It’s all about the land and our connection with it.
Rare Fare is a signature dish that celebrates the essence of Marlborough.
Everyone along the food chain, from the hunters and gatherers to the food lovers and chefs, has their own memories of good food enjoyed with family and friends in their favourite spot.
This year a whole bunch of your favourite Marlborough cafes and restaurants will take on the challenge to create their take on what Marlborough food means to them, vying to be named the Rare Fare Marlborough winners, which will be decided in a two-stage judging process. First, a local judge will visit each participating restaurant and independently score its Rare Fare offering. Their top six picks will be judged by a panel of culinary experts.
These delicious dishes from our talented entrants were available on their menus giving you the treat of being able to taste them! We’ll be highlighting next years delights here soon, in the meantime our chefs are creating…
Punga Cove
Flavours of the Forest
Premium Game wild fallow venison | smoked potatoes | charred shallots | pickled cherries | chestnut puree, pistachio and foraged horapito crust
Beverage match: Fromm ‘Fromm Vineyard’ Syrah 2016
PRICE $43
AVAILABLE 6pm – 8.30pm, Monday – Sunday
BOOK Bookings Essential. T: 03 579 8561 or E: enquiries@pungacove.co.nz
Karaka Cuisine
The Reginald meets some Seasonal Locals
Cranky Goat ‘The Reginald’ | cougette and hazelnut salad | Murphy’s black garlic caramel | linseed crackers
Beverage match: Banjo Brews Lemon Verbena and Ginger Kombucha
PRICE $16.50
AVAILABLE 11am – 2pm, Monday – Friday
BOOK Bookings not Required. T: 03 578 0291 or E: info@karakacuisine.com
Mondrians Restaurant at Scenic Hotel
King of the Sounds
Filo wrapped Ora King salmon | Cloudy Bay diamond shell clams | udon noodles and pak choy | galze of Taylor Pass honey, lime, chilli and ginger | crispy salmon skin | black sesame seeds
Beverage match: Stanley Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2017
PRICE $36
AVAILABLE 6pm – 10pm, Monday – Sunday
BOOK Bookings preferred but not essential. T: 03 520 6187 or E: marlborough@scenichotels.co.nz
Bay of Many Coves
Marlborough Wild Game Venison
Premium Game Wild Venison Loin | Marlborough Creamed Honey and Roasted Parsnip Puree | Marlborough Garlic Noir Salt Crisp | Cranky Goat Cheese Mousse | Villa Maria Cabernet Sauvignon Juniper Jus
Beverage match: Giesen Clayvin Pinot Noir 2017
PRICE $49.00
AVAILABLE 6pm – 9.30pm, Monday – Sunday
BOOK Booking Essential. T: 03 579 9771 or E: enquiries@bayofmanycoves.co.nz
Cafe Cortado
Cortado Slippers
Panned Marlborough Slipper Lobsters | sauteed with garlic, chilli, spring onions | rock melon cream sauce | fragrant jasmine rice
Beverage match: Johanneshof Cellars Pinot Gris 2018
PRICE $29.50
AVAILABLE 11-4pm and 5-9pm, Monday – Sunday
BOOK Bookings preferred but not essential. T: 03 573 5630 or E: info@cafecortado.co.nz
Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen
Down the Marlborough Sounds with ‘Argee Bargee’
Mills Bay Mussels with crispy procuitto, shallots and cherry tomatoes | Cloudy Bay clams with black garlic and verjuice broth | Okiwi Bay Oysters battered in ‘Dawn’ Methode with saffron and garlic aioli | fondant potato | fennel | pea puree
Beverage match: Saint Clair Pioneer Block 28 Pinot Blanc 2018
PRICE $26
AVAILABLE 11am – 3pm, Monday – Sunday.
BOOK Bookings preferred but not essential. T: 03 570 5280 or E: cellardoor@saintclair.co.nz
Hans Herzog Bistro
Wild Hunt
Shared dish for two: Premium Game Rare roasted fallow deer brushed with Murphys black garlic coated in crisp quinoa | roasted Old Road Estate figs | deep coffee caramelised estate walnuts | creamy celeriac puree
Beverage match: Hans Herzog Zweigelt 2015
PRICE $68, sharing dish for two
AVAILABLE 12pm – 3pm, Wednesday to Sunday.
BOOK Preferred but not essential. T: 03 572 8770 or E: enjoy@herzog.co.nz
Mills Bay Mussels Cafe
Mills Bay Mussel Float
Mills Bay mussel and blue cod chowder float | sourdough roll
Beverage match: Soda of Mudhouse Sauvignon Blanc with Marlborough Saffron
PRICE $18
AVAILABLE 11am – 3pm, Thursday – Sunday
BOOK Bookings not required. T: 03-574 2575 or E: info@millsbaymussels.co.nz
Herb + Olive
Marlborough Mushrooms
Roasted button and field mushrooms | Murphy’s black garlic | Cranky Goat halloumi | Pinoli pinenuts | drizzled with Two Short Dogs olive oil | sprouted buckwheat bread
Beverage match: Banjo Brews Strawberry and Lime Kombucha
PRICE $16.50
AVAILABLE 7.30am – 2.30pm Monday – Friday, 9am – 2pm Saturday
BOOK Bookings not required. T: 0226 956228 or E: herbandolive62@gmail.com
Vines Village Cafe
King of the Beaver
Flaxbourne lamb rack | cranky goat croquette | caramalised fennel | baby beets and gel | mint verde | pinot jus
Beverage match: Whitehaven ‘Greg’ Pinot Noir 2015
PRICE $28
AVAILABLE 11am – 3pm, Monday – Sunday
BOOK Bookings preferred but not essential. T: 03 572 7170 or E: info@vinesvillagecafe.co.nz
