March into Merivale 2013

march into merivale food festival 5 feb - 28 march 2013

contents Introduction

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The Fish Shop

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$33 Meal Deals

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Abajo

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Mr. Wong

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Ms.G’s

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Beresford Hotel

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Palings Kitchen & Bar p12

Merivale Events

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Felix

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Lorraine’s Patisserie p32

Bistrode CBD

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Launch Event

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Uccello

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Event Details

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Event Calendar

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EVENT

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february Tues 26

Venice on the Rooftop

Uccello

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Pasta Master Class

Beresford Hotel

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Raid the Cellar

Select Restaurants

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Wine Trivia

Slip Inn

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Best of Bordeaux

The Bottle Shop

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Mamma’s Table

Beresford Hotel

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We Say Shiraz

Bistrode CBD

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The Sweet Spot

Lorraine’s Patisserie 39

Sat 2

Green Eggs & Ham Lunch

Ms.G’s

Mon 4

Summer Movie Nights

Beresford Hotel

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Vintage Cocktails

Palmer & Co.

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Learn to Sushi

sushi e

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Oh Portugal!

Uccello

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Raid the Cellar

Select Restaurants

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Lovely Bubbly

Hemmesphere

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Wed 27

Thur 28

march

Tues 5

Wed 6

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Mamma’s Table

Beresford Hotel

Thur 7

The Sweet Spot

Lorraine’s Patisserie 39

Sat 9

About Trout

The Fish Shop

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Vinos Y Tacos

El Loco

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Time Out Taste Test - Round 1

Uccello

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Vogue & GQ Present ‘The Mandarin Edition’

Mr. Wong

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Mon 11

Tues 12

Summer Movie Nights

Beresford Hotel

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Villa Maria Estate Master Class

The Bottle Shop

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European Laneway

Ash Street

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Raid the Cellar

Select Restaurants

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if you were an ingredient what would you be?

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March into Merivale is back. If you are what you eat, Merivale’s chefs have never been fresher, healthier and more willing to share. March into Merivale, Sydney’s signature food and wine festival returns on 5 February and runs until 28 March. This year, Australia’s finest ingredients meet their makers as twenty world-class chefs create dishes to die for at prices that won’t kill your appetite.

Launch Party – 6pm Tuesday 5 February. What better way to kick off a food and wine festival than by giving everyone a taste of the upcoming seven weeks? At the March into Merivale Launch Party you’ll enjoy our head chefs’ canapés, delicious cocktails, music and live performances whilst meandering through Ash Street, Ivy Ballroom and the new Palings Kitchen & Bar in ivy. A $30 ticket buys you eight food/drink tokens. Purchase now at merivale.com.au merivale.com.au

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The $33 Meal Deal.

March into Merivale means the triumphant return of $33 meal deals, so there’s never been a better time to dine. During the festival you can indulge in a meal and drink at restaurants like est. and Bistrode CBD for just $33 per person, whilst at Merivale bars & pubs, $33 buys you a meal and drink for two people. The menus change frequently, so why not be the first to experience them all?

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Establishment, 3 Bridge Lane Bookings 9240 3000 Head chefs Dan Hong, Jowett Yu, Eric Koh

Dan Hong, Jowett Yu, Eric Koh Dan says “Noodles”, Jowett says, “Rice” and Eric says “Mushrooms”. But no matter what the ingredient, one thing the star trio agrees on is that it must be FRESH (the caps are theirs, not ours). A fresh new way of cooking, a fresh approach to the Sydney Cantonese dining scene, and above all fresh (FRESH!) ingredients. Give the boys a fin would you?

Mr. Wong The latest addition to the multi-layered Establishment complex is the staggeringly popular Mr. Wong, serving fine Cantonese fare and an unrivalled selection of dim sum. The crowds have been flocking to Bridge Lane to try the signature Chinese-roasted duck, faux shark fin soup and abalone served steamboat style. Don’t believe it? Good Food declared Mr. Wong Sydney’s Best Restaurant for 2012. We think that deserves an extra round of dumplings please!

Special Events Happy Chinese New Year! - Page 36 Vogue & GQ Present ‘The Mandarin Edition’ - Page 47 Master Dim Sum - Page 54

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Dan Hong

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L 1, Establishment, 252 George St Bookings 9240 3000 Head chef Peter Doyle

Peter Doyle One of Peter’s lesser-known finishing touches is to plate his dishes alongside edible flowers. So if you’re looking for something to mop-up with, don’t be afraid to use a petal or two. Little wonder Peter remains one of Sydney’s best three-hatted chefs. Fresh food, harmony, focus and attention to detail have always been synonymous with his cooking. est. The critics agree that est., Establishment’s fine dining restaurant, is the epitome of elegance, from its Champagne trolley on arrival through to the petits fours at the end. est. has been showered in innumerable chef’s hats and made a cameo appearance on last season’s MasterChef.

C’est magnifique!

Special Events Raid the Cellar - Page 38 Generation Next with Gourmet Traveller - Page 55 Mt Mary Comes To Town - Page 49

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L 1, ivy, 330 George St Bookings 9240 3000 Head Chef Christopher Whitehead

Christopher Whitehead If Christopher could come back as an ingredient it’d be a white peach. No, really – he says he’d like nothing better than to be poached in Champagne and covered with vanilla ice cream. Maybe that’s because he has vivid memories of climbing the peach tree outside his house and sinking his teeth into the first peach of the season. Or maybe he just has a sick fruit fetish. We’ll never know.

Palings Kitchen and Bar ivy’s newest foodie destination serves up the food you love to eat. Offering something for everyone, the menu has been created under the guidance of consultant Tim Pak Poy and Christopher. Embracing a deli, patisserie, wood grill and Thai canteen all under one roof, it’s the perfect place to enjoy lunch, dinner, or anything in between.

Special Events LifeStyle FOOD Ask the Butcher Dinner - Page 54 Go the Pies - Page 47

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Ash St, Sydney Bookings 9240 3000 Head Chef Nathan Johnson

Nathan Johnson Head chef Nathan Johnson has a thing for eggs. Not chickens, eggs. “They’re versatile, reliable and incredibly useful” he explains. For those who know him, Nathan’s egg worship comes as no surprise, if you spent ten years working under celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, you’d be hard on the outside and a bit runny on the inside too.

Felix A romantic homage to the quintessential French brasserie, guests are charmed by its many authentic touches; walls of real Parisian subway tiles, imported French chandeliers and a beautiful pewter bar. What’s not to love?

Special Events Raid the Cellar - Page 38 Charcuterie Master Class - Page 38 Huon Hooke Goes French - Page 48 Beef & Burgundy - Page 42 European Laneway - Page 48

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L 1, 52 King St Bookings 9240 3000 Head chef Jeremy Strode

Jeremy Strode Like most Englishmen, what Jeremy can do with an onion has to be seen to be believed. And, occasionally, he likes to cook with them as well. Like Jeremy’s cooking, onions are tasty, many layered and wholly versatile, even earning a coveted chef’s hat at the 2012 SMH Good Food Guide Awards. That would be Jeremy, not the onion.

Bistrode CBD Hotel CBD’s restaurant on the first floor serves classic bistro fare executed with precision and technique normally reserved for the French. Every Bistrode CBD dish is created to showcase the purity of fresh local produce.

Special Events Sweet Somethings - Page 56 Pigs Fly Tonight - Page 42 Hops & Apples - Page 44 Villa Maria Showcase Dinner - Page 46 We Say Shiraz - Page 44

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L 4, ivy, 320 George St Bookings 9240 3000 Head chef David Lovett

David Lovett Head chef David Lovett says his favourite ingredient by far, is pork. Probably because it’s as versatile an ingredient as he is a chef. David says his aim is to “use every part of the pig except the squeal”. Not only has he succeeded beyond his wildest dreams, but David spends his down time working on his recipe for Hog’s Breath soup.

Uccello With a commanding view over the ivy’s Pool Club, this Italian eatery provides an elegant escape from the hustle and bustle of the CBD. Here you’ll find the high point of your day with classic Italian cooking, along with a fine drop from Uccello’s cellar. Then kick back post-meal with a drink by the relaxing pool.

Special events Raid the Cellar - Page 38 Time Out Taste Test - Page 47 Oh Portugal! - Page 46 Venice on the Rooftop - Page 43

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L 4, Establishment, 252 George St Bookings 9240 3000 Head chef Nobuyuki Ura

Ura-san For the young man of the sea who performs miracles with fresh fish and surfs daily, what else could his ingredient be but salt? He lives for it, cooks with it and bends it to his will. But he does not enjoy being covered by it in a cold photographer’s studio. And who could blame him? sushi e Dining at sushi e is a highly interactive experience for those with an adventurous streak. Most diners let the talented chefs choose for them and never regret a bite.

Fortunately for the faint-hearted, they can still order their favourite dishes straight from the menu.

Special Events Learn to Sushi - Page 39 LifeStyle FOOD Sake Meet Sushi - Page 42

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22 Challis Ave, Potts Point No bookings required Head chef Jeremy Strode

Jeremy Strode Jeremy ‘overseas’ the delicious fare at The Fish Shop. His take on quintessential seafood is nothing less than holy mackerel. It’s said that the fresh fish of the day – with or without onions – is enough to make a grown man cry.

The Fish Shop A whitewashed slice of classic seaside Americana, right in the heart of Potts Point. Fresh, locally caught fish, mouth-wateringly prepared and complemented with cold beer in tubs of ice. Sample the top class drinks menu or drop a line at the Amateur Fishing Club Bar. Whether you pull up a stool and stay ‘til closing or take-away, at The Fish Shop, fish are friends and food.

Special Events About Trout - Page 46 Battlefish! - Page 55

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Ground floor, ivy, 320 George St Bookings 9240 3000 Head chef Claudio Morales

Claudio Morales Thanks to his Chilean background, Claudio Morales can be counted on to be hot blooded but soft of heart, just like his preferred ingredient the avocado. Latino cooking knows a good super food when it tastes one, so avocados are used in all manner of dishes to cool, balance or lull the palette into a false sense of security.

Abajo Coming soon, Merivale’s newest offering is actually pronounced “Abacco”. A simply amazing Latin restaurant that offers world-class South American food as well as arriba! margaritas. With a sensational menu designed by Claudio in conjunction with Tim Pak Poy, you’ll find Abajo tucked within ivy in a trompel’oeil passageway. So while getting there may be half the fun, it’s getting up and leaving that will take considerable willpower.

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155 Victoria St, Potts Point No bookings required Head chefs Patrick Friesen and Paul Donnelly

Patrick Friesen and Paul Donnelly continue the double-act at Potts Point’s favourite high-wire eatery. Patrick hails from Canada and not surprisingly, refers to maple syrup as “nature’s own sauce”. Paul is maaaaaad for fish sauce, the tasty backbone of Asian cooking. Be the first to tell your grandkids you were there on the night they got the two sauces mixed up.

Ms.G’s In the heart of trend-setting Potts Point, Ms.G’s stands out for its anarchic, twisted take on Asian standards and dude food. With Patrick and Paul in the kitchen, you just know this is a place where anything can (and often does) happen.

Special Events Pork Off: East vs. West - Page 55 Lunar Feasts - Page 36 Green Eggs & Ham Lunch - Page 52 Hither Slither - Page 36 A Diner No Finer - Page 53 Prom Night - Page 39

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354 Bourke St, Surry Hills Bookings 8313 5000 Head chef Reid Hingston

Reid Hingston Chili is hot, smells good and leaves an unforgettable first impression, not unlike Reid himself.

Yes, we’re aware “smells good” may seem like a bit of a stretch, but if you spent all day in Reid’s kitchen, you’d smell fantastic too.

The Beresford Hotel Located in funky Surry Hills, The Beresford is a whole lot of things: a warm and inviting local for inner-city residents, a cutting-edge music venue and a charming meeting place. Its lush courtyard, strewn with lights, is a favourite night time hangout.

Special Events Pasta Master Class - Page 41 Wood-fired Pizza Master Class - Page 41 Mamma’s Table - Page 35 Summer of Riesling - Page 43 Summer Movie Nights - Page 41

Merivale Meetings & Events, Sydney Bookings 9240 3000 Head Chef David O’Brien

David O’Brien David’s go-to ingredient is, are, and always will be, herbs. Just ask the hundreds of meals and canapés he plates every week and they’ll fairly scream “herbs”. David’s best – and some say only – friend is the bohemian herb French tarragon. You know that saying about people who start to resemble their pets? Well, just be grateful we only shot David from the neck up.

Events Ask David O’Brien what he loves about catering for diverse events like weddings, conferences and March into Merivale and his answer is simple: “You take an idea then brief it, build it, drive it and deliver it. You see the start and the end”.

It’s an attitude that inspires his kitchen and service teams too.

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Palings Lane, 320 George St Enquiries 9240 3000 Pastry Chef Lorraine Godsmark

Lorraine Godsmark If Lorraine were an ingredient she’d be vanilla. Not because in its original form it’s lush and likes to hang about in trees. Rather, Lorraine’s undying love for vanilla begins when it’s been processed into a smooth delicious paste that’s the best of both worlds; exotic and expensive.

Lorraine’s Patisserie For those who’ve missed Lorraine’s pastries at Yellow in Potts Point, the wait is over. Lorraine and her works of art can now be found in a specially dedicated space in Palings Lane. “When I do a dish, it always has my own slant on it” says Lorraine. “A lot of my work is of the classic mould, but some of the more contemporary offerings are really beautiful and exciting, so my plan is to marry both”.

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march into merivale

launch event Help us kick off our annual food and wine festival in high style. Merivale’s talented head chefs are coming together to take over Ash Street, Ivy Ballroom and Palings Kitchen & Bar. They’ll present their finest culinary handiwork alongside delicious cocktails and fabulous Merivale-style entertainment. $30pp for eight food/drink tokens ivy, 320-330 George St, Sydney Tuesday, 5 February, 6-9pm Top-up tokens available on the night Purchase tickets at merivale.com.au

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special events This year, Merivale’s chefs have run wild with imagination to create over sixty enticing and irresistible events for your taste buds. Don’t forget, you are what you eat!

CLICQUOT BY THE POOL Throughout March into Merivale, we’ll be serving specially priced flutes of Veuve Clicquot for you to sip by the pool.

Cheers! $20 a flute or $99 a bottle Pool Club, Level 4, ivy, 320 George St, Sydney 5 February – 28 March. No booking required

TASSIE COMES TO TOWN A taste of Tasmania comes to Sydney. Three of the state’s finest whiskey distilleries are showing off their wares at an exclusive tasting, alongside a showcase of Tasmanian salmon and cheese. $35pp includes whiskey and food tastings The Bottle Shop, 1 Palings Lane, 320 George St, Sydney Thursday, 7 February & Friday, 8 February, 6pm. Bookings essential 9240 3000

MAMMA'S TABLE Join our shared long table and get to know the neighbourhood.

Our Wednesday night communal dinner includes shared dishes of pasta, salads and pizza, just like mamma used to make! $40pp includes food, wine and the essence of Italian family dining The Beresford Hotel, 354 Bourke St, Surry Hills Wednesdays from 6 Feb-27 March. Bookings essential 8313 5000

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HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR! Sweep away any ill-fortune and make way for a fresh batch of luck as we celebrate the Year of the Snake with a Chinese New Year celebration. $88pp seven dish shared banquet menu Mr. Wong, 3 Bridge Lane, Sydney 8 to 13 February, 6pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

HITHER SLITHER Celebrate Tet Ngyuen Dan – the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. To usher in the Year of the Snake, we’re going to slither around Vietnam’s culinary regions, showcasing traditional recipes, techniques and produce. $60 traditional Vietnamese banquet Ms.G’s, 155 Victoria St, Potts Point Sunday, 10 February, 12 noon Bookings essential 9240 3000

LUNAR FEASTS As part of the City of Sydney Chinese New Year Festival, dine Banquet-style on a fabulous Chinese inspired menu and slurp a slushee as you go! $50pp includes eight courses and a slushie Ms.G’s, 155 Victoria St, Potts Point 8-24 February, Friday and Sunday lunches (except Sunday, 10 Feb) 38 Bookings essential 8313 1000

RAID THE CELLAR Our popular Raid the Cellar event is back! Every Tuesday, enjoy a three-course meal on us when you spend $120pp on wine ($180pp at est.). This is your chance to try that divine bottle or two you’ve always dreamed about.

Spend $120 per guest on wine (est. $180pp) and receive a three-course meal for free est. Uccello, Felix, Ash St. Cellar Every Tuesday from 12 February-26 March, lunch & dinner Bookings essential 9240 3000

CHARCUTERIE MASTER CLASS Learn the finer points of charcuterie in this master class conducted by Felix head chef Nathan Johnson. Try your hand at terrines and pâtés and take your gourmet wares home with you. $110pp includes class, dinner and glass of wine Saturday 23 February, 3pm class, 5.30pm dinner Felix, 2 Ash St, Sydney Bookings essential 9240 3000

GOODY GOODY YUM DROPS You’ve heard through the grapevine about the latest trends for natural, organic, bio and orange wines but do you know what they all mean? Learn the difference at this tasting led by our Master Sommelier Franck Moreau. $30pp includes wine tasting and nibbles Tank Stream Bar, 1 Tankstream Way, Sydney Tuesday, 19 February, 6pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

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LEARN TO SUSHI March into Merivale’s popular sushi e classes are back! Book early to learn tips on creating mouth-watering sushi, followed by dinner with a glass of wine or beer. $110pp includes class, dinner and a glass of wine or beer sushi e, Level 4, Establishment, 252 George St, Sydney Tuesday 12 February and Tuesday 5 March, 5.30pm and 9.15pm sessions Bookings essential 9240 3000

PROM NIGHT Break out the corsage! Couples and groups are invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day with our spiked punch on arrival, banquet menu, photo booth, retro DJ and ‘disco’. There’s even a prize for prom king and queen! $80pp seven dish shared menu with spiked punch Ms.G’s, 155 Victoria St, Potts Point Thursday, 14 February, 6.30pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

THE SWEET SPOT Guest Merivale pastry chefs, including dessert divas Jane Strode and Lorraine Godsmark, contribute their best creations to this pop-up dessert degustation at a communal table. $35pp for three dessert courses Lorraine’s Patisserie, Palings Lane, 320 George St, Sydney Thursday nights from 14 Feb-21 March, 7pm-10pm Bookings essential 9240 3000 (walk-ins accommodated where possible)

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SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS Enjoy a bowl of pasta with a complimentary movie on the big screen in our leafy courtyard. We’ll even throw in popcorn and fairy floss for good measure! Catch classic films like Casablanca in February and cult films like The Goonies in March. $15 pasta dishes + $5 Heineken The Beresford Hotel, 354 Bourke St, Surry Hills Every Monday in February and March, movie runs 7pm - 9pm Enquiries 8313 5000. No bookings necessary

WOOD-FIRED PIZZA MASTER CLASS Join an intimate class of 10 to learn how to make delicious wood-fired pizza. Enjoy nibbles and a glass of wine, with fresh pizza straight from the oven. $45pp includes master class, pizza, nibbles and glass of wine or beer The Beresford Hotel, 354 Bourke St, Surry Hills Tuesday, 19 February 6.30pm Bookings essential 8313 5000

PASTA MASTER CLASS If there’s one thing our chefs at The Beresford know all about, it’s how to make perfect pasta. Learn their secrets then enjoy the pasta dish made before your eyes. $45pp includes master class, pasta, nibbles and glass of wine or beer The Beresford Hotel, 354 Bourke St, Surry Hills Tuesday, 26 February 6.30pm Bookings essential 8313 5000

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BEEF & BURGUNDY Four beef courses and one cheese course, all matched to a selection of burgundy handpicked by our French sommeliers...

It’s decadent but wonderfully delicious.

Leave your vegetarian friends at home for this one! $185pp includes five courses with matching burgundy wines Felix, 2 Ash St, Sydney Wednesday, 20 February, 6.30pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

PIGS FLY TONIGHT In this six-course pork-themed extravaganza, Jeremy Strode takes a culinary trip around the world, presenting his favourite pork dishes. $85pp includes six courses and a glass of wine Bistrode CBD, Level 1, Hotel CBD, 52 King St, Sydney Wednesday, 20 February, 6.30pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

LIFESTYLE FOOD SAKE MEET SUSHI DEGUSTATION Learn more about the painstaking creation of Japan’s famous rice wine, sake and the art of matching different sakes to food before dining with our own sake sommelier. $115pp includes six-course sake and sushi tasting menu sushi e, Level 4, Establishment, 252 George St, Sydney Thursday, 21 February, 6.30pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

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SUMMER OF RIESLING Inspired by chic New York wine bar Terroir’s love of Riesling and back by popular demand! Discover a new favourite Riesling at this tasting that includes more than 80 options from around the world, plus a selection of cheeses to nibble. $30pp includes wine tasting and cheese The Beresford Hotel, 354 Bourke St, Surry Hills Saturday, 23 February, noon-2pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

VENICE ON THE ROOFTOP We’re channelling the fun and frivolity of Venice’s famous Carnevale festival. Embrace the masquerade and enjoy our Venetian themed four-course menu, with a cocktail on arrival.

We’ll have a prize for the best mask! $120 four courses with matching wines and cocktail Uccello, Level 4, ivy, 320 George St, Sydney Tuesday, 26 February, 6.30pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

WINE TRIVIA Grab your friends and test your collective wine knowledge.

Master sommelier Franck Moreau and his team will pour the wines and ask the questions. 1st prize: $500 worth of wine; Runner-up prize: bottle of Dom Perignon. $25pp includes trivia and four beverages Slip Inn Sand Bar, 111 Sussex St, Sydney Wednesday, 27 February, 6.30pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

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HOPS AND APPLES Jeremy Strode showcases six courses from his classic bistro menu, demonstrating how each dish works with both boutique and big brand beers & ciders. $85pp includes six courses with matched drinks Bistrode CBD, Level 1, Hotel CBD, 52 King St, Sydney Thursday, 21 March, 6.30pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

WE SAY SHIRAZ Learn about the variations in shiraz when Merivale’s Master Sommelier Franck Moreau pits the Barossa Valley’s famed St Hallett against varietals from Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand and the Rhône Valley in France. $95pp includes four courses with matching wines Bistrode CBD, Level 1, Hotel CBD, 52 King St, Sydney Thursday, 28 February, 6.30pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

BEST OF BORDEAUX Bordeaux ambassador Florent Bouvier presents the bestvalue wines from the region he calls home. Talk trends as you try some of his favourite drops from 2009, regarded as one of the greatest Bordeaux vintages of the past thirty years. $40pp includes wine tasting and nibbles The Bottle Shop, 1 Palings Lane, 320 George St Sydney Wednesday, 27 February, 6pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

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Eat, drink

and be $13 merrier*

Use your American Express® Card on any March into Merivale $33 meal deal at any of the participating Merivale establishments between 5 February and 28 March 2013 and get a $13 credit back on your statement – you can do this up to three times throughout the promotion! Offer is limited to the first 3,000 registrations.

Register your Card from 5 February, 2013.

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* Terms and conditions apply. Limit of three $13 credits per Cardmember. Offer available from 05/02/2013 – 28/03/2013. American Express Australia Limited (ABN 92 108 952 085). Australian Credit Licence No. 291313. ® Registered Trademark of American Express Company. AMXGMS0158_B

ABOUT TROUT Learn how to fillet Petuna ocean trout and cook it in Jeremy Strode’s hands-on master class, followed by the freshest of fish lunches and glass of Tasmanian wine. $75pp includes master class, lunch and a glass of wine Saturday, 9 March, 10.30am class, lunch from 12 noon The Fish Shop, 22 Challis Ave, Potts Point Bookings essential 9240 3000

OH, PORTUGAL! Uccello is turning Portuguese! Uccello chef Ricardo Ferreira and his wife Ana Leão, who have several Michelin stars to their credit, create this special homage to their homeland. $85pp five courses & drink on arrival (matched wines avail. at additional cost) Uccello, Level 4, ivy, 320 George St, Sydney Tuesday, 5 March, 6.30pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

VILLA MARIA ESTATE SHOWCASE DINNER Meet Villa Maria Estate Senior Marlborough Winemaker, Jeremy McKenzie, at this five-course degustation dinner created especially to match wines from New Zealand’s most-awarded winery. $95pp includes five-course degustation with matched wines Bistrode CBD, Level 1, Hotel CBD, 52 King St, Sydney Wednesday, 13 March, 6.30pm.

Bookings essential 9240 3000

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VOGUE & GQ PRESENT: THE MANDARIN EDITION East-West diplomacy doesn’t get any hipper than this!

Mr. Wong serves up an impeccable Mandarin-inspired banquet to celebrate Vogue’s inaugural Chinese Shopping Guide, matched to wines from cult drops, Croser and Petaluma. $130pp includes seven dish shared menu with matching wines Mr. Wong, 3 Bridge Lane, Sydney Monday, 11 March, 7pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

TIME OUT TASTE TEST In two separate rounds, six apprentice chefs go all-out to impress with their dishes. Join us as these rising culinary stars flex their muscles in the kitchen and vote to see the best apprentices go through to the Time Out Taste Test final. $75pp includes six courses and drink on arrival (rounds 1&2) $85pp includes six courses and drink on arrival (final) Uccello, Level 4, ivy, 320 George Street, Sydney Rounds 1&2, Monday, 11 & 18 March, 6.30pm Final, Monday, 25 March, 6.30pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

GO THE PIES We set Merivale chefs one very Australian challenge: can you make the ultimate meat pie or sausage roll? Taste the results of their epic bake-off and vote for your favourite. $30pp includes tastings and drink on arrival Palings Kitchen & Bar, Level 1, ivy, 330 George St, Sydney Thursday, 14 March, 6pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

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EUROPEAN LANEWAY We’re turning our European-style laneway into a twilight street fair showcasing the best of the continent’s food and wine. Take a cultural pilgrimage through the regions of Europe and enjoy flavours from France, Spain, Italy... $40pp for eight food/drink tokens Ash St, Sydney Tuesday, 12 March, 5.30-8.30pm Purchase tickets at merivale.com.au

VILLA MARIA ESTATE MASTER CLASS Discover how Villa Maria Estate became New Zealand’s most-awarded winery at this master class hosted by Senior Marlborough Winemaker, Jeremy McKenzie. Enjoy tastings from classic Sauvignon Blanc to its finest single-vineyard Pinot Noir. $30pp includes wine tasting and nibbles The Bottle Shop, 1 Palings Lane, 320 George St, Sydney Tuesday, 12 March, 6pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

HUON HOOKE GOES FRENCH The renowned wine critic celebrates the differences between French and Australian wines at this four-course dinner that will showcase best-value drops from each country. $100pp includes four courses with matched wines and Huon Hooke’s wine app Felix, 2 Ash St, Sydney Wednesday, 20 March, 6.30pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

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ASIAN NIGHT FEASTS Drop into the laneway next to Establishment and enjoy delectable Asian dishes from Mr. Wong, sushi e, Sunee’s Thai Canteen and Ms.G’s. We’ll keep the party vibe going with plenty of entertainment. $30pp for eight food/drink tokens Bridge Lane, Sydney Monday, 18 March to Friday, 22 March, 5-9pm Purchase tickets at merivale.com.au

DIVINE CHEE SE & WINE Cheese lovers, this one’s for you. We match eight of the finest cheeses from Australia on a Plate on with eight perfect wines. $40pp includes wine tasting and cheese Tank Stream Bar, 1 Tankstream Way, Sydney Tuesday, 19 March, 6pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

MT MARY COMES TO TOWN Mt Mary is one of the oldest and greatest wine producers in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, whose Quintet and Triolet blends are inspired by the celebrated wines of Bordeaux. Meet the winemakers Sam and David Middleton over a delectable dinner from three-hatted chef Peter Doyle. $250pp includes five courses with matched Mt Mary wines est., Level 1, Establishment, 252 George St, Sydney Tuesday, 19 March, 7pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

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WIN A TRIP TO MARLBOROUGH W I T H V I L L A M A R I A E S TAT E

Sign up to receive offers and news from Merivale Restaurants and you could win a fantastic trip for two to Villa Maria’s Marlborough winery in New Zealand or one of 100 limited edition Merivale cookbooks.* The main prize includes return flights to Blenheim, Marlborough, three nights accommodation, and a private tour of Villa Maria’s Marlborough winery and vineyard.

To enter, visit merivale.com.au/win

*Competition ends 28 March 2013 and is open to Australian residents of NSW. Draw takes place 4 April 2013. Entrants must be over 18 years. Full t&cs at merivale.com.au/win. NSW Permit No. LTPS/12/11158

AUSSIE WINE MONTH 2013 TASTING (WITH GOURMET TRAVELLER WINE) Find a new favourite drop as you taste your way around this selection of more than 150 wines from over 25 Australian regions. Meet the winemakers and Merivale’s top sommeliers, Dan Sharp (est.), Adrian Filiuta (Felix), and David Wood (Mr. Wong) who can answer your wine-related questions, whilst you enjoy refreshments from our talented Meetings & Events head chef, David O’Brien. $30pp + booking fee includes wine tasting, refreshments, Riedel glass & giftbag Ivy Ballroom, Level 1, 320 George St, Sydney Wednesday, 27 March, 6-9pm Bookings essential 9240 3000 or merivale.com.au

LOVELY BUBBLY Gather your fellow Champagne aficionados for this indulgent night of tastings from 20 French Champagne houses. Enjoy bubbles from our favourite boutique producers along with the big names, served with chic canapés. $90pp includes Champagne tastings and canapés Hemmesphere, Level 4, Establishment, 252 George St, Sydney Wednesday, 6 March, 6.30pm-9pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

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GOING CACTUS Become a tequila connoisseur at this master class: discern the difference between tequilas with four tastings, three tequila-based cocktails and three gourmet tacos. $50pp includes four tastings, three cocktails & three tacos El Loco, 64 Foveaux St, Surry Hills Saturday, 23 March, 4pm-5.30pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

VINOS Y TACOS Is wine a fine accompaniment to tacos? Let us show you how perfect this marriage can be at a tasting that includes a selection of Latin wines, hosted by our Uccello head sommelier. $45pp includes Latin wine tasting and tacos El Loco, 64 Foveaux St, Surry Hills Saturday, 9 March, 12.30pm-2.30pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

GREEN EGGS & HAM This zany lunch pays homage to Dr Seuss (who would have turned 109 today) and his classic children’s books. Enjoy four courses and a Dr Seuss cocktail on arrival – either a pink snow cone or slushee – inspired by The Cat in the Hat Comes Back. $60pp adults, $30pp kids includes four courses and drink on arrival Ms.G’s, 155 Victoria St, Potts Point Saturday, 2 March, 12 noon Bookings essential 9240 3000

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A DINER NO FINER Chefs Patrick Friesen and Dan Hong travel back to 1950s America for their fun diner-inspired menu. Enjoy a retro four-course menu and soak up Ms.G’s temporary nostalgic transformation. $50pp includes four courses with a shake or soda Ms.G’s, 155 Victoria St, Potts Point Saturday, 23 March, 12 noon Bookings essential 9240 3000

VINTAGE COCKTAILS Celebrate old-school bartending at its very best at this vintagethemed evening that will serve up classic cocktails in glamorous style. Sip and snack to the beat of a soothing jazz ensemble. $70pp includes four cocktails and canapés Palmer & Co., Abercrombie Lane, Sydney Monday, 4 March, 6.30pm-9.30pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

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CHEERS TO CHOCOLATE Aurélie Raillon of luxury French chocolate producer Valrhona knows a thing or two about matching fine chocolate with wine. Join her for this tasting in which she shares her insider tips. $40pp includes wine and chocolate tasting The Bottle Shop, 1 Palings Lane, 320 George St, Sydney Wednesday, 20 March, 6pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

LIFESTYLE FOOD ASK THE BUTCHER DINNER Carnivores, rejoice. Head chef Christopher Whitehead presents a shared menu of the finest cuts from meat boutique Victor Churchill, while the butchery’s co-founder and host of Ask the Butcher on LifeStyle FOOD, Anthony Puharich, shares his extensive product knowledge. $70pp four course shared menu (matched wines at additional cost) Palings, Level 1, ivy, 330 George St, Sydney Wednesday, 27 March, 6.30pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

MASTER DIM SUM What Mr. Wong doesn’t know about dim sum isn’t worth knowing! Learn the secrets to making irresistible dim sum, followed by a post-class dinner that includes wine and drinks.

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$110pp includes master class, dinner and drinks Mr. Wong, 3 Bridge Lane, Sydney Monday, 25 March, 6pm class followed by dinner Bookings essential 9240 3000

PORK OFF: EAST VS WEST Who will win the battle of the pig? In this six-course feast, Jeremy Strode from Bistrode CBD and Patrick Friesen from Ms.G’s create their best British and Asian pork dishes. $85pp includes six courses and a glass of wine or beer Ms.G’s, 155 Victoria St, Potts Point Tuesday, 26 March, 6.30pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

GENERATION NEXT WITH AUSTRALIAN GOURMET TRAVELLER Take a peek at the brilliant culinary ideas coming out of the next generation of rising chefs at this exclusive dinner curated by Australian Gourmet Traveller. Taste the talents of these rising stars over a six-course dinner matched with up-and-comers in the wine world. $180pp six courses with matched wines est., Level 1, Establishment, 252 George St, Sydney Tuesday, 26 March, 7pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

BATTLEFISH! We pit chefs Jeremy Strode and Jonathon Thorne (The Fish Shop) against Dan Hong and Patrick Friesen (Ms.G’s) in this epic seafood cook-off. See who has a meaner way with marine critters and vote for your favourite via twitter. $80pp includes six courses (matched wines at additional cost) The Fish Shop, 22 Challis Ave, Potts Point Saturday, 16 March, 12 noon Bookings essential 9240 3000

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BBQ SUNDAYS IN THE COURTYARD We’re lighting up the wood-fired barbeque in our courtyard to bring you a mouth-watering spread of our signature Italian dishes, plus perfectly cooked wagyu steaks, sausages, salads, antipasto and more. Buon appetito! $25 per plate The Beresford Hotel, 354 Bourke St, Surry Hills Every Sunday in Feb and March (excl. 3 March), 12pm-4pm Enquiries 8313 5000. No bookings necessary

SWEET SOMETHINGS Sydney’s most famed dessert divas, Jane Strode and Lorraine Godsmark, don’t mind a little friendly competition (they once cooked together at Rockpool). Each presents three courses for this decadent dessert degustation. $70pp includes six-course dessert degustation and glass of wine Bistrode CBD, L 1, Hotel CBD, 52 King St, Sydney Thursday, 28 March, 7pm Bookings essential 9240 3000

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