Melbourne Food and Wine Festival at Crown Melbourne
At Crown casino you can enjoy Food and Wine Festival from 31st March to 9th April 2017. Here is what all you can enjoy:
1. Taste of the deep south
On 5th and 6th April 2017 between 6 Pm – 9 PM
- $85 per person three courses with Champagne on 5th April
- $85 per person three courses with Craft Beer on 6th April
Acclaimed U.S. chef Ari Kolender returns to The Merrywell with two events offering a new take on his famous fried chicken. Over two nights, Ari pairs his iconic South Carolina home cookin’ and famous fried chicken with champagne on 5 April, and craft beer on 6 April.
These two special events will showcase the richness of southern dishes, so get ready to discover a new taste sensation that’s sure to make the poultry pop.
To make a booking call +61 3 9292 5777
2. Restaurant express lunch
Savour the tempting flavours of restaurant express lunch offerings at Nobu, Bistro Guillaume, Silks or Long Chim.31 March and 3 – 7 April 2017 between 12 pm – 2.30 pm $40 per person for two courses including matching beverage.
Indulge in the tempting flavours of innovative Japanese fusion at Nobu as Head Chef Sean Tan and his talented team prepare an irresistible twist on traditional flavours in stylish surrounds. At Silks, the culinary team invite you to savour authentic Cantonese fare, or indulge in the inspiring French fare by Guillaume Brahimi at Bistro Guillaume. David Thompson’s Long Chim offers tantalising Thai, all part of restaurant express lunch offerings. To make a booking call +61 3 9292 5777
3. Going the whole hog
Featuring unique smokehouse flavours, Crown invites you to experience smoked meats like no other at San Antone by Bludso’s BBQ on 2 & 9 April 2017 between 12pm – 4pm $60 per person including 2 selected drinks. Sample the unique American barbecue with third-generation pit master Kevin Bludso – bringing the taste of Texas to Melbourne. Kevin will be on hand to share his smoking secrets and show dedicated smokers how to replicate his Texan flavours. Savour barbecue favourites, including meats smoked for 14+ hours and delicious sides such as mac and cheese, coleslaw and corn bread. To make a booking call +61 3 9292 5777
4. High tea in the sky
Indulge in the ultimate high tea in the sky at Level 28 Skybar with high tea favourites, modern delights and bubbles on 2 & 9 April 2017 from 1.30pm – 4.30pm
- $70 per person including a glass of sparkling wine
- $90 per person including a glass of Moet & Chandon NV champagne
- $150 per person including flowing Moet & Chandon NV champagne
Enjoy traditional favourites, including scones, éclairs and tartlets, and the modern delights of coconut panna cotta, finger sandwiches, and hot and cold savouries, finished with a flute of bubbles or flowing Moet & Chandon champagne.
5. The Thai experience
Join this special Melbourne Food & Wine Festival event at the new Long Chim Melbourne, where celebrated chef David Thompson will showcase his signature Thai cuisine on 3 April 2017 between 6.30pm – 11pm $250 or $300 per person including David Thompson’s cookbook ‘Thai Street Food’
Inspired by the street food and markets of Bangkok Considered one of the world’s greatest chefs, David Thompson is widely recognised as an authority on Thai cuisine and culture. Now, he brings his globally recognised and award-winning menu to Melbourne.
Long Chim means to “come, try and taste”, and with this invitation, Thompson will showcase his casual Thai cuisine representative of his signature style and generous flavour. To make a booking call +61 3 9292 5777
6. The Sake experience
Experience innovative Japanese fusion at Nobu as you join head chef Sean Tan for a divine eight course menu, including matching sake on 5th April 2017 between 6.30pm – 11pm, $250 or $300 per person including your choice of Nobu cookbook. Have a memorable sake-inspired menu, showcasing the best of signature modern cuisine, paired with unique, matching sake in this divine eight course menu. To make a booking call +61 3 9292 5777
