On Wednesday September 4, we presented our annual Commercial Drive tour with a selection of eateries. Started off the evening with delicious Italian pasta which featured an optional wine pairing after guests registered.
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Federico’s Supper Club·
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Gnocchi di barbabietola – house made red beet gnocchi, olive oil, beet puree, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, pea shoot garnish
Penne con broccolini e patate – penne aglio e olio with broccolini, diced potatoes, peperoncino, pangrattato
Pasture to Plate ·
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Mini Charcuterie Platter –featuring a variety of P2P charcuterie items, made with beef and pork.
JamJar
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Cold : ·
Tabbouleh Salad (VE) Parsley, tomato, borghol, seven spices, onions ·
Cauliflower Fatteh Salad (VE) Tomato, olive, tahini and pita crisps
Hot: ·
Majadra and Batata Harra (VE-GF) Lentil black bean stew with spiced potatoes ·
Chicken Taouk (GF) Yogurt marinated chicken thighs, oregano, garlic, on brown rice & toum dressing
Grounds for Coffee
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World Famous Cinnamon Bun
Made fresh daily by hand using locally-sourced, wholesome ingredients – made without trans fats, hydrogenated oils, eggs, bleached flour, nuts, raisins or preservatives. Iced with vanilla-bean cream-cheese icing.
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Savoury
* Flatbread – Baked with homemade dough and local seasonal vegetables
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Sweet
* Mini Muffins, Mini Cookies & Bun Bites
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Drinks
* Cinnamon Bun Frappe, Iced Americano, Non-Dairy Smoothie, Iced Chai
Fratelli Bakery
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Sicilian cannoli dipped in roasted pistachios ·
Bomboloncini, baked donut filled with Nutella and coated in sugar ·
Eccles, flaky puff pastry with currants, almonds and cinnamon ·
Espresso almond biscotti dipped in chocolate ·
Lemon whip bigné
The restaurants and cafes featured unique and tasty dishes to our guests to eat and drink throughout the event.
By: Richard Wolak
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