THE GUILTY PLEASURE ISSUE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

WelcomeIt’s become a cultural catchphrase, but here at Merivale we’ve always believed in treating yourself.

Enter March into Merivale: our annual five-week food and wine festival.

Now in its eighth year, the event is surely the most anticipated on Sydney’s culinary calendar. Our 60+ restaurants and bars are once again ready to showcase the food and chefs who make us proud.

Please consider this year’s event your official excuse to go for it – to yield to your guiltiest pleasures… and then some.

With our first-class food, desserts of the highest sin, kick off with our launch party on 10 February. Don’t stop ’til you’ve had enough, and even then, push on for a little bit more.

Enjoy the best of Merivale from Mr. Wong, The Paddington, Felix, Ms.G’s, sushi e, Coogee Pavilion, Papi Chulo and much more. Also preview newcomers Queen Chow, Fred's and The Newport.

From nights dripping in chocolate, to beachside carnivals, shameless dance parties and once-in-a-lifetime dinners, we promise March into Merivale will leave you feeling decadent and satiated.

Merivale x

PLEASURE METER

MILDLY MISCHIEVOUS

BLISSFULLY BAD

Your effervescence is arresting. Bubbles are

your reward.

lobsterIt’s not shellfish

if you share.

You should totally eat that. It called us and asked that you do.

silver serviceSplurge like you ought to.

chocolateThink you don’t deserve

this? Love yourself harder.

beerThe beautiful truth is that it's 99.9% sugar free, on average, and

preservative free.

No matter how sinful you go, we've got your back.

Dan Hong, Executive Chef, Mr. Wong, Ms.G's

W E D N E S DAY 1 0 F E B RUA RY

D O N ’ T B E M I S TA K E N , I N D U L G E N C E I S A G O O D T H I N G .

A SPECTACULAR SHOWCASE.

Everything you love about Merivalein one place, for one super- charged night .

$45 INCLUDES EIGHTFOOD AND DRINK TOKENS

IVY & ASH ST. LANEWAY5:30PM-9:30PM

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T he best of Merivale is coming to the beach. With the ocean

as your backdrop, go crazy for food from Mr. Wong, Papi Chulo, sushi e and loads more. Post-feed, take in the roving entertainment, live music, face painting and balloon animals.

$25/$45 incl. three/six food and drink tokens, 20 Mar, 11am - 3pm, Coogee Pavilion.

FORESHORE FESTIVAL

T hink Sophia Loren on a Vespa cruising the cliffs

of Positano. While Felix, Ash St. Cellar, Uccello, Bistrode CBD, Lorraine's Patisserie and The Paddington will cover the food, you’ll bring the red-hot glamour, yes?

$45 incl. six food and drink tokens, 24 Feb, 5:30pm & 7:30pm, Ash St. Laneway.

Urge to splurgeFor unapologetic luxury, it's

white-gloved waiters and refills.

A Night in ParisPicture one gorgeous

long table in the subtle sophistication of

Ash St. Laneway, with chefs Ben Greeno (The Paddington) and Nathan Johnson (Felix) fixing up a Francophile’s ultimate feast under the stars.

$200 pp all-inclusive, 10 Mar, Ash St. Laneway,

6:30pm.

ShellfishnessCrustacean connoisseurs Peter Doyle (est.) and Jordan Toft (Coogee

Pavilion) reunite for one very special seafood banquet in a secret

location. You’re intrigued, aren’t you?

$200 pp all-inclusive, 25 Feb, 7:00pm, secret location.

All Pleasure, No Guilt

We’re bringing back the sophistication of silver service with a

five-course, nine-hatted dinner. Expect the

most elegant culinary experience of your life!

$300 pp all-inclusive with Dom Pérignon, 3 Mar, est., 6:30pm.

Bubble with Guilt

Models fanning you with feathers, sparkling

served on gilded mirrors. Heaven? We think so.

Try over 15 Champagne vintages in an intimate

affair like no other.

$85 pp incl. Champagne, sparkling and canapés, 16 Mar, Hemmesphere,

6:30pm.

Merivale chefs Dan Hong, Sebastien Lutaud and Patrick Friesen talk hell-yeahs and no-nos for burgers that rule the herd.

Between Two Buns, $45 incl. six food and drink tokens, 17 Feb, 6:00pm, Palings.

CondimentsDH: “Mayo should be

Japanese if using orcombined with ketchup

and American mustard to make a nice sauce.”

CheeseDH: “The only cheese should be

processed American cheese.”SL: “American – the rest are

too strong for a burger.”

PattyDH: “Patty should be grain-fed.When meat is quality stuff, you

can serve it rare.”SL: “I’m a grass-fed man.”

BunSL: “Potato bun for me – lightly

buttered and toasted on the inside.”PF: “Buns must be soft and warm. No brioche. No dense BS from two days

ago. It needs to squish.”

OnionDH: “I’m partial to raw or cooked onions. Both

are even better.”Pickle

SL: “Big yes to pickles. It breaks down the

richness of the meat and gives crunch.”

LOVE YOUR BUNS

GreenerySL: “Iceberg for the crunch.”

PF: “One thin piece of iceberg. You’re not eating a

salad sandwich.”

SHAMELESS, BLAMELESS FUN, EVERY FRIDAYPALINGS, $20 PP AFTER 9:00PM

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED WITH OUTRAGEOUS DJS,

BEDAZZLING DANCERS, CABARET PERFORMERS,

LIVE BANDS AND PLENTY OF SURPRISES.

THE UK’S BIGGEST, BOLDEST AND BRASHEST NIGHT OUT, EXCLUSIVELY AT MARCH INTO MERIVALE.

“One of London’s best parties. Don’t be guilty, indulge  yourself.”

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CHOCSESSIVE

A delicious and decadent night of chocolate with Lorraine Godsmark.

$75 incl. bubbles

Lorraine’s Patisserie, 6:00pm

GROUP’ON EVERY TUESDAY

BETWEEN TWO BUNS Presented by Concrete Playground

Which Merivale chef makes the best burger? You eat and decide!

$45 inc l . s ix food & dr ink tokens

Palings, 6:00pm

CHOPSTICKS & DOPE KICKS

Dan Hong and Paul Donnelly

Sneaker heads beware! A bespoke collision of footwear and food.

$150 pp inc l . d inner & dr inks

Ms.G’s, 6:30pm

GUILTY PLEASURES EVERY FRIDAY

ULTIMATE PARTY

Pacha night by Absolut

$40 pp Entry

Pacha , i vy , f rom 9:00pm

WINE NOT?

Indulge in limited-edition reserves with Villa Maria’s Josh Hammond

and Merivale's Franck Moreau.

$45 incl. wine & canapés

J&M, 6:00pm

Enjoy 2 courses, a glass of Chandon rosé and a night of

fun and games with your group at some of our best loved

restaurants:

EUROPEAN LANEWAY, DARLING

Embrace your inner European and

get ready to indulge.

$45 inc l . s ix food & dr ink tokens

Ash St. Laneway, 5:30pm and 7:30pm

SHELLFISHNESS Peter Doyle and Jordan Toft

Two crustacean connoisseurs unite for

the ultimate seafood feast.

$200 pp inc l . d inner & dr inks

Secret Location, 7:00pm

The iconic Br i t i sh party , Gui l ty P leasures , comes to Pa l ings every Fr iday

with i ts cheesy tunes and outrageous enterta inment , a l lowing you to shed your inh ib i t ions for the n ight !

ULTIMATE PARTY

Pacha night by Absolut

$40 pp Entry

Pacha , i vy , f rom 9:00pm

#INSTASKILLS

Up your Insta-game with DJ Dumpling, Dan Hong and

Patrick Friesen.

$45 incl. drinks

Subtype Store, 6:00pm

Ash St. Cellar, Ms G’s, Papi Chulo

$45.00 pp

WOK ON

A wild mix of our best Asian

restaurants & hip-hop beats.

$45 inc l . s ix food & dr ink tokens

Establishment Main Bar, 5:30pm

ALL PLEASURE, NO GUILT Seven Merivale hatted chefs

An ode to silver service with a five-

course, nine-hatted dinner.

$300 pp a l l inc lus ive with three faces of Dom Per ignon

est., Black tie, 7:00pm

$20 pp Entry Pa l ings , i vy , f rom 9:00pm

ULTIMATE PARTY

Pacha night by Absolut

$40 pp Entry

Pacha , i vy , f rom 9:00pm

SUNDAY SUNDOWN Presented by Corona

6 Mar - Yahtzel (DJ Set), Coogee Rooftop, free entry

6 Mar - L D R U, Pool Club, $20

from 4:00pm

STYLE ME MERIVALE Presented by Vogue Living

Join the Merivale expert design panel for a discussion about all things

architecture and interiors.

$45 incl. drinks & canapés

ivy Ballroom, 6:30pm

Felix, Uccello, Bistrode CBD, The Paddington, Sushi e

$55.00 pp

ROOM FOR ONE MORE

A night of cocktail exploration,

sleepovers not included.

$75 inc l . cockta i l s & canapés

Establishment Hotel, 6:30pm

A NIGHT IN PARIS Ben Greeno and Nathan Johnson

Long-table Fancophile feast under the stars.

$200 pp inc l . d inner & dr inks

Ash St. Laneway, 6:30pm

ULTIMATE PARTY

Pacha night by Absolut

$40 pp Entry

Pacha , i vy , f rom 9:00pm

CHOCSESSIVE

A delicious and decadent night of chocolate with Lorraine Godsmark.

$75 incl. bubbles

Lorraine’s Patisserie, 6:00pm

Est.

$75.00 pp

BUBBLE WITH GUILT

Make like a Champagne connoisseur and enjoy over 15 luxurious vintages, along with sparkling from around the world.

$85 inc l . Champagne, spark l ing & canapés

Hemmesphere, 6:30pm

THE KITCHEN TABLE Danielle Alvarez with special guest

Nadine Levy Redzepi

Home cooking at its finest by this

formidable female duo.

$200 pp inc l . d inner & dr inks

Uccello, 6:30pm

ULTIMATE PARTY

Pacha night by Absolut

$40 pp Entry

Pacha , i vy , f rom 9:00pm

FORESHORE FESTIVAL

Indulge all your childhood guilty pleasures when the Merivale carnival comes to the beach.

$25/$45 inc l . three/s ix food & dr ink tokens

Coogee Pavilion, 11:00am

Lose yourself and

master the art

in party.

20 Feb Trance Nation

feat. EXIS

27 Feb Thomas Jack

5 Mar Nicky Night Time

12 Mar DJ Fresh (UK)

19 Mar Zac Waters

26 Mar Robin Schulz (GER)

$40 pp

ivy, from 6:30pm

Presented by TimeOut

Shed your

inhibitions and get

set for shameless

fun at iconic British

dance party Guilty

Pleasures. With

l ive entertainment

from Chandon's

Unplanned Band

and a poptastic

playl ist, it ’s a

dazzling discotheque

of downright

debauchery!

$20 pp

Pal ings, from 9:00pm

FRIENDS WITH

BENEFITS EVERY TUESDAY

Grab your squad

and head out for the

deal (and meal!) of a

lifetime. Enjoy two

delicious courses

from some of our

best restaurants,

a drink of your

choice, and a few fun

surprises along

the way.

Ash St. Cel lar, Ms.G’s,

Papi Chulo - $45 pp

Fel ix, Uccel lo,

Bistrode CBD,

The Paddington,

sushi e - $55 pp

est. - $75 pp

presents

GET YOUR FESTIVAL STARTED AT OUR ON WEDNESDAY 1O FEB (MORE DETAILS PAGE 2)

Don’t forget to book yourse l f a

$35 Lunch one course with wine

$75 Dinner three courses with wine

Avai lab le Monday to Saturday

Details correct at time of printing

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GUILTY PLEASURE CONFESSIONS

“Pop country music, fried chicken, and Instagram.”

Patrick Friesen, Exec. Chef, Papi Chulo

“I can’t go past a good cheesecake or tiramisu. And American Dad.”

“Cravado cocktails at Papi Chulo and duck

pancakes at Mr. Wong.”

Toby Marshall, Assist. Venue Manager

The Paddington Brett Lee, cricketer

“...a packet of McVitie's

Digestives while surfing UKTV.”

Neale Whitaker, editor-in-chief, Vogue Living

“Hot chips!” “Baby One More Time by Britney.”

Jess Kent, singerKirk Pengilly, former

member of INXS

“My favourite album of 2015 was

Justin Bieber’s Purpose.”

Dan Hong, Exec. Chef, Mr. Wong and Ms.G’s

Throughout March into Merivale, our head chefs will feature a new dish on their menu inspired by their guiltiest pleasure. Discover what Dan Hong's plating up at Mr. Wong. Fancy French bistro fare at Felix? Nathan Johnson’s Knickerbocker Glory will be ready and waiting. Prices vary.

GUILTY ON THE MENU

“Salt and pepper calamari or tofu.

I can’t resist either.”

Layne Beachley, pro-surfer

A n element of surprise is just plain fun. Here’s how it works.

You choose the date, we pick the restaurant – letting you in on the location just hours before.

For only $75 for three courses and three wines, you could be dining anywhere from est., Mr. Wong, sushi e, The Paddington, Bistrode CBD, Felix, Uccello or Ms.G’s.

Pre-book any day or night from Monday to Saturday throughout March into Merivale.Dinner $75pp incl. three courses and three glasses of wine. Lunch $35pp incl. one course and one glass of wine. Max. six per booking. Call (02) 9240 3000.

FEASTS

Kickin’ BackSneaker devotee Dan Hong collaborates with Subtype, Sneaker Freaker mag and Ms.G’s head chef Paul Donnelly to bring you a limited-edition sneaker exhibition

and curated Asian feast!Chopsticks & Dope Kicks, $150pp incl.

dinner and drinks, 18 Feb, 6:30pm, Ms.G’s.

I’ll Have AnotherEstablishment Hotel doubles as The House of Cocktails for one night only. Frolic among the sixteen rooms: go retro or French baroque, pop in to the speakeasy, or make a beeline for the departure lounge.Room for One More, $75 incl. cocktails and canapés, 9 Mar, 6:30pm, Establishment Hotel.

Hot Mess Need some help upping your Insta-game? Dan Hong (Mr. Wong, Ms.G's) and Patrick Friesen (Papi Chulo) join Insta star Justin Wee @djdumpling for pointers on getting those #instagainz.Instagram Class, $45 incl. drinks, 29 Feb, 6:00pm, Subtype store.

Say Wok?Wok On was a hands-down hit last year and this time we’re aiming for even bigger. Expect a wild, enticing mix of Asian street food stalls featuring our best dishes, plus the dripping cool of old-school hip-hop by Halfway Crooks.

Wok On, $45 incl. six food and drink tokens, 2 Mar, 5:30pm,

Establishment Main Bar.

This year’s Guilty Pleasures theme means Insta opps are ripe for the taking. We predict the five most snap-worthy events – no filter necessary.

INSTAGRAM ENVY is real

Feels Like HomeDanielle Alvarez, Chez Panisse alum and head chef of the hotly tipped restaurant, Fred's, and Nadine Levy Redzepi, home cook, author and wife of René Redzepi, craft a snap-worthy home cooked feast for one night only.The Kitchen Table, $200 pp dinner and matched wine, 17 Mar, Uccello, 6:30pm.

$180 CHANDON UNPLANNED PASSIncludes a Mystery Dinner, your choice of any two

events, and a bottle of Chandon Brut.*

*Events include Wednesday Show-off events, Friday Guilty Pleasures, Saturday Pacha nights, or Coogee Foreshore Festival. Chandon available from The Bottle Shop. Please enjoy responsibly.

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Life is way more fun when it’s spontaneous. Experience March into Merivale the unplanned way with the ultimate access pass.

No need to book. No need to plan. Just roll up like a rockstar

and enjoy the festivities. Tickets Strictly Limited.

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PRESERVATIVE FREE BEER?

Yes, SeriOUSly.Get wise about wine

with Villa Maria’s Josh Hammond.

We promise you’ll leave a veritable

wine snob.$45, incl. wine and canapés, 22 Feb,

6pm, J&M.

Insta star Justin Wee

@djdumpling shows us how to make food and

sneakers look fly.$45 incl. drinks, 29 Feb, 6pm, Subtype Store.

Merivale’s design team and Vogue

Living come together to talk interiors and

architecture.$50 incl. drinks and

canapés, 7 Mar, 6pm, Ivy Ballroom.

Fiend for chocolate? Pastry chef Lorraine

Godsmark intros you to her hot-damn decadent

creations.$75 incl. bubbles, 15 Feb and14 Mar, 6pm, Lorraine’s Patisserie.

My palate

Post-work, I’m more

vino than vinyasa

My living room gets more compliments

than I do

The best follow-up to a glass of red is...

TBH, I spend more time

food-stalking than eating

What are you more devoted to?

My instagram feed is 90% food porn

After a meal...

Yes

vin-what-asa?Just joking, pass the

wine

Yes

Yes

No

Looking good

Someone sweet

Something sweet

The cheese platter is my thang

Dessert is non-negotiable!

No

No

Sorry, I can’t hear you over my rockhard

abs...

Cray for chocolate? Consider yourself a wine snob or interiors junkie? Get your kicks from these classes, hosted each Monday during March into Merivale.

Chocsessive Wine Not? #intsaskills Style me Merivale

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