Awards, Accolades & Achievements
Queensland Good Food Guide Awards A Chef's Hat To Veraison
Veraison has been awarded a second chef's hat in the Queensland Good Food Guide. The Good Food Guide is heralded as the difinative authority on Australian restaurants.
Our review in the Queensland 2012 Good Food Guide is below…
Veraison wears its heart on its well-pressed sleeve, yes, the menu is lovely, but witness the 500-bin wine list and Spiegelau glasses, not to mention the name (‘grape-ripening’) and know this the home of committed oenophiles, headed by enthusiastic sommelier and owner Andrew Smith, who presides attentively over the quiet, softly lit dining room. The kitchen isn’t relegated to the wings, however, with thoughtful takes on classics from a perfect amuse-bouche of silken purple carrot & ginger soup to the chewy, nutty grains of pearl barley in a delightful shiitake and forest mushroom risotto. Roast duck breast with sticky port-braised figs, cumquat marmalade and parsnips is a harmony of deep flavour & texture, while a pork cutlet is juicy & pink, classically matched with apple & butternut. A creme brulee is lifted out of the ordinary with fragrant saffron & cardamom, and a good digestif is quite obligatory.
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Australian Good Food Guide Awards A Chef's Hat To Veraison
Veraison is located in the middle of the Toowoomba CBD and this unique restaurant on the Darling Downs is a beacon for those looking for something out of the ordinary. Head chef Alex Weston and his team have created a constantly evolving menu. Not only is the food outstanding, the wine list has a choice of approximately 250 wines. With intimate, private dining rooms there is something for every occasion
Veraison Wins Again At The Annual Restaurant & Catering, Savour Australia Awards for Excellence
Nominated in the category for 2011 Best Contemporary Australian Restaurant - Formal, Veraison outpointed Restaurant Two and The Lab Bar & Restaurant.
Gourmet Traveller WINE Magazine.
2009 Winelist of the Year.
1 Cup Rating
Judges Comments - "This is a formidable, predominantly Australian list that has something for everyone. A huge range by the glass (under Argon gas) and significant ranges of riesling, chardonnay & pinot. There is also a reasonable selection of high quality Queensland & European wines. The tour de force is a large selection of Australian cabernets & a huge range of shiraz from the Barossa & McLaren Vale."
Gourmet Traveller WINE Magazine.
2008 Winelist of the Year.
1 Cup Rating
Judges Comments - "An extensive & eclectic list that reveals some real treasures. Significan effort has been made to build depth into the list, with many offerings showing good bottle age. The restaurant licence even allows guest to purchase one unopened bottle to take home. Tempting - very tempting."
Restaurant and Catering Queensland.
Awards for Excellence.
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