Food, Wine & Ski

Some of Australia’s top chefs will showcase their culinary talents at Hotham’s Opening Weekend.

Love food, wine and skiing?  If you’re an Australian skier, then you might want to head to Opening Weekend at Hotham from June 10-13, 2011.

Some of Australia’s top chefs will be there to launch the 2011 ski season at Hotham Alpine Resort and Dinner Plain Village.

The chefs will showcase their culinary talents in several fine food and wine events.

Here is the events schedule:

• Richard Thomas at various venues, Dinner Plain – Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12, 3pm-5pm. The cheese maker presents the best of local and international cheeses matched with local wines.

• Frank Camorra at Cilantro Restaurant, Dinner Plain – Saturday, June 11.  The owner and Executive Chef of MoVida restaurants returns for a Spanish-inspired alpine feast.

• Conviction Kitchen Team at Alphutte Restaurant, Dinner Plain – Sunday, June 12, 12pm-2pm.  Sunday lunch with some of the Conviction Kitchen team including Lisa Parker.

• Matt Germanchis at Rundell’s Alpine Lodge, Dinner Plain – Sunday, June 12, 7pm.  The chef from Melbourne restaurant, Pandora’s Box, prepares a menu inspired by the region’s local produce.

• Michael Ryan at Tsubo Bar and Restaurant, Dinner Plain – Monday, June 13, 7pm.  The owner of Beechworth’s Provenance restaurant hosts a dinner highlighting local food and wine from North East Victoria.

Hotham is also offering discounted prices on lift, lesson and accommodation packages from June 11 to 24, 2011.

For more info, visit Hotham online.

Image courtesy of Hotham.