Tuki hands over the reins to Victor Blain
It is with great excitement after 39 years Tuki will be handing over the reins to Victor Blain for a 4 week pop-up restaurant.
Commencing on April 10, Victor will be showcasing the best produce our farm and region have to offer.
Like all passionate chefs his culinary adventures started early at the Grenoble Academy in France. Victor has had a stellar career working in Michelin star restaurants in London, Chef de Partie at Vue de Monde and until recently was Head Chef at Smith St Bistrot in Melbourne.
Tuki by Victor – Menu
The menu will change weekly, offering a 2 and 3 course option for lunch from Wednesday through to Sunday and a 4-course degustation dinner on both Friday and Saturday evenings.
Seating numbers will be strictly limited, so bookings are recommended.
Please see below Victor’s menu for his opening week.
Something to start with/
Bread and butter
Oysters, lemon and mignonette
Tuki Lamb Sausage,
Charcuterie selection, sourced locally, pickles toasts
Cheese selection, lavosh, condiments
Menu/
Starters
Tuki Smoked Trout rillette, horseradish cream, bread
Baked Beetroot, grilled beetroot leaves, goats curd, honey
Classic Beef Tartare, Egg Jam Crisp
Mains/
Rib eye on the bone, béarnaise, confit shallot.
Pumpkin, barley risotto, sage, pumpkin seeds, creme fraiche
Tuki Trout Fillet, beurre blanc, capers, fennel salad
Sides/
Home made fries
Green beans
Green Salad
Desserts/
Red wine pear Tatin, bay leave whipped cream
Chocolate Mousse
Caramelised apple, cinnamon caramel, biscuit, walnut.
Lunch/
Wednesday – Sunday 11am – 5pm
Dinner/
Friday and Saturday 5:30pm – late
Join us to celebrate the culinary masterpieces of Victor Blain with our exclusive pop-up restaurant, Tuki by Victor.
