It’s a tradition for many so why not get in on the party? ST. ALi celebrates Christmas Day with a breakfast and lunch menu that defies any reason to cook at home. Just bring an appetite and the presents.
Breakfast
7am to 12 noon – $80 per person
Shared entrees
Virgin Mary oysters
64° duck egg, asparagus, whipped ricotta
Tomato, stracciatella, basil, sourdough crumb
Mackerel tartar, crème fraîche
Mains
Smoked salmon, eggs, truffle emulsion
Pork belly, eggs, bone marrow crumb, apple
Dessert
Christmas pudding and brandy sauce
Eton mess, strawberries, cream, honeycomb, meringue
Lunch
1pm to 3pm – $125 per person
Shared entrees
Oysters
Chargrilled octopus, grape salsa, cod roe, sherry caramel
Beef tartar, confit egg yolk
Crispy quail
Mains
Monkfish with mushroom and fermented celeriac
Duck, celeriac, bulgur wheat, cherries
Iberico pork, sweet and sour plums, spring onions
Sides
Roast pumpkin, jamon, whipped ricotta and lemon thyme
Figs, gorgonzola, candied walnuts and pumpkin seeds
Butter lettuce, buttermilk, dill
Dessert
Christmas pudding and brandy sauce
Cheese board served with bread and condiments
Book at stali.com.au
ST. Ali
12–18 Yarra Pl, South Melbourne VIC 3205
03 9132 8966