Diner s Name: Phone Number: Be in to WIN! Please place your completed lamb assessment form, with a copy of your meal receipt, in the envelope provided, seal and leave with the restaurant to be in to win an 8GB Ipod Touch valued at $350. Alternatively you can post your completed form, with a copy of your receipt to: Central Otago & Lakes District Lamb Dish of the Year, PO Box 33-648, Takapuna, North Shore City, 0740
LAMB ASSESSMENT FORM Restaurant Name: Visual Impact 15 Possible Actual Comments Score Score Tenderness 15 Taste 15 Degree of Cooking 10 Serving Temperature 10 Flavour Harmonies 10 Creativity / Innovation 10 Service 10 Atmosphere 5 TOTAL 100
Below are some guidelines for marking in each category. For queries please contact Fiona Carruthers, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, on freephone 0800 733 466 or cellphone 021 681 311 Visual impact - does the meal say eat me? Do the colours complement each other, is the presentation balanced, and is the lamb the hero of the dish? Tenderness - is the lamb easy to cut and eat? Taste - is the lamb tasty and flavoursome? Are the flavours and seasonings used in the dish suitable, without overpowering the natural flavour of the meat? Degree of cooking - is it as asked for or as promised and to your liking? Serving temperature - is it appropriate to the meal? Flavour harmonies - do the flavours and aromas of the lamb, sauce and accompaniments complement each other? Creativity / Innovation - has creativity and flair been displayed, or a simple concept been executed well? Service - are the service staff efficient, friendly, professional and knowledgeable? Atmosphere - is it appropriate to the establishment and style of cuisine?
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS ARROWTOWN Millhouse Restaurant Address: Millbrook Resort, Malaghans Road, Arrowtown Phone: 03 441 7110 Lamb Dish: Otago Trio - Grilled cutlets, milk poached shoulder ravioli, aged mutton tenderloin with smoked pumpkin purée, cherry tomato & plum relish, spiced lentil ragout & thyme jus Converted from a turn of the century working mill, The Millhouse offers both an intimate dining experience inside the restaurant or idyllic alfresco dining overlooking the Millpond and Millbrook surround. Open: 7 days 12pm-3pm Lunch, 6pm-10pm Dinner Average price of main course dishes: $39
BANNOCKBURN/CROMWELL Carrick Winery & Restaurant Address: 247 Cairnmuir Rd, Bannockburn Phone: 03 445 3480 Lamb Dish: Southland rack of lamb, mint and spinach ricotta gnocchi, pea medley and rosemary jus Innovative cuisine using locally sourced fresh ingredients amidst majestic surroundings. Open: 7 days 11am till 5pm Average price of main course dishes: $25-$27 Feast Bar & Dining Address: 7 The Mall, Cromwell Phone: 03 445 3020 Lamb Dish: Duo of Merino & Southland lamb. Merino lamb shank pie with pea purée & kumara mash. Southland lamb loin on braised potato, caramelised onion & wild thyme pan jus According to an Australian Masterchef judge, it s the hippest restaurant in town. Open: Tuesday to Saturday 5pm till late Average price of main course dishes: $29
Captains Restaurant Address: 11 The Mall, Queenstown Phone: 03 441 1633 QUEENSTOWN Lamb Dish: Duo of New Zealand lamb, char-grilled rack, braised fillet, potato gratin, buttered spinach and pan jus With seafood, beef and lamb our specialities, and a comprehensive wine list, Captains Restaurant offers New Zealand cuisine at its best. Open: 7 days 9am till late Average price of main course dishes: $ 30-$31 Lombardi Restaurant Address: Hotel St Moritz, 10-18 Brunswick Street, Queenstown Phone: 03 442 4990 Lamb Dish: Otago lamb cutlets, braised shoulder, grilled courgette, garden peas, broad beans and pan jus Enjoy your meal surrounded by stunning lake and mountain scenery, where the food matches the view. Open: Lunch 12-3pm, Dinner 6-10pm Average price of main course dishes: $36
Pier 19 Restaurant Address: Lower Level, Steamer Wharf, Queenstown Phone: 03 442 4006 Lamb Dish: Merino lamb rack and braised fillet, smoked potato, roasted shallots, garlic, spinach and pinot jus Relaxed European lunches and dinner, with superb waterfront seating and views where fine dining relaxes. Open: 7 days 9am till late Average price of main course dishes: $ 32-$33 Roaring Megs Restaurant (EST 1981) Address: 53 Shotover Street, Queenstown Phone: 03 442 9676 Lamb Dish: Chargrilled Southland lamb cutlets and eggplant, with hummus, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes & seasonal greens Enjoy unique dishes prepared by one of Queenstown s leading chefs in a cosy, relaxed, Victorian setting. Open: 7 days a week 6pm until late Average price of main course dishes: $36
threesixty Address: Cnr Lake & Beach Streets, Queenstown Phone: 03 442 5360 Lamb Dish: Lamb shoulder, rack and eye fillet served with basil mashed potato, glazed courgette, peppers and baby carrots complemented with a lemon thyme sauce Stylish cuisine and stunning views in a contemporary setting right in the heart of Queenstown. Open: 7 days 6pm till late Average price of main course dishes: $30 True South Dining Room Address: The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments, 377 Frankton Road, Queenstown Phone: 03 450 1100 Lamb Dish: Cardrona Merino lamb neck and shoulder, aubergine and tomato Modern New Zealand food using fresh produce, served in a comfortable relaxed atmosphere. Open: 7 days a week 6pm-10pm Average price of main course dishes: $38
WANAKA Botswana Butchery, Wanaka Address: 33 Ardmore St, Post Office Lane, Wanaka Phone: 03 443 6745 Lamb Dish: Whole slow roasted shoulder of Cardrona Merino lamb with rosemary jus and mint jelly (for two to share) Fine cuts from the woodgrill and fine South Island cuisine define the Butchery. Open: 7 days 5pm-11pm Average price of main course dishes: $36 Cardrona Hotel Address: Crown Range Road, RD2, Wanaka Phone: 03 443 8153 Lamb Dish: Cardrona lamb chops served with gourmet potatoes, courgettes, green beans and feta in a home-made basil pesto, finished with locally produced plum sauce Historic country pub! Open: 7 days 10am till late Average price of main course dishes: $28
The Luggate Hotel Address: 60 Main Road, Luggate Phone: 03 443 8523 Lamb Dish: Lamb backstrap marinated in sweet spice and honey, seared to medium rare, served on sliced baked potatoes with warm tomato, puy lentil & baby spinach salad A comfortable 19th century dining room offering an elegant, provincial menu, enhanced by the friendly knowledgeable service you would look forward to in a country club. Open: 7 days a week 11am till late Average price of main course dishes: $28 Rafter Restaurant Address: 109 Mount Aspiring Road, Wanaka Phone: 03 443 8216 Lamb Dish: Central Otago lamb rump pan-seared and finished in the oven, served on a golden potato rosti, with a wild berry and lemon pepper sauce and salad Quality service with a contemporary approach to food. Open: Tuesday to Saturday 6pm-9pm Average price of main course dishes: $25-$32
Sapphire Restaurant Address: 76a Golf Course Road, Wanaka Phone: 03 443 1105 Lamb Dish: Lamb rack, kawakawa, rosemary and olive dauphinoise potato, pea purée and wilted spinach Fine New Zealand cuisine and local wines. Open: Tuesday to Sunday 5pm till late Average price of main course dishes: $35 Wineglass Café Address: Sargood Drive, Wanaka Phone: 03 443 0016 Wineglass cafe Lamb Dish: 10 Hour cooked lamb shoulder with confit garlic, green peas and smoked kumara Relaxed dining. Open: 7 days a week 11am-9pm Average price of main course dishes: $28
All completed forms go in the draw to win an 8GB Ipod Touch. WIN!! Central Otago & Lakes District Lamb Dish of the Year runs from 7 February - 4 March 2011. Winners to be announced during the 2011 New Zealand Golden Lamb Awards prizegiving (aka the Glammies) at the Upper Clutha A & P Show on 11 March 2011 at 5pm. Developed by Beef + Lamb New Zealand Freephone: 0800 733 466 website: www.beeflambnz.co.nz