calendar of events

Please find here a list of all the planned events for 2010.


July

Thursday 15th - Bastille Day Dinner


In France Bastille Day is celebrated as a national holiday - with joyous cries of "Viva la France!" to mark the storming of the Bastille in Paris on July 14, 1789.

The Old George and Dragon Restaurant prides itself in providing Australia's best French-European cuisine, delivered in its own unique and distinctive ambiance. Bastille Day provides us with the opportunity to celebrate our love of beautiful French inspired cuisine. 

This will be a night dedicated to some classic and iconic French fare....see our menu below:

Hors d'oeuvre

(A selection of French inspired sauvory pastries served with French champagne)

Appetiser

Feuillte of escargot in garlic butter sauce

(The escargot's tender texture and clean woodsy flavour is enhanced by a rich garlicky sauce and buttery sheets of French puff pastry


Entree

Paupiette of seasonal game hen

(A classic French dish of seasonal game breast stuffed, rolled and slowly braised to perfection)

Sorbet

Lemon Sorbet

(A refreshing palate cleanser to prepare for our main course)

Main

Beef Bourguignon

(A traditional French stew prepared with beef braised in red wine, traditional red Burgundy and beef broth, flavoured with garlic, onions, bouquet garni, onions and mushrooms)

 Side Dishes

Pommes Anna

(A French dish of sliced, layered potatoes cooked in a very large amount of melted butter)

Dessert

Creme Brulee Tasting Plate

(Our famous creme brulee prepared in a variety of delightful flavours)

Cheese

"The Homage to Fromage"

(A selection of beautiful French cheese to complete our degustation)

Wines

The menu will be matched with French champagne and wines

OUR DEGUSTATION OF FRENCH FARE AND MATCHING BEVERAGES IS AN ALL INCLUSIVE PRICE OF $150 PER HEAD

Email jenni@oldgeorgeanddragon.com.au to register your interest

October

Friday 30th - Masquerade Degustation Dinner


The Old George and Dragon Masquerade Degustation Dinner will be a fundraising evening themed with mystery and magic.

More details to follow but there will be a fantastic mystery menu and a great opportunity to dress up and have fun.

Email jenni@oldgeorgeanddragon.com.au to register your interest

To Be Announced

TBA - Gentleman's Port Appreciation Dinner


More details to follow, but this will be a night of “Port Appreciation”.
Come along and taste some classic and iconic ports.
Click the link below to register your interest.  jenni@oldgeorgeanddragon.com.au
 

Winners of SMH Good Food Guide One Hat Award and Gourmet Traveller Guide 2010
and"Best European Restaurant" NSW Restaurant and Catering Assoc. Awards - Hunter Region 2010

Operating hours

Open from 6.30pm Wed-Sat and Fri Lunch 12pm-2pm. Group bookings outside these times by appointment.

Contact details

Address: 48 Melbourne Street, East Maitland NSW 2323. Phone number: (02) 4933 7272.