www.gdlife.com.au 73 The teams at Salix restaurant bistro Maison are enjoying all the season has to offer delicious pine mushrooms, local quinces taking pleasure in utilizing the preserves relishes they have made over the busy summer period with the abundance of local ingredients.
Each season has it's own beauty, as soon as the leaves start to turn on the vines we know the mushrooms are only a few cool mornings away as is new range of produce This is something you are really aware of on the Peninsula and especially exciting for David Waldorf who was welcomed as head chef to Bernard's team during December.
its a great way to live as a chef, to pick mushrooms on the way to work build new relationships with the multitude of fantastic suppliers that grow the product is a real treat .
We are offering delicious seasonal dishes in the restaurant bistro at Salix.
Guests have the option to book in the fine restaurant or the casual family friendly bistro.
Over the winter period we offer a delightful winter warming Plat du jour Plate of the day including a glass of wine for 35.this is offer in both salix restaurant bistro, the choice is yours, Monday Friday.
FRENCH WEEK - July 11th-16th see page 67 for detail.
BISTRO MAISON has been running smoothly for almost a year, how time flies.
With Bastille Day the 1st anniversary only around the corner.
We have had such great feed back, many guests have regular bookings and some come in more than once a week.
the menu changes seasonally, still offering the popular plats du jour including a glass of wine for 32 every week night, as well as specials the new carafes of Peninsula wine.
BYo is still Monday Tuesday evenings, fully licensed every other day, offer a great selection of French Peninsula wines.
The menu has just changed again we look forward to seeing you all.
Both venues are looking forward to the winter wine weekend The labour day long weekend with various offers at each space all with a French theme.
We are sharing a much loved often requested recipe used at both venues see page 90 The duck liver p t .
This is best served with our freshly house baked breads relish.
We are currently using our pear relish.
- Rachael McCarthy Seasonal Sensations at Salix and Bistro Maison www.gdlife.com.au 73 lovers to celebrate their good fortune .
As with their multi-award winning Salix restaurant, Bistro Maison celebrates the Peninsula s remarkable produce, with fresh and seasonal as the driving force.
The menu is classic French cuisine at the more rustic end and including many of the famous and favourite dishes you would hope for.
With a Plats du Jour available weeknights at just 32 including a glass of wine, its very affordable too At Bistro Maison they offer a couple whose to open a cozy and the region s many Bernard commenced French Bistros Fanny s in the late 1980s.
Chef at Madame opening Spanish in Little Collins Street, Melbourne institution.
In 1998, Bernard Australia to head which was awarded the Mietta s Restaurant approached to return what became the at the Arts Centre.
Bernard made Peninsula in 2004.
the reins at Salix has since been of prestigious following.
Bernard operate Salix.
Starters Olives 7 Warmed mixed Green Olive olives, and nuts Soupe 12 French onion soup, gruy re croutes Escargot 14 Burgundy snails in a garlic butter and tomato fondue, crispy bread olive crumbs Tarte 14 Sweet onion and goats cheese tartlet Steak Tartare 16 Hand cut seasoned eye fillet, crisp potatoes, cress Gambas 18 Sizzling garlic king prawns Saumon Fum e 18 Smoked salmon slices, warm house brioche, celeriac and creme fraiche Cailles Grillees 18 28 Grilled quail, French lentils, preserved cherries Charcuteries Pat 14 Duck liver pate, pear relish Rillettes 14 Seasoned duck and pork Terrine du jour 14 Assiette de charcuteries 25 kids Eye fillet and pomme frites, salade 12 Chicken fillet crumbed, pommes frites, salade 12 Fish fillet and pomme frites, salade 12 Sides Pomme frites 5 10 Leaf vinaigrette 5 Legume vert, amandes 5 Green vegetables, almonds Pommes de terre 5 Potatoes sauteed in parsley, garlic butter Champignon 10 Mushrooms with goats cheese Salade compos e 10 Assorted leaves, croutons, tomato, candied walnuts and a mustard dressing Desserts Pudding au chocolat 12 Warm hazelnut toffee chocolate pudding, creme anglaise Cr me brul e 12 Caramelised custard, palmier Beignets 12 Apple doughnuts, local quince syrup, pure cream Ice cream selection ea 3.5 Barnier French lollipops 1.5 Petit four 6 Plateau de fromage 12 18 25 Daily cheese selection, lavoche, relish Mains Poulet 28 Roasted free range chicken breast, potato boulangere, watercress, fresh tomato jus Poisson du jour - Market fish of the day Porc roti 30 Roasted free range pork belly, organic parsnip pur e, apple salad and calvodos sauce Boeuf bourguignon 32 Slow cooked beef, kipfler potatoes, local pine mushrooms and lardons Blanquette de veau 34 Slow cooked veal shank, off the bone in a white sauce of mushrooms, organic heirloom carrots and shallots Grillades Filet de boeuf 32 Char grilled eye fillet, 200gms Entrec te 32 Char grilled grass feed scotch fillet, 250gms Served with pomme frites, and your choice of - Four pepper sauce, - Caf de Paris butter, - Jus, red wine sauce, - French blue cheese slices.
Plats du Jour includes glass of wine - 32 Gift Vouchers fully licensed BYO monday Tuesday - wine only 03 9787 6111 bistromaison.com.au Wines by the glass 2009 Sparkling White Foxeys Hangout 10 Mornington Peninsula, Vic NV Brut Blanc de Blancs Paul Louis 8 Loire Valley, France 2009 Grenache Blanc Gris Saint Croix 9 Languedoc Roussilon, France 2010 Chardonnay Salix Selection 8 Mornington Peninsula, Vic 2010 Shiraz Salix Selection 8 Mornington Peninsula, Vic 2008 Shiraz Paringa Estate 10 Mornington Peninsula, Vic 2009 Late Harvest Pinot Gris Foxeys Hangout 9 Mornington Peninsula, Vic Carafes Sauvignon Blanc et Pinot Noir - Cuv e de la Maison Petit 21 Grande 38 See full list of Mornington Peninsula and French wines.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Agneau Proven ale Steak Au Poivre Canard A L Orange Demi Poulet Roti Moules Frites from the Stone Oven our colder days favourite Cassoulet Toulousian 32 073.indd 1 1 06 11 9 46 PM www.gdlife.com.au 73 A Sense of Adventure at Sal i x At Bistro Maison you may enjoy a night on the town with first floor views of the Bay and City lights to enhance the experience.
The wine list including wine by the glass offers some exciting French selections with, of course, Peninsula wines and their excellent house wines sourced from one of the region s top makers a tightly held secret .
Bistro Maison is all about commmunity and in the French tradition is at once a place for families to gather, romantics to nestle and food and wine lovers to celebrate their good fortune .
As with their multi-award winning Salix restaurant, Bistro Maison celebrates the Peninsula s remarkable produce, with fresh and seasonal as the driving force.
Fresh and Seasonal at Bist ro Maison Autumn is definitely the time to be out and about so join them at Salix at Willow Creek Vineyard and experience the gentle flow of life that can be found here.
Salix is excited to take part in the Melbourne Food Wine Festival offering a fantastic experience in the barrel hall as winemaker for a day followed by a 4 course Lunch prepared by Bernard McCarthy, owner exec chef the recently appointed David Walford.
They are also offering the 2 course lunch for 35 from March 4-14th.
For all those looking at venues for wedding special occasion functions make sure you look out for Postcards wedding special hosted by regular guest at Salix, Brodie Harper who married Heath Meldrum in November last year.
A great day was had by filming the show going back over what a lovely day Brodie, her family, friends the team Salix shared.
With Labour Day long weekend, Easter Mothers day just around the corner be sure to book your tables early, many of these dates are selling fast.
Let the team at Salix restaurant bistro take care of it all with beautiful menus including a lovely selection of dishes, not forgetting the divine gluten free vegetarian options.
The recently renovated Salix Bistro offers a more casual, family-friendly dining option.
Enjoy a glass of wine and a few share plates whilst over looking the rolling vines from the new deck or curled up by the fire.
The bistro menu of grazing dishes and affordable mains changes daily and is perfect for those seeking a more relaxed dining experience, without compromising on the view.
Salix Bistro adjoins Willow Creek Vineyard's cellar door and has recently been renovated to include a new deck overlooking the vineyard.Salix prides itself on the use of organic, free range local produce, making preserves, fresh bread daily pates terrines.
Here is what Bernard and Rachael have to say about Salix s menu The diversity of local produce is reflected in menus that express a sense of adventure, creativity and skill.
We have a trusted network of local suppliers from which we source the best seasonal, free range produce - think Western Port whiting, local mushrooms, hand-picked local berries, artisan cheeses, hand made gnocchi local green olive olives of course the sophisticated seasonal desserts.
So if you are in the mood for a glass of Pinot with a House made pate on the deck or a relaxing long lunch in Salix restaurant they have all options covered Pop in see why Salix was awarded, Best Winery Restaurant, Best Local Wine List, Best Coffee use of local produce on the Mornington Peninsula as judged by MP Gourmet Restaurant Catering Victoria.