Eurodore recognised as foodie hotspot

Thursday, 13 March 2008

Eurodore recognised as foodie hotspot

Eurodore on Bay Street, Port Melbourne, was this week listed by TripAdvisor on their ‘Melbourne is For Foodies’, traveller advice ‘Go List’, joining many respected provedores and larders including Simon Johnson and Richmond Hill Cafe and Larder.

Trip Advisor, the largest, independent, travel community in the world, describes Eurodore as one of “…a number of excellent Providores dotted around the inner city. Eurodore in Port Melbourne is an attractive space with an excellent selection of imported and local gourmet produce, serving innovative light meals at the front, which feature their wares and can include items such as French Rabbit Pie.”

Eurodore’s Sarah Reiter, responding to the news said, “The team have worked incredibly hard to gain local acclaim and we are thrilled to now receive this recognition. Eurodore puts Port Melbourne on the map for food – and especially cheese – lovers.”

The Eurodore team are committed to another year of success with an impressive line up of industry greats and a seasonally changing product range.

“Our 2008 event and workshop program will allow Melbourne foodies access to some of the industry’s best. Crittenden Estate’s Garry Crittenden, Domain Chandon, Senior Wine maker, Matt Steel and The Spanish Acquisition’s Scott Wasley are just a few of wine greats hosting Eurodore’s ‘Meet the Maker’ Wine Tasting Workshops,” said Reiter.

“And for cheese lovers, our program is one of the best and the most extensive in Melbourne, including dedicated workshops on regions and varietals. Hosted by Calander Cheese’s Bronwyn Aitken these intimate and informal workshops are highly participative and involve the added dimension of wine matching advice.”

“We are also very excited about new products arrivals including a Mt Zero EVOO signature blend exclusive for Eurodore, King Valley Fine Food’s new milawa blue cheese dressing, and La Parisienne Pate’s Autumn range of terrines.

Eurodore’s foodstore, larder and restaurant is open daily from 8am to 7pm. Further information and the monthly event schedule can be found at www.eurodore.com

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20 March Cheese Workshop - Luxury Cheeses of the World Especially for this event, Eurodore has sourced and selected a selection of cheeses recognised as the world’s best including Fleur du Marquis, Sevre et Belle Le Chevrot and Beaufort D’Alpage. Learn about different varieties of cheese and how to match them with the right wines. $40 per person including cheese, wine and notes

27 March Meet the Maker Wine Workshop - Sparkling Special Enjoy a wondrous night of champagne and sparkling exploration with Domain Chandon, Senior wine maker, Matt Steel, will walk us through the Domain Chandon collection as well as a collection, imparting knowledge and history, and sharing his fine wine skills. $40 per person including wine and notes

Key team members  Head Chef, Dan Melbourne, is one of Melbourne’s bright young restaurant stars. Having helped to build the reputations of The London, Te Republic and The Botanical, Dan’s highly creative and meticulously presented menus make dining an experience as well as a pleasure.

Head Wine Buyer and Sommelier, Anne Marie Banting, formerly of Must, Est Est Est, Taxi, and Punch Lane Wine Bar has won Gourmet Traveler’s Best Wine List of the Year and was judged Perth’s Gold Plate Sommelier of the Year three times in a row. 

Restaurant Manager, Dan Clarkson, worked with Phil Sexton and has opened ground breaking, benchmark operations like Innocent Bystander and The Republic. Dan creates a warm, relaxed environment where the service is impeccable and (appears!) effortless.

Foodstore Manager, Jean-Marie Gainot, is originally from Burgundy, France, where he studied as a Chef, working in restaurants in France, London and Sydney. Using his expert knowledge and love of food, ‘JM’, is in store most days, advising customers and assisting them with recipe tips and ideas.

Eurodore foodstore - cheese larder- cafe 271 Bay Street (opposite the ANZ) Port Melbourne +613 9646 3499 www.eurodore.com

Eurodore | 271 Bay Street, Port Melbourne | 03 9646 3499 | info@eurodore.com