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in december 2006 philippe Marquet's
dream became a reality, when his 45 seater
?la petanque restaurant? opened it?s doors.
The name refers to the Provencale game of
boules, typical of the South of France. Like the
game of P?tanque, Philippe has created a unique
atmosphere, relaxed and exquisite at the same
time. Of course the restaurant has his own casual
P?tanque pitch that can be enjoyed with a glass of
wine or perhaps a Pastis.
The chef de cuisine Keith Boulton, also formerly
from Montalto, offers a unique taste of the
Peninsula inspired by South of France flavours.
He utilises local produce whenever available,
local olive oil, and extensive use of herbs from
the restaurant garden. The food is based on fresh
ideas which are firmly grounded in rural French
gastronomy. Boulton?s cooking is elevated by his
obvious understanding of classic raw materials and
the sure-handedness of his technique.
Here are some of the typical Keith Boulton
creations:
? Seared scallops with Jerusalem artichoke velout?,
rosemary and truffle tapenade
? Slow cooked honey glazed pork belly with du Puy
lentils and raspberry vinaigrette (recipe page 56)
Open Fire, FabulOus Greek
Mediterranean Cuisine
Great seasOnal Menu
Open all Year dinner -
lunch - FridaY, saturda
Reviewed & Recommended - The Age Good Food Guide 2006 & 07
S p e c i a l R e l e a s e a t R e d H i l l
Red Hill Brewery launches its special release,
award winning, Hop Harvest Ale this winter
The brewers were knee deep in hops for this special
brew. They used the hops just harvested from
Red Hill?s own vines which were then steeped in
the beer in the conditioning tanks for months. The
style of beer is known as 'Extra Special Bitter', and
theirs will have a real smack of hops to it, balanced
by a luscious maltiness and a strength of 6.1%.
Traditional English classics feature on menu to
match this ale, try the steak & kidney pudding, lamb
shank pie or an platter of aged English cheeses.
Having just been awarded a silver medal at the
Australian international beer awards and IIIIin
Winestate magazine winter beer tasting this great
ale is available only at the Brewery, during May and
June on tap and in bottles.
Winter is coming, so is Stout - Back by popular
request and now being brewed is the Imperial
Stout, another Silver medal winner at the Australian
International Beer Awards. Available from July, this
ale is jet black and one to be
savoured, a rich, warming ale
with coffee & mocha flavours
and at 8% will be certain to
warm
this winter
Red
Hop
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? Roasted rabbit with prunes, braised
tarragon mustard jus
? Glazed duck breast with autumn
Shoreham honey and star anis
? King Island beef eye filet with pomme
wild mushrooms, baby leeks, lar
dressing.
la petanque also has one of the
& impressive wine lists on the p
is a large selection of local, Australian
wines, with 15 wines available by
The restaurant is open Wednesday
lunch, Friday & Saturday nights for
weekday 2 course lunch menu is
$25. Bookings highly recommended.
R e l a x e d a n d E x q u i s i t e . . . A Ta s t e o f F r a n c
in tHe cottAge BeSide tHe ReStAuRAnt.
philippe?s Australian wife Judy, has opened
?la petanque living?, selling furniture,
homewares, gifts, jewellery and skin care
with a South of France feel. So you can now
dine at the restaurant, have a casual game
of p?tanque and peruse the boutique while
you are there. All this adding up to a very
enjoyable day out.
La P?tanquer e s t a u r a n t
now open
South of
France Cuisine
Open wednesdaY tO sundaY
extended hOurs On lOnG weekends
and suMMer hOlidaYs
bOOkinGs: 5931 0155
1208 MOrninGtOn Flinders rd
Main ridGe Mel:190 d8
2 Course weekdaY lunCH speCial $25
284 Main Creek road, Main ridGe (Mel 171 k8)
www.peridotle.com.au bookinGs Call 5989 6688
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