The Alpine Dining Room

Alpine Set Dinner Menu

Any Two courses $55 Any Three Courses $69

 

Entrée

 

Mushroom Arancini

with truffled bechamel, truffle salt and a sprinkling of rocket

Wither Hills Chardonnay, Wairau Valley, 2020 G | $14

 

Slow Cooked Pork Belly

served with crisp tortilla, roasted corn salsa and chive creme

Hawkshead Pinot Noir, Central Otago, 2020 G | $16

 

Rich Wairiri Buffalo Bocconcini

with oven-dried heirloom tomatoes, whipped avocado and aged balsamic vinegar

Akarua Brut NV, Central Otago | G | $15

 

Spiced Parsnip Soup  vg  gf

with papadums and parsnip crisps

Roaring Meg Riesling, Central Otago, 2020 | G | $15

 

Wairiri Buffalo Mozzarella  v

with oven-dried heirloom tomatoes, toasted focaccia, whipped avocado, Longview extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar

Akarua Brut NV, Central Otago | G | $15

 

Pohutakawa Hot Smoked Aoraki Salmon  gf

served with a trio of baby beetroot, shaved, roasted and pickled served with fresh picked leaves and smooth beetroot cream

Akarua Brut Rose, Central Otago | G | $17

 

Main

 

250g New York Cut Striploin  gf

served with hand cut fries, roasted tomato pan juices and buttered broccolini

Huntaway Syrah, Hawke’s Bay, 2019 G | $15

 

Crispy Aoraki Mt Cook Salmon  gf df

served with tomato fondue, sweet basil, and heirloom tomatoes

Tony Bish Fat and Sassy Chardonnay, Wairau Valley, 2020 G | $14

 

Free Range Chicken

brined and grilled with spiced avocado, red onions and artichoke couscous

MOMO Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 2020 G | $15

 

Potato Gnocchi  v

pan fried and served with roasted squash, toasted pumpkin seeds and freshly shaved parmesan

Te Whare Ra Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 2019 G | $15

 

Seared Lamb Rump  gf df

served with minted peas and pea feathers accompanied by smashed baby potatoes and a roasted garlic red wine jus

Huntaway Syrah, Hawkes Bay, 2019 G | $15

 

Crunchy Potato and Thyme Rosti  vg gf df

grilled courgette and aubergine, with tomato reduction, spinach and black garlic with fresh picked herb salad

Wither Hills Pinot Gris, Wairau Valley, 2020 G | $14

 

Dessert

  

Whittaker’s Chocolate Brownie  gf

rich and dark, served with chocolate crumb and vanilla mascarpone

 

New York Baked Cheesecake       

with a strawberry sauce and freeze-dried berries

 

Classic Vanilla Crème Brulee

topped with crunchy caramel and served with a buttery shortbread

 

Dark Chocolate and Coconut Truffles  gf df

with caramelized banana and coconut cream

 

Frozen Lemon Meringue Tart

thin vanilla biscuit, lemon curd with gooey and crispy meringue

 

Select from Taylor’s Ruby Port G | $17,

The Ned Noble Sauvignon Blanc G | $14

or Emerson’s London Porter B | $17

 

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Children’s Evening Menu (under 14) Two Courses $19.50

 

Main

               

Beef or Chicken Slider 

Toasted bun, cheese & slaw served with fries & tomato sauce

 

Fish ‘n Chips df

Today’s fish tempura battered, fresh salad, lemon, tartare with chunky fries

 

Penne Pasta

Tossed in Hermitage special 5+ a day vegetable tomato sauce & finished with fresh mozzarella

 

Chicken Schnitzel gf

Smashed potatoes and fresh garden salad

 

 Dessert

             

Ice Cream Sundae

Warm chocolate fudge cake on vanilla ice

cream with hot chocolate sauce

 

Bugs n’ Mud gf   

Creamy chocolate mousse cup with hidden ‘creatures’

 

Please note this menu is subject to change.