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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Gin paired with samosa, eggs Kejriwal? Here's how gin experts perfer to enjoy their drink
Move over wine and vodka, there is a cool new alcohol in town - Gin. As this alcohol gains a new appreciation among alcohol consumers, brands are taking note as they come up with small batches of innovative flavours of this spirit. With gin-based drinks like the negroni (Negroni? Sbagliato? With prosecco in it? Stunning), martini (shaken, not stirred) and French 75 (Casablanca; 1942) popularising the grain-based spirit, it is no wonder that the Indian Gin market has been projected to reach $1,598 million by 2030. Daaru and chakna are a match made in heavy. But it is usually relished with stiff drinks like scotch and whiskey, but why should they have all the fun? Wine has cheese, sake pairs well with sushi, burgers go best with a frothy beer, and you can't go wrong with tequila and tacos. So, this begs the question, what kind of foods do you eat with a gin cocktail? We speak to food and alcohol experts to answer this riddle. For Vedant Newatia, Founder and Head Chef, Atelier V, Indore, he believes in pairings that are 'flavour-forward but accessible'. A Gimlet pairs perfectly with a veggie burrito bowl as the lime-forward sharpness complements the earthiness of the beans and rice, while enhancing the guacamole and chipotle peppers. 'A Negroni with spaghetti and meatballs hits the spot and a G and T with an egg-forward dish such as Eggs Kejriwal works beautifully,' he shares. A plate of pipping hot samosas or some creamy malai chicken with your gin? Well that's what Vikram Achanta, founder and CEO of Tulleeho and Co-Founder of 30BestBarsIndia and India Bartender Week, and food and alcohol consultant Nikhil Merchant, respectively recommend. Vikram adds, 'An alternative would be pairing gin with a charcuterie board.' Anand Virmani, Co-Founder, Nao Spirits (Makers of Hapusa Himalayan Dry Gin), shares, 'A very interesting pairing I love is gin that has been sitting in the freeze. Serve it super chilled with good old aloo bhujia. It might sound unlikely, but it really works. You can also enjoy some momos or dimsums with your gin cocktail.' On the other hand, NIkhil says, 'I would also serve up a creamy aglio e olio, spicy stuffed olives or hard cheeses like pecorino for a cocktail hour at home.' Here are some gin-based cocktails that you can whip up at home: Inputs by Merrick Rodrigues, mixologist, McDowell's Ingredients Method: Inputs by Anshul Tiwari, Senior Mixologist, Tepah by The Bagh, Punjab Ingredients Method
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Anthony Albanese: 'leaked photo' forecast to enrage Australians
Anthony Albanese was spotted being wined and dined by Dan Andrews in a luxury Melbourne restaurant just days before he was due to meet Donald Trump. The pair were pictured tucking in to a long lunch last Wednesday at the upmarket eatery Gimlet at Cavendish House in Melbourne's CBD. They reportedly caught up over several hours while enjoying drinks as their security detail kept a discreet eye. Footage of the two leaders, first published by the Herald Sun, showed both men chatting and looking relaxed in open-neck shirts. Albanese was helped into his overcoat by a member of staff before leaving by a side entrance, while the former Victorian Premier picked up the bill. The high-end restaurant, where half a southern rock lobster baked in saffron and sauce rouille costs a cool $320, plays frequent host to celebrities and world leaders. Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle dined there during his speaking tour in 2023, while pop star Harry Styles was also spotted in the restaurant during the Melbourne leg of his tour in the same year. Albanese and Andrews are old friends and once shared a flat together in Canberra in the late 1990s. 'Daniel Andrews is a friend of mine and he's been a friend of mine for a long period of time,' Albanese told 3AW in February. 'We shared, famously, shared a flat for a little while in Canberra when he was a staffer.' However, the lunch may not sit well with some, as Andrews remains a deeply divisive figure in Victoria. The former premier has effectively been banned from several Melbourne businesses and social venues due to ongoing resentment over his hardline leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic. Among his critics is former AFL player Paul Dimattina, who owns Lamaro's Hotel in South Melbourne. He told Daily Mail Australia Andrews was not welcome at his venue, slamming the prolonged lockdowns that crippled small businesses and the hospitality sector. Mr Dimattina said Andrews was 'easily the most hated person in Victoria'. The backlash hasn't been limited to restaurants. Jim Penman, founder of the Jim's Mowing franchise, also announced Andrews was banned from using any of their services, urging franchisees to follow suit. Mr Penman went so far as to say Andrews should consider leaving the state altogether. The long lunch with Andrews came just days before Albanese flew abroad for a week of meetings with world leaders. He flew first to Fiji on Friday to meet his 'dear friend', the Prime minister of Fiji , Sitiveni Rabuka, before he travelled on to Seattle for a meeting of world business leaders. He is now at the G7 summit in the mountainous Canadian town of Kananaskis where he will cross paths with the US President, just days after the Pentagon announced it was launching a review into the $368bn AUKUS submarine deal. Albanese was undaunted by the scale of his task as he confirmed the much-anticipated meeting to reporters in Seattle on Saturday, local time. 'Obviously, there are issues that the US president is dealing with at the moment, but I expect that we will be able to have a constructive engagement,' he said. 'We'll have a discussion as two friends should.' Albanese said he would raise tariffs and emphasise the importance of the AUKUS security pact. Both men have already spoken on three occasions but Tuesday's arrangement is the first time they will meet in person.
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Anthony Albanese and Dan Andrews wine and dine at luxury Melbourne restaurant just days before the PM meets with Donald Trump
Anthony Albanese was spotted being wined and dined by Dan Andrews in a luxury Melbourne restaurant just days before he was due to meet Donald Trump. The pair were pictured tucking in to a long lunch last Wednesday at the upmarket eatery Gimlet at Cavendish House in Melbourne's CBD. They reportedly caught up over several hours while enjoying drinks as their security detail kept a discrete eye. Footage of the two leaders, first published by the Herald Sun, showed both men chatting and looking relaxed in open-neck shirts. Albanese was helped into his overcoat by a member of staff before leaving by a side entrance, while the former Victorian Premier picked up the bill. The high-end restaurant, where half a southern rock lobster baked in saffron and sauce rouille costs a cool $320, plays frequent host to celebrities and world leaders. Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle dined there during his speaking tour in 2023, while pop star Harry Styles was also spotted in the restaurant during the Melbourne leg of his tour in the same year. Albanese and Andrews are old friends and once shared a flat together in Canberra in the late 1990s. 'Daniel Andrews is a friend of mine and he's been a friend of mine for a long period of time,' Albanese told 3AW inn February. 'We shared, famously, shared a flat for a little while in Canberra when he was a staffer.' The long lunch with Andrews came just days before Albanese flew abroad for a week of meetings with world leaders. He flew first to Fiji on Friday to meet his 'dear friend', the Prime minister of Fiji, Sitiveni Rabuka, before he travelled on to Seattle for a meeting of world business leaders. He is now at the G7 summit in the mountainous Canadian town of Kananaskis where he will cross paths with the US President, just days after the Pentagon announced it was launching a review into the $368bn AUKUS submarine deal. Albanese was undaunted by the scale of his task as he confirmed the much-anticipated meeting to reporters in Seattle on Saturday, local time. 'Obviously, there are issues that the US president is dealing with at the moment, but I expect that we will be able to have a constructive engagement,' he said. 'We'll have a discussion as two friends should.' Albanese said he would raise tariffs and emphasise the importance of the AUKUS security pact. Both men have already spoken on three occasions but Tuesday's arrangement is the first time they will meet in person. Australia is facing 10 per cent tariffs on goods exported to the US and - like all US trading partners except the UK - 50 per cent tariffs on aluminium and steel sent to America. Supplies of critical minerals and access to the Australian market for US beef could be used as bargaining chips during the talks. Albanese did not want to make 'grand declarations' prior to the meeting, but he reiterated he would put forward Australia's interests.
Time Out
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Just in: this Port Melbourne spot has won a major award for the best burger in Australia
No topic ruffles the feathers of our food-obsessed readers quite like the humble burger. From where to find the best ones to whether the fancy-ish takes at Bistra, Gimlet and Maison Batard are good enough to rival your classic Aussie fish and chip shop burg (fried egg, pineapple and all) – everyone has got their own opinion. But if there's one opinion we really trust when it comes to the matter of meat between two buns, it's that of Jimmy Hurlston AKA Jimmy's Burgers on Instagram – one of Australia's most prolific burger reviewers since 2012, author of The Burger Book and co-founder of Collingwood trailblazer Easey's. Last week, Hurlston was one of the judges at the inaugural Australia's Best Burger Awards at the hospo trade show Food & Hospitality Week, where he lent his expertise in crowning one winner to rule them all for 2025. Drumroll, please... are you ready for it? Let's give it up for chef Jonathon Donovan from CBCo Brewing Port Melbourne! The official winner of the highly coveted National Burger Award, Donovan was praised by the judges for his 'Fillet-O-Shrimp' burger, a next-level ode to the the Maccas fish fave. The brewery's yummy two-hander features a panko-crumb prawn patty, lettuce, onion, and a creamy ranch and Japanese Mayo sauce. Not sure about you, but we know exactly what we're ordering next time we pop in for a brew! 'It's phenomenally hard to cook in a kitchen that's not yours under such pressure, yet all the contestants put up delicious, high-quality burgers," shared Hurlston. "Jonathon was able to deliver consistently when it came to both flavour and presentation of his two burgers – it was a very well-deserved win." In another win for Victoria, Phillip Island's The Shearing Shed tied with a Queensland burger joint to take home the Best Signature Burger Award. To read more about all the winners (as well as who took home accolades at Australia's Best Pizza Awards), head to the website.
Time Out
02-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Just in: Melbourne is home to six of the world's best steak restaurants for 2025
Now here's some mouth-watering news meat lovers will be happy to sink their teeth into: six Melbourne restaurants have just ranked in an epic round-up of the world's finest dining destinations for steak in 2025. We already knew our carnivorous game is strong in this town, from our much-loved barbecue joints – both American and Korean – to our fabulous steakhouses, but it's still wonderful to be recognised on a global scale. London-based media company Upper Cut Media House has just released its esteemed list of the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants for 2025, and not only did six of our restaurants make the top 101, but one even made the top 20. The top Aussie gong actually goes to Sydney, with Neil Perry's Double Bay fine diner Margaret voted the second best steak restaurant in the world for 2025 – and the best in Australia. But Melbourne wasn't far behind, with Armadale's Victor Churchill ranking 18th place. The judges praised the restaurant for continuing "to blur the lines between artisanal butchery and high-end gastronomy – with breathtaking precision and undeniable flair". "The dry-ageing programme, now even more developed," the verdict continues, "lends depth and complexity to each bite – every steak a moment of balance between smoke, salt and buttery tenderness." Steer Dining Room in South Yarra was voted the 37th best steak restaurant in the world, and second best in Melbourne (ninth best in the country). Steer was commended for its selection of premium steaks, which include a range of local and international cuts painstakingly sorted by breed, origin, marble score and ageing. "The A5 Kobe Wagyu remains a showstopper – its silken texture and intense umami coaxed to perfection through the chefs' expert touch," the judges noted. "Equally impressive are the Stone Axe Wagyu tenderloin and David Blackmore full-blood ribeye, each revealing the nuanced differences between producers and regions." Is this making you hungry? Well, we're not done yet! While Prahran's stylish French bistro Entrecôte didn't make the cut (it was ranked 86th in 2024), Scott Pickett's Matilda 159 Domain made a welcome addition at 57th place after missing out in last year's list. "Here, the art of cooking over fire is not just a method but a philosophy, delivering dishes that are both robust and nuanced," the verdict read. A huge congrats is also in order for our very own Meatmaiden, which the judges called "Melbourne's underground shrine to smoke and steak". It made its debut on the list in 91st place. The team must be stoked with this news after an epic sold-out run for the Rare Tour (Australia's spin-off steak contest) in collaboration with Stockholm's restaurant AG – which ranked number nine this year. Gimlet – winner of Time Out Melbourne's Best Fine Diner Award in 2023 – came in at 45th place, rocketing up a whopping 49 places since its ranking last year at number 94. Hats off to the Trader House crew! Read here to find out about why Gimlet's steaks made such an impression. And finally, we have Grill Americano in 92nd place, marking it the 15th best restaurant for steak in all of Australia. While Sydney had 11 restaurants make the list, neither of our fair cities took out the number one spot. That coveted position went to Don Julio in Argentina, which was also recently crowned the best restaurant in Latin America.
