Aria has announced a new offering for diners, with a tableside dining service designed to showcase Australian producers launching on the 29 February. Unmistakably Australian and quintessentially Sydney, Aria has placed great importance on seasonal, high quality ingredients sourced from local Australian producers since the restaurant’s inception in 1999.
Through the tableside dining service, restaurateur Matt Moran and executive chef Tom Gorringe will highlight Australian producers, with the producer in focus changing with the seasons. In keeping with the menu approach at Aria, the tableside dining experience will champion Moran and Gorringe’s shared philosophy of using local produce and supporting Australia’s finest suppliers.
The first iteration of Aria’s tableside dining experience is with the hero award winning Australian cheese, Holy Goat. Matt Moran said: “This is a service we are really looking forward to adding to the Aria experience, it is another way for our team to create lasting memories for guests. We’ll stay true to our ethos, using the best seasonal ingredients, and through our tableside dining we’ll have the opportunity to further showcase our incredible suppliers and producers to our guests. I couldn’t think of a better producer to kick off Aria’s new tableside offering than Holy Goat. Clara and Ann-Marie’s cheese has been on the menu at Aria for over fifteen years. They’re world-class! Thank you for creating the most delicious cheese and changing cheese in Australia. We look forward to celebrating their incredible 25 years.”
Located east of Castlemaine (VIC), Holy Goat produces sweet, high quality milk and cheeses with unique complexity and depth. Gorringe’s menu will include Holy Goat La Luna served with a tarte tatin of caramelised cippolini, thyme caramel and pickled walnut ($50 per portion). In early 2024 Holy Goat announced the closure of their on-farm cheese factory and the removal of La Luna from the market in May, making Aria’s tableside dining service one of the last opportunities to enjoy this prizewinning signature cheese. Quantities are very limited and the offer will be available until the Easter long weekend, or until sold out.
Aria’s tableside offering will be available alongside their current menus, which allow guests to dine from either the signature tasting menu or four course menu. Aria’s wine list is one of the most awarded in Australia, consisting of a balance between the country’s finest wines and an eclectic mix from all over the world. The authentic and diverse list, curated by head sommelier Salvatore Persico, includes boutique producers, cult heroes and rising stars to create a memorable wine experience for guests.
Executive chef Tom Gorringe said: “This is an exciting challenge and creative outlet for our team, and we look forward to bringing this experience to our guests. Given Holy Goat will sadly be closing down production in a few months, we are so happy to be able to showcase this exceptional cheese in this way and give Sydney diners an opportunity to farewell this beloved artisan cheese.”
The new tableside dining experience at Aria follows a hugely exciting and successful 2023 for Aria, which included international residencies from Eleven Madison Park and Restaurant Gordon Ramsay.
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