VINE EATERY, TAUPO, 14 AUGUST
Plus Tukairangi Gallery & L'Arte
TREAT YOURSELVES TO SOMETHING CLASSY!
VINE EATERY
This top Taupo restaurant has Mediterranean & New Zealand-influenced menus. They also have an extensive tapas menu, designed to be shared, as well as offering a full a-la-carte menu for those wanting a more traditional NZ approach to dining.
"We offer fabulous Coffee by Allpress Espresso, and Harney & Son’s Teas. Our full bar specializes in whisky, craft beer, and a huge wine selection reflecting over 25 years in hospitality.
There are many spaces to enjoy; sit around the fireplace, a variety of table and booth settings indoors and out, or for groups of ten or more there’s our private rooms upstairs – “The Balcony” and “The Vintage Room”.
Specializing in “Long Table Shared Plate Functions”, Vine Eatery & Bar is the perfect place for larger groups who are looking for something a little different and entertaining. For this we offer affordable shared plate menus from $65 or full tapa experiences from $55 per person. All options may include dessert and can be matched with some great beverages. For more casual gatherings we have amazing canapés and platters full of fresh delicious meats, seafood and local produce."
A recent Facebook review commented:
"Had a special family lunch here today in memory of an aunty who had her own restaurant here in Taupo. We thoroughly enjoyed the food and the service was impeccable. Felt very welcome and nothing was a problem. Definitely recommend Vine."
MENU
Hawke’s Bay whole flounder, Mediterranean salsa, crispy twice cooked potatoes w parsley butter (GF) $38
NZ salmon fillet pan seared, corn velouté, braised fennel, corn bread crumble (GF) $39
Pan fried market fish fillet, potato puree, ratatouille w lobster foam (GF) $39
Stuffed chicken Maryland w ricotta, spinach & pinenut filling w chorizo & lemon seasoned stuffing cake & creamy jus $38
Venison Denver leg steak w smokey bacon choucroute, saffron potatoes & blue cheese butter (GF) $39
NZ beef eye fillet wrapped in bacon, confit garlic potato mash, sauted mushrooms, blue cheese mascarpone, prosciutto w beef jus (GF) $39
Char-grilled Pork cutlet, roasted apricot, warmed chickpea & israeli couscous salad, apple cider jus $38
Pan seared duck breast w smoked parsnip, baby carrots, roasted plum w hoisin jus (GF) $39
NZ Lamb rack marinated in thyme & rosemary w duck fat kumara, broccolini, pea & feta salsa, fresh mint jus (GF) $39
cheeses
Oozing Over the Moon camembert cheese w port wine jelly & warm ciabatta $28
Over the Moon Cheeseboard; soft black truffle, Jersey blue, just kidding, w fruit jelly & lavosh $24
TAPAS MENU
Tapas style – these items are designed to be shared; smaller than an entree, for two people we suggest 3 or 4
V: Vegetarian VP: Vegan Possible GF: Gluten Free DF: Dairy Free
Focaccia bread -in-house, e.v. olive oil, (DF/Vegan) $12
Vine yogurt flat bread, confit garlic & onion jam (V) $12
Bruschetta
- Nostrana -prosciutto, brie, rocket & sundried tomato $16
- Classica -cherry tomato, romesca sauce, olives & red onion (V) $16
Middle Eastern falafel balls, cucumber yoghurt (GF/V/VP) $15
Scored Olives; mixed, marinated & spicy (Vegan) $10
Pâté Chicken liver w shaved toasted ciabatta $18
Tempura cauliflower wings w sweet and sour glaze (V/VP) $16
Roasted artichoke hearts, black olive vinaigrette (GF/Vegan) $16
Beetroot carpaccio, roasted walnut relish, goat cheese (V/VP) $15
Crispy coated vegetables, tamarind aioli (V/VP) $16
Garlic Prawns, caper butter (GF) $16
Spanish chorizo, sherry, caramelized onion (GF) $16
Char-grilled NZ beef fillet marinated in horseradish w gremolata, caramelized onion, beef jus (GF) $19
Portobello mushrooms, macadamia, sundried tomato & gorgonzola (GF/V/VP) $16
Manchego cheese & jamon serrano ham croquettes w siracha aioli $18
Cajun fried soft-shell crab w yuzu dressing $18
Free range pork belly, garlic & chilli glaze (GF/DF) $16
Mediterranean style lamb cutlets w feta & olive cream (GF) $18
Potatas bravas, truffle oil, parmesan, aioli (V/VP) $12
Chicken nibbles pan roasted w tamarind chilli glaze $16
Paella balls, prawns, chicken, squid, chorizo, panko crumbed w spicy salsa & aioli $18
Scallop mornay w grilled mozzarella, smoked paprika crumb $18
Steamed mussels w white wine, onion & garlic beurre blanc w warm bread $17
Panko crumbed squid w tartare sauce $16
DESSERTS
Vanilla brûlée w honey biscuit & blackberry compote $18
Molten chocolate & caramel fondant w summer berry sorbet & white chocolate rocks $19
Sticky date pudding w salted bourbon butterscotch sauce, cinnamon crumble & vanilla ice cream $18
Winter Crumble, Baked apple and feijoa, oat crumb, yuzu sorbet & pouring cream $18
Lemon Bombe Alaska, limoncello crumb, lemon curd (GF) $19
Sorbet trio, dark chocolate, lemon, mango $16
RJ’s natural licorice (NZ) and black sambuca semifreddo w lemon & almond biscotti $17
Coconut panna cotta w saffron poach pineapple & chocolate sorbet (GF/DF/Vegan) $17
Affogato w frangelico, vanilla bean ice cream & espresso (GF) $18
TUKAIRANGI & l'ARTE GALLERIES
Phone Lyn or Paul to reserve your seat!
Transport: $60.00pp. Lunch & beverages at your cost from the menu
Please specify your lunch choice on booking, to expedite service.
Gallery entry is free.
Transport payment can be made, on the day, in an envelope with your name & the amount paid written on the envelope. Or payment can be made prior to the day to account:
01 0322 021 4423 00 luch cost to be made to the venue on the day.
TAURANGA TASTING TOURS & CHARTERS
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