corkage – The Cellar Club

Wednesday 10th December

Please arrive at 6.30 pm for seating at 7.00 pm

There is some angle parking on the side street going down towards Animates,
this is in Westminister Street, there is two La Cloche parks in Animates carpark.

You are asked to arrive on or before 6:30 pm.

Please come in either door, both of which have a few stairs, where you will be
greeted with a complementary glass of bubbles.

The meal is BYO wine, and your prepaid cost includes corkage and a discount on the meal. During the evening, it is customary to share the bottle of wine you have brought with your neighbours.

We are expecting to finish sometime between 9.00 pm and 9.30 pm, but this is a guideline only, in case you are arranging transport home. Please try and stay as flexible as possible.

As a reminder of the menu for this evening:

Amuse Bouche

Smoked Chicken Gougère
Mushroom and Blue Cheese Vol au Vent

Entrée

La Terrine de Saumon fumé
Smoked salmon terrine with lemon dill cream served with pickled cucumber and crispy capers

Main Course

Le Confit de Canard sur son lit de Lentilles du Puy
Duck leg confit with warm Le Puy lentil salad and cherry jus

Le poisson du marché en croute persillée
Pan-fried market fish with parsley crust and piperade served with crunchy fennel salad

Dessert

Le chocolat et les fruits rouges.

This promises to be a very enjoyable way to finish our year with 31 people attending.

Wayne will shortly send out a table seating plan so we can make sure that your Duck or Fish main ends up at the right place on your table.

21 November, 202311 September, 2024

Christmas Dinner, The Wellington Club, Dec ’23

Christmas Dinner is being held in the Terrace Room, The Wellington Club, 5th Floor, 88 The Terrace, Wellington, Wednesday 13th December

Please arrive at 6.30 pm for seating at 7.00 pm

The Wellington Club, 88 The Terrace, Wellington

For those unfamiliar with the establishment, the Wellington Club is similar to Bellamys, and members are asked to adopt a dress code that befits such a prestigious venue.

Getting there

And to repeat Wayne’s original instructions on getting there: If using public transport, get off the bus at the old Kirkcaldies/David Jones building and walk up Woodward Street.

Go through the tunnel under the Terrace and immediately on your right, you will find steps which will take you to the entrance of 88 The Terrace.

The lifts will be unlocked from 6.15 pm to allow you access to the Level 5 Terrace Room where our dinner will take place.

First time for some

Given that some members may attend the dinner for the first time, it is perhaps an opportune time to mention how our dinners operate.

You are asked to arrive as close to 6.30 pm as practical
When you arrive, you will be greeted with a complementary
glass of bubbles
The meal is BYO wine, and your prepaid cost includes corkage. During the evening, it is customary to share the bottle of wine you have brought with your neighbours
We are expecting to finish sometime between 9.00pm and 9.30pm, but this is a guideline only, in case you are arranging transport home. Please try and stay as flexible as possible

Please contact Wayne if you wish to attend this event and have not already contacted him. Cost is $80 per person and must be paid on or before the 1st December, which is the close-off date for this event.

27 November, 202211 September, 2024

Istana Malaysia Restaurant, Xmas dinner

Wednesday 14th December is your Cellar Club’s Christmas dinner
Being held at Istana Malaysia Restaurant
Arrival at 7 pm for seating at 7.30 pm
1-5 Allen Street, Wellington – Directions

Thank you to everyone who let Wayne know whether they would be attending or not. It certainly makes the organising easier, and it is exciting to see that 43 people will attend our final event of the year. This year, as we have shared dishes, there are no meal choices to decide upon. But so there is no confusion on the night, we will still be allocating people to set tables and letting you know your table number before the dinner.

Given there are some members attending the dinner for the first time, it is perhaps an opportune time to mention how our dinners operate.

You are asked to arrive as close to 7 pm as practical. Please don’t turn up early, as it can cause confusion at the venue.
When you arrive, you will be greeted with a complimentary glass of bubbles.
The meal is BYO wine, and your prepaid cost includes corkage. During the evening, it is customary to share the bottle of wine you have brought with your neighbours.
We expect to finish sometime between 9.30 pm and 10 pm, but this is a guideline only, in case you arrange transport home. Please try and stay as flexible as possible.

This is the 30th year of operation for Istana Malaysia, with Danny, the owner/chef, still on board. Everything is prepared fresh in the kitchen daily, guaranteeing quality and enjoyment.

If some members are a little weary about the spiciness of the food, please be assured that everything will be catered to milder tastes for the dishes with extra chillies and tofu on the table for people who want to add it to their plate.

A Reminder: We have planned no dessert for the evening, but please bring your favourite dessert wine, as this will complement both the food and finish the evening off nicely.

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