Winter is upon us and that can only mean one thing, truffle season is here. We’d love to share with you some of the upcoming events to celebrate the best of the black gold bounty.
Black Truffles & Bannockburn
Omnia Bistro & Bar has teamed up with renowned Victorian winery Bannockburn to create a one night only decadent 5-course dinner, a testament to their shared passion for quality local produce. Guests will receive a black truffle martini on arrival, the perfect precursor to Omnia’s curated menu that showcases the decadence of truffles in every course, including Abrolhos island scallops in a black truffle velouté and Blackmore wagyu bavette, charred onion, fermented black truffle jus. To complement this extraordinary culinary experience, Angus Pollard from Bannockburn has expertly handpicked a selection of its finest wines, including premium vintages and a first look at its yet be be released 2023 Riesling, one not to be missed.
When: Wednesday, 21 June 6:30pm
Price: $225pp including wine pairing
Booking link: via Open Table
Address: 625 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141
Il Tartufo – Florentino Truffle Dinner
Celebrate this winter’s glorious local truffle season at Grossi Florentino. Join the beautiful CBD restaurant for a five course truffle feast designed by Guy Grossi with beautiful matched wines by local importer Twelve Bottles. The menu will feature truffle in all forms, including: arancini tartufo, prawn and truffle terrine, truffle brodo, King George whiting, with scallop truffle and butter and veal with truffle mushroom filling. Nigel from Truffle Melbourne will also be in attendance with his truffle dogs, as they set about on a mock truffle hunt in the dining room.
When: Wednesday June, 28 6:30pm
Price: $285pp including matched wines
Booking Link: via Sevenrooms
Address: 80 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Yakikami
South Yarra’s favourite will be offering a Yamagata Niku Kappo – Winter Truffle Season menu truffle menu in its Josper room, which will be live until the end of the season. Menu highlights includes A5 sirloin aburi sushi with truffle, Wagyu bresaola with blue cheese and shaved truffle and Josper steak with truffles.
When: Now until the end of the truffle season
Price: $355pp for 16 course with local winter truffles
Booking link: https://www.yakikami.com.au/reservation
Address: 150 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141