Richmond’s Bridge Road will again host an event designed to highlight the cultural diversity and rich food experiences along its iconic thoroughfare.
Named Bridge Road Gathering – After Dark, Bridge Road’s food and wine establishments will be host to six specialised gourmet tours, each guided by the event’s very own culinary guides. Once the haven for the fashion set, Richmond’s Bridge Road is reinventing itself as one of Melbourne’s most vibrant and eclectic food scenes.
Divided into four precincts, River, Town Hall, Burnley and Richmond Hill, the six individual Bridge Road Gathering – After Dark food adventures will take in five to six restaurants and bars in each tour, located within walking distance, over the course of approximately three hours of culinary fascination. Melbourne’s food adventurers will make their way street side visiting old favourites and new comers alike whilst enjoying tastings, masterclasses, demonstrations, stories and loads of eats and drinks as they move from venue to venue to experience the best Bridge Road has to offer.
Two tours will take place over two fun filled nights of food crawling. The first adventure will kick off at 6.30 pm whilst the second will take off at 7.30 pm for approximately 3 hours each.
Guests can choose from six deliciously choreographed food adventures to suit any style and palate including:
A La Luxe
River precinct
Taking place in the ‘River’ precinct at the ‘Paris End’ of Bridge Road, this tour puts on the luxe. Beginning atAmora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne with its stunning vista and chef’s treats, guests will head to Niche on Bridgefor the pasta master. Next stop is Bouzy Rouge for a classic Spanish experience before sauntering down toRomulus and Remus and indulgent Italian desserts. The night will wind down at the The Bridge Hotel with classic cocktails or a digestif.
HeartbEATS
Town Hall and Burnley precincts
This journey will take in Bridge Road’s most passionate operators, doing exactly what they love and delivering food with heart. This adventure kicks off at Uitgang Barfor craft beer and charcuterie from St Domenico Pizza Bar followed by An Uong Eat Drink Vietnam for insanely tasty morsels before strolling down to drop a line at The Fish Market and the freshest of fish. Nepabliss is up next for Nepalese and Indian fare before finishing atTres Bar for a Mexican inspired dessert and drinks. An adventure full of the stories behind these passionate producers.
Wok’s Up?
Town Hall and Burnley precincts
For the lover of Asian food and all things spice, this is the one for you. Kick off at Slowbeer for regional brews and bites before sashaying down to Maedaya for an education as well as a culinary experience at a Japanese sake masterclass matched with classic charcoal skewers. Next stop is a combination of two extraordinary Vietnamese food talents from Mister Minh and Anchovyat a pop up hawker hall before jetting off to Thailand and Ladyboy Dining to finish off with classic sweet treats matched with a Thai-style cocktail.
Wanderlust EATS
Town Hall precinct
Channeling the wanderlust in all of us, this food adventure takes you around the world starting at Paper Plate for a taste of Vietnam. Next is a stopover in Europe at Bierkeller for beer and smoked meaty deliciousness. Head to Burmese House for some Myanmar family favourites and then off to Japan and Deko Bekowhere you will experience a Japanese tea pouring ceremony before your final touchdown at The Collection Bar for farewell drinks. Around the world in many flavours.
Thirsty Birds
Town Hall and Burnley precincts
Spread your wings and take flight at Chicken N Beerbefore getting your tequila and tacos on at Paloma Cantina. Hit the streets again on your way to Bohemefor house specialties and matched local wines. Fritz Gelato is next for a palate cleanser before relaxing at your destination, Bowerbird for a beer and cheese tasting and laid back vibes with host, Max. This is definitely one for beverage lovers with a range of sips on offer. And food, of course!
The Richmond Classic
Richmond Hill precinct
Celebrating Bridge Road’s most iconic venues, this foodie adventure starts at Mt View Hotel for a classic cocktail and charcuterie. Breathe in Richmond’s oldest village vibe as you head to Richmond Hill Café & Larder for a cheese and wine workshop followed by Noda Grill for a classic Korean BBQ full of smoky goodness and local wine matching. Wander down the hill to Kritamos Hellenic Cuisine for a traditional Cretan feast before this classic Bridge Road experience rounds off at The Sporting Globe sports bar for a cleansing ale or classic cocktail.
For more information and to book tickets to any events, head to https://therichmondclassicbridgerd.eventbrite.com.au.
Onya Magazine has a double pass to giveaway to the Bridge Road Gathering, valued at $150. To be in with a chance to win, email info@onyamagzine.com with the subject line ‘Bridge Road’ and your full name and contact number.
The winner will be drawn at random on Friday 5 May, 2017 and contacted via email.