In the spotlight: Private Events go next level
Private events have found a sophisticated new city locale. Dine in a Barrel Room, host a soiree in a secret lounge or takeover one of Melbourne’s acclaimed restaurants - Next Hotel Melbourne’s enclave of stylish spaces are fast becoming a sought after location to host
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NEXT GUIDE: Food Lovers Hit List
Bookmark these must-do foodie experiences to take you from early morning, cocktail o’clock to late night – all just a hop, step or a jump from Next Hotel Melbourne.
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The Art Of Aperitivo
Nestled in those magical late afternoon hours before day becomes night sits Aperitivo: part refreshment, part ritual without rules, always a social occasion. Steeped in Italian tradition, it is an art held dear – sacred almost - for Sicilian-blooded Chef Danny Natoli.
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What is in-house Barrel Ageing?
A centrepiece of the third-floor space is The Barrel Room. Here, in an open yet intimate, barrel-lined cocoon, a special kind of magic is being made with barrel maturation, an Australian-first in scale
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Nature’s Black Gold: The Truffle
Truffle, one of Natoli’s favourite seasonal ingredients. Their distinctively earthy, umami flavour is found in all manner of dishes, from humble to sublime, savory to sweet, and is considered the pinnacle of cool weather gastronomy in Italy
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What the Duck? Dry Aged Duck Culinary Creativity at La Madonna
“I wanted to learn [to make] Peking duck over Covid,” says Li. “And I [did], after 80-something ducks.” The dry-aged iteration here isn’t traditional, though; it’s glazed with Campari, rice-malt syrup and coriander seed, hung, and then roasted so the skin turns glassy and crisp.
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Lockdown Cooking at Home – La Madonna’s Togarashi Walnuts
Spice Up Your Lockdown Life! Here’s How To Make Our Infamous Togarashi Walnuts…