Merivale Launches Winter Feasts Across Top Sydney Restaurants Tuesday 9 June 2009

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, Jun 10 (MARKET WIRE) --
Back by popular demand, Merivale is again hosting a mouth-watering
celebration of fine cuisine! With the most diverse collection of premium
restaurants in Australia, Merivale (http://www.merivale.com) is launching
its second food & wine event -- Merivale's Winter Feasts -- granting you
access to prestigious Sydney restaurants featuring specially created
winter menus from award-winning chefs for $35.

Discover Merivale -- Discover Sydney's Fine Cuisine

Launching 15 June 2009 and carrying on until the end of August, Merivale
Winter Feasts is a celebration of Sydney fine cuisine. Acquaint yourself
with Merivale's top Sydney restaurants including: est., sushi e, Ash
Street Cellar, Mad Cow, Uccello, Teppanyaki, Lotus and Bistro CBD.

Sydney Fine Dining Restaurant Winter Offers

During Merivale Winter Feasts, patrons can enjoy 1, 2 or 3 courses with a
glass of wine or a James Squire beer for just $35 from any of these eight
leading restaurants, from midday until 2pm, or 6pm until 8pm each Monday
through Friday. (Note: Teppanyaki, Lotus and Uccello are closed Monday;
Lotus offer is for dinner only; offer excludes Sushi Choo.)

Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes explains the decision to host the Winter
Feasts: "We're proud to be able to offer exceptional quality at such an
affordable price from master chefs the calibre of Peter Doyle of est.,
through to celebrated new talents including Lauren Murdoch of Ash Street
Cellar and Dan Hong of Lotus, all of whom contribute to making Sydney one
of the best food capitals in the world."

Unique Events at Top Sydney Restaurants

Merivale Winter Feasts will launch with a gourmet extravaganza at
Establishment Bar on Tuesday 16 June. Open to all and running from 6pm to
9pm, this fine dining event will feature food stalls representing each of
Merivale's eight participating venues, with complimentary signature sample
dishes on offer.

Adds Justin Hemmes: "In this current economic climate, we want to offer
value for money and quality dining experiences which are accessible to
all. With ever changing $35 menus, we hope patrons will keep coming back
throughout winter to try new tastes across all of our venues."

For further information or imagery regarding the 'Merivale Winter Feasts'
promotion please contact Cav Con on 02 9360 5755.

Bookings for Merivale Winter Feast at top Sydney restaurants can be made
from Tuesday 9 June 2009. Please call Merivale on 02 9240 3000 or visit
www.merivalewinterfeasts.com.

Winter Feast Offerings

Featured Sydney Restaurants

Merivale's Sydney restaurants offer patrons memorable culinary
experiences. Enjoy a winter feast at Merivale -- your restaurant
destination for fine dining and good times.

est. -- Three Hat Winner, 2009 SMH Good Food Awards

est. Head Chef Peter Doyle is one of the founding fathers of modern
Australian cuisine. His culinary talents have won est. a coveted SMH Good
Food Guide 'Three Chef Hats' for the fifth consecutive year.

est. Winter Feasts offer -- $35, lunch and dinner, Monday - Friday 12-2pm
& 6-8pm

1 course plus glass of wine or James Squire beer

sushi e -- Award Winning Japanese Restaurant

sushi e is an award winning modern sushi restaurant nestled behind
Sydney's famous Hemmesphere cocktail lounge on the fourth floor of the
Establishment.

sushi e Winter Feasts offer -- $35, lunch and dinner, Monday - Friday
12-2pm & 6-8pm

2 courses plus glass of wine or James Squire beer

Ash Street Cellar -- Parisian Bistro in the Heart of Sydney

Charming, intimate and European in feel, Ash Street Cellar bistro features
an exquisite tapas menu from Lauren Murdoch. Renowned sommelier Franck
Moreau presides over a world-class wine list.

Ash Street Cellar Winter Feasts offer -- $35, lunch and dinner, Monday -
Friday 12-2pm & 6-8pm

3 courses plus glass of wine or James Squire beer

Mad Cow -- Fine Steak Restaurant on George Street

A flamboyant New York-style grill, Mad Cow delivers mouth-watering steaks
cooked to perfection, friendly attentive service and a superb wine list.

Mad Cow Winter Feasts offer -- $35, lunch and dinner, Monday - Friday
12-2pm & 6-8pm

2 courses plus glass of wine or James Squire beer

Uccello -- Roman Fine Cuisine in Sydney

Renowned head chef Massimo Bianchi brings classic Roma cooking to Sydney's
ivy. Overlooking the outdoor pool, Uccello features a superb international
wine list and mouth watering Italian dishes.

Uccello Winter Feasts offer -- $35, lunch and dinner, Tuesday - Friday
12-2pm & 6-8pm

2 courses plus glass of wine or James Squire beer

Teppanyaki -- The Definitive Japanese Fusion Restaurant

A fusion of Japanese tradition and modern sensibilities, Teppanyaki offers
a variety of oriental delicacies in a communal restaurant setting.

Teppanyaki Winter Feasts offer -- $35, lunch and dinner, Tuesday - Friday
12-2pm & 6-8pm

3 courses plus glass of wine or James Squire beer

Lotus -- Award Winning Bistro & Cocktail Bar

Located in leafy Potts Point, Lotus is a sophisticated, award-winning
bistro restaurant and cocktail bar. Dan Hong's menu features a delicious
blend of Asian influences and Mediterranean flavours.

Lotus Winter Feasts offer -- $35, dinner, Tuesday - Friday 6-8pm

2 courses plus glass of wine or James Squire beer

Bistro CBD -- Top Sydney Restaurant Dining

A favourite with corporate diners for its exceptional quality, prompt
service and great ambiance. Experience Bistro CBD's delicious cuisine
during Merivale Winter Feasts and discover why Bistro CBD retains an
enviable reputation among Sydney's top restaurants.

Bistro CBD Winter Feasts offer -- $35, lunch and dinner, Monday - Friday
12-2pm & 6-8pm

2 courses plus glass of wine or James Squire beer

Contact:
Cav Con
02 9360 5755

Merivale
02 9240 3000
www.merivalewinterfeasts.com

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