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Discover the Delights of Canberra’s Truffle Season
13.07.2024 - 08:54 / breakingtravelnews.com
Kicking off the Canberra region’s truffle season with a bang this year, Canberra’s top restaurants are showcasing these delectable treasures with creative paddock-to-plate creations that are simply irresistible. Embark on a culinary journey through this curated list of must-try dishes and savour the essence of the season’s truffle trail.
Beltana Farm
Escape the ordinary and embrace a unique dining experience at Beltana Farm Dining. Indulge in a farm-style shared menu set amidst a sprawling trufferie, where the aroma of fresh truffles infuses every dish.
Extend your stay by booking one of Beltana Farm’s luxury yurts and immerse yourself in the serene surroundings. Guests can also enjoy recreational activities like tennis, cycling through the picturesque surroundings, and meeting Drake, the lovable truffle dog.
RAKU
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If you’re a fan of Japanese cuisine, make sure you swing by Canberra’s city centre for a fine-dining experience at RAKU. Throughout July, RAKU who will be hosting several unmissable truffle dinners. Watch the action while you sit at the bar-come-kitchen offering a 10 to 12 course set menu, featuring brand new truffle-focused dishes that are not available on the regular menu. There will be options to pair the course with a matching wine to complete the experience.
The Truffle Farm
Look no further than The Truffle Farm for the quintessential truffle experience. Team up with the owner of the farm and the truffle dogs to unearth these prized possessions. The executive chef will prepare an unforgettable dining experience and teach you all the secrets to using truffles at home.
Compa
Matt Moran’s newly opened Italian steak restaurant, Compa, is unveiling its inaugural truffle menu featuring locally sourced truffles from The Truffle Farm. Some standout truffle-infused dishes include fire-roasted scallops, truffle polenta, and truffle gelato. Diners have the option to elevate their dining experience by adding truffle to any dish for an additional $20 per 5g.
Explore their innovative truffle cocktails, such as the Truffle Shuffle Negroni, crafted with The Canberra Distillery Truffle Farm Gin, complemented by Campari, Rosso Antico, Antica Formula, and Truffle EVOO. Don’t miss this opportunity to indulge in the exquisite flavours of truffles at Compa.
&Sando
Like sister venue Compa, &Sando will have two menu specials to be available throughout truffle season: ‘I knew you were truffle when you walked in’ is a truffle loaded grilled cheese toastie, and they also have a truffle french onion soup on offer. It is the perfect express truffle option if a long lunch isn’t on the cards.
Mount Majura Vineyard
There’s nothing like pairing truffles with wine, and Mount Majura Vineyard knows how
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