6 June 2017

DAY 3 FIRE: DARIUSH LOLAIY OF CAZADOR AT CREATIVE MATAKANA

Dariush Lolaiy, Metro Magazine’s Chef of the Year came from his restaurant Cazador in Dominion Road, Auckland to create a fabulous feast at the Sawmill Brewery Matakana. Dariush demonstrated how to deal with a duck, and presented all his courses matched to the Sawmill’s fabulous boutique beers, ably assisted by his wife Rebecca Smidt. Other local artisans were present, talking about sausages, bacon and buffalo milk. It was a fabulously casual and friendly lunch event with some of the tastiest food ever.

Pre Lunch Matakana Bacon Company Beer Match Sawmill IPA

First course Charcuterie plates to share – Salumeria Fontana pork and leek sausages, Cazador parfait & duck terrine with pickles & chutneys Beer Match Sawmill Pilsner

Main course Smoked duck breast salad, hummus, dukkah & pita Beer Match Sawmill Red IPA Wine Match The Gabion Matakana 2010 “Rachel’s Block Cabernet Franc/Merlot”

Dessert Dark Chocolate Mousse with Otaraia Omaha Flats Figs in Cognac Beer Match Sawmill Baltic Porter