FRIDAY 26th JUNE - LOCAL HEROES DINNER
We're bringing back the Local Heroes Degustation Dinner for one special evening at the iconic Jack Rabbit Vineyard Restaurant.
Join us for five exquisite courses celebrating the incredible local producers, growers, and artisans who make our region so vibrant. Each dish is a tribute to fresh, sustainable ingredients and exceptional wine pairings presented on the night by our Winemaker Nyall Condon”
This is your chance to experience a truly memorable night, honouring the heroes behind every plate.
IMPORTANT - SEATING
Coming with friends or family? Please purchase your tickets in one order to be seated together. Please do not order tickets separately or you won't be seated together.
Limited tables of two available. Following allocation exhaustion, bookings will move to groups of 3+.
MENU
CANAPE
Cured kingfish, Meredith Goat chèvre, ponzu, green goddess
Matched Wine - Jack Rabbit Blanc de Blanc
COURSE 1
Victorian prawn, local nasturtium, Bass Strait uni butter, wild finger lime, Aleppo & prawn head oil (gf, df)
Matched Wine - Jack Rabbit Sauvignon Blanc
COURSE 2
Great Ocean Duck leg open ravioli, Lonsdale tomato, Maddens Lane orchid winter greens, Lard Ass beurre noisette, whipped Meredith goats curd (gfa)
Matched Wine - Jack Rabbit P2
COURSE 3
Local caught Snapper, celeriac, chef foraged beach herbs, smoked Portarlington mussels, jus gras (gf)
Matched Wine - Jack Rabbit Chardonnay
COURSE 4
Sher wagyu beef cheeks, shallot, pomme puree, onion jus, baby carrots, chimichurri (gf)
Matched Wine - Jack Rabbit Shiraz
COURSE 5
Apple & Fasties Honey almond tart, Flying Brick Cider reduction, tonka bean & white chocolate cream (gfa)
Matched Wine - Jack Rabbit Muscat
VEGETARIAN MENU
Must be pre booked upon reservation
CANAPE
Cured watermelon, macadamia feta, ponzu, green goddess, tapioca crisp (GF, DF, vegan)
Matched Wine – Jack Rabbit Blanc de Blanc
COURSE 1
Salt-baked beetroot, Maddens Lane orchid finger lime, Aleppo pepper, nasturtium, brown butter emulsion, Meredith goat's curd (GF)
Matched Wine – Jack Rabbit Blanc de Blanc
COURSE 2
Heirloom tomato tart, slow-roasted Lonsdale tomato, winter greens, herb oil, Meredith Goat curd
Matched Wine – Jack Rabbit P2
COURSE 3
Celery root, Bellarine Fungi smoked mushrooms, celeriac, coastal herbs, vegetable jus gras (GF)
Matched Wine – Jack Rabbit Chardonnay
COURSE 4
Charred cauliflower, shallot confit, pommes purée, baby carrots, chimichurri, roasted onion jus (GF, DF)
Matched Wine – Jack Rabbit Shiraz
COURSE 5
Apple & Fasties Honey almond tart, Flying Brick cider reduction, tonka bean & white chocolate cream (GFA)
Matched Wine – Jack Rabbit Muscat
Must be pre booked upon reservation
CANAPE
Cured watermelon, macadamia feta, ponzu, green goddess, tapioca crisp (GF, DF, vegan)
Matched Wine – Jack Rabbit Blanc de Blanc
COURSE 1
Salt-baked beetroot, Maddens Lane orchid finger lime, Aleppo pepper, nasturtium, kelp oil, smoked salt, vegan feta (GF, DF)
Matched Wine – Jack Rabbit Sauvignon Blanc
COURSE 2
Heirloom tomato tart, slow-roasted Lonsdale tomato, winter greens, herb oil, macadamia curd (DF)
Matched Wine – Jack Rabbit P2
COURSE 3
Celery root, Bellarine Fungi smoked mushrooms, celeriac, coastal herbs, vegetable jus gras (GF, DF)
Matched Wine – Jack Rabbit Chardonnay
COURSE 4
Charred cauliflower, shallot confit, pommes purée, baby carrots, chimichurri, onion jus (GF, DF)
Matched Wine – Jack Rabbit Shiraz
COURSE 5
Apple & maple almond tart, Flying Brick cider reduction, tonka bean & white chocolate soy cream (DF, GFA)
Matched Wine – Jack Rabbit Muscat
A menu grounded in local partnerships, seasonal produce and the incredible suppliers we’re proud to work alongside
GB foods
Harvey’s Fruit and veg
White Fisheries
Maddens Lane Orchid
Great Ocean Ducks
Meredith Dairy
Mr Mussels
Sher Wagyu
Fasties Honey
Flying Brick Cider
Bellarine Fungi
Friday 26th June
7pm arrival for 7.30pm dinner
$125 per person or $160 with perfectly matched wines
Please note: Coming with friends or family, please purchase your tickets in one transaction to be seated together.
10.30pm - 11pm approx conclusion time
A friendly reminder there is limited taxi availability in this region we recommend pre booking your transport to and from the venue.
ACCOMMODATION OFFER
We've partnered with our sister accommodation to offer a very special package. Overnight Accomodation for up to two guests at Accommodation @ Curlewis 2 for 1 cocktail voucher in Spike Bar Only $159!
Click here for details
Tickets and accommodation to be booked separately.
Excludes transport between venues.
