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Easter Trading Hours
There will be no change to our trading hours over the Easter period.
Good Friday 2nd April, 8.30am to 6pm and from 6.30pm for our monthly Soiree Saturday 3rd April, 8.30am to 6pm
Easter Sunday 4th April, 8.30am to 5pm
Easter Monday 5th April, 830am to 5pm
Soiree
Every month, we transform Richmond Hill for a romantic European evening with white linen, candlelight and a special à la carte menu, created by our award winning Executive Chef, Greg Feck. Additionally, we have an cheese trolley showcasing the best cheeses available from our own Cheese Room. An exquisite dining experience not to be missed!
Bookings from 6.30pm
Friday 5th March
Friday 2nd April
Friday 7th May
Bookings are highly recommended
Cheese Club
Easter Offer 28th March
Mother’s Day Offer 3rd May
As always, we have some exceptional cheeses on offer for the Easter season, one of which is the ‘Fin Briard’. This traditional Brie is made from deliciously, creamy cow’s milk with the addition of black truffles and is sure to impress the guests at your next dinner party (limited supply).
Another standout cheese for the season is the ‘Lindenhoff’, a 5 year old Gouda. This cheese has divine toffee and caramel flavours and is one not to miss!
The Cheese Club will also be offering a delicious selection of baked goods from our pastry kitchen and the delightfully hard to find, hand-painted Easter eggs from Germany.
To become a member of the Cheese Club and receive regular and unique offers go to www.rhcl.com.au or just give us a call.
Cheese Fact
Do you know how cheese making was first discovered?
Well, legend goes that somewhere around 8000 BC, an Arab Trader, whilst storing his milk in a container made from the stomach of an animal, accidentally discovered that the milk he had been carrying had turned to cheese after a long hot journey across the desert. The natural rennet found in the stomach lining of animals had turned the milk into curds and whey. Delicious!
Date and Nut Loaf Recipe
Bronwyn’s tasty loaf will keep you warm this Autumn. Be sure to spread with some of our luscious French butter from the Larder. Bake anytime and enjoy!
250ml water
5g bi-carb soda
175g Medjool dates (chopped)
60g butter
175g caster sugar
1 egg
250g plain flour
10g baking powder
150g pecans (chopped)
1. Put the water and the dates into a small pot and bring to the boil, simmer for a few minutes then add the bi-carb soda. Immediately remove from the heat and stir well to make a smooth paste. Allow to cool.
2. Beat together the butter and sugar until light and creamy, add the egg and beat well.
3. Fold together the creamed butter and sugar mixture with the date paste then add the flour, baking powder and pecans. Ensure the mixture is well combined.
4. Line a loaf tin with baking paper and fill with the loaf mixture. Smooth the top over with a small knife.
5. Bake at 180o for 30 minutes, testing the loaf with a skewer to ensure the centre of the loaf is cooked.
Florentine News
We welcome Jackie Toperosa, previously of Donovan's, into our talented kitchen team. Jackie's specialty is pastry, so come in and try her chocolate molten pudding with coconut ice-cream.
Sapore News Join us for Lunch (7) seven days a week for 2 courses plus a glass of wine for 25.00 or 3 courses plus a glass of wine for 35.00
Relaxed Sunday Lunch 14th March from midday Join us for a relaxed lunch at Sapore to celebrate all things Italian. Enjoy shared courses showcasing local providores and winemakers and all the wonderful influences that our immigrants have brought to Victoria. If you love Italian cuisine, a relaxed environment and good wine, with views to match, join us at the Riviera end of Fitzroy Street.
55.00 per person (Food only)
Also, between the 12th and 23rd March 2010 our MFW Festival Express Lunch Menu will return, showcasing the best of local produce & wine.
From Kim Coronica and the
Richmond Hill Cafe & Larder team.
48-50 Bridge Road Richmond,
Victoria 3121 Australia
Tel: 61 3 9421 2808 Fax: 61 3 9421 2818
Email: thecafe@rhcl.com.au www.rhcl.com.au
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We may live without poetry, music and art;
We may live without conscience, and live without heart;
We may live without friends, we may live without books;
But civilized man cannot live without cooks.
Owen Meredith (Edward R.Bulwer-Lytton) (1831-1891)
Autumn is here and we are very excited to welcome the cooler months with our fresh seasonal produce, delicious recipes and of course our new look cafe. Richmond Hill Cafe and Larder has had a fabulous face lift! We have had extensive renovations and we are really looking forward to showing them off. We have not only freshly painted the walls but we have also installed new wooden floors, purchased warm soft furnishing and together, we know you will enjoy the new experience when you are visiting next. Oh, we must not forget the kitchen! The kitchen has been completely renovated with new floors, brand new equipment and last but not least, our bathrooms have also been refreshed. Along with the launch of the renovations, we of course have a delicious new Autumn menu to compliment the new surroundings! You can enjoy Roman style, wet roasted capretto, roasted scallops with black pudding emulsion, house-made pasta with cottechino & chestnuts, roasted, free-range chicken with truffled boudin blanc and more!
With Easter nearly upon us we are getting ready for the Easter Bunny to collect his eggs! This year we have purchased gorgeous, chocolate Easter 'eggs' from the Yarra Valley Chocolate Company for you to enjoy. You will find, delicious milk, white and dark swirls of chocolate shaped eggs in 50g, 100g or 500g sizes. We also have the popular, hand-painted, chocolate filled eggs from Germany that make a unique and colourful gift! Plus Kennedy and Wilson eggs will also be available in 50g and 100g sizes. And don’t forget our pastry kitchen will be baking delicious, light and fruity Simnel cakes which will be available from the Larder along with our scrumptious Hot Cross Buns and traditional Pane di Noco (Italian walnut cake)!
Our Hamper Showroom will be featuring new and exciting hampers for Easter eggs and Mother’s Day. Be sure to keep a close eye on our range of hampers as we introduce new lines to suit every occasion. If you have not visited the elegant showroom on the first floor, you must come along, have a glass of champagne browse our new extensive range, we know you will be impressed!
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
10th – 23rd March 2010
As always, we are very excited to be part of this year’s Melbourne Food & Wine Festival.
We will be running an Express Lunch Menu which includes two courses, a glass of wine and tea/coffee for $35.00. To view the Express Lunch Menu click here
The Express Lunch Menu is available Monday - Friday and bookings are essential.
Traditional Afternoon Tea
Wednesday 21st April
Bronwyn’s seasonal afternoon tea has become a popular event. Come and enjoy an elegant spread of miniature delights, served to your table on traditional stands. Enjoy all the classic selections including, freshly baked scones served with home-made jam and whipped cream, dainty finger sandwiches and of course our irresistible pastries!
A glass of champagne and a bottomless tea pot included.
A delicious treat for everyone to experience!
$40.00 per person
Bookings essential
Mother’s Day
Sunday 9th May
We are taking bookings now for Mother’s Day breakfast and lunch. Our extensive breakfast menu will be available until 11am and for lunch we are offering a sensational set course menu that will include some really special dishes to impress your Mum including, of course, a selection of our famous cheeses!
And, if you’re looking for a delicious gift to give mum we have a wide range of hampers that are sure to win her over! Why not visit our new Hamper Showroom on the first floor and enjoy a glass of champagne whilst you browse our fantastic new range.
Passion for Pasta
Cooking Demonstration and Dinner
Tuesday 18th May, 7pm
Back by popular demand, Executive Chef Greg Feck will be demonstrating the wonderful world of pasta! Learn the techniques that create great pasta dough, how to roll the dough, how to fill the dough and importantly what to fill it with. We will also demonstrate different pasta shapes, sizes, appropriate sauces and more. A 4 course, wine matched dinner will reveal the most delicious pasta dishes for you to enjoy on the night and then to recreate at home. A wonderful skill to learn if you want to impress at your next dinner party!
$120 per person, 4 course menu with matched wines
Bookings are limited and essential
Please note: This is not a hands-on cooking class
Dinner with Annie Smithers
Tuesday 25th May, 7pm
We are thrilled to welcome Annie back as part of our Guest Chef Calendar at Richmond Hill! A sensational menu inspired by Annie’s passion for fresh and seasonal ingredients will be on offer along with Annie’s tales of her kitchen garden.
Annie’s French style bistro in Kyneton has been awarded a coveted hat from The Age Good Food Guide for the last 4 years.
Help us welcome Annie back and treat yourself to this delightful evening!
$90 per person, 5 courses with beverages on consumption
Bookings are limited and essential
Cooking Class with Greg Feck The Age Good Food Guide has awarded our sister restaurant Sapore 1 hat this year. As part of the celebration our Executive Chef, Greg Feck, will be demonstrating his Contemporary Mediterranean Cooking. Roaming from his beloved Italy to moody Spain, his food is earthy, bold and sensitive to the seasons. Join Greg for an interactive cooking demonstration and absorb his creative ideas, including the hand-folded pastas that have led to his success.
This cooking class will be held at Tony Tan’s Unlimited Cuisine Company, the state of the art cooking school in Toorak.
Places are strictly limited and early bookings are highly recommended.
Bookings can be made at www.tonytan.com.au or 03 9827 7347
Cheese & Wine Workshops
We have been holding our popular Cheese & Wine Workshops in our walk-in cheese room for 12 years now, so it would be fair to say we ‘know a thing or two’ about cheese! Melbourne’s original Cheese & Wine Workshops are a wonderful way to spend the early evening relaxing after work and if you love cheese and wine, then this is an hour and a half you will not forget quickly! We will reveal the secrets to cheese and wine matching and dispel any common myths. You will be surprised at some of the wonderful matches you will discover and you will leave the workshop inspired and wondering why on earth it took you so long to attend! A whole new fascinating world of cheese and wine knowledge awaits you!
Workshops are held weekly at 6.30pm
2nd, 10th, 16th and 24th March
20th and 28th April
4th, 12th, 19th and 26th May
$70 per person, includes educational notes, cheeses & wines
Private group bookings are a great team building experience!
Bookings essential
Functions
Our new look cafe is the perfect place to impress your special guests at any social gathering or business dinner. Our function room is available, with no room hire charge, 7 evenings a week and we are happy to transform our beautiful cafe interior into any function style or decoration you may require. It would be a joy to share in your special event!
We can accommodate 45-65 for sit down dinners and 60-110 for cocktail functions.
To view our function packages go to www.rhcl.com.au or call us on 03 9421 2808 for more information.
Online Shopping
All of our products are available to purchase online. Online shopping is easy, just browse through the departments, make your selection, follow the prompts and await delivery to your door! (If in doubt refer to the reverse side of your handy calendar for a step-by-step guide). Go to www.rhcl.com.au to start shopping!
What to look forward to in Winter
Traditional Afternoon Tea Wednesday 30th June from 3.30pm
Bastille Day Dinner Wednesday 14th July, 7pm
Fondue Evening
Monday 16th August, 7pm
Dinner with Justin North Tuesday 24th August, 7pm
Masterclass with Justin North Wednesday 25th August, 7pm
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