Last weekend we were treated to some seriously great eats courtesy of The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Trentham. We headed over there as part of the
Harvest Week Festival, which was wrapping up that weekend. There were a few little eateries in charming Trentham, but the sight of the smoke curling up from the chimney at The Cosmopolitan was the deal breaker.
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| great atmosphere inside |
I ordered the "Daylesford Macedon Produce Harvest Week Regional Tasting Plate, with matching glass of wine", yes that's honestly what it was called!
Husband went for the Southern Style Chicken Wings and a very unusual beer called
3 Ravens Dark Smoke Beer, which did indeed have a smokey element to it. A bit like Guinness but lighter, so, more drinkable. That is a beer well worth checking out if you haven't already.
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| unique beers and excellent service |
My tasting plate was amazing. Every component was spot on. Little roasted quail, and the quail came from Harcourt. I did not know there was a quail farm out here, I'll have to check that out. Potato blinis made from Trentham potatoes, (of course), and served with house smoked salmon. Plus a darling little "mushrooms on toast". Seems a bit pedestrian to call it that, but those are their words not mine! I actually strongly dislike mushrooms and my heart sank when I saw them, but I tried them and they were delicious! I was later told they were picked from the Trentham Golf Course that morning. So it turns out I do like fresh, sporty mushrooms. The platter was rounded off with a glass of
Curly Flat Chardonay, from nearby Lancefield. It was so delectable! I often times find white wine a bit thin and sort of acidic. I way prefer red wine as a rule. But this wine was like velvet, full bodied velvet wine. Okay that makes no sense but I'm sensing you get my meaning.
It was incredibly pleasant sitting by the fire enjoying fine food and excellent wine. It was pretty much the perfect 'Sunday afternoon in a country pub' experience. It's a relaxed atmosphere at The Cosmopolitan. You can wander in for a meal, a coffee, a beer what ever takes your fancy.
Was It A Great Eat? Well and truly!
The Cosmopolitan Hotel
Corner High St and Cosmo Rd
Trentham Victoria 3458
EAT DRINK LOVE LOCAL
other photos from other visits!
