There’s no better place to enjoy spring dining in the CBD!
Botswana Butchery Melbourne has updated its seasonal menu as well as releasing a special private dining menu and Melbourne Cup package to ensure that everyone’s dining is covered this spring!
The opulent three-storey restaurant located on Flinders Lane offers a dining experience for everyone, with dining rooms featuring high wingbacked velvet chairs to an enclosed balcony overlooking one of Melbourne’s favourite streets.
Created by culinary director Angel Fernandez, the new seasonal menu is sure to delight all tastebuds! Of course, the Botswana Butchery staples still remain firmly in place – Butcher’s Block, Macaroni Cheese, French Onion Soup and Venison Tartare, to name but a few. And, the extensive wine list curated by award winning Sommelier Piers Haszard complements any meal.
In the Raw Bar section, lovers of the classics can opt for the Prawn Cocktail (avocado mousse, iceberg and Old Bay mayo). The Starters have a range of new options including Grilled Watermelon (heirloom tomatoes, curds, tomato jelly, black olive oil), Venison Tartare (smoked egg yolk, potato crisps), Zucchini Tart (goats curd, lemon, thyme), Warm Octopus Salad (potato, aioli, smoked paprika) and Roasted Bone Marrow (mushroom duxelles, remoulade).
The new vegetarian main is sure to be popular – Harissa Roasted Cauliflower (smoked eggplant, labneh, pomegranate, spiced cracker).
Plus, for those looking for the ultimate private dining experience, the Wagyu x Nikka Whisky degustation is available for groups of 8 or more. The six-course menu is a selection of delectable dishes with five paired Nikka cocktails that will satisfy everyone from the novice to the connoisseur.
The Botswana Butchery spring menu is now available for walk-ins, reservations, private dining and functions.
For Melbourne Cup, those wanting to enjoy the very best dining that Melbourne can offer as well as catching all the racing action, Botswana Butchery is the place to be!
Screens will show the race with a host throughout the day. The restaurant will open at 11am so guests can ensure the day starts early and everyone is encouraged to put on their Sunday best!
The Melbourne Cup Package starts at 12 noon with a delectable four-course menu from Angel Fernandez and there is an option to add on a two-hour beverage package for $99 per person.
Botswana Butchery Melbourne Cup Menu
Including glass of Mumm Champagne
$130pp
Sourdough Smoked house butter
Freshly Shucked Oysters, Natural
Entrée (choice of):
Tuna Crudo
Whipped cod roe, citrus dressing, bottarga
Caramelised Free Range Pork Belly
Flash-grilled Hawkesbury calamari, harissa, spiced pear, black garlic
Grilled Watermelon
Heirloom tomatoes, curds, tomato jelly, black olive oil
Main (choice of):
Grilled King Salmon
Fennel, radishes, macadamia butter
300g Jacks Creek Flat Iron Steak
House made Gnocchi
Mushroom ragù, Manchego, fried sage
Sides
Roast potatoes, thyme & sea salt
Charred greens, goat curd, zhoug
Dessert (choice of):
Tonka Bean Crème Brûlée
Tonka bean scented crème brûlée, coffee “snap”, mascarpone ice cream
Warm Valrhona Chocolate Tartlet
Blueberries, banana miso ice cream
Australian Cheese Plate
Blue Mountains honeycomb, quince paste, fresh grapes, hand rolled lavosh
https://www.melbourne.botswanabutchery.com.au/whats-on/melbourne-cup-day
Botswana Butchery Melbourne, 66 Flinders Lane
https://www.botswanabutchery.com.au/
Image credit: Arianna Leggiero