Australia’s best chefs head to the Hawkesbury for new “Culinary Icons” dining series
Adding to its growing reputation as the place to eat in the Hawkesbury, The Royal Richmond Hotel is bringing some of Australia’s best chefs to the region for its new Culinary Icons dining series, starting with Damien Pignolet of Claude's and Bistro Moncur fame.
The celebrated French Chef/Restaurateur will kick off the series with a sensational French dinner 7pm Thursday 14 July for Bastille Day in the newly-renovated atrium-style bistro of The Royal.
Collaborating with The Royal’s General Manager Todd Garratt (ex Fish Butchery, Wine Library, Buzo) and Head Chef Jo Ward (ex Bistro Rex, Claude’s), Damien will source the best Hawkesbury produce for the menu, including organic vegetables from Happy Farm in North Richmond, cockerels from Ryan and Rebecca of R&R Roosters in Llandilo for a Coq au Vin, pecans from Cornwallis, and quince from Mountain Lagoon Orchard in Bilpin.
“We’re excited to be launching this Culinary Icons series at The Royal, showcasing the best local produce the Hawkesbury has to offer at the hands of some of the country’s finest culinary veterans,” said General Manager of The Royal Richmond Hotel, Todd Garratt.
The Damien Pignolet dinner will include four courses with matching wines plus a glass of French sparkling and snacks on arrival for $130 per person, or $90 per person food only. Bookings are essential and places are strictly limited.
The series will then continue with a roll call of iconic names in food and wine, with legendary Janni Kyritsis (ex Berowra Waters Inn, Bennelong, MG Garage) next in line to create a Greek picnic lunch on Sunday 14 August, featuring his famous Wild Weed Pie and lamb baked in paper among other signature dishes.
For more information and reservations, call 02 4578 1011 or email bookings@theroyalrichmondhotel.com.au.
DAMIEN PIGNOLET’S MENU
Comté Gougère
Chicken & Almond Terrine, Croûton, Cornichons
Salade Niçoise
Llandilo Coq au Vin, Potato Purée
Happy Farm Leaf Salad
Raspberry & Kirsch Soufflé
Cornwallis Pecan & Bilpin Quince Sablé
One of the country’s oldest pubs, the 170-year-old The Royal Richmond Hotel in Sydney’s north-west at the foot of the Blue Mountains, has undergone an incredible transformation with highlights including a new cocktail bar, alfresco Terrace Bar and sunlit bistro with glass atrium-style roof, banquette seating and family-style timber dining tables.Just 50-minutes drive from Sydney CBD, the pub offers local and craft beers, top shelf spirits and a menu of share-style dishes working with small-scale local producers and housemade charcuterie and preserves, along with carefully-sourced meats for its dry-ageing cabinets, with warm country- style hospitality and service.
The Royal Richmond Hotel
Address: 163 Windsor Street, Richmond NSW 2753
Opening hours: 10am-3am Monday-Saturday, 10am-midnight Sunday
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