Park Hyatt Sydney Grand Opening Menu

As promised, here is a complete list of the the paired wines, ales, and other drinks, at the Sydney Park Hyatt Grand Opening. The term "spare no expense" comes to mind when I revisit this. It was truly an unforgettable gastronomic experience:

Menu: 

Tamarind and molasses glazed Blackmore Wagyu beef brisket, beetroot, horseradish


Poached and grilled Glenloth chicken breast, sweet corn, scampi

Smoked yelloweye, ham hock and celeriac chowder


Paired wines:


2009 Henschke Keyneton 'Euphonium' Shiraz blend, Eden and Barossa Valleys, SA


2010 Michael Hall Soussanne, Barossa Valley, SA


2009 Bream Creek Riesling, Marion Bay, Tasmania


Menu:


Sushi: Otoro, chutoro, akami, seared prime tuna, served with wasabi, tosa soy sauce

Sashimi: Otoro, chutoro, akami, served with daikon radish, wasabi, tosa soy sauce

Tuna tartar, quail egg, green shiso, leek, tosa soy sauce

Char-grilled tuna, leek, sweet green chilli, sesame sauce


Paired wines:


Tae no Hana 2010, Junmai Ginjo


Yamahai Shikomi 2009, Junmai Yamahai


Menu:

Poached yabbie "a la parisienne", mint and green pea puree

Royale of duck foie gras, scratchings and truffle

Steamed escargot parcel, radish emulsion


Paired Wines:


2009 Domaine Roux Pere et Fils Chardonnay, Burgundy, France


2008 Grey Sands Pinot Gris, Tamar Valley Tasmania


2009 Francois Chidaine Vouvray 'Les Argiles', Loire Valley, France


Menu: 

Sydney rock oysters, Champagne jelly, watercress

Seared scallop, sea urchin butter, parsnip puree

Marron, lightly spiced papaya bisque, basil


Goat cheese flan, beetroot, pistachio


Paired Wines:


2007 Clover Hill, Pipers River, Tasmania


2010 Shaw and Smith 'M3' Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, SA


2010 Rockburn Pinot Noir, Central Otago, NZ


Menu:


(Charcoal Grilled)

David Blackmore Wagyu beef

Murraylands pasture fed lamb shoulder

Spencer Gult prawns


Seasonal organic vegetables


Paired Wines and Ale:


2008 Man O'War 'Dreadnought' Syrah, Waiheke Island, NZ


2009 Fraser Gallop Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, WA


Little Creatures Pale Ale, Fremantle, WA


White Rabbit White Ale, Healesville, Victoria


4 Pines 'Kolsch', Manly, NSW


Menu:


O'Connor pasture fed beef tartar, caraway mustard, sorrel

Cured Kingfish, avocado, native lime

Paired Drinks:

Whiskey Sour

Apple and Lychee Martini

Strawberry Mojito

Menu:


Charcuterie:

Wagyu bresaola, capocollo, fennel salami


Cheese:

Milawa blue, Milawa brie, Jannei buche noir, Maffra cheddar


Paired Wines:


2010 Vinea Marson Rose, Heathcote, Victoria


2010 Ross Hill 'Pinnacle' Chardonnay, Orange, NSW


2010 Alluviale 'Tardif' Sauvignon Blanc, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand


Penfolds 'Great Grandfather' Port


Menu:

Black truffles


Cassis and elderflower sorbet


Nitro-frozen "Gin Fizz"


Manjari chocolate cream, extra virgin millennial olive tree olive oil, Maldon seasalt and crispy baguette


Lemon violet meringue

Praline and vanilla ferrero rocher

Mini summer pudding

Bertrand eau-de-vie mini eclairs: poire williams, white peach, plum

Macaron: coconut, salty caramel, ivory chocolate and mint

Sugar waffle cones: Arabica coffee, lychee and rose, pistachio and griotte cherries

Paired Drinks:

Morris 'Old Premium' Rare Liqueur Tokay, Rutherglen, Victoria

NV Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial Rose, Champagne, France

2010 Alluviale Tardif Sauvignon Blanc, Hawke's Bay, NZ

2006 Brown Brothers 'Patricia' Noble Riesling, King Valley, Victoria