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Beyond CuisineRemember the pleasure of being read to as a child? Remember the magic that was created? Remember the power of Scheherazade's 1001 stories as she won over and educated her blood-thirsty, cuckolded Persian King? Having stories read to one must be one of the great pleasures of life, so, do join our festival Scheherazades as they entertain you before a royal feast at the incomparable Bottega Restaurant.Over 4 evenings, some of Australia's finest actors will give us dramatic readings from popular Australian and international literature followed by a sublime three-course meal at Bottega Restaurant. Jane Clifton, Reg Evans, Suzanne Shubart and David Tredinnick will appear on August 22 & 23. Paul English, Frank Gallacher, Julie Nihill and Suzanne Shubart will appear on August 29 & 30. Menu FIRST COURSE Served alternatively SEMOLINA DUSTED CALAMARI, ENDIVE, ALMOND & LEMON PEPPERED BEEF CARPACCIO WITH TRUFFLE AIOLI, CAPERS & PARMESAN MAIN COURSE Served alternatively CHAR-GRILLED AGED SCOTCH FILLET WITH MARROW PECORINO, HORSERADISH & PARSLEY SALAD PAN SEARED MULLOWAY FILLET, FARO, FENNEL & TOMATO MIXED LEAVES & LEMON OLIVE OIL ROSEMARY ROAST POTATOES DESSERT Served alternatively TIRAMISU CANNOLI FILLED WITH RICOTTA, HAZELNUT, CHOCOLATE CANDIED ORANGE, BITTER CHOCOLATE ICECREAM GENOVESE COFFEE OR TEA PREMIUM AUSTRALIAN WHITE WINE PREMIUM AUSTRALIAN RED WINE Information Date: 30 August 2008 Time: 5.15pm - 10.30pm Venue: Bottega Restaurant, 74 Bourke St, Melbourne City
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