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AUSTRALIA, The Menu

January 24, 2012

What the hell is ‘Australian’ cooking? Well, does that really even need to be a serious question in this day and age? We kind of figured that we are everyone and nowhere but if we are something, it is at the very least playful. So here is a tribute menu to some things. AUSTRALIA, The Menu.

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Farmhouse Menu – Group Dining in January

January 13, 2012

~ A three course taste of the season. $40pp, required for groups of seven and above ~
First course
Salad of heirloom tomato, basil & buffalo mozzarella (v)
Pino’s bresaola with roquette & lemon
Main course
Slow-roasted Mirrool Creek lamb shanks with a yoghurt and tahini dressing
or
Vegetarian main of the day
&
Best of farm vegetables (v/gf)
Dessert
Choice of ~ House-made doughnuts [...]

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Farmhouse Menu – Group dining in December

December 1, 2011

~ A three course taste of the season. $40pp, required for groups of seven and above ~
First course
Salad of heirloom tomato, basil & buffalo mozzarella (v)
Local charcuterie board
Main course
Commons fish pie w/ remoulade
or
Spring galantine of free-range chicken & herbs
&
Best of farm vegetables (v/gf)
Dessert
Choice of ~ House-made doughnuts in orange sugar, or
Spring fruit special
Group dining [...]

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The Commons Cocktail Functions

November 10, 2011

THE COMMONS offers cocktail canapé packages suited to the duration of your event. We work closely with you to ensure that your function menu is perfect for your occasion. We understand that organizing large groups can be a stressful task and offer flexible menus that accommodate a variety of tastes and all dietary requirements.

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Summer Drinks List 2011

November 9, 2011

WHITE WINE
2008 Vino Bianco Della Casa, VIC 8/37
2010 Two of a Kind sauvignon blanc / Semillon,
NSW 11/52
2009 Freeman Fortuna pinot gris, NSW 13/53
2010 La Zona, arneis, VIC 11/52
2010 Mesh riesling, SA 14/58
2010 Pepper Tree chardonnay, NSW 12/49
2008 Katnook Estate chardonnay, SA 58
RED WINE
2010 Joseph Chromy ‘Pepik’ pinot noir, TAS 11/48
2010 Teusner ‘The Independent’ shiraz, mataro, [...]

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Christmas at THE COMMONS

November 9, 2011

A Christmas party should be a relaxed affair – good food shared around large tables, a casual environment and some great drinks. We’ve put together a good old-fashioned Christmas menu from quality summer produce, and look forward to hosting your group as you unwind from a busy year.

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Farmhouse Menu – Group dining in July

June 8, 2011

~ A three course taste of the season. $40pp, required for groups of seven and above ~
First course
Grilled and pickled autumn vegetables (v)
House-made & local charcuterie board
Main course
Commons Kola sticky beef short ribs (gf)
Best of farm vegetables (v/gf)
Dessert
Choice of ~ House-made doughnuts in rosemary sugar, or                [...]

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Osso buco recipe

April 27, 2011

So this is on our menu at the moment, and is the first addition to our new recipe section of the website. It is indeed a traditional slow cooked dish, and may not be suitable if you don’t have the time. However we’d like to share it with you, and if you do find the [...]

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Sustahood

April 27, 2011

While we certainly don’t claim to be perfect, we do aim to do the best we can do in terms of sustainability, and so we were very pleased to receive this lovely review from a recent visit by Sustahood; a web ‘resource and community for anyone interested in sustainability, and even those who aren’t’.
We Ate:
Seasonal [...]

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Farmhouse Menu ~ Group dining in May

April 27, 2011

~ A three course taste of the season. $40pp, required for groups of seven and above ~
First course
Grilled and pickled autumn vegetables (v)
House-made duck liver pate w/ cornichons
Main course
Osso buco with risotto Milanese (gf)
Best of farm vegetables (v/gf)
Dessert
Choice of ~ House-made doughnuts in rosemary sugar, or                  [...]

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