SEPTEMBER 2015

SYDNEYS ENTRE TO
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September 2015

CAVIAR, CATERING
AND JEFF FENECH

We taste Sydneys finest hors doeuvres and

caviar with boxing legend Jeff Fenech.

FESTIVAL FOOD TRUCKERY

The largest gathering of your favourite

food trucks in Australia comes to Sydney.

OKTOBERFEST 2015

The perfect guide to having your

greatest Oktoberfest yet.

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TOMS TASTING TIPS

boom in the late 1980s before he was

bought out by Lion Nathan, credits
the large brewers with nurturing the
Australian craft beer industry. Hahn
believes that craft beer has several
definitions.

or a long time Australia has

been proud of its coffee
culture, there are coffee
houses, magazines and
awards dedicated to this
dark drink, but more importantly
coffee lovers would travel to the other
side of the city for the perfect brew.
Well this culture is no longer just
restrained to coffee, but now applies
to craft beer as well.

Part of it is delivering on flavour

that people expect and having the
credibility of a brewmaster behind
it who identifies with brands and
controls all stages of the process,
he says.

This has taken many by surprise

because industry statistics shows us
that Australian beer consumption is
at a 65 year low, in part this is due
to a surge in the popularity of cider
and RTDs. Throughout my time in the
liquor industry I have heard people
say that they wouldnt pay more than
$30, then it was $40 and now it is $50
for a case of beer, but in the last few
years we now have beers that are
selling for more than $20 a stubby.

Independent

Traditional

100% Australian-owned with no

ownership or control by a major
brewer, such as Lion or CUB.

In a market of declining consumption

and increasing prices it is amazing
to think that there well over 150
microbreweries across Australia with
more opening every month. Like the
microbreweries, pubs, winebars,
specialty beer bars and bottleshops
are dedicating themselves to this
amber drop.

Produces smaller batch size,

allowing more control of the
brewing process, as a key
characteristic of a craft beer.

The craft beer movement essentially

evolved from beer lovers and
homebrewers who were dabbling with
different flavours and methods and

But the Australian Real Craft Brewers

Associationdisagrees. For them, a
craft beer must be:

innovating through spice additives,

switching strains of hops, forte
alcohol, and creating personal takes
on international flavours, to create
a beer that was unique in style or
reflective of their personality. To this
end a craft beer has not been created
through a definition but been born
through a philosophy.
Craft beer is now roughly 10% of the
premium beer market and growing
steadily. The major breweries have
taken notice of this and have reacted
by either purchasing smaller breweries
like Little Creatures or creating new
beers like Matilda Bay latest release
Lazy Yak Pale Ale.
In the long run it doesnt matter how
they react, or who is the new craft
brewer on the block, because beer
drinkers are the winners with more
styles and quality drops than ever
before to choose from.

But what is craft beer? Believe it or

not, the definition of what it is and isnt
a craft beer is a hotly debated topic.
Chuck Hahnof Hahn Premium and
Malt Shovel Brewery fame arguably
began the current Australian craft beer

MATILDA BAY
LAZY YAK PALE ALE

www.tomscellars.com.au

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LORD NELSON
THREE SHEETS
PALE ALE

JAMES SQUIRE
HOP THIEF
AMERICAN PALE ALE

Longtime favourite of
mine, this comes from
the oldest licenced
hotel in Sydney. Well
balanced malt, citrus
floral aromas, with
slight herbaceous hop
characters. Lovely
malty dry finish.

Their 7th version of this

drop shows tropical,
citrus and piney hop
aromas, rounded out
by some caramel and
toffee. Slight earthy
bitterness with a nice
lingering toasted malt
finish.

THE ART OF CREATING OUTSTANDING WINE...

begins with a passion to deliver a distinctive style.
Like any real work of art, it begins with a vision, to create
a masterpiece that you can truly be proud of.
Genre... is in a field of its own.

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In the style of an
American Pale Ale.
Lemon citrus and hints
of passionfruit nose is
lighter and fresher than
the Fat Yak. An easy
drinking Pale Ale.

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SEPTEMBER 2015

THE SYDNEY FOOD TRUCK JAM

ydney is about to experience

the citys most obsessed
about food trucks for the
first time ever in the one
location, for a serious
impression on the taste buds.
This coming October long weekend,
the Entertainment Quarter (EQ) Moore
Park will transform into food truck
heaven for the EQ Food Truck Jam
a showcase of the most sought after
street food outlets.
Sydneys food trucks have become
an institution since their introduction
to bring vibrancy to the city streets in
2011 by the City of Sydney Council.
Tourists and residents have embraced
the street cuisine with many trucks
and their wares gaining cult followings
and serving thousands a day.
The trucks are now a permanent part of
Sydneys local culture and are reflective
of the carts and vans in Los Angeles,
New York and throughout Europe,
putting our city more firmly on the map
as a global food destination.
Food trucks are renowned for attracting
line-ups at all hours for their addictive
fare - whether youre already a fan that
tracks them down on the streets, or are
yet to discover what its like to crave
their creations, the EQ Food Truck Jam

will take food-truckery to the

next level.

from Foodcraft Espresso and

Bakery in Erskineville, the Tella Ball
milkshake is a worldwide social
media sensation and not to be
missed!

For those winding down

on the long weekend, Wats
on Tap will act as the beer
garden, serving alcoholic
beverages including a special
spring cocktail. And theres a
lemonade stand by Limonada
to take care of the kiddies.
With free entry, an ice-skating
rink, jumping castle and
Sydney Trapeze School, the
EQ Food Truck Jam is a great
family friendly entertainment
option for those who have
decided not to skip town this
Labour Day weekend. There
will also be DJs, performers
from Brent Street and a
number of giveaways.
The famous bearded bakers
serving Knafeh, as seen on Channel
Nines Today Show, are sure to
be a highlight. Their traditional
Jerusalem dessert is prepared in their
repurposed shipping container which
is adorned with street art.
The bearded boys from Knafeh
deliver the true theatre of food
preparation. It is a total sensory
experience with a strong sense of

The Tella Ball is the ultimate

Nutella invention, a creamy
milkshake topped with a Nutella
filled donut. Once these guys
went through 70 kilos of Nutella
on a Sunday, such is the foodie
obsession with this masterpiece.
Sydneys food trucks serve up
some of the most unique cookery
around. The EQ Food Truck Jams
tasty street food explosion will
include Bad Betty Burgers and
NYPD New York sandwiches
complete with pastrami.
history and nostalgia, reflecting the
sights and sounds of the Jerusalem
streets.
Not to mention the Knafeh itself - a
sizzling hot, mouthwatering sweet
cheese and semolina dessert with
crunchy crumble, crushed pistachios
and a fragrant sugar syrup - the
adaptation of a recipe passed down
through generations.
If youre a sweet tooth and your taste
buds arent tingling enough at this point,
enter the Tella Ball stand. Originating

From Caminito (Chorizo and

Churros), Cantina Movil (Mexican),
Moji Picon (Paella), Lets Do Yum Cha,
Yangs Food Truck (Malaysian) Urban
Pasta, Monster Rolls, Bite Size Delights,
Homeland Street Food (Israeli), Tsuru
(Steamed Buns) - there is no shortage of
flavoursome flare.
For the health conscious youre looking
at Agape (organic pizza and tapas), Rio
Barra (chicken wraps and salads), plus
lentil dishes from A Taste of Ethiopia.
The sweeter side continues with the

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decadent Cherry Highway ice-cream.

The event is expected to attract a
buzzing atmosphere and attendance
in the thousands. It also marks the
beginning of the Entertainment Quarters
night markets, which take place
throughout spring and summer, offering
a continuation of fun and food.
You can follow each food trucks
journey this week on the City of
Sydneys Food Trucks app, as they
make their way to join together on the
map at the Entertainment Quarter.
Whether youre looking for quirky
cuisine, a monstrous Nutella donut
topped milkshake, some active
entertainment to wear the kids out, or a
change of drinking hole scenery your
number one long weekend option is the
EQ Food Truck Jam.
The EQ Food Truck Jam takes place at
the Entertainment Quarters Showring
and Market Canopy from
5 10pm Saturday 3rd and 12pm 10pm
Sunday 4th October, 2015 with free
two hour undercover parking at the
Entertainment Quarter.
For further information on the
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http://www.sydneyfoodtrucks.com.au.
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42 DAYS TO GO!
The launch of the 2016 Gault&Millau
Australia Restaurant Guide is right
around the corner, and we cant wait
to share the successes of Sydneys
and Melbournes restaurants with you!
With our 2016 Guide off to print, the
Gault&Millau Australia team has been
keeping busy with another exciting
projects - our first Mise en Place trade
event! Launching on the 25th August
in Sydneys The Pavilion and the 1st

September in Melbournes Siglo,

Mise en Place showcased some
of Australias latest products and
services to chefs, restaurateurs and
industry professionals. We thought
wed share some of the highlights
of these event with you below in
our exclusive Out & About with
Gault&Millau Australia section below.
Mise en Place also gave us an
oppourtunity to announce the

Gault&Millau Australia Award

finalists in the categories of:
V-Zug Chef of the Year, PerrierJout New Restaurant of the Year,
PorkStar Professional of the Year,
Riedel Sommelier of the Year,
Lavazza Restaurant of the Year
and American Express Potentialist
of the Year. The Melbourne and
Sydney winners for each category
will be announced at the launch of

our 2016 restaurant guide on the

9th November.
With only 42 days until our 2016
restaurant guide hits the stands,
keep watching this space for more
exciting insights and highlights
from Gault&Millau Australia!
And dont forget to share your
memorable dining experiences by
tagging Gault&Millau Australia on
Facebook, Twitter or Instagram!

@gaultmillauaus
@GaultMillau.
@gaultmillauAU

AQUABOTANICAL 100% AUSTRALIAN-GROWN WATER!

concept in water AquaBotanical is

a super-premium bottled water that
is unlike any you have tasted before.
It not only contains 74 essential plant
minerals, making for wholesome
indulgence, its subtle flavour and
silky finish ensure that its a perfect
companion to gourmet foods and fine
wines. You will taste the difference,
and your body will thank you.

n August of this year,

AquaBotanical was
honoured with the Food
Industry Innovation Award
from the Australian Institute
of Food Science and Technology.
This prestigious award recognises
a significant new development
in food technology and in the
case of AquaBotanical, it also
acknowledges the more than five
years of research and product
development that preceded the
launch of this very special water.

We all know that water is the stuff of

life, and AquaBotanical is the worlds
first water that is derived exclusively
from fruits and vegetables! Using
100% Australian-grown produce and
harvested through a patented, awardwinning process, AquaBotanical
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manufacturing facilities located in
Mildura, Victoria the heart of one
of Australias key growing regions
AquaBotanical has access to some
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Clear, clean and full-bodied and
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And whats more, the technology

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which means that AquaBotanical has
the potential to save lives in countries
where clean and safe drinking water
is scarce. Now thats Australian
innovation of which we can all be
proud!
Recently certified Australian Made
and Australian Grown, AquaBotanical
is available exclusively in Australias
finest restaurants, boutique hotels,
luxury resorts and specialty gourmet
retail outlets. And whether youre
a water connoisseur or new to
fine bottled waters, one sip of
AquaBotanical will convince you that
not all water is the same!

OUT & ABOUT WITH GAULT&MILLAU

Potentialist
Finalist,
Lauren
Eldridge,
Marque

his months exclusive Out & About with Gault&Millau,

is an inside look into our inaugural Mise en Place trade
events at Sydneys The Pavilion and Melbournes Siglo.
With great exhibitors, delicious cooking demonstrations
and appearances from some of Sydney and Melbournes
top restaurants including Attica, The Bridge Room, Vue de monde
and Grossi Florentino, both events were a great success.

Guy Grossi
recieving his
Restaurant
of the Year
Finalist Award
from Nigel
Meakins
(Lavazza).

Make sure you look out for the 2016 Gault&Millau Restaurant Guide
on sale on November 10!
Potentialist Finalist,
Jarrod Di Blasi,
ezard, cooking on
the V-Zug cooking
stage.

Ben Shewry, Attica,

recieving his Chef of
the Year Finalist Award.
Pepe Saya
stand

Will Studd
presenting his
cheese
masterclass
Dominique Van
Droogenbroeck,
hosting the Belocade
Chocolate masterclass.

AquaBotanical stand

Dish cooked by
Potentialist Finalist,
Hugh Allen, Vue
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Josephine overseeing
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DAMIEN GALEA, STUDIO 10S EXPERT BARISTA,

SHARES HIS LATEST COFFEE TASTING NOTES
Images by Gloria Jeans

This month were discussing Gloria Jeans Coffees Smooth

Bodied Sereno Blend
Gloria Jeans Coffees recently
celebrated the second anniversary
of its very own smooth, medium
roast Sereno Blend. The drink was
introduced into coffee houses across
the country in response to the
evolving tastes of Australian coffee
drinkers.
The Sereno Blend complements Gloria
Jeans Coffees Original Blend, which
has been loved by Gloria Jeans guests
since the brand launched in Australia.
Named after the serene and smooth
body of the blend, Sereno Blend is

a lively and light tasting coffee with

hints of fresh citrus and dark cocoa.
The blend is made from the finest
selection of Arabica beans from
Central America and Africa.
Damien says, Sourcing and roasting
the highest quality beans was a
critical element of ensuring Sereno
Blend provides guests with an
innovative and tasty coffee choice.
Australia has a mature coffee market
so theres a growing demand for
coffee experiences. Offering the
smooth and mellow Sereno Blend

provides an opportunity for our

guests who prefer their latte with a
little lighter taste.
Next time you pop into one of our
coffee houses ask to try our Sereno
Blend in your latte or cappuccino
to taste the difference in the blend
yourself.
Also, make sure you check out our
latest offer with THE ICONIC while
youre in our coffee houses. Just in
time to update your wardrobe this
spring, were offering $20 off your
next purchase, see box out below.

Special Offer
FROM THE ICONIC

IF YOU SHOP AT GLORIA JEANS

COFFEES THIS OCTOBER
Spend $10 or more at Gloria Jeans
Coffees in October and guests will
receive $20 off their next purchase at
THE ICONIC.
If guests sign up to the Gloria Jeans
Coffees e-sipper program they will
also be in with a chance to win one
of two $1,000 spending sprees at
THE ICONIC AND a free small classic
coffee daily for a year.
For full Terms & Conditions regarding
the promotion, please visit:
www.gloriajeanscoffees.com.au

BEER COCKTAIL

Christmas Hamper 15

Good Times

o matter where in
the world youre
celebrating,
mehr bier,
bitte! or more
beer, please! is a phrase
youll be hearing a lot of at
the upcoming Oktoberfest
festivities.
If you are unable to attend
the official Oktoberfest
celebrations this year in
Munich, gather your friends
and family together and throw
your very own Oktoberfest
party in your backyard.
Itll be a great time to get
creative with your beer choices!
Our Ships Ahoy gift hamper will
be a great addition to the party
with three distinctive craft beers
from San Francisco and a

yummy assortment of delicious

gourmet snacks. Ships Ahoy
has always been a crowd
pleaser and we think its a great
gift to send corporately too!
If you are more into wine,
we suggest bringing one of
our gourmet wine hampers
along to your Oktoberfest
celebrations! Our Good Times
hamper has some great
gourmet snacks to share.
At Bockers & Pony, October
involves some serious Christmas
planning. With Christmas only
three months away, its the
perfect time to start planning end
of year gifts for your suppliers,
clients and staff.
Weve increased our Christmas
range this year, brought back
some old favourites and

Ships Ahoy

included a huge array of new

delicious gourmet treats.
You can also expect to find
beautiful French Champagne,
scrumptious Turkish Delight, a
gingerbread house full of real
fruit jellies and much more!
Head over to
bockersandpony.com.au
and view our extensive 2015
Christmas range. All orders
over $1500 will receive a
15% discount, if ordered by
the 15th of October, when you
enter the code: INDULGE15.
All orders over $1500 placed
by the 11th November 2015
will receive a 10% discount,
when you enter the code:
INDULGE10. Need help finding
a great gift? Please call our gift
experts on 1300 132 663.

Try this delicious

cocktail for a tasty
twist on your
favorite brew....
INGREDIENTS
15ml Arktika Vodka
15ml Campari
Claro Mexican Style Lager
Orange Slice to garnish.
DIRECTIONS
1.

Combine all ingredients,

except beer in a glass filled
with ice. Top with beer and
garnish with an orange slice

Image
byImages
Shutterstock
Image
by Shutterstock
by Bockers & Pony

Images by Bockers & Pony

OKTOBERFEST

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GET YOUR OKTOBERFEST UNDERWAY, THE RIGHT WAY

BY CASEY WHATTON

ctober is fast
approaching and if
October is known for
anything, it would have
to be Oktoberfest, an
opportunity to drink copious amounts
of alcohol and the only time you can
shamelessly wear a Lederhosen. First
originating in Munich, Prince Ludwig
of Bavaria held a horse race that
saw around 40,000 guests attend to
celebrate his marriage, and the event
has continued to grow. Just like every
other Oktoberfest since; drinking
and consuming pretzels played
a major part. So make sure this
Oktoberfest you have a responsible
bier for the man, because the great
event wouldnt exist without him.
Traditionally starting in September, the
official Oktoberfest begins with the
tapping of the first keg, usually by the
Munich Mayor. This year the day fell
on Saturday the 19th of September
and celebrations will finish October
the 4th.
To get you in the mood for
Oktoberfest here are some numbers
that might just do the trick; theres the
equivalent of two and half Olympic
swimming pools of beer consumed,
over 119,000 sausages eaten, and
has an average of 6.4 million visitors
throughout its duration. If the trek
to Germany is out of the question,
Sydney has some events that will fill
your Oktoberfest void. Though if you
cant attend an event near you, there
are some simple at home tricks to
make you feel as if you were sitting in
a bier hall in Munich.

Photo: Lowenbrau Keller

But before we discuss anything else,

there are some life-saving Oktoberfest
tips! Of course theres always going
to be alcohol consumed, but drinking
litre biers can get the better of you.
So ensure you pace yourself and eat
plenty of salty pretzels to help prolong
your day and help you get the most
out of your Oktoberfest experience.
If you find yourself struggling and
wanting to keep in tradition, order

a radler; which is half beer and half

lemonade, just dont tell your mates.
Whether you are going to an event or
sitting in your dining room chowing
down on more than an enough
pretzels, get in costume. The females
traditional clothing is known as a
Dirndl, and the male equivalent is
the Lederhosen. So just bite the
bullet and prepare yourself for the
embarrassment you may face walking
to and from your venue, plus itll make
for some great pictures to reflect
on if you get a case of temporary
amnesia the next day. For the ladies,
where you tie the knot on your Dirndl
is key. If youre single and ready to
mingle, on the left is where you want
your bow and wearing it on the right
is to say youre taken; and wearing
your bow on the back means youre
either a widow or a waitress. At the
end of the day, your bow position is
up to, you may even want to make up
your own meaning. Such as wearing
your bow on your head could mean
youve had too many drinks, and
would like some assistance.

Photo: Bavarian Bier Caf

German in your own home. German

beer tasting could be a great feature
with friends, family, or of course by
yourself. You will need to eat during
your hometoberfest, bratwurst is
a great option and there are some
great methods for preparing the tasty
sausage. Why not give bratwurst
sliders are try, you can find a great
recipe at www.hostthetoast.com/
bratsliders/ .If youre feeling a tad
creative, why not make your very
own pretzel necklace, however this
wouldnt be wise with the bratwurst.
If all else fails get yourself a schnitzel
and the most German sounding beer
you can find and throw on Netflix.

Photo: Oktoberfest In The Gardens

Another major aspect of

Oktoberfest is the singing, so make
sure you learn a song! One of the
more frequently sung is Ein Prosit,
which translates to Cheers. When
youve finished singing, you finish
by taking a drink, which is even
more of a reason to learn it.
Sydney being the multicultural hub
that it is, is always at the ready to
adopt another nations holiday;
especially if it is an excuse to dress
up and drink. There are some great
events throughout Sydney that
you could get amongst including
Oktoberfest in the Gardens, which
is being held on the 31st of October
in The Domain. The event includes
German food stalls, on-stage
competitions, a silent disco, and
roving performers. Try and get tickets
as soon you can, as in the past this
event has known to be a sell-out; your
ticket includes entry, a 560ml stein
glass, and a complimentary beverage
(Bonus!). Get your tickets from http://
sydney.oktoberfestinthegardens.
com.au/ticket-info/. To coincide with
first tapping of the keg in Munich,
the German Consul General Lothar
Freischlader will be tapping the
Lowenbrau Kellers Keg in The Rocks
at 8pm.
On the other hand if you dont like big
crowds, there are always some DIY
Oktoberfest options to make you feel

Photo: Oktoberf

est In The Garde

If you want to start trying the German

beers but are hesitant to move away
from your tried and tested Corona,
there are some important beers you
should know and must taste. The
Lwenbru Oktoberfestbier is a full
bodied beer with a malty and grassy
hop aroma. Spaten Oktoberfestbier
has a fruity character, and an aroma
of malt caramel and herbal hops.
Hofbrau Oktoberfestbier is rich and
full of character, with aromas of
malts, yeast, and spice. All the above
mentioned should be a part of any
Oktoberfest celebration, though
the personal favourite of ours is the
Lander Bru Weissbeer.

erfest In The

Photo: Oktob

ns

Gardens

Photo: Oktoberfest In The Gardens

Oktoberfest is a great event to be a

part of and is a great way to immerse
yourself in some German culture and
history. So this Oktoberfest throw
on your Lederhosen or Dirndl, get
down to your local event, eat a few
pretzels and bratwurst, and celebrate
responsibly with some mates.

Photo: Oktoberfes

t In The Gardens

Sources:
Lowenbrau Keller, The Rocks, Sydney www.lowenbrau.com.au
Host the Toast The Quest for Oktoberfest Part II: Bratwurst Sliders Recipe and 3
German Beers youll Love. http://hostthetoast.com/bratsliders/
Nokturnl Events

Photo: Oktoberfest In The Gardens

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AN EVENING WITH JEFF FENECH

BY MIKE DELANEY

arlier this month, we

were cordially invited
to the home of threetime world boxing
champion, Jeff
Fenech, for an evening of fine
champagne, exquisite catering
and some of the freshest caviar
weve ever tasted.
Jeff and his wife Suzee, and a
few glasses of Dom Prignon
Brut Vintage 2004, greeted us at
the door before being introduced
to Jeffs close friends and family
- including Manly Warringah Sea
Eagles Forward Luke Burgess who were also in attendance for
the evening.
After the initial pleasantries Jeff
whisked us away downstairs for
a grand tour of his million dollar
cellar filled with an impressive
collection of vintage wines
and scotches. We were also
given a tour of what can only
be described as the ultimate
man cave otherwise known
as Jeffs games room - fit with
a poker table, pool table and
grand feature wall showcasing
photos of Jeff with iconic figures
ranging from Nelson Mandela to
Russell Crowe.

And its easy to see why. Marks

hors doeuvres, cooked and
prepared live on location offer
a range of simple and elegant
flavour combinations across the
spectrum of fine dining cuisine.
Some delicious examples
showcasing this range included
a Feta-roasted cherry tomato
tart with caramelized onion,
chicken sang choy bow and
peking duck rice paper rolls.
As Mark puts it, simple but
amazing food is what Whoz The
Chef? strive for each time they
construct a menu. As the vogue
for smoked meats continues
to dominate popular dining, it
was also great to see something
that really stood out in this area.
Marks smoked beef burntends marinated in Chimichurri
Sauce with meat supplied by
Sydneys Fumo Meats - was rich
in flavour and perfectly grilled.
A patient and personable
approach has also been
essential to the recent success
of Whoz The Chef? As a
company five years in the
making, Marks carefully avoided
rushing the development of his
services under the pressure of
a hyper-competitive Sydney
market. His friendly and jovial
nature stands out in an industry
filled with traditional bow-tie
formality of service. When on

duty, Marks easy-going and

interactive style is one thats
also reflected in the brand
name itself. After all, building a
successful brand out of a Dad
joke must create a certain sense
of pride.
Later in the evening, Jeffs
resident caviar expert Lisa
Downs arrived with an ornate
ice-bowl cooling a selection
of Luxe Seafoods finest Yasa
Caviar. Produced from the
Acipenser Baerii species of
sturgeon in a desert outside
Abu Dhabi, Yasa Caviar is
harvested to order and delivered
exclusively to Luxe Seafoods
in Sydney within 24 hours.
Boasting to be the largest and
most advanced aquaculture
facility in the world, the Yasa
Caviar Farm produces premium
caviar every month of the year
in a sustainable environment
that seeks to simulate the wild
habitat of Siberian sturgeon.
Taking up to five years for the
Baerii sturgeon to mature, a
master caviarer then inspects
the roe using ultrasound before
a process of spring-water
cleaning and curing takes place.
Supplying now to six out of the
ten best restaurants in Sydney
(including Sepia and Balla), Lisa
introduced us to her selection of
Premium, Elite, and Royal
grades Luxe Seafoods offer.
For those not yet initiated, the
grading of caviar is based on an
assessment of the size, colour and

condition of the harvested pearl or

bead. A larger surface area of pearl
normally provides a more intense
flavour on the palate.
We then moved on to a
discussion of the caviar market
in Sydney and how ninetypercent of her sales come from
Yasa Caviars middle Elite
grade, which is a considerably
milder and lighter flavour when
compared to her most expensive
Royal grade. In the commodity
trade of caviar, as Lisa explains,
the strongest flavour is only
more expensive -at around
$3,500 per kilo- because of
how difficult it is to harvest.
An increase in price does not
necessarily mean a better quality
or flavour. Like wine, Lisa says,
grades should be measured
against individual preference
and taste.
With the night drawing to
an end, and as we all stood
circled around the ice-bowl
with generous amounts of
mysterious fish essence on our
hands, we began to realise that
we were tasting caviar for its
theatrical experience as much
as anything else. Anticipation
would build between each
indulgent mouthful as we waited
for the temperature of our hands
to heat the caviar until it gently
began to fade from our sense of
touch; the optimal moment for
tasting. Its hard to think of too
many other foods that conjure a
spectacle quite like this.

Images by Elana Mitsis & Shutterstock

Returning upstairs, we ventured

into a busy kitchen area to meet
Mark Waked, owner of Sydneys
rapidly growing Whoz The
Chef? luxury catering company.
Founded in 2009, Whoz The
Chef? offer a range of bespoke
catering and personal dining
services in the Sydney area.

Theyve even become Jeffs

exclusive catering team when
serving quality canaps for
evenings with friends.

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WITH LIME MAYO
This is a great buffet dish
served on a big platter for
a barbecue or other casual
gathering, but would also be
an elegant entre for 8 people
if you made 16 small kebabs
instead of the 8 larger ones.

METHOD:
1.

2.

Combine mayonnaise and lime juice; you may not need

all of the juice, it should taste lightly tangy. Set aside.

3.

Heat a barbecue or char-grill plate. Brush the zucchini,

eggplants, capsicum and onions with remaining oil, salt
and pepper, and cook for 2-4 minutes each side, until
well coloured. Remove and set aside.

4.

INGREDIENTS:
Serves 4

mayonnaise (see notes)

750g thick pieces

sashimi-grade salmon,
skin off, pin-boned (see
notes)

1 tablespoon lime juice

1/2 cup extra virgin

olive oil

3 Japanese eggplants,
trimmed, sliced
lengthways into 5mmthick strips (see notes)

Salt flakes and freshly

ground black pepper,
to taste
8 bamboo skewers,
soaked in water for at
least 1 hour
1/3 cup whole-egg

5.

Cut fish into large even cubes, place in a bowl and toss
with a little olive oil, salt and pepper. Thread the cubes
onto the skewers, cover and refrigerate until ready to
cook.

Arrange the vegetables in the centre of each plate with the

skewers on top. Drizzle with some of the lime mayonnaise, garnish
with a lime cheek and pass the rest of the mayonnaise separately.

Notes: Sashimi-grade fish is normally sold trimmed, if it is not, trim off

any skin and dark muscle and check for bones before cutting it. If you
dont want to make your own mayonnaise, use one made from whole
eggs such as Paul Newmans Own or Thomy. Japanese eggplants are
long thin purple eggplants, sometimes also called slipper, or baby,
eggplants.
Alternative species: Albacore, bonito, mackerel, striped marlin,
swordfish, tuna

Cook the skewers for 30-60 seconds on each side, until

the flesh is opaque almost all the way to the centre.
Dont cook them all the way through, as theyll continue
to cook after they are removed from the heat.

3 zucchini, trimmed and

sliced lengthways into
5mm-thick strips

1 red capsicum, seeded

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4 lime cheeks, to serve

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2gm ground white pepper
50gm hickory smoked BBQ sauce
4gm chopped parsley
4 slices aged cheddar
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Iceberg lettuce, sliced gherkin, sliced

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American mustard, tomato sauce,
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1.

Combine meat, salt, pepper, hickory

smoked BBQ sauce and parsley. Mix by
hand thoroughly.

2.

Form 4 patties, the patties being slightly

large in diameter than the buns.

3.

Char grill to your liking, top with cheese

just before done.

4.

Cut the buns in half and toast slightly.

5.

Place the bottom part of the bun on a plate

and use American mustard and tomato
sauce and slightly cover the bun.

6.

Top with lettuce, gherkin, and sliced

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7.

Place the patty on top, add raw sliced

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10g raw sugar

black pudding
(purchase from reputable
butcher)

3 green apples
(peeled, cored and finely diced)

6 cherry tomatoes

juice of 1/2 lemon

20g butter

25ml apple cider vinegar

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1.

Cook apples with butter till lightly coloured before adding the rest of the
ingredients. Cook for further 5 minutes or till apples are soft. Blend to a
smooth puree

2.

Score bottom of cherry tomato and blanch in hot oil for 2 seconds. Peel
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Slice pork loin to around 1cm thick, place three rounds on a plate, add
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