Made in Mudgee

Words by Gregor Stronach I received an invitation a couple of weeks ago, by email – and it took me all of about 20 seconds of frantically stabbing at my keyboard to type “Yes please, of course, I would love to be there, it sounds amazing!” to lock in my seat at the Crow Bar for the Made in Mudgee event on August 25.

Whisky & Cheese @ The Hive Bar, Erskineville

I’ve long been a fan of cheese pairings – but I’ll readily admit that they’ve all been pairings done with a range of wines, from the ‘top shelf’ end of the decadent scale to some seriously mediocre offerings lined up alongside a bowl of well-beyond room temperature cheddar cubes.

But even longer than I’ve been a fan of a cheese-pairing evening, I’ve been a devotee of whisky – specifically, Scotch whisky (with the occasional smattering of Irish, Bourbon, Canadian, Rye, Japanese… and especially Australian whisky thrown in for good measure…)

Lakiesha Mundy

March 11, 2015

Cheese, Date Night, Fine Dining, Midweek Dinner, Sydney, Taste-E, Uncategorized, Week Night Dinners, Wine, Wine dinner, Woollahra

Fromage a Trois ... My Top Three Cheese Boards in Sydney

Lakiesha Mundy

March 11, 2015

Cheese, Date Night, Fine Dining, Midweek Dinner, Sydney, Taste-E, Uncategorized, Week Night Dinners, Wine, Wine dinner, Woollahra

As the "go to" girl for cheese recommendations and advice with my family and friends, I thought it was high time I posted up my top 3 cheese and wine locations in Sydney.

Although I am no stranger to the cosy night at home with a generous cheese board and a bottle (or if you know me well... two, or three of red) with a friend - I love to venture out and try something new.

Having been to pretty much every cheese selling establishment in Sydney, I have narrowed it down to just three...

Lakiesha Mundy

June 27, 2014

Bunnamagoo Wines, Cheese, High Valley Cheese, Kookaburra Estate, Lowe Wines, Mudgee, Mudgee Honey, Sydney, Taste-E, The Far North, Turramurra, Uncategorized, Week Night Dinners, Wine dinner, Wine Region

Indulge your senses with a "Taste of Mudgee"…

Lakiesha Mundy

June 27, 2014

Bunnamagoo Wines, Cheese, High Valley Cheese, Kookaburra Estate, Lowe Wines, Mudgee, Mudgee Honey, Sydney, Taste-E, The Far North, Turramurra, Uncategorized, Week Night Dinners, Wine dinner, Wine Region

A hint of frost on the windscreen… rows of naked vines line the side of the road… rolling low hills in the distance… Yes, it is early Winter in Mudgee.

A region that is not defined by any one Wine or grape varietal, but is “good at many wines” Rob Black, Winemaker - Bunnamagoo Wines. This historic town is oozing with character which is reflects in its winemaking.

Lakiesha Mundy

January 18, 2014

Fraser Gallop, Midweek Dinner, Surry Hills, Uncategorized, Wine Region

Nomad

Lakiesha Mundy

January 18, 2014

Fraser Gallop, Midweek Dinner, Surry Hills, Uncategorized, Wine Region

"Friends, like wine, get better with age..."

This week's favourite... Nomad, Surry Hills

After receiving the brief: "I want you to take me somewhere hidden away with good food and wine... I will leave it up to you..."

I started perusing the internet for reviews, blogs and Sydney's best kept secrets... After sifting through countless websites, one restaurant jumped out at me.. Nomad.

I was drawn to the concept, the wine list and most importantly.. the FOOD! A seasonal, ever changing menu that encouraged diners to share.. perfect! After receiving the OK! from my good friend and dining companion for the evening.. I called, booked and penciled it into the diary...