A Grand Literary Dinner

Gastrology recently joined The Grand Hotel Melbourne for their recent series of delicious literary evenings. 

We enjoyed Champagne and a 4-course menu while listening to tales of creativity, inspiration and success from Australian author, Robyn Annear.

It was a night of indulgence for all the senses within the unique ambience of The Grand Hotel Melbourne's historic building over a creative menu of fresh, local produce.

Steamed Salmon Timballo, filled with shellfish mousse, drizzled with Pernod and champagne sauce, served with asparagus risotto 

 Matched with: Indigo Pinot Grigio, Beechworth, VIC 

The Steamed Salmon Timballo, filled with shellfish mousse, asparagus and saffron risotto finished with pernod and champagne sauce certainly satisfied. A simple dish with showcased the natural sweetness of seafood. 

John Batman Lamb Rump, served with a smoked eggplant compote, glazed with vincotto demi-glace

Matched with: Red Claw Shiraz, Mornington Peninsula, VIC 

The lamb rump was an excellent dish. The lamb was very tender and fell away easily with the weight of our forks. Coated with a beautiful vincotto demi-glace and creamy smoked eggplant compote, it was a highly enjoyable dish.

Pecan Cheesecake with poached strawberries and warm chocolate ganache, served with apple jam 

Matched with: De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon, Yarra Valley, VIC

We adored our dessert of Pecan Cheesecake with poached strawberries and warm chocolate ganache, served with apple jam. The cheesecake was deliciously rich without being too sweet.

The next M Gallery Literary Collection dinner in Melbourne is "Celebrity Dining" at The Como Melbourne on Thursday 17th September 2015 with co-creator of TV series Offspring, Debra Oswald. More details here.

Gastrology bloggers attended the event courtesy of M Gallery.