Food and Wine Update
$10,000 feast at Vue de Monde
On Saturday 24th March Vue de monde will stage an unforgettable feast when acclaimed chef Shannon Bennot matches 10 courses to 10 premium vintages of Frances’ world renowned Château Petrus.
Whilst the exact vintages are yet to be confirmed, each of the vintages served will be rated 95 points or more by renowned sommelier Robert Parker.
Starters include ‘Slippery Jack veloute with 8 hour egg and pea air’ and ‘Smoked surf clams cassoulet infused with earthy aromas’, followed by an assortment of delectible mains such as ‘Twelve hour roast pork with mustard, lavender and cider foam’ and ‘Lamb galette, cooked for 24 hours, flavoured with hay’ and rounded off with a ‘Tempura of blackberries with powdered cream and merlot gel’.
The exact Petrus vintages for the dinner are still being finalized but confirmed inclusions are the 1937, 1950, 1975, 1989, 1990 and 2003.
This is Vue de Monde’s most opulent and extravagant event to date. Tickets to this ‘once in a lifetime’ dinner are $10,000 per person.
For further information or for bookings, please contact Anna Curry, Marketing Manager, Vue de monde, on 03 9691 3888.
For further information about Vue de Monde, visit www.vuedemonde.com.au
Mirka at Tolarno Hotel
Melbourne restaurateur Guy Grossi, of Grossi Florentino fame, has just launched his newest venture, Mirka at Tolarno Hotel, on St Kilda’s vibrant Fitzroy St.
It opens the latest chapter on the somewhat controversial recent history of the restaurant at the Tolarno Hotel, which was previously owned by restaurateur/ television chef Iain Hewitson.
The new restaurant has interiors designed by Melbourne architect Peter Elliot which are combined with restoration of pre-existing Mirka Mora murals and the commissioning of several more to create a bright, modern and welcoming atmosphere.
Grossi’s contemporary menu features unique items such as snails, Russian eggs, chateaubriand with sauce Colbert, and nougat crepes. Co-head chefs are Grossi Florentino emigres Anthony D'Augello and Dominic Marzano.
For further information contact:(03) 9525 3088 or visit www.mirkatolarnohotel.com