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O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M

NSW food and wine goes on show

More than 100 ways to taste the state

The low-down on Sydneys favourite wine weekend

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Citi Customer BenefitsVisit nswfoodandwine.com.au/citibene ts for full details.

Citi is delighted to be the presenting partner of The Sydney Morning Herald NSW Food and Wine Festival for the fourth year running. Citi invites customers to enjoy all that the Festival has to offer with the following exclusive bene ts.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2014 THE SYDNEYMORNINGHERALD 3

Get ready for a month of quaffing

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The NSWFood andWine Festival is the perfect excuse to try asmuch as you can of the states bounty.

I ts a busy time of year for thewinemakers ofNSW the harvestseason is in full swing and across thestates 14wine regions, grapes arebeing crushed for the 2014 vintage.Will it bea good year?Timewill tell. Farmers and foodproducers have been busy too, picking latesummer produce and hoping for autumnabundance ahead. In linewith autumntradition,The SydneyMorningHeraldNSWFood andWineFestival, presented byCiti, isa celebration of harvest bounty and a chancetomeet the hard-working, creative talentsbehind the best inNSWfood andwine.Now in its seventh year, thismonth-long

event puts local and regional produce to thefore. The country comes to the city across

NSW-produce-themed restaurant, cafe andbarmenus and at SydneyCellarDoor Sydneys favourite outdoor food andwineevent, which launches theFestivalmonth onFebruary 21. Right through toMarch 21, thefull Festival program is a fabulousway forfood andwine-lovers to explore the tastes ofour state fromdinner to dessert, brunch tohigh tea, through producer andwinemakermaster classes, tastings andmatchings.AsCiti AustraliasHead of Consumer

Bank, JulianPotter says, Citi is delighted tobe the presenting partner of theNSWFoodandWineFestival for the fourth yearrunning, celebrating all that local food andwine has to offer. (See the exclusive benetsforCiti customers on the page opposite.)

Very special dinners are planned inpartnershipwithHungerfordHill from theHunter, Logan andRossHill fromOrange,andCherryTreeHill from theSouthernHighlands. Once again, the annual Tour theRegions dinnerswill be held at award-winning restaurants fromThe SydneyMorningHeraldGoodFoodGuide, including2014Restaurant of theYear, Sepia, andTheBridgeRoom, run by 2014Citi Chef of theYearRoss Lusted. Led by formerSommelierof theYearNickHildebrandt, the teambehind the 2014Wine List of theYearwillcreate perfectmatches for a superbmenufromTheBentleys Brent Savage.The adventure continues across regional

NSWtoo, from theRiverina to the

Shoalhaven, Orange to theCanberra district at top-ranked restaurants such asCanberras two-hattedAubergine andMillthorpe one-hatterTonic.We also introduce the very rstRising

Stars dinner featuring the youngwinemakers, sommeliers, producers andchefs of the future atWoollahras beautifulpaddock-to-plate restaurant, Chiswick.Try brilliant food-and-wine pairings

through ourLunch andDinewithNSWWine program, sip the bestNSWbubbles ata sparkling brunch or high tea, test-drivesomegreat snacks and street food offers pairedwith greatwines, of course; anddiscover thewealth of greatNSWproduceaswe throwa spotlight on the state.

NSW FOOD &WINE FESTIVALCOMES TO THE SMH GROWERS MARKETSaturdayMarch 1Its Sydneys oldest premium fresh-foodmarket and at this time of year, it becomesawinemarket too. Be there when famousfaces, such as two-hatted chef Giovanni Pilufrom Pilu at Freshwater, take to theMarketChef stage, cooking a brilliant marketbrunchwith seasonal produce. Pilus disheswill bematchedwith wine from some ofour favourite NSWwinemakers and therewill be tasting plates fromGrowersstallholders too. To find outmore about thisspecial edition of Pyrmont Growers, seenswfoodandwine.com.au/growersmarket

SYDNEY CELLAR DOORFriday February 21 Sunday February 23Food, wine, livemusic and an idyllic settingsound like a fine recipe for the perfectweekend. Add about 70winemakers fromall over NSW, some of the hottest names onthe Sydney dining scene including SurryHills Porteno, Bodega, Nomad and GelatoMessina and sounds that range from laid-back acoustic to hot jazz and R&B andyouve got Sydney Cellar Door.This hugely popular event caters foreveryone from serious wine-lovers andenthusiastic amateurs to families and

friends enjoying a picnic in the park.Explore the range and diversity of NSWswine regions, meet the talentedwinemakers behind our finest vintages,taste their wares and hear their stories, thengraze on great local and regional produce.Enjoy a pop-up polo club atmosphere at theTaste Orange seating area and chill out tothe likes of DJ live-band comboMartiniClub, Nick Kingswell from The Voice andsoul masters Cavan Te and The Fuss.nswfoodandwine.com.au/sydneycellardoor

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A series of showcasedinners for special guestsfeature in the Festivalmonth. Our finest chefs andsommeliers will createmenus andmatches with aNSW focus. Meetwinemakers from CherryTree Hill in the SouthernHighlands, Logan and RossHill in Orange, and theHunters Hungerford Hill.

Dining experience: Experts will match foodand wine from across the state for all menus.

Tour theregions

TheBridgeRoomBuy local taste global. TheCentral Ranges andSouthernHighlands,with cool climatesandunique terroir, are becoming renownedfor producingwines that canhold their ownagainstOldWorld regions. Join LogansPeter LoganandCherryTreeHills DaveLorentz in discovering the internationalinfluences on theirwines. All wines arematched to a special five-coursemenucreatedbyGoodFoodGuideCiti Chef of theYear, Ross Lusted.HostedbyHuonHooke,GoodFoodwine columnist andwine judge.February25, 6.30pm44BridgeStreet, Sydney, 92477000

$165

BentleyRestaurant+BarTerroir and single vineyards.What is terroirandhow is it reflected inwine?With theguidanceofwinemakers fromHungerfordHill (Hunter andTumbarumbawines) andtheRobson family fromRossHill inOrange,discover the subtleties of terroir and theglories of single-vineyardwines.Wines arematchedby formerGoodFoodGuideSommelier of theYear to a five- coursemenucreatedbyBentleys Brent Savage.Hosted,with thewinemakers, byJoannaSavill,GoodFoodGuideeditor andFestival director.March3, 6.30pm27 OConnell Street, Sydney, 8214 0505

$160

SepiaGo for gold. Featuring award-winningwines fromHungerfordHill, RossHill,LoganandCherryTreeHill, a five-coursedinner createdbyRestaurant of theYearchefMartinBennwith someof thebest

produce fromacross the state andbeyond.With guestwinemakers andhostedbyArdyn Bernoth, editor ofGoodFood inTheSydneyMorningHerald.March 19, 6.30pm2012 Sussex Street, Sydney, 9283 1990,

$195

REGIONALRegionalProduceDinner atAubergine RestaurantChefBenWillis creates a six-coursemeal,from regional produce,withNickSpencerfromCanberra districtwinery, EdenRoad.March5, 6.30-10.30pm18BarkerStreet, GriffithACT,62608666

$135

WeereewaFestival TerroirDinner atLe TresBonTerroir canbedescribedas a sense andtaste of place. ChefChristopheGregoiresthree-coursemenu showcases the terroir oftheBungendore region,withmatchedCanberra districtwines and locally grownvegetables, lamb, preserved truffles andapear tartwith fruit fromhis own orchard.March21; 7pm-10.30pm40MalbonStreet, Bungendore,6238 0662 $90

AutumnHarvestLunchatSt IsidoreWander through thegardens andorchards

before a four-course lunch celebrating thepost-summerharvest, highlightingSouthCoast oysters andSt Isidores gardenproduce.Meet the farmers leading thecharge for theoyster coast, get tips fromthe resident gardener and chatwithneighbours supplyingproduce from theirownbackyards.Matchedwithwine fromCentennial Vineyards.March 15; 12.30pm-5pm89CroobyarRoad,Milton, 4455 7261 $95

RiverinaRarities atNovusRestaurantNovus and theRiverinawinemakers presenta selectionof rare andunusualwines

matched to a three-course regionalmenu.March20; 7pm-10.30pm2BannaAvenue,Griffith, 69643504

$100

Angullong&MandageryCreekVenison:Just theTonicA three-course showcaseof theOrangeregion throughvenisonproducer TimHansen fromMandageryCreek and localwineryAngullong, courtesyof TonyWorlandfromTonic restaurant.March21; 6.30pm-10.30pmCornerPym&Victoria streets,Millthorpe,6366 3811 $120

Rising stars

New talent: five courses from the best.

The next generation gets together for aonce-only collaboration: five youngsommeliers, five youngwinemakers, fiveyoung chefs and five young foodproducers. Featuring the best andbrightest from Bentley, Biota Dining,Sixpenny, Ester and host restaurantChiswick, this is the shape of things tocome. And the future is bright.March 11, 6.30pmChiswick, 65 Ocean Street, Woollahra,8388 8688 $150 (five courses andwines)

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February 21 - March 21

Our top chefs and restaurants from The Good Food Guide come to the party during The Sydney Morning Herald NSW Food and Wine Festival presented by Citi for a series of amazing dinners. Local and regional produce stars, along with some of the best wine in the State.

Check out the full Festival program to find out how you can celebrate the State at Sepia, The Bridge Room, Bentley Restaurant and Bar and at fabulous regional locations such as the South Coast, the Riverina, Orange and northern NSW.

Visit nswfoodandwine.com.au

Tour the regions

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Local producemenus are pairedwith selected NSWwineat theseGood Food Guide-ranked restaurants.See nswfoodandwine.com.au formore details.

Lunch and dinewith NSWwine

CITYAnanasBar&Brasserie2012RossHill SauvignonBlancChoice ofmussels steamedwithPernodandfennel, fries; slow-braisedwagyu tail, gingerand shallot risotto; or pappardellewithmushrooms, herbs, 62-degreehens egg,beurre noisette.18 Argyle Street, The Rocks, 9259 5668

$40

AzumaJapaneseRestaurant2013Logan Weemala PinotGris, OrangeOrganic chirashi sushi: assorted seafood,sashimi andorganicNSWeggsonNSW sushi ricewithmixedgreen salad,suimono soup, aosa seaweed.ChifleyPlaza, 2ChifleySquare, Sydney,92229960 $40

BotanicGardensRestaurant2012LoganChardonnay,Orange.SteamedPalmers Islandmulloway, celeryheart, compressed cucumber, charred leek,sorrel,mixedherb and leaf salad.MrsMacquariesRoad, Sydney, 9241 2419 $40

TheBridgeRoom2013RossHillMax&MayaChardonnayRobata grilled kingfish, bellarossa peppers, harissa, fennel, fennel pollen.44BridgeStreet, Sydney, 92477000 $40

TheCutBar&Grill2010RossHill Cabernet FrancTheCuts sliders; pulled beef andBurgundy, foiegras andonions; beef burger, salt and vinegarpotatoes.16ArgyleStreet, TheRocks, 92595695 $40

GlassBrasserie2012RossHill PinnacleSeriesCabernetSauvignonRiverina grain-fed sirloin,mash,spinachandbordelaise.HiltonSydney,488GeorgeStreet, Sydney,92656068 $40

GoldenCenturySeafoodRestaurantAglassofHungerfordHill wineCold-cut cucumberwith garlic sauce, spicy dicedchicken, salmon fried rice, Chinese cookies, fruit.393-399SussexStreet, Sydney, 9212 3901

$40

TheMorrisonBar&Oyster Room2012RossHill CabernetSauvignonBeef and lamb raguwith paccheri pasta.225GeorgeStreet, Sydney, 92476744 $30

SakeRestaurant&Bar2012RossHill SauvignonBlancVegan, gluten-free bentobox featuring chefShaunPreslands newest creations.12ArgyleStreet, TheRocks, 92595656 $40

TheTeaRoomQVB2010CherryTreeHill CabernetSauvignonRoastedgrass-fed angusbeef, jerusalemartichoke,morel, braisedbeef-cheek tortellini.QueenVictoriaBuilding, 455GeorgeStreet,Sydney, 92837279 $30

EAST(including SurryHills)BeppisRestaurant2005CherryTreeHill CabernetMerlotRaviolo danitra duck raviolo servedwithcavolo nero, beetroot, crisp duck skin.21YurongStreet, EastSydney, 93604558

$30

PastaEmilia2013HungerfordHill EarlyBirdPinotGrigio, TumbarumbaAntipastimisti curedmeats, cheese andolives; two courses organic freshpasta,baked ricotta cheese cake.259 Riley Street, Surry Hills, 9212 1069

$40

PopoloSydney2012LoganPinotNoir, OrangeRoasted veal backstrap rolled in threespices,wilted spinachand lemonemulsion.50McLachlanAvenue,RushcuttersBay,93616641 $30

INNERWESTTOPARRAMATTABLACKbyezard2012RossHill PinnacleChardonnay,OrangeBangalowpork tenderloin, crisp pork belly,

braised kale, apple puree, cider andmustard dressing.Harbourside, TheStar, 80PyrmontStreet,Pyrmont, 96579109 $40

BlueEyeDragonRestaurantGlassofCherryTreeHill wineSix-course banquet: beef pancakes, friedchickenwith basil and five spice, porkdumplings, prawndumplingswithwaterchestnuts, shallots andChinese celery,Vietnamese spring rolls, soft-shell crab.37 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont, 9518 9955

$40 (minimum4people)

BoothStBistro2012LoganPinotNoirPan-fried snapper, green lentils, herb salad.127 Booth Street, Annandale, 9660 6652

$40

CourtneysBrasserie2011CherryTreeHill HalleReserveMerlotSlow-roastedCowra lamb, SydneyBasinbeans andeggplant, HunterValley feta andmint salad.30-32CharlesStreet, Parramatta,9635 3288 $30

GrappaRistorante eBar2010HungerfordHill CabernetSauvignonTagliatelle, nduja Calabrese, cavolo nero,cherry tomatoes, ricotta salata.267-277NortonStreet, Leichhardt,9560 6090 $30

Kazbah2006CherryTreeHill CabernetMerlot,SouthernHighlandsDip plate, Riverina lambshank tagineorSouthernHighlands baharat chicken shish kebab.379DarlingStreet, Balmain, 9555 7067 $30

OlivetoRistorante&Bar2013RossHillWineFamilySauvignonBlancSpaghettini, blue swimmer crab, cherrytomatoes, chilli, extra-virgin olive oil.BraysBayReserve, 443ConcordRoad,Rhodes,87650006 $30

NORTHGunnersBarracks2012CherryTreeHill Riesling.Pastry-wrappedblue eye trevalla,tabbouleh crust, chickpeaand chorizo stew,pink peppercorn yoghurt.EndofSuakinDrive, GeorgesHeights,Mosman,8962 5900 $30

Ormeggio atTheSpitLoganWeemalaShirazViognierWagyubeef cheek, jerusalemartichoke, capers, kale,organicmixed leaf salad.DAlboraMarinasTheSpit, SpitRoad,Mosman, 99694088 $40

Pilu atFreshwater2012LoganChardonnay,Orange.King salmon, rosemary andchickpea ragu.EndofMooreRoad, Freshwater, 99383331 $40

PublicDiningRoom2012HungerfordHill PinotGris,Tumbarumba.Snapper fillet, celery yuzupuree,tomatogel, quinoa, black olive tuile.2aTheEsplanade,BalmoralBeach,Mosman,99684880 $40

WoodlandKitchenandBar2013HungerfordHill EarlyBirdPinotGrigio,TumbarumbaWood-fire grilled salmonwith pickled beetroot,HunterValley fetta, orangeandmint.19-25GrosvenorStreet,Neutral Bay,9904 3400 $30

SOUTHMirandaHotel2005CherryTreeHill CabernetMerlot.Inverell grass fedbeef fillet, royal bluepotato roesti, wildmushrooms, kale andbordelaise sauce.590Kingsway,Miranda, 95240398 $40

VicinityDining2006CherryTreeHill Riesling,Southern Highlands.Butter-poached cobia kingfish, roastedbabybeetroots, entil vinaigrette, cavalonero; king salmon, couscous, labna, semi-dried confit tomato; linguinewith king crab,lemon, chilli, garlic pangrattato.90 Bourke Road, Alexandria, 9002 1333

$40

REGIONALHUNTER221Restaurant&Barat theRoyalOak Hotel2013HungerfordHill Verdelho,HunterValleyLocal black fig andBinnorie goats cheesetarte tatin,watercress saladwith agedbalsamic reduction.221 Vincent Street, Cessnock, 4991 3700

$30

ILLAWARRAFlanagansDiningRoom2013RossHill FamilySeriesChardonnayLocal boneless snapper fillet, pan-roastedwith butter servedwith cauliflower,parmesan foamand ryebreadcrumbs.ThirroulBeachPromenade, TheEsplanade, Thirroul, 4268 1598 $40

MIDNORTHCOASTFloodedGums2012CherryTreeHill RieslingBugmeat, angel-hair pasta, saffronbutterandparmigiano reggiano.NorthBonvilleRoad,Bonville, 66534002

$30

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Graze yourwayaround thestatewith ourrestaurantand bar-based snacks and appetiteteasers, with a glass of wine.

Snacks andstreet food

BaroqueBistroBaroque truffled cheeseburger;2010 A. Retief "TheCabernets", Hilltops or2013A. Retief Rose, Gundagai.88 George Street, The Rocks, 9241 4811

$25

BeiAmiciFig and tomato salad,mixedherbs, garlicconfit in honey, baked ricotta;2013A. Retief bio-dynamicRose, Gundagai.2b MonaRoad,DarlingPoint, 9328 0305 $30

TheCornerHouseSydneyRockoysters, spanish onion vinaigrette half a dozenwith aglass, a dozenwith abottle;2013A. Retief Rose, Gundagai281BondiRoad,Bondi, 80206698

$28/$75

FixStJamesPork, duck andpistachio terrine; 2013 A. Retiefbio-dynamicRose, Gundagai.111 ElizabethStreet, Sydney, 92322767

$25

GrasshopperAn inspiredpork bun slider fromyounggun chefArthur Liong;A. Retief Rose, Gundagai1 TemperanceLane, Sydney, 99479025

$20

HarvestStore&KitchenCrispmiso-roasted trout, sobanoodles, shallots,sesame; 2012ToppersMountainGewurztraminer, NewEngland.352BarrenjoeyRoad,Newport, 99976967

$35

The ImperialHotelShareplate of slow-roastedBangalowporkshoulder andGrannySmith apple, butter puff,fennel puree; 2012Tertini Riesling, SouthernHighlands.252OxfordStreet, Paddington, 93312023

$12.50aperson

LongrainBunkerBarBetel leaf of spanner crab, curry powder, gingerand chilli; 2013A. Retief bio-dynamicRose,Gundagai.85CommonwealthStreet, SurryHills, 92802888 $25

LoxStock&BarrelChoose two sampler plates (thebest of all thingscured, pickled, bakedand slow-cooked);2013A. Retief bio-dynamicRose, Gundagai.140GlenayrAvenue,BondiBeach, 9300 0368

$25

OrtoTradingCoChefs school prawns; 2013A. Retief bio-dynamicRose, Gundagai.38 Waterloo Street, Surry Hills, 0431 212 453

$20

PinboneChefMikeEggerts cheese custard andgrapecracker; 2012A. Retief bio-dynamicShiraz,Gundagai.3JerseyRoad,Woollahra, 9328 1600 $22

RileyStreetCafe andWineGabrielleWebster pairs Italian salt cod (baccala)withA. Retief TumbarumbaChardonnay.222RileyStreet, SurryHills, 80939807

$25

SugaroomConfit of corn-fed chicken,

shiitake, tofu andginger dumpling,mushroom consomme;2013A. Retief bio-dynamicRose, Gundagai.1 Harris Street, Pyrmont, 95715055

$35

YorkLaneConfit chicken, coriander, corn and springonion"chicko" roll; baby cos boats; braisedporkshoulder,water chestnuts, garlic chives; opensteak sandwichetteswith beef rump,sourdough,garlic aioli, tomato relishand watercress;2012SwingingBridgeChardonnay,Orange.YorkLaneLaneway, Sydney, 9299 1676March8, 7pm-midnight

$35

REGIONALBiotaDiningCaramel lambbelly, local curds, freshoats;2011 CherryTreeHill DianaChardonnay,SouthernHighlands.18KangaloonRoad,Bowral, 48622005

$16

ReserveWineBarLocally sourced smallgoods, artisancheeses, fresh fruit and vegetables;2011 A. Retief Chardonnay, Tumbarumba.102HunterStreet,Newcastle, 49293393

$20

Sticky andsweetTheresalwaysroom fordessert,especiallywith agreat NSWwinematch.$25 gets you thewholeglorious package.

360BarandDining360dessert platter: blood-orangepannacotta,mandarin tart, 360 sherry ripe,tiramisu, dark chocolatemarquise; 2009MarganBotrytis Semillon, HunterValleyLevel4,WestfieldSydney, Sydney,8223 3800

BarHDiningSichuan caramelised figswith chocolateand shiso; 2010A. Retief Botrytis Grenache,Hilltops80Campbell Street, SurryHills,9280 1980

BrownSugarChocolate terrinewith coconut sorbet,rosewatermarshmallowwith pistachio andbuttermilk panna cottawith strawberryconsomme; 2010A. Retief BotrytisGrenache,Hilltops106CurlewisStreet, BondiBeach,9130 1566

EspressoOrganicaGalaktoboureko: custard, filo pastry, lemon,orangeanddessertwine-infused syrup;2009MarganBotrytis Semillon,Hunter Valley43MajorsBayRoad,Concord, 97363222

FlyingFishRestaurant&BarGianduja chocolate sphere, raspberrycherry crumb,mascarpone ice-cream; 2009MarganBotrytis Semillon, HunterValley.JonesBayWharf, 19-21PirramaRoad,Pyrmont, 95186677

JonahsRestaurantLemonparfait, roasted apricot, oat crumble

andapricot sorbet; 2011 CentennialVineyard Finale LateAutumnSauvignonBlanc, SouthernHighlands69BynyaRoad,WhaleBeach, 99745599

MantaRestaurant&BarBasil panna cotta, coconut crumble, lemonand strawberry cream, dehydratedmeringue; 2011 RossHill LateHarvestRiesling,OrangeFingerWharf, 6CowperWharfRoad,Woolloomooloo, 93323822

NomadBunuelos, rosewater and cardamomcustard; 2008Lillypilly ReserveNobleBlend, Riverina16FosterStreet, SurryHills, 92803395

Pilu atFreshwaterCorbezzolo honeymousse,Ichnussa sorbet, spicedspongeandmacadamia;2011 BrangayneofOrangeLateHarvestRiesling,OrangeEndofMooreRoad, Freshwater, 99383331

SoireeLounge,SofitelWentworthBananaand chocolate spring roll, vanillaice-cream, caramel sauce;2010DeBortoli NobleOne

Botrytis Semillon, HunterValley61-101Phillip Street, Sydney, 92300700

StockCafe,RydgesParramattaCoconut andpalmsugar sorbet, exotic fruitsalad, brandy snap; 2008BrokenwoodStickyWicket Semillon, HunterValley116-118JamesRuseDrive,Rosehill,8863 7676

TheGalleryTeaLounge,Sheratononthe ParkWhite chocolatemillefeuille, summerberries;Wollombi Sticky, HunterValley161 ElizabethStreet, Sydney, 92866000

REGIONALBells atKillcareModern Italian dolce: raspberry, pistachioandvanilla cassata; 2009MarganBotrytisSemillon, HunterValley107TheScenicRoad,KillcareHeights,43497000

TheSocial@ IPACCrisp hazelnutmeringue, chocolate andraspberry butter cream, freshberries;2008ShawVineyardEstateBotrytisSemillon, CanberraDistrict32Burelli Street,Wollongong,42245932

Sparklingbrunchesand high teasBubble it upformorningor afternoontea.

BRUNCHEspressoOrganicaMoroccan lambcottagepie or a high teaofscones, club sandwiches anddesserts; 2010MarganChardonnayPinotNoir Sparkling

MethodeChampenoise, tea, coffee.43MajorsBayRoad,Concord, 9736 3222

$40

KazbahRoyal Breakfast Feast includeswholegrainbarley andoat bananaporridge, brownsugar anddate compote, rice pudding,sweet couscous; lamb tagine; roast pumpkintagine; eggs; bananaand strawberrypancake; chocolate and raspberry pancake,butterscotch sauce, chocolate fudge ice-cream;PetersonHouse IllusionRoseNV,SouthEastAustralia.379 Darling Street, Balmain, 9555 7067

$30

ThreeBlueDucksPressed lambshoulderwith pickledbeetroot, goatsmilk, zucchini, frisee, peaandmint salad; 2009Tertini SparklingCuveePinotNoir Chardonnay, SouthernHighlands.143MacphersonStreet, Bronte, 9389 001,

$35

VicinityDiningAll daybrunch: honey-toastedmuesli,vanilla beanyoghurt and stone fruit

compote; salmonbenedict; or pancakeswith banana, blueberries andmaple syrup;2010LoganVintage M Cuvee,Mudgee.90 Bourke Road, Alexandria, 9002 1333,

$20

HIGHTEA(see alsoEspressoOrganica, above)

CaptainCookCruisesTake teaonSydneyHarbour. Includesmillion dollar views; NVTyrrellsMooresCreekSparklingBrut, HunterValley, tea,coffee.No.6JettyCircularQuay, Sydney,9206 1111 $49

HydeParkBarracksCafeFresh strawberry tart, vanilla eclair, scones,chocolate torte, carrot cake, selectedsandwiches; BimbadgenSparklingNVSemillon, loose leaf teaor coffee.QueenSquare,MacquarieStreet, Sydney,9222 1815 $59.90

LittleDarlingDinerThree tiers of sandwiches, quiches, scones,tarts,macarons, tartlets,mousses, cakes,

petits fours, pastries; 2010LoganMCuvee,Mudgee.485ADarlingStreet, Balmain, 9810 5255

$37

Sofitel SydneyWentworthAustraliana: berry tartlets, blueberrycheesecake, fingerlimemacaron,wildhibiscusmacaron, lamington,mini pavlova,lemonbar on anzac cookie crust,mangotrifle, Vegemite sandwich, smoked salmonsandwich, braised kangaroopie, sconeswith berry jam; 2011 GlendoreEstateBlancdeBlanc,HunterValley.61-101 Phillip Street, Sydney, 9228 9188

$45

GalleryTeaLoungeQueensHighTea featuring someofHerMajestys favourite treats; BimbadgenSparklingNVSemillon,HunterValley.161 ElizabethStreet, SheratonOnThePark, Sydney, 9286 6000 $89 for two

ThePalaceTeaRoomPetit pastries, finger sandwiches, scone,teaor coffee; glass ofNSWsparkling.QueenVictoriaBuilding, 455GeorgeStreet, Sydney, 9283 2222 $40

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2014 THE SYDNEYMORNINGHERALD 7

February 21 - March 21nswfoodandwine.com.au

Discover a wealth of regional produce from seafood tocheese, lamb to locally grown vegetables. Andmeet someof our best and brightest producers.For full details head to nswfoodandwine.com.au.

Spotlight on the state

Tasty: Special flavours from fresh produce.

LaurenMurdochandA. Retief at3WeedsChef LaurenMurdoch createsan inspired three-coursemenuofNSWproducematchedwithwinesfromaround the state, includingA.RetiefTumbarumbaChardonnay, GundagaiCabernetRose andShiraz, HilltopsMataroandCabernets.March 13; 7pm-11pm197EvansStreet, Rozelle, 98182788$95

Alfie&HettyA two-course dinner ofNSWproduce:choose fromMudgeeyabbies and2012Robert SteinRiesling;MudgeeGameMeatrabbitwith 2012Robert SteinRose Saignee;FarmerGeorges free range lambwith 2010BunnamagooCabernetMerlot; LeaningOakgoats cheesewith 2010BunnamagooAutumnSemillon.March 13; 6-11pm207-209GlebePointRoad,Glebe,8957 0652 $40

BishopSessaTwo-courseNSWproduce lunch: cornedMelandaPark pork jowl,mountain pepper,braisedonion,HawkesburyRiver cuttlefishescabeche.Main courseof haybakedWollondaleHeritageBreed lamb, capers,black olive,Warrigal greens, potato, fennelwith 2010A.Retief TheCabernets, Hilltops.Feb25-28,Mar 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-21; 12pm-3pm527CrownStreet, SurryHills, 80657223

$39

Bottle&BeastFull FeastsAt this summerpop-up venue, feast onwhole beasts cookedover fire and coals,brilliantNSWproduce, foraged, caught andgleaned, pairedwith LoweWines,Mudgee(March5), A.RetiefWines, Gundagai,Tumbarumba,Hilltops (March 12) andPrinthieWines,Orange (March 19). OrNSWcharcuterie boardwith aglassNSWwine:$40.March5, 12, 19; 7pm-10.30pm11aPyrmontBridgeRoad, Pyrmont,0449 107 036 $85

Catchof theDay -Catalina celebrates20yearsCelebrating twodecademilestones this year, CatalinaandRossHill winery present a

two-courseharbourside seafood feastfeaturing four-year-old single seedSydneyrockoysters;wild-caught sustainable fishfromNSWwaters (best available on theday), fineNSWproduce, andmatchingwines. Vegetarianoptions available.February24-28,March3-7, 10-14, 17-21;12pm-4pmLynePark,RoseBay, 93710555 $80

FoleyLaneSpanish pintxos inspiredby localNSWproduce; keyNSWwine varietals gohead toheadwith classic Spanish counterparts.March9, 3pm-6pm371-373BourkeStreet, Darlinghurst,foley@foleylane.com.au $80

Stories fromtheCellar atElizabethBayHouseDescend to the cellars for tastes and talesfrom fine foodartisans as they sharetraditional skills of pickling, curing, skinningand smoking. FeaturingRohanAnderson(Whole Larder Love), cheesemakerKristenAllan, BertasOTamaCarey andFishPlacesStevedeLaunay.As the sun sets overSydneyHarbour, sample their produceoversupper anddrinks in ElizabethBayHousesformal rooms. Ticket includes tastes, talksanddemos, grazingmenubyDan theMan,welcomedrink and livemusic.February23; 3pm-8pm7OnslowAvenue, ElizabethBay,1300 448 849 $70

Welcome toautumnatFatRupertsHostedbyhead chef Eli Challenger (exPorteno) andbarmanagerSeanDuncan (exAnanas,OneMoncur), this set-menudinnershowcases a rangeof autumndishes,withwinepairings along theway.Ahost of localNSWsuppliers talks aboutwhy they lovewhat theydo.March6; 6.30pm-10.30pm249BondiRoad,Bondi, 9130 1033 $60

PecoraDairy atFormaggiOcelloIn collaborationwith farmhouse cheesestoreOcello, Robertsons PecoraDairyoffers a night of ewesmilk cheeses from theSouthernHighlands,matchedwithlocal wines.March18; 6pm-8pm425BourkeStreet, SurryHills, 9357 7878

$80

storybook@KitchenbyMikeCelebrate local produce, producers andartisanswith a three-coursemeal and sipmatchingLowewines. Hear producer talesfromCountryValleyMilk, TathraOysters,ZokokoChocolate, BreakoutRiverMeatsandPepeSayaandviewclips fromRobLockes FoodWineDine#producerprofilesseries.March 11; 6.30pm-10.30pm85DunningAvenue,Rosebery,info@kitchenbymike.com.au $125

SydneyCookingSchoolsDegustationwithaDifferenceMakeadessert ofwarmchocolate fondantonarrival before a six-course degustationoflocalNSWproduce,withwines fromMistletoeWinery, Pokolbin.March 13; 6.30pm-10pm73 Military Road, Neutral Bay, 8969 6199

$120

REGIONALPrimitiveDiningatBiotaDiningBiotaDining collaborateswithTractorlessVineyard a local vineyardwith sustainableandbiodynamic practices. JamesViles andthe teamshowcase the act of diningusingonly primitive techniques. Five dishes, fivelocal grape varietal.March20;5.30pm-9pm18 Kangaloon Road, Bowral, 4862 2005

$250

Local andLoving it atCaveauRestaurantAseven-course degustation featuring localyellow fin tunaand rock lobster, Cowra lamband six beautiful NSWwines fromMayfieldVineyard,Orange;Wollumbi Estate andTertini, SouthernHighlands; GroveEstate,Hilltops andRobert Stein,Mudgee.March 13; 6.30pm-10.30pm122-124KeiraStreet,Wollongong.4226 4855 $145

EpicTastingExperienceAtHungerfordHillWinesAmini-degustationofHungerfordHill winesmatched tobite-sizeddishes preparedbyaward-winningMuseRestaurant. Choosefromamenuof premium, limited releaseandmuseumwines.February26-28,March 1-2, 5-9, 12-16,19-21; 11am-3pm2450 Broke Road, Pokolbin, 4998 7666

$60

HawkesburyProduceDinnerAtLochiel HouseChefWayneJenkins pairsHawkesburyproducewith local cider andwine in a five-course tastingmenuhighlighting thefantastic produceof theHawkesbury region.February28;6pm-10.30pm1259Bells LineofRoad,KurrajongHeights.45677754 $100

NundleCountryPicnic atNundleWoollen MillA two-course picnic in thegroundsof theNundleWoollenMill, featuring theTamworth regions best produce, livemusic,a fashionparadeandboutiquemarket.(Includeswelcomedrink.)March 16, noon-3pm1Oakenville Street,Nundle, 0418866072

$35

FunTimesatTilba!atTilbaCheese FactoryMakeaweekendof itwith a cheesemakingmasterclass (and localwines) usingTilbajerseymilk. Afterwards, sit down to a three-coursemeal of local seafood,meat andproducepreparedby theFour inHandsColin Fassnidge,matchedwith localwines.Includes cheese-making,meals,wine andaccommodation.March 1; 4pm-10pm27BateStreet, Central Tilba,0432 081 454 $350

TAFE IllawarraGourmetFoodandWine ShowcaseGrazeon local produceandwines from theIllawarra and surrounding areas as theTwentyTwentyRestaurant presents a five-course tastingmenuwith accompanyingwines.March 18, 6pmFoleysRoad,NorthWollongong,4229 0663

$80

TylersPantryTaste theEurobodalla regionwith asix-course tastingmenuandmatchedwines.Tylers sources ingredients locally and fromits ownkitchengarden.February28,March7; 6.30pm-11.30pm34SydneyStreet,Mogo.44745572 $120

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