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THE GAULT&MILLAU PAGE: IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FOOD!
Welcome to the official Gault&Millau
page with restaurant reviews
judged to international Gault&Millau
standards by our qualified judges,
recipes to entertain and foodie news.
To purchase your 2015 Melbourne
and Sydney Restaurant Guide or
to subscribe to restaurant news,
chef interviews and chef recipes
visit www.gaultmillau.com.au.
The restaurant review season is
well under way for Gault&Millau!
The Gault&Millau judges began
reviewing restaurants earlier this
year, and this month there will be
four international judges supporting
the domestic team. These four
judges, from two European
Gault&Millau countries, will judge
some of Melbourne and Sydney’s
best restaurants against the
same 20-point system used by all
Gault&Millau judges internationally.
All reviews are in preparation for
the 2016 Melbourne and Sydney
Restaurant Guide, which will be
launched in November this year.
Only the top 10% of Sydney and
Melbourne restaurants will make the
cut. Will your favourite restaurant
make it? Share your top restaurant
pick with us on Facebook.
BLACK BY EZARD PRESENTS
CLASSICALLY INSPIRED FOOD
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enowned for his bold and
boundary-breaking cuisine at
Melbourne venues Ezard and
Gingerboy, chef Teage Ezard’s
dream came true when he
introduced Sydney to his contemporary
Australian grill, BLACK by ezard.
Situated within Sydney’s premier entertainment
venue, The Star, BLACK by ezard’s luxe dining
room makes the most of the stunning views of
the harbour and city.
The seasonal menu changes regularly
showcasing the best of Australian produce
with innovative flavour combinations. The
restaurant seats 114 people and boasts two
stunning and intimate private dining rooms
seating 10 and 16 people.
BLACK by ezard bar is the ideal location to
meet for drinks. Enjoy sophisticated signature
cocktails and almost-forgotten classics, or
explore the extensive spirit list featuring many
rare and one-off bottlings. Backed up by a
smart menu of bar snacks, a quick rendezvous
here can easily extend to an entire evening.
The package is completed by an awardwinning international wine list boasting around
1000 wines of the finest quality, carefully
sourced from the greatest wineries in Australia
and around the world.
To make a booking, please call
(02) 9657 9109 or visit www.star.com.au/black.
Images by Gault & Miallau
Featuring signature seafood dishes and
Australian beef chosen especially for the
wood fired grills, the classically inspired menu
is influenced by great American grills and
contemporary European cuisine.
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FRENCH
COMFORT FOOD
Brie Roti au Sucre Roux, pour Deux
Brie Melted in Box with Brown Sugar for Two
Serves 2
INGREDIENTS
• 1 (230g) brie cheese in
its box, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon dark brown
sugar
• 1 baguette, sliced,
or crackers
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 180ºC
2. Take the brie out of its box,
slice off just the top rind,
and put the cheese back in
its box without its cover.
3. Place the box on a
baking sheet or baking
dish, sprinkle the cheese
evenly with brown sugar,
and bake for 6–10
minutes, or until oozy.
4. Serve on one plate with two
spoons and slices of crusty
bread or crackers.
5. You can also add any kind
of jam, fruit compote, or
French Comfort Food by Hillary Davis
honey and walnuts to the
(Hardback, $29.99)
centre of the cheese.
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MOTHER’S DAY RESTAURANT SPECIALS
MANTA
3 WEEDS
SAILS ON LAVENDER BAY
WOOLLOOMOOLOO | 9332 3822
ROZELLE | 9818 2788
MCMAHONS POINT | 9955 5998
CHEF DANIEL HUGHES | CONTEMPORARY
CHEF NATHAN JACKSON |CONTEMPORARY
Chef Nathan with his
Mother’s Day dessert
Daniel Hughes and his mum, Livia Hughes
Ocean-inspired, Italianinspired and quality-driven,
Daniel Hughes has created
a menu infused with passion
and talent, and these qualities
shine through on every plate.
Comfort is Manta’s hook, line
and sinker – a place to lure
business, impress a potential
mate, celebrate a festive family
occasion or to ponder life. Light,
bright and airy; personable
staff; soft chairs and crisp
napery – this place ticks all the
boxes. A view of the Botanic
Gardens, city skyline, boats and
pedestrians make Manta an
attractive place to dine.
The food is of exceptional
quality, kept simple to highlight
the principal ingredients.
To start, try the raw tasting
plate of salmon, scallops and
kingfish – prepared perfectly
to bring out the character of
the seafood – or the delicious
Atlantic scallops with pressed
pork shoulder, sitting atop a
green apple and vanilla puree
and balsamic glaze. The 250g
eye fillet with garlic, parsley and
olive oil could be one of the
most tender and flavoursome
cuts on the market.
MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL: Chef Daniel will be creating something
special based on the best produce on the day for his 3-course menu.
Head Chef Nathan Jackson has
re-joined 3 Weeds after stints at
some of Sydney’s well-known
restaurants, such as Public
Dining Room and Manta.
The restaurant is situated inside
the 3 Weeds Hotel and has a
view of their organic herb and
veggie garden, where Chef
Jackson collects ingredients
daily. The restaurant is decorated
CHEF NATHAN DARLING | CONTEMPORARY
in neutral colours and has
a warm feel; it is a quiet
little oasis hidden inside a
busy bustling pub, great
for a catch-up with family
or friends.
Chef Jackson has put
his own stamp on the
innovative menu. The
Smoked Mackerel Salad
is a great option for the
entrée; the horseradish
crème fraiche provides
a refreshing balance to
the smoky characteristics
of the Mackerel. This
is balanced by pickled
vegetables and potato
gaufrette. For the main
course it is hard to go
past Nathans ‘Slow
cooked Lamb Rump’.
The richness of the lamb is
complimented by baby fennel,
green olives and decadent
sarladaise potatoes. This moreish
dish makes a great partner for
the lemon, chilli & garlic steamed
green vegetables and decadent
duck fat roasted kipfler potatoes.
And don’t forget to check out the
daily specials with your waiter –
they are always a hit!
MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL: 3-course decadent menu with a glass
of sparkling wine on arrival for the ladies for $75 plus a 2-course
children’s menu for $25
Owner Greg Anderson
and his mum, Maryanne Aylmer
Nathan Darling (ex-OTTO
and Rick Stein’s Bannisters
at Mollymook) draws on his
experience for inspiration,
offering a quality, balanced
menu that delivers everything it
promises.
Floor-to-ceiling glass is the
only separation between you
and the harbour, with views
under the Harbour Bridge to
the Opera House and beyond.
The location is certainly one of
the best you will find in Sydney.
Sails offers exceptionally
crafted dishes and fine wines,
and is a perfect venue for a
romantic evening, entertaining
international visitors or to
impress for business.
Sails offers an extensive menu,
and if choosing proves difficult,
then the degustation menu
offers a great sampling. The
seared scallops are beautifully
caramelised, nestling in a
generous amount of jamón
and pea shoots, while the
roasted Grimaud duck breast
is complemented by wellcaramelised potato and fennel
gratin and surrounded by a
beautifully rich masala jus. The
dessert selection is a great
excuse to linger and soak up
the views a while longer.
MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL: 3-course menu for $145pp, includes
tea & coffee plus the best views of Sydney Harbour
A SPECIAL LIQUOR STAX PROMOTION