodies, chefs Thomas Woods and Hayden McFarland showcase their produce-driven technique by offering a ten-course vegan tasting menu. See what can be created without using animal products, and discover how vegan cuisine is more than just tofu.WHERE 78 Williams Road, Prahran�COST $140; $235 includes matched wines�WHEN May 5, 9; 6.30pm–11pm�BOOKINGS 03 9525 2178

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HIGH COUNTRY HARVEST DINNERAT PATRICIA’S TABLE

Step inside the historic barn where the first Brown Brothers wines were made for a special menu by executive chef Douglas Elder, who has a passion for the high country’s magnificent produce. After a glass of sparkling, experience four courses of food and wine matches not to be missed.WHERE 239 Milawa Bobinawarrah Road,

Milawa COST $140; $130 for Brown Brothers

members – includes a glass of sparkling on arrival and matched wines

WHEN May 14; 6.30pm–10.30pm BOOKINGS 03 5720 5434

CHARDONMAYAT POLPERRO

To celebrate the best cool-climate chardonnays of Red Hill, head chef Daniel Kerekes and winemaker Sam Coverdale team up to present a wine dinner. Four other boutique wineries in the region come along for the ride, while Daniel incorporates fresh and foraged produce into his seasonal menu.WHERE 150 Red Hill Road, Red Hill�COST Contact venue for details�WHEN May 20; 7pm–12am�BOOKINGS 03 5989 2471�

STROLL THE CELLARAT ROYAL MAIL HOTEL

With a glass of sparkling wine in hand, join the Royal Mail sommeliers for a stroll through their famous wine collection. Hear about the heroes behind the wines, the stories of their genesis and just how the restaurant manages its 26,000-bottle collection.WHERE 98 Parker Street, Dunkeld�COST $25; includes a glass of sparkling wine�WHEN May 3–23; 3pm–3.30pm�BOOKINGS 03 5577 2241

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AUTUMN BRUNCHAT TANI EAT & DRINK

Go natural, go real, go regional with Hamish Nugent and Rachel Reed as they transform classic brunch ingredients into a three-course meal honouring autumn, Tani style. Expect biodynamic nuts and wild mushrooms, local organic free-range eggs, natural ferment breads and spiked teas, including the signature soft cow’s cheese baked in hay with Walkabout honey from Mt Buffalo.WHERE 100 Gavan Street, Bright�COST $65; includes non-alcoholic drinks,

$89; includes matched alcoholic drinks

WHEN May 15; 10.30am–12.30pm�BOOKINGS 03 5750 1304

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VENICE IN MAYAT BUCCI

Bucci’s Shaun Malone and Massimo Mele offer a three-course Venetian set menu in May featuring classic dishes such as carpaccio, baccala mantecato, risotto and tiramisu.WHERE 11/15 James Street, Fortitude Valley COST $45 WHEN May 4–23; 12pm–9.30pm BOOKINGS 07 3252 7848

A VOYAGE TO VENICE WITH MASSIMO MELEAT BUCCI

Be transported to Italy’s famous floating city by Bucci’s Shaun Malone and Massimo Mele’s special menu. Choose from a bellini or spritz on arrival, then enjoy Venetian classics over four courses, including the pasta dish bigoli and, for dessert, fritelle.WHERE 11/15 James Street, Fortitude Valley COST $95; includes matched drinks WHEN May 3; 6.30pm–11pm BOOKINGS 07 3252 7848

BIRDS OF A FEATHERAT THE CATBIRD SEAT BISTRO

Flock to dinner for a tasting menu that features seasonal birds and bird products, sourced locally where possible. Come for dishes such as ‘What came first?’ and ‘Duck, duck, goose’, and prepare to be plumped up like a foie gras duck. In true Catbird style, be ready for dishes that are a little outside the coop.WHERE� 2/888 Stanley Street East,

East Brisbane�COST� $150; includes matched wines�WHEN� May 21; 6.30pm–9.30pm�BOOKINGS� 07 3392 2645

DINE WITH QUEENSAT CINCO BISTRO

Cinco’s Darren Bonhomme focuses on local produce found within a 50-kilometre radius of Brisbane to create a seasonal menu of dishes such as soft shell crab with kohlrabi pickle, sweetcorn emulsion, watercress and apple, or Samford Goose leg with red cabbage puree, potatoes and pears.WHERE 589 Old Cleveland Road,

Camp HillCOST $90 WHEN May 3, 11, 19; 6.30pm–9pm BOOKINGS 07 3844 6666

ALICE IN THE WONDERLAND OF ALCHEMYAT ALCHEMY RESTAURANT AND BAR

Tumble down the rabbit hole, and encounter a wonderland that combines chemistry, food and wine for adventures in food pairing. In this five-course degustation, the enchanted forest meets magic mushrooms, oysters prosper and a Cheshire Cat guides you through your meal. Celebrate your happy unbirthday at the Mad Cook’s tea party.WHERE 175 Eagle Street, Brisbane City�COST $150; includes matched drinksWHEN May 20; 6.30pm–11.30pm�BOOKINGS 07 3229 3175�

MANY FEASTS FROM ONE BEASTAT BLACKBIRD BAR & GRILL

Learn about the culinary delights that can be created from one beast, with nothing left to waste. This chef’s table dinner celebrates everything pork and sustainable, through offerings such as croustillant of rolled pork belly; black pudding with cabbage and bacon; and a ‘silk purse’ made from a sow’s ear.WHERE Riverside Centre, 123 Eagle Street,

Brisbane�COST $95; $140; includes matched wines WHEN May 3–23; 6pm–10pm�BOOKINGS 07 3229 1200�

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HARAJUKU POP-UP PARTYAT SAKE RESTAURANT & BAR

Be transported to Tokyo’s Harajuku for one night only, complete with colourful people, lively performers and food stalls serving Japanese bites through the night.WHERE Eagle Street Pier,

BrisbaneCOST $50; includes a cocktail on arrivalWHEN May 20; 5pm–12am BOOKINGS 07 3015 0557

TEST KITCHENAT THOMSON’S RESERVE

Ever wanted to be part of the creative process that goes into putting together a new menu? Taste and sample your way through new dishes, discuss innovative flavours and have a say in what ends up on the final menu at Thomson’s Reserve.WHERE 73 Wickham Terrace,

BrisbaneCOST $85 WHEN May 9, 23; 6.30pm–9pm BOOKINGS 07 3226 8888

THE BEST OF THE BEST DINNERAT URBANE RESTAURANT

Think crayfish flown from the Torres Strait islands or Rangers Valley 9+ Kobe beef and other prime Australian produce. Celebrate these and other top-notch ingredients, prepared with finesse and flair, over six degustation courses.WHERE� 181 Mary Street, Brisbane�COST� $150�WHEN� May 11; 7pm–10.30pm�BOOKINGS� 07 3229 2271�

EAST MEETS WESTAT THE FORAGING QUAIL

Come for an East meets West dinner with a Vietnamese twist, which, over ten courses, includes octopus with chilli jam and prawn salt; mackerel crudo with saffron onions, verjuice and grapes; confit salmon with Thai eggplant and yuzu snow; and saltbush lamb belly. Leave with an enhanced understanding of modern Australian cuisine.WHERE 148B Merthyr Road,

New Farm�COST $130; $260 includes matched wines�WHEN May 6, 8; 5.30pm–11.30pm�BOOKINGS 07 3358 6414

TABUTHA AT GERARD’S BISTRO

Head chef Ben Williamson, inspired by the ancient Phoenician tabutha (banquet), throws one, composed of dishes from carefully curated recipes that date back 2000 and 3000 years. On offer are delicacies served on banquet-style platters, with three dishes matched to a cocktail or drink.WHERE Gerard’s Lane. 14/15 James Street,

Fortitude Valley COST $140; includes matched drinks WHEN May 11; 6pm–10pm BOOKINGS 07 38523822

CHAMPAGNE DEGUSTATIONAT GOMA RESTAURANT

Executive chef Josue Lopez pays homage to some of champagne’s most famous houses with a six-course champagne degustation that marries bubbles with dishes featuring Queensland’s finest produce. Champagne doyenne Bernadette O’Shea shares her intimate knowledge of these exquisite champagnes and the stories behind the houses that produce them.WHERE Gallery of Modern Art,

Cultural Precinct, South Bank�COST $300; includes matched champagnes�WHEN May 15; 12pm–4.30pm�BOOKINGS 07 3842 9916�

SUNDAY LONG LUNCH & JAZZAT LUTECE BISTRO & WINE BAR

Romain Bapst and chef de cuisine Debra Qian Cao cook up a French–Chinese lunch to honour two of the world’s most popular cuisines. The five-course lunch, served from two long tables d’hôtes, allows diners to experience worlds old and new.WHERE 1/60 Macgregor Terrace, Bardon�COST $98; includes matched wines�WHEN May 22; 12pm–3pm�BOOKINGS 07 3161 1858�

MADAME WU’S ULTIMATE BANQUETAT MADAME WU

Sit down to a shared Chinese banquet of fifteen dishes by executive chef Brendon Barker while looking over the Story Bridge. Fresh local produce and seafood such as Moreton Bay bugs star, and dishes such as house-roasted duck and the classic duck bun, rice-crusted brisket and smoked trout salad make this a big-affair dinner to remember. Two wine packages are on offer.WHERE 71 Eagle Street, Riparian Plaza,

Upper Plaza Level, Brisbane�COST Two diff erent wine packages

on off er for $60 and $100WHEN May 8–13; 5.30pm–9pm�BOOKINGS 07 3229 5070�

PARIS MEETS BARCELONAAT MODA RESTAURANT

Javier Codina’s table takes inspiration from his Spanish heritage and French training. Expect beautiful, robust, classically Mediterranean flavours coaxed from prime Australian produce.WHERE 12 Edward Street, Brisbane�COST $99�WHEN May 18; 6.30pm–11pm�BOOKINGS 07 3221 7655

FROM BUNDABERG TO BURGUNDYAT MONTRACHET

Chef Shannon Kellam recreates his culinary journey from his hometown of Bundaberg (to represent Australia in the Bocuse d’Or in Lyon) to his various stints in different kitchens in France as a six-course menu. The produce is from Bundaberg, but the dishes are classical and contemporary French.WHERE 224 Given Terrace,

PaddingtonCOST $110 WHEN May 7; 6.30pm–11.30pm BOOKINGS 07 3367 0030

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WHISKY DEGUSTATION DINNER WITH WHISKYMASTER DAN WOOLLEYAT ETSU IZAKAYA

Renowned whisky ambassador Dan Woolley believes Japan is about to become a whisky powerhouse, with some of the greatest already being produced there. He delves into the finer points of the industry in an open forum, and matches seven Japanese whiskies to special courses. Bring your questions. Another 45 Japanese whiskies can be tasted (extra charges apply).WHERE 2440 Gold Coast Highway,

Mermaid Beach�COST $145; includes matched whiskiesWHEN May 3; 7pm–10pm�BOOKINGS 07 5526 0944�

LONG ANTHONY HALESAT DEER DUCK BISTRO

From chef Anthony Hales comes a tasting menu that highlights the flavours and local produce available in May. Come ready to challenge your palate and excite your senses and tastebuds at this long-table dinner.WHERE 396 Milton Road,

Auchenfl ower�COST $150; includes matched wines WHEN May 4, 11, 18; 6.15pm–9.15pm�BOOKINGS 07 3870 8482�

A NIGHT OF CAVIARAT THE FISH HOUSE

Experience a caviar and champagne night like none other, with Beluga, Oscietra, Yasa, Sterling and Sevruga caviar starring in five courses, all paired with Louis Roederer champagnes. The caviar has been sustainably sourced from all corners of the world, including Italy, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, USA and Australia. Taste the difference between each type of caviar, and how champagne enhances their flavour.WHERE 50 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads�COST $250; includes matched Louis

Roederer champagnesWHEN May 4; 6.45pm–10.30pm�BOOKINGS 07 5535 7725�

HOMAGE TO THE OLD SCHOOLAT HOMAGE

Homage goes old school, as chefs serve a seven-course tasting menu of local produce from their smokehouse, coalpit and wood fire. Dinner is by candlelight in front of an open stone fireplace overlooking the 89-bed market garden.WHERE 617 Grandchester,

Mount Mort Road, Grandchester�

COST $150; includes matched drinks�WHEN May 20; 7pm–10pm�BOOKINGS 07 5465 5900

POSTCODE 4560 CHEF’S TABLE DEGUSTATIONAT THE LONG APRON RESTAURANT

Over seven courses, chef Cameron Matthews showcases all that’s ripe and in season in postcode 4560. Expect to see dishes using cranberry, hibiscus and horseradish from the Falls Farm, veal from Fortune Eight, native bee honey, macadamia, avocado, pecans, birch leaves, sprout-fed beef, hand-made buffalo-milk cheese from Cedar St Cheeserie and more.WHERE 68 Balmoral Road,

Montville�COST $140; $220 with matched wines�WHEN May 3, 5–23; 6pm–10pm�BOOKINGS 1300 252 380�

THE PEAK TEST KITCHENAT THE PEAK

Every month Peak chefs experiment and develop new dishes in an intimate, interactive and fun atmosphere. Diners are encouraged to venture into the kitchen to see the chefs in action and offer feedback on the dishes. The five-course shared menu features test-kitchen dishes such as Blackmore wagyu with rhubarb, sherry and malt.WHERE� 1 Wilkinsons Road,

Maryvale�COST� $150; includes matched winesWHEN� May 17; 6pm–10pm�BOOKINGS� 07 4666 1083�

SLEEPLESS IN SIAMAT SPIRITHOUSE

A dinner inspired by head chef Tom Swapp’s late-night dining adventures in Thailand. Among the eight tastings are steamed red curry mousse with local spanner crab; banana blossom and Thai basil; Moreton Bay bug with wild ginger sauce, finishing with a banana roti souffle.WHERE 20 Ninderry Road,

Yandina�COST $180; includes matched winesWHEN May 8; 7pm–10.30pm�BOOKINGS 07 5446 8994�

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THE STANDARD’S GREATEST HITS VOL. 1AT THE STANDARD

After a whirlwind first year, The Standard presents its top six greatest hits, including crowd favourites such as savoury mushroom donuts, finger-lickin spiced-out chicken grill with rice noodles and vanilla bean panna cotta with lemon thyme jelly and housemade lemonade. WHERE 28 Roe Street, Northbridge COST $75; includes matched drinks WHEN May 4, 11, 18; 7pm–9pm BOOKINGS 08 9228 1331

THE BEST OF FRANCEAT THE TRUSTEE BAR & BISTRO

Chef Andre Mahe hails from Brittany, and spent the better part of his youth learning the art of charcuterie at his father’s butcher shop. He brings these techniques and his love of rustic European dishes to create a special Gallic feast.WHERE 133 St Georges Terrace, Perth COST $99; includes matched winesWHEN May 18; 6.45pm–10.30pm BOOKINGS 08 6323 3000

LUNCHTIME BOARD MEATINGAT VARNISH ON KING

Seal the deal over a shared lunchtime rib eye on the bone, all 450 g of it, served with a pot pie and house-made condiments.WHERE 75 King Street, Perth COST $55; includes a house wine

or tap beerWHEN May 3–6, 9–13, 16–20; 12pm–2.30pm BOOKINGS 08 9324 2237

HOTDOG DEGUSTATIONAT THE FLOUR FACTORY

Discover the delights of the humble hotdog at The Flour Factory. From bun to garnish, taste four hotdogs, each with a distinct flavour, ranging from spicy to sweet and everything in-between, all matched to drinks.WHERE 16 Queen Street, Perth�COST $80; includes matched drinksWHEN May 4, 11, 18; 6.30pm–8.30pm�BOOKINGS 08 9485 1711

BUDDHA’S FEAST: ALL HANDS ON DECKAT LOW KEY CHOW HOUSE

A traditional banana-leaf feast featuring a collage of cuisines from Southeast Asia: coal-charred satay, sticky wings and kimchi, Filipino sausages, soft shell chilli crab, Vietnamese beef patties and more. A feast best eaten with your hands, as they do in Asia.WHERE 140 Oxford Street, Leederville COST $55; includes a drink on arrivalWHEN May 6, 21; 12pm–2pm BOOKINGS 08 9443 9305

MIKI’S OPEN KITCHENAT MIKI’S OPEN KITCHEN

Experience a seven-course set menu that changes nightly. Using local seasonal ingredients based on Japanese tempura techniques, the unique autumn menu offer will feature Margaret River Jerusalem artichoke with nuta sauce and Pemberton sweet potato with hacchou miso.WHERE 2/3 Bussell Highway, Margaret River COST $60; $88; includes matched wine or sake WHEN May 3, 5–7, 10–11, 13–14, 17–21;

6pm–11pmBOOKINGS 08 9758 7673

BUSINESS LUNCHAT MISS CHOW’S

If you happen to be near the Claremont Quarter around lunchtime during weekdays, know that Miss Chow’s is offering a special two-course lunch of vegetarian spring rolls and a bowl of wonton noodles.WHERE Shop 119, Claremont Quarter,

Claremont COST $24; includes a bottle of Tsingtao WHEN May 3–6, 9–13, 16–20, 23; 11am–4pm BOOKINGS 08 9383 3371

MUMBAI STREET-FOOD ADVENTUREAT SAUMA

Share in the heady spice thrills of an Indian food market in the heart of Perth. Over eight dishes, Sauma brings Mumbai street food to the table, its traditions and flavours intact, but using WA produce and, just occasionally, with a modern twist.WHERE 200–206 William Street, Northbridge�COST $50; shared menu, minimum 2 people�WHEN May 3–8, 10–15, 17–22; 6pm–8pm�BOOKINGS 08 9227 8682�

SEAFOOD SPLENDOURAT THE SHOREHOUSE

From the ocean to the table in four courses. 2014 The Age Good Food Guide Young Chef of the Year Ollie Gould pairs the ocean’s best with his Mediterranean palate and culinary technique to produce plates that capture the coast and show off local produce.WHERE 282 Marine Parade, Swanbourne COST $119; includes matched wines WHEN May 19; 7pm–10pm BOOKINGS 08 9286 4050

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Shorehouse

Trustee Bar & Bistro



REGIONAL.

A NEW LUNCH EXPERIENCE: COOKING WITH MICHAEL ELFWINGAT CAPE LODGE RESTAURANT

Executive chef Michael Elfwing has worked at Bray’s Fat Duck and Adelaide’s Grange. Learn how to prepare a three-course vegetarian menu that can be recreated at home using seasonal local produce. After the class, sit down to a three-course long table lunch. The full list of classes is available at australiastoprestaurants.com.WHERE 3341 Caves Road, Yallingup COST $145; includes cooking demonstration

and Cape Lodge Estate wine WHEN May 14; 11.30am–3.30pm BOOKINGS 08 9755 6311

MIXING BUSINESS AND CHARDONNAYAT MILLBROOK WINERY

Winemaker Damian Hutton takes you on a barrel hall tour, then guides you through a vertical tasting of ten vintages (2006–15) of his limited release chardonnay. The wines are matched to a three-course lunch by head chef Guy Jeffreys, whose menu is driven by his heirloom vegetable garden.WHERE Old Chestnut Lane,

JarrahdaleCOST $110; includes matched winesWHEN May 13; 12pm–4.30pm BOOKINGS 08 9525 5796

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CHEF’S TASTING MENUAT CAPE LODGE RESTAURANT

Executive chef Michael Elfwing draws on his experience in some of the world’s best kitchens, to create a six-course tasting menu that fuses technique with the best of WA produce from land and sea. Come for dishes featuring Donnybroook marron, Manjimup truffles, Albany oysters, zucchini flowers, White Rocks veal, Margaret River venison, Arkady lamb and Harvey beef.WHERE 3341 Caves Road, Yallingup�COST $160�WHEN May 3–23; 6pm–10pm�BOOKINGS 08 9755 6311

FROM THE FARMERS’ TABLEAT THE PEARL DARWIN

Spend an evening at a French farm table without the plane ride. Dine on rustic French provincial dishes that honour the produce while nourishing the soul. Seating is banquet style, so settle in for an evening of conviviality and comforts such as French onion soup with gruyere toast.WHERE The Vic Courtyard, The Mall,

Darwin�COST $165; includes matched winesWHEN May 5, 8; 6.30pm–11.30pm�BOOKINGS [email protected]

NORTHERN TERRITORY.

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY.HERBS & SPICESAT LANTERNE ROOMS

Celebrate the way herbs and spices are used in Asian cooking, in a menu that moves from offerings such as India’s spiced lentil balls to Thailand for tom yum-infused prawns to Indonesia’s pork belly with a tamarind sauce, the Chinese Malaysian herbal broth chick-kut teh and more.WHERE Shop 3, Blamey Place, Campbell COST $85; includes drinksWHEN May 5–6, 11–13, 19–20;

6pm–10.30pmBOOKINGS 02 6249 6889

SAKE TASTING FLIGHTSAT LILOTANG

Pull up a barstool and work your way around the Lilotang beer, champagne, cocktail and sake menu, matched to favourite bar food such as edamame, chicken yakitori or pork belly skewers and octopus with potato and yuzu kosho.WHERE 1 Burbury Close, Canberra COST $35–$95; $95 includes matched

sake or Japanese beer WHEN May 5–7, 12–14, 19–21;

6pm–11pm BOOKINGS 02 6273 1424

The Pearl Lanterne

Fine food and wine, paired with pointsOur award-winning wine collection is now complemented by a range of gourmet

food from the same iconic wine regions. Every purchase comes perfectly paired

with Qantas Points too, making it the rewarding way to enjoy the fi ner things in life.

Shop now at qantasepiqure.com.au

To purchase from Qantas epiQure you must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member, 18 years of age and over and have an Australian delivery address.Liquor Act 2007: It is an offence to sell or supply to or to obtain liquor on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years.

Licence Number: LIQP770016736



TASMANIA.

WINTER FEASTAT FRANK RESTAURANT & BAR

Ease into the change of seasons and ready yourself to face the coming Antarctic winds by feasting at Frank’s on barbecued meats, fish and vegetables. With a pisco sour or perhaps a malbec in hand, choose from dishes such as roasted fish tortilla, slow-cooked pork belly, warm pudding and roasted quince.WHERE 1 Franklin Wharf,

Hobart�COST $85; includes matched drinks�WHEN May 5; 6pm–12am�BOOKINGS 03 6231 5005�

SPANISH FEASTAT SMOLT RESTAURANT

A Hobart institution, Smolt brings the flavours of Spain to Tasmania. Using the season’s best, Smolt offers a set menu with dishes such as grilled baby leeks with almond romesco, mussels with paprika and garlic, fried brandade with anchovies and its famous paella.WHERE 2 Salamanca Square,

Hobart�COST $85; includes matched drinks�WHEN May 12; 6pm–12am�BOOKINGS 03 6224 2554

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Frank

Smolt

THE TOP 500 LONG TABLE DINNERAT CHLOE’S RESTAURANT

Savour an eight-course degustation menu, matched with wines from Chloe’s extensive cellar, amid Victorian elegance. Dishes feature the best of local and seasonal South Australian produce, with Chloe’s inimitable blend of French and modern Australian accents.WHERE 36 College Road, Kent Town�COST $220; includes matched wines�WHEN May 5, 12, 22; 7pm–10.30pm�BOOKINGS 08 8362 2574�

AFTERNOON IN THE MECHANIC’S GARDENAT HISPANIC MECHANIC

While away a fiesta afternoon in the Hispanic Mechanic garden courtyard. Meet the chefs making empanadas, totopos, tostones, tostaditas and roasted suckling pig with fresh tortillas and salsa, chat with winemakers and make new friends.WHERE 205 Glen Osmond Road, Frewville COST $65; includes a glass of wine WHEN May 21; 1pm–4am BOOKINGS 08 8338 6435

Chloe’sRestaurant

REGIONAL.

HERITAGE EVENING WITH THE HENTLEY FARM CHEFSAT HENTLEY FARM RESTAURANT

In the farm’s beautiful converted stables chef Lachlan Colwill and his team share favourite dishes from their different cultural backgrounds. Taste beloved dishes from their childhood over seven courses, as they recall the stories of their families’ cooking culture and the dishes’ origins.WHERE Gerald Roberts Road,

Seppeltsfi eld COST $245; includes 7 courses

plus snacks and treats paired with 8 Hentley Farm wines

WHEN May 20; 6pm–8.30pm BOOKINGS 08 8562 8427

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FALLING AFRICAN DUCKS

Mark Labrooy and Darren Robertson from Byron’s Three Blue Ducks are in Aldinga to huddle around the fire pit with Africola’s Duncan Welgemoed to prepare a four-course lunch of rustic fare, served on long tables.At Fall From GraceWHERE 22 Old Coach Road, Aldinga COST $130; includes matched winesWHEN May 22; 12.30pm–6pm BOOKINGS [email protected]


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Photo CreditsFront cover: with thanks to Sepia (photographer: Jennifer Soo). Page 24, The Pearl Darwin: image courtesy of Resident Magazine, Lanterne: Rebecca Doyle. Page 25, Frank: Andrew Wilson. Page 3, 5, 9, 13, 19, 21, 23, Photos: Edwina Pickles. Food by: The Bridge Room and Ormeggio at the Spit.

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