The incoming President’s function is always a very special occasion.
As we welcomed our new President, Jenny Parkes, we dined at Scott Pickett's new restaurant 'Chancery Lane', the site of Vue de Monde in a previous incarnation.
Scott has never disappointed at any of his venues, and this was no different.
The space has been dramatically transformed into a classy intimate one, that creates a sense of occasion as you enter. It's a heritage listed site with an opulent fit-out by Design Studio Bergman & Co.
Chef Rob Kabboord finely crafted dishes with perfect technique and an absence of trickery.
He spent 4 years at Sydney's very high end Quay, and had the highly regarded Merricote in Melbourne.
Numerous trial dinners have been an absolute delight here.
The Wine & Food Masters Drew Hewson & Andrew Navakas gave us a sensational menu & suitably matching wines for us to enjoy.
Function Number 1231
Incoming President’s Dinner at Chancery Lane
Wine & Food Masters: Drew Hewson and Andrew Navakas
Wednesday 21st April 2021
2011 Vilmart & Cie Grand Cellier 1er Cru Rubis, Champagne, France
Pissaladiere
Oyster & Caviar
Duck Rillettes, cornichons
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2015 Weingut Wittmann Westhofen Kirschspiel Trocken Riesling GG, Germany
2019 Castro Martin Estate Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain
John Dory, Kipfler, salted grapes
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2016 Provenance Pinot Noir, Henty, Australia
2016 Domaine Bertagna Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru 'Les Beaux Monts', France
Roasted Duckneck soup, crispy Duck, mizuna
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2010 Bodegas Roda Roda 1 Reserva Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain
2006 Chateau Certain De May, Pomerol, France
“Lambington” cauliflower, cumin
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2015 Domaine Leduc-Frouin Coteaux du Layon 'Nectar', Loire, France
Quince tart, Vanilla bean ice-cream