February 2020

Talk About Tequila Bare Grill Weidmann

Discover why tequila is Burgers so good, that you will The final days of summer
more than just a spirit. want to come back for seconds. calls for this German Pilsner.
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Grant’s
Scotch
Whisky
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Tom’s Tequila Tasting Tips

Arktika
Vodka
700ml

For many of us our only real experience with Tequila
has been when we were in our early twenties, when we
3 FOR thought you needed some salt, a shot glass and a slice
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of lemon to lick, sip and suck.
$ In recent years we have seen a growth in
understanding and sales of many spirits and tequila is
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no exception.
Tequila is made from the blue agave plant which is
native to the central western highlands of Mexico. The
Agave is a large succulent (not a cactus) that takes
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are regularly trimmed leaving the pineapple shaped
heart, called the piña. At harvest the piña can weigh up
to a hundred kilos. It’s then placed in large ovens and
baked for three days. The sap is extracted to obtain the
sugar-rich liquid which is fermented in alcohol and then
concentrated into a spirit through distillation.
Tequila differs from all other spirits because it ages in
the plant and not in the barrel.
There is strict governance for the production of
Tequila, firstly you will never find a worm or scorpion in
a bottle of true Tequila and all Tequilas come with the
Norma Oficial Mexicana (NOM) number. This Number
Chivas Regal Vodka Cruiser 4.6% establishes that all technical and legal requirements
12yo Scotch 4*275ml
700ml from growing to bottling the Tequila have been met.
There are two basic types of Tequila’s ‘mixtos’ which
contains no less than 51% agave; and 100% agave.
Tequila’s are usually bottled in one of five categories:
With 100% agave tequila, blanco or plata is often
described as having bigger, bolder and brasher flavours
of the distilled agave up front, while reposado and
añejo are considered to be smoother with more
subtle flavours. Spirits aged in oak casks always take
on the flavour of the oak and softens the harshness
of the alcohol on the palate, tequila is no exception.
100% agave tequila has a more dominant vegetal
characteristic than grain spirits.
Just like wine regions produce certain styles so does
tequila. The main difference in taste between tequila
from the lowland area is the agave plant has a more
earthier flavour, where tequila from and highland agave
plant is often sweeter and fruitier.
For over 200years Tequila has been made. Jose
Cuervo was the first official distillery in the region. It
was founded in January 1795 by Don Jose Antonio de
Cuervo which makes it the oldest active distillery in
Latin America. Jose Cuervo is still family owned and
has built itself into the number one selling Tequila
worldwide.
If you are looking to get into Tequila try these:
1. Jose Cuervo Especial Silver
I loved this tequila; it was fresh and vibrant on the nose
with gin like botanicals. Touch of agave and herbs on
the palate. Long and smooth finish.

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• Blanco (“white”) or plata (“silver”): white spirit,
$ unaged and bottled or stored immediately after 2. Jose Cuervo Especial Gold
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distillation, or aged less than two months in stainless This tequila is made by blending aged and young
steel or neutral oak barrels tequilas. A smooth rounded spirit that leaves a lingering
• Joven (“young”) or oro (“gold”): unaged silver tequila vegetal taste that makes it the perfect ingredient for
Vodka that may be flavoured with caramel colouring, oak the Margarita.
Cruiser extract, Could also be the result of blending silver
Mixed tequila with aged and/or extra-aged tequila.
4.6% 10pk • Reposado (“rested”): aged a minimum of two months,
10*275ml but less than a year in oak barrels of any size
• Añejo (“aged”): aged a minimum of one year, but less
than three years in small oak barrels
• Extra Añejo (“extra aged”): aged a minimum of three
Jim Beam years in oak barrels, this category was established in
& Cola /
March 2006.
Zero 10pk
10*375ml

$
3999ea The Classic Margarita
Canadian
Club VARIETIES INGREDIENTS
Premix 180ml Jose Cuervo Especial Gold
10pk 90ml Cointreau
10*375ml 90ml Freshly squeezed Lime juice
4 cups of ice
Sea salt to serve
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food processor. Pulse on and off until ice is crushed.
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Available in NSW, unless sold out prior. Not all specials and
wine varieties available in all stores. Pricing may vary in country fridge. Dip rim of each glass into salt. Fill glasses with margarita mix.
and regional areas. Some products may not be available Step 4: Serve and enjoy.
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Shining bright in The Shire
PATRICK TADROS
JENSENS has brought a slice of inner-city chic to a sleepy
neigbourhood in The Shire. Cutting a striking architectural
presence in the golfside suburb of Kareela, it is a haven of
clean lines and cutting-edge coastal-industrial style, with
a sophisticated food and wine list to match.
Sibling to Cronulla beach restaurant Summer Salt,
the venue completes the revamp of Kareela Village, a
previously generic local shopping complex, into a boutique
lifestyle destination.
Owner Carl Jensen and chef Tim Hemmings dish out a
seasonal European menu designed for sharing and plated
up with fine dining flair.
Bunker down on one of the semi-circular powder-blue
booths beneath a driftwood ceiling to enjoy an ocean-
inspired menu. Seared scallops sing with the addition of
spiced hummus ($22), while avocado purée adds a creamy
texture to melty spanner crab ($23).
Alternatively, take a seat on the outdoor terrace, where a
chorus of native birds set a serene scene.
Soft, warm pillows of ravioli served with silky slices of
pumpkin, feta, caramelised onion and lemon yoghurt ($32)
is a Jensen classic for good reason, particularly with a glass
of sauvignon blanc, a vibrant and fruity drop that matches
the combination of sweet and tart flourishes.
Delicately cooked Atlantic salmon is served alongside
peas, feta and mint salad with a lemon pepper vinaigrette
($35) — a pleasant match of flavours. A dish of crispy skin
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Dam Burg Premium Lager 30*330ml
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BYO FRIENDLY
Pure Blonde Organic 24*355ml
Including Pure Blonde Ultra Low Carb 24*355ml
pork belly with maple bacon and kipfler colcannon is a
perfect mix of winter ingredients ($36).
Specials celebrate the produce of the day. The meat on
the menu tonight is one everyone will feel confident about:
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char-grilled black angus eye fillet with brown butter mash,
leek emulsion and king brown mushroom ($44).
The staff are well briefed to match wines with food and
people. A silky, fragrant, juicy-fruited merlot from South
Australia goes swimmingly with a gourmet pizza topped
with chorizo, bacon, spicy salami and Italian sausage ($25)
on a bed of delectable homemade sauces.
And then there’s dessert. A chocolate fondant topped
with hazelnut ice-cream with whipped ganache ($15),
blueberry soufflé ($15) and honeycomb bombe alaska
($15); all of which could end wars. Every meal has a sense
of completeness, but something brings it all together —
great wine and a winning atmosphere.
Peroni Nastro Azzurro 24*330ml
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Bare Grill on Bourke

THOMAS HAMILTON cheese and bacon bits. This combination was enough to fill
me right up. If you are going to visit Bare Grill, I recommend
Occasionally you get the opportunity to have something so fasting a day prior.
good that you just need to go back and give it a second try, Bare Grill on Bourke delivers yet again – 5 stars!
to make sure that you were right the first time. As it turns
out, this was the case with Bare Grill on Bourke, a specialist
burger venue in the heart of Surry Hills that I visited last
year. The wonderful experience I had there in 2019 meant
that the location warranted a second visit in 2020. I simply
can’t get enough of this place!
When I visited Bare Grill this time around, I went for the
Big Bare burger with their famous raclette. The char-
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grilled patties were cooked to perfection, with the melted What: Bare Grill on Bourke
raclette adding a dimension to the burger that you can’t Website: baregrill.com.au
get anywhere else. The caramalised onions and bare sauce Address: Shop 15, 425 Bourke Street, Surry Hills 2010
both added an exclusive taste that I haven’t experienced Opening Hours: Tuesday–Thursday: 12pm–10pm,
anywhere else. I also had a side of epic fries with this Friday: 12pm–11pm, Saturday: 11am–11pm,
burger, which are loaded up with pulled pork, melted Sunday: 11am–10pm

PREMIUM GERMAN LAGER

Wiedmann is an all-natural beer made from fresh
hops, barley malt and pure water. The result is a
clean, smooth and well-balanced beer with crisp,
bitter undertones. Weidmann comes in a 330ml
can and with a 4.2% abv. This pilsner is easy to
drink, refreshing and even a bit thirst quenching.
Weidmann Beer is stocked in a number of retailers
Australia-wide. To find a Weidmann stockist near
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D’ADIMANT FRENCH ROSÉ – it’s a GEM !!

In the heart of vallée de l’Hérault in France, Grenache grapes are harvested at night to keep their freshness & express Flinders
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D’Adimant is light and fruity and pale in colour with an intense aromatic nose. 750ml Meraki
Best selling Rosé across 400 stores. Grab a bottle today and drift away to France… Margaret Prosecco
River 750ml
Strawberry & Rosé Wine Macarons are as delicious as they are pretty!
Makes 30 macarons

ROSÉ REDUCTION fold until combined. After the last addition of almond flour,
• 1 cup D’Adimant French Rosé continue to fold slowly until the batter falls into ribbons
• 1 cup ripe strawberries, sliced and stays on the surface when you hold up the spatula and
MACARONS move it in a figure 8 shape.
• 1 ¾ cups icing sugar
• 1 cup almond flour, finely ground
6. Transfer the macaron batter to a piping bag fitted with
a round tip.
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• 1 teaspoon salt, divided 7. Grease 2 rimmed baking sheets with nonstick spray,
• 3 egg whites, room temperature then place a piece of parchment paper over each, using VARIETIES

• ¼ cup sugar the spray to help adhere the parchment to pans.

• 3 drops pink gel food colouring 8. Pipe the macarons onto the parchment paper in 3-cm
• Non stick cooking spray, for greasing
ROSÉ BUTTERCREAM
• ⅓ cup dehydrated strawberries
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup icing sugar
• 1 pinch of salt
PREPARATION
1. Make the rosé reduction: Add D’Adimant French rosé
and strawberries to a small saucepan over medium-high
heat. Reduce the liquid to about ¼ cup 6–8 minutes. Strain
and let cool completely in the refrigerator.
2. Make the macarons: In the bowl of a food processor,
combine the icing sugar, almond flour, and ½ teaspoon of
salt. Process on low speed, until extra fine. Sift the almond
flour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat the egg whites and the
remaining ½ teaspoon of salt with an electric hand mixer
until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar until fully
incorporated. Continue to beat until stiff peaks form (you
should be able to turn the bowl upside down without
anything falling out).
4. Add the pink food colouring and 2 teaspoons of the rosé
reduction and beat until just combined.
5. Add about ⅓ of the almond flour mixture at a time to
the beaten egg whites and use a rubber spatula to gently
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circles, spacing at least 2-cm apart. Tap the baking sheet
on a flat surface 5 times to release any air bubbles.
9. Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30–60
minutes, until dry to the touch.
10. Preheat the oven to 150°C.
11. Bake the macarons for 15–17 minutes, until the
feet are well-risen, and the macarons don’t stick to
the parchment paper when gently lifted. Transfer the
macarons to a wire rack to cool completely before filling.
12. Make the buttercream: Add the dehydrated
strawberries to a food processor and pulse until finely
ground. Jacob’s Tempus
13. In a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric hand Creek Two
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mixer for 1 minute, until light and fluffy. Sift in half of the Rosé Range
powdered sugar, the salt, and the ground dehydrated 750ml 750ml
strawberries and beat until fully incorporated. Sift in
the remaining icing sugar and beat to combine. Add 2
tablespoons of the rosé reduction and beat until fully
combined and fluffy, 2–3 minutes.
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15. Pipe a dollop of buttercream onto the flat side of a
macaron shell. Top it with another macaron shell to create
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Belgium Dam Burg Beer Braised Brisket

Ingredients: Recipe Preparation: uncovered, until top is browned and crisp,
6 garlic cloves 1. Finely chop garlic in a food processor. Add 5–10 minutes.
2 tablespoons brown sugar brown sugar, mustard, oil, black pepper, 3. Let brisket cool slightly. Remove from
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard cumin, paprika, cayenne, and ¼ cup salt and pan and shred or slice. Remove onions with
2 tablespoons olive oil process until smooth. Rub all over brisket, a slotted spoon; mix into brisket. Taste and
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper working into crevices. Wrap in plastic; chill 1–2 moisten with some cooking liquid and season
1 tablespoon ground cumin days. Let meat sit out until room temperature, with salt. Can also be served with slaw,
1 tablespoon paprika about 1 hour. pickles, smoky salsa and rolls and can be made
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2. Preheat oven to 325°. Scatter onions in a into beer brisket sandwiches.
¼ cup kosher salt, plus more large roasting pan and set brisket, fat side up, DO AHEAD: Brisket can be braised 1 day
1 8–10-pound untrimmed flat-cut brisket on top. Add Dam Burg beer; cover with foil. ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Reheat,
2 onions, thinly sliced Braise until meat is very tender, 5–6 hours. covered, at 325° for 1½ hours.
1 330ml can of Dam Burg Remove from oven; heat broiler. Broil brisket,

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