This August, Solotel will bring a touch of luxury to select venues with the launch of Champagne Club, a month-long celebration of one of hospitality’s most enduring dining rituals; Champagne and club sandwiches.
Available across Matt Moran’s Solotel venues from Saturday 1 August to Monday 31 August, Champagne Club pairs a glass of Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial with a lobster club sandwich and housemade crisps for $40.
Taking inspiration from classic London institutions such as The Savoy and The Wolseley, as well as traditional American chophouses, Champagne Club reimagines the timeless pairing of Champagne and club sandwiches through the lens of Matt Moran’s venues, bringing an elevated yet accessible indulgence to Aria, Chiswick, North Bondi Fish, Chophouse and Brisbane’s Riverbar & Kitchen.
At the centre of the offer is a lobster club sandwich developed by Aria executive chef Tom Gorringe. Served on soft shokupan bread, the sandwich layers lobster, LP’s mortadella, pickled green tomato, lettuce and spicy mayonnaise.
“The best club sandwiches are all about balance and simplicity,” says Tom Gorringe, executive chef of Aria. “We wanted to keep the comfort and familiarity of an original club sandwich, but introduce a few ingredients that make it feel a little more special. The lobster and mortadella add a layer of richness, while the pickled tomato cuts through the flavours. Paired with a glass of Moët, it’s a perfect combination.”
“Champagne and a club sandwich are one of those pairings that never goes out of style,” says Matt Moran, chef and restaurateur. “There’s something great about giving people the permission to have a little indulgence without needing an occasion.”
Champagne Club will be available at the bar at Aria and Chophouse; in the bar on Saturdays and Sundays and in the main dining room during all other services at Chiswick; and throughout the venue at North Bondi Fish and Riverbar & Kitchen.
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