Good Food reader lunch at Aalia
You’re invited to join us at the SMH Good Food reader lunch at Aalia restaurant in Sydney.
Attendees will enjoy a specially curated banquet menu from executive chef Paul Farag featuring dishes that showcase the beautiful Middle Eastern and North African regions of the world.
Head sommelier Eleonore Wulf has selected an array of wines that complement the flavours on the plate, while also paying tribute to the Middle Eastern heritage of the brand.
Dishes will be served in a sharing style, with individual beverages per person.
This one-of-a-kind lunch also includes a panel discussion with The Sydney Morning Herald’s chief restaurant critic Terry Durack and food writer Jill Dupleix.
One lucky attendee will go in the draw to win a door prize thanks to Oceania Cruises.
The details
- When? Noon, Thursday, April 6
- Where? Aalia restaurant, 25 Martin Place, Sydney
- Price: $180* per person, including share-style menu with matching wines
- Book here
*Note: A non-alcoholic pairing option will be available at $160 per person. Please make a note in the notes section of your reservation if you prefer this drinks option.
The menu
- Arak highball on arrival: arak, Beefeater gin, cucumber, allspice, apple, pear soda
- Kingfish, green tomato ezme, dill
- Eggplant mes ‘a’ aha, spiced tomato
Wine pairing: 2021 Domaine des Tourelles Viognier, Chardonnay and Obeidi, Bekaa Valley (Lebanon) - Smoked buffalo labne, beetroot molasses
- Khorasan pita
- Quail skewer, molokhia, barberries
Wine pairing: 2020 Pheasant’s Tears Danakharuli and Goruli Mtsvane, Kakheti (Georgia) - Lamb neck shawarma, tarator, pickles, saida saj
- Almond-crumbed John dory, maras chilli
- Heirloom carrots, carrot top sahawiq, labne
- Watercress, pomelo, sumac
Wine pairing: 2016 Doluca ‘Karma’ Merlot and Bogazkere, Thrace (Turkey) - Brik pastry, salted cashew, colocasia dulce
- Medjool date, caramelised chocolate, ashta
Tea and coffee to finish
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