Mark your calendars: celebrated chef Dan Hunter of Brae – the award-winning restaurant in regional Victoria – is teaming up with Danielle Alvarez for an exclusive four-night dining residency under the white sails this summer. Alvarez is the culinary director of the Sydney Opera House, a cookbook author (her Recipes for a Lifetime of Beautiful Cooking is one of our all-time faves), and the former head chef of dreamy Paddington diner, Fred’s. Excited? We are too.
Called ‘Harvest of Purpose,’ the one-off event will take place in the stunning Yallamundi Rooms of the Sydney Opera House from January, 17-20 2025. If you’ve ever dreamt about dining at Brae, this is pretty damn close. Maybe even better.
This dynamic duo is teaming up to showcase a six-course menu inspired by the chefs’ shared philosophy of sustainability and purpose-driven cuisine in Australia’s most iconic venue. Each dish will highlight local, ethically sourced, seasonal produce that celebrates the farmers, growers and landscapes that define our region.
Set against the grid-worthy backdrop of Sydney Harbour, diners can enjoy a six-course meal for $450 per person, with the option to add organic, sustainably produced wine pairings by Handpicked Wines for $265 per person, or non-alcoholic pairings for $195 per person.
Each guest will also receive a personalised gift, reflecting the event's ethos of sustainability and connection to the land. Renowned stylist Fiona Rae will transform the Yallamundi Rooms to reflect the natural beauty of the Australian landscape.
Bookings for Harvest of Purpose are limited. You can book your spot here.
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