20 Years celebrating food and wine
When Aussie expat journalist and 2012 Melbourne Food & Wine Legend, Terry Durack listed Royal Mail Hotel's "Taste of Place" festival event in his top 5 events to attend in 2012, we knew we were on the money.
An intimate group of food and wine lovers joined Dan Hunter and his team visiting some of the producers who regularly appear on our menus. After sheep cheese tastings at Grampians Pure, a visit to the sties at Greenvale meats and a tipple at Enigma Variations, guests were treated to a personal tour of the Hotel's kitchen garden followed by lunch in the Bistro.
A rare opportunity to spend one on one time with our Executive Chef along with the chance to see, up close and personal, how our producers milk, feed and ferment what eventually ends up on your plate or in your glass.
Earlier on in the month, Dan joined a feast of local and international chef's including David Chang, Brett Graham, Claus Henriksen and Peter Gilmore at the Langham Melbourne Masterclass. Presenting ‘Journey of a Dish', Dan shared his food philosophy and the importance he places on knowing where your food comes from.
Vote 1 for Royal Mail!
The annual Gourmet Traveller reader's choice travel awards are on again and the Royal Mail is one of four nominees in the Best Hotel / Resort Dining category.
If you loved your experience at the Royal Mail Hotel's award-winning Restaurant, click here to vote for us.
Tell Gourmet Traveller about your most memorable Australian travel experience and you could win a trip for two to Shanghai thanks to boutique accommodation booking agency, Mr & Mrs Smith.
Voting closes May 6.
Reconnecting producers and consumers
Royal Mail Hotel features in a great new book produced by The Locavore Edition, ‘A Field Guide to Victorian Produce'. A comprehensive guide to Victoria's regional produce, the Guide's aim is to make it easy for people to access quality produce from their food region and to enjoy regional food tourism by going direct to the source.
With a number of regional producers from the Guide showcased at the Hotel, the Royal Mail Hotel makes a strong commitment promoting local produce.
"We don't feel like we can produce beautiful food without knowing where it comes from," says Dan Hunter.
"It lends a story to your food as well; I think people are interested in the journey the food takes before it gets to the table".
For more information about ‘A Field Guide to Victorian Produce', visit www.locavored.com
Sleep tight at the Royal Mail Hotel
The Royal Mail Hotel has two great offers running in May and June - Pay one, Stay Two and a Return guest offer.
Guests can stay in either the Deluxe Mountain View, Superior Mountain View or Mt Sturgeon Cottages for two nights and only pay for one (Sunday through to Thursday). A booking to dine in the Restaurant or Bistro on one of the nights must be made to receive this offer.
We are also pleased to offer returning guests 20% off standard room rates any night of the week across all Hotel accommodation including Mt Sturgeon Homestead. Subject to availability.
Conditions do apply so please contact the Hotel for more information.
Valid until 30 June 2012
Remember to visit our Subscriber Offer page for this edition's great prize!
Don't forget Mum
With Mother's Day just around the corner, surprise Mum with a gift voucher to the Royal Mail Hotel. Vouchers can be used across the Hotel, including our award winning restaurant and stylish accommodation. Click here to request one.