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Food

Gather at Coriole, McLaren Vale

hef Tom Tilbury prides himself on sourcing local, ethically harvested and sustainable produce, forging a sterling reputation for Gather Food & Wine at Robe, which he ran with wife Sarah until early 2018. Robe’s loss has been the Fleurieu’s gain, with Tom finding a kindred spirit in Coriole and the Lloyd family when the Tilburys moved back north. ‘Our like-minded food and dining philosophies merged seamlessly,’ Tom says of Gather at Coriole. ‘The Fleurieu’s producers provide some of the country’s most exceptional ingredients, particularly the seafood, poultry and meat we source from local farmers. The Estate grows a large percentage of fruit, vegetables and herbs including Australian natives and succulents too.’ Gather opens seven days for lunch, serving