ANNOUNCING The Queensland Coast Degustation!
Bacchus Restaurant to mark five extraordinary years of flavour
Following sold-out seasons of The Truffle Degustation and The Caviar Degustation this year, Bacchus Head Chef Massimo Speroni has announced the ultimate celebration of Queensland seafood to honour the
Award-winning restaurant’s FIFTH birthday – The Queensland Coast Degustation.
It’s the Degustation that tastes like Queensland, a carefully curated seven-course culinary exploration of the magnificent Queensland coastline! Created to celebrate the fifth birthday of Bacchus Restaurant, The Queensland Coastline Degustation will be available from THIS Thursday November 23, through to the end of this year ONLY and shines the light on some of the most famous flavours and places in Queensland:
· Oyster – freshly shucked rock oysters from Moreton Bay with finger limes and soy
· Cuttlefish – Stradbroke Island cuttlefish with Queensland mango, lime and chive
· Scallops – lightly charred Hervey Bay scallops with smoked saffron potato
· Crab – Moreton Bay crab with champagne spheres and basil pesto
· Ravioli – Moreton Bay tiger prawns, goldband snapper with crescenza cheese and lemon
Bug – grilled Moreton Bay bug with chardonnay Sauce
· Dessert – a lasting memory
· Petit Fours from Bacchus
The Queensland Coast Degustation can also be accompanied with paired wines or with continuous Ruinart ‘R D Ruinart Champagne and runs alongside the suite of acclaimed degustation experiences at Bacchus, testament to the restaurant’s commitment to continually create new and exciting dining experiences. The cost is $179 per person or $254 with paired wins or $329 with continuous Ruinart ‘R D Ruinart Champagne.
Bookings are essential – phone 07 3364 0837 or email [email protected]
Bacchus Restaurant is on the Podium Level, Rydges South Bank, cnr of Grey and Glenelg Streets, South Bank
ABOUT HEAD CHEF MASSIMO SPERONI
After a global search, celebrated Italian flavour maker and fine dining specialist Massimo Speroni joined the multi-award winning Bacchus in January this year. He flew in direct from the 2 Michelin-starred restaurant San Domenico in Imola, Italy where he was Sous Chef, working with owner-chef Valentino Marcattilii. He also worked with Chef Marcattilii in his formative years as a Chef de Partie and Junior Sous, and credits the famed Italian chef for much of his flavour preferences now. He brings with him star-studded experience – having worked at the 1 Michelin-starred restaurant Café le Paillotes in Pescara, under Chef Consultant the acclaimed Heinz Beck from the 3 Michelin-starred La Pergola. At the opening of the five star Romeo Hotel in Naples he worked under Chef Andrea Aprea and for the high summer season of 2014, he was Head Chef at the Hotel Monte Del Re’s fine dining restaurant.
Massimo’s food leans towards fresh, clean and light classically created dishes. Since joining Bacchus he has also introduced a new layer to the overall menu and dining experience – a Raw & Share Menu, essentially a starter menu to begin the culinary adventure.
AWARDS:
2016/17
· Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards – 1 Star Rating – 2017
· Australian Gourmet Traveller Wine Awards – 3 Glass Rating – 2017
· 2017 Wine Spectator Restaurant Wine List Awards – 2 Glass Rating
· Guilt Millau – 3 chefs hats – 2018 Guide
· Australian Good Food Guide Restaurant Awards – 1 Chef Hat Rating 2017
· QHA Awards for Excellence – Best Prestige Restaurant Finalist – 2017
· Trip Advisor – Certificate of Excellence
· Dimmi People’s Choice Awards – Best for Romance
· Dimmi People’s Choice Awards – Best for First Date
· Dimmi People’s Choice Awards – Best for Special Occasion
· Dimmi People’s Choice Awards – Best for Service & Atmosphere
· Dimmi People’s Choice Awards – Fine Dining
· Dimmi People’s Choice Awards – Top Rated Modern Australian and Top 100 – 2016
· Financial Review – Australia’s Top 500 Restaurants – 2017
2015/16
· Australian Gourmet Traveler Restaurant Guide – Star Rating
· Australian Good Food Guide Restaurant Awards- 2 Chef Hat Rating
· Wine Spectator Award for Excellence – 2 Glass Rating
· Trip Advisor – Certificate of Excellence
· Finalist, Golden Fork Awards – Best Wait staff
· Finalist, Golden Fork Awards – Best Chef
· Finalist, Golden Fork Awards – Best Date Spot
· Dimmi Diners’ Choice Awards, Best For Special Occasion
· Dimmi Diners’ Choice Awards, Best For Service
· 2015 Dimmi Diners’ Choice Awards, Best For Atmosphere
· 2015 Dimmi Diners’ Choice Awards, Best For Fine Dining
2014/15
· Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide – Star Rating
· Australian Gourmet Traveller Wine Awards – 3 Glass Rating
· Brisbane Times Good Food Guide – Wine List of the Year
· Wine Spectator Award for Excellence – 2 Glass Rating
· Australian Good Food Guide Restaurant Awards – 2 Chef Hat Rating
· Trip Advisor – Certificate of Excellence
2013/14
· Australian Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year – Runner Up (Hotel)
· Savour Australia Restaurant and Catering Awards for Excellence – Best Restaurant in a Hotel
· Australian Gourmet Traveller Wine Awards – Three Glass Rating
· Wine Spectator Award for Excellence – Glass Rating
· Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards – Star Rating
· QHA Awards for Excellence – Best Bar Presentation and Service
· QHA Awards for Excellence – Best Prestige Restaurant Finalist
· Carers Queensland – Commendation for Great Service
