Date Night - March into Merivale - Food and Wine Festival

Simon and I had a date night last night and decided to jump onto a ferry and head into the city for the launch party of "March into Merivale"

"March into Merivale" is a food and wine festival showcasing the delicious food and cocktails from over 50 of Merivale's venues.

The champagne and Absolut Seabreezes were flowing (vodka, cranberry + grapefruit juice - delish!) and we sampled lots of amazing dishes from various pop up stalls in the laneway and on the various levels of Ivy. The paella was definitely a stand out for us! 

It was fun to wander around and come across different menus, watch the chefs cooking, pick and choose from the pop up stalls and find a spot to chill and listen to the music. The whole atmosphere and attention to detail in the styling of the event was fantastic and really added to the whole fun vibe.

Here are some photos from our night - 

It was such a balmy night it was lovely to finish up the evening sitting in a cabana by the pool.

"March into Merivale" runs from the 14th February - 20th March.

You can download a program here 

We had such a great time we're thinking of going back for the European Laneway night

It really is great value and an awesome way to catch up with friends or perfect for a date night.

Have you been to "March into Merivale" before?

I'm a huge fan of the Merivale restaurants. 

You can read my posts on some of their other venues below -

http://honeynfizz.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/date-night-papi-chulo-manly.html

http://honeynfizz.blogspot.com.au/2015/06/coogee-pavilion-delicious-food-gorgeous.html

http://honeynfizz.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/an-impromptu-night-out-1888-hotel-mr.html

March into Merivale - Just Desserts

For the 7th year in a row, the Merivale Group is holding their "March into Merivale" event. This years festival moves beyond just food and drink to showcase the Merivale way of life. 

Featuring their best chefs, venues, entertainment and plenty of other surprises it is a chance to experience Sydney in a different way.

Tonights event is Just Desserts

WEDNESDAY • SHOWCASE

JUST DESSERTS

WEDNESDAY, 4 MARCH – 5:30PM TO 8:30PM

Establishment Main Bar

$45 per person includes 6 tokens

ABOUT JUST DESSERTS

Life’s short – e­at dessert first. In fact, why waste room on dinner at all when you can spend an evening indulging on sugary treats from some of Merivale’s sweetest offerings. Dessert stations will be hosted by Mr Wong, est., Lorraine’s Patisserie, Bistrode CBD, Ms.G's, Functions & Events at Merivale and so you’d better bring your sweet tooth.

MR WONG MENU

Mini fried ice cream with butterscotch sauce

Mango pudding with passionfruit granita, mango pearls and tapioca

MS.G'S MENU

Pandan tres leches cake

Banana and Nutella spring roll, salted caramel ice cream

LORRAINE'S PATTISERIE MENU

Milk chocolate ice cream verrine marbled with passionfruit praline mousse

Strawberry marshmallow royal biscuit, chocolate dipped, pink peppercorn jelly

Crème fraîche ice cream wafer wrap swirled with amarena cherries

EST. MENU

Chocolate delice tart with frozen crème anglaise and rye tuile

Malted barley ice cream with caramelised white chocolate and almond ganache

Vanilla mousse with strawberries, rhubarb and hibiscus wafer

FUNCTIONS & EVENTS AT MERIVALE MENU

Oreo dessert of white chocolate mousse, chocolate crumble and milk foam

Toasted marshmallow passionfruit parfait popsicle

Raspberry and lychee macaron

BISTRODE CBD MENU

Dark chocolate crème brûlée and coconut sorbet

Goat cheese and date pastry, fig and burnt orange sauce

Jane’s honey tart and peanut butter ice cream

DRINKS

Innocent Bystander Moscato

Margan Family Style Botrytis Semillon

Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc

Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir

Chandon NV

Espresso martini

Menus are subject to change.

You can find out more about events here

I have my eye on this event. If I can't get to Europe, this is the next best thing! 

I love the Merivale venues as both their interiors and food are amazing.

Some of my favourites are

Papi Chulo - you can read about our date night here and Mr Wong here

Have you been to a Merivale venue?

Which ones your favourite?