HAPPENINGS
This June, we are delighted to welcome Morris Whisky – the Rutherglen-based distillery that has been making world-renowned fortified wines since 1859 – to Aru, with the flavours of their decadent drams meeting the bold notes of Aru’s dishes across two evenings.
Head Chef Nico has put together a four-course shared menu designed to pair with the signature Morris range and their award-winning fortified wine.
Start your evening with the ‘Smokey Mandarin’, then settle in for a night of food and whisky, hosted by Taylor Matthews, Brand Ambassador of Morris Whisky, and Group Bar Manager, Kris Leombruni.
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Smokey Mandarin
Morris Signature | Muscat | Whole Mandarin Soda | Smokey Lapsang Tea
Wagyu Tongue & Marrow, Vietnamese Sate, Betel Leaf
Kingfish Collar, Dry Native Curry, Orange Kosho, Lime
Morris Signature | Morris Sherry Barrel
14-Day Dry Aged Duck, Red Cabbage, Grilled Onion, Muntries
Clay Pot Broken Rice, King Brown Mushroom, Egg Yolk
Morris Muscat Barrel | Morris Tokay Barrel
Spiced Pumpkin Cake, Long Pepper, Quince, Raspberry
Morris Signature | Lacto Pear | Fino | Maraschino | Lemon
Milk Chocolate & Morris Whisky Bon Bon
Morris of Rutherglen Classic Muscat
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A night of decadent drams: Morris Whisky at Aru
6 June & 20 June – 6.30pm
$150 pp
Book lunch or dinner at Aru and add on a stay at The Windsor at an exclusive, diners-only price.
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Inclusions
Overnight accommodation in a Superior Room [+$195] OR Deluxe Room [+$220] – room only
Self-parking for one car till 12pm the next day
Monday to Thursday nights till 31 October 2024. To book, select the Aru Stay Over option when making your reservation.
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T&Cs
1/ The Stay Over package is valid for bookings and stays up to 31 October 2024.
2/ It is subject to availability at time of booking and may include black out dates.
3/ Both offers are for room and parking only and do not include dining at Aru.
4/ Accommodation must be booked for the same night as your Aru reservation.
5/ As this offer is subject to availability, it is only available via pre-reservations online, and is not offered as a walk-in booking at the hotel.
Private Dining
Furnished in rich spotted gum, our private dining room, Banda closes off to the rest of the restaurant, and seats 12 for celebrations and business lunches.
The private dining room opens up onto The Terrace with a wall dedicated to wines, concealed behind a mesh curtain that separates it from the dining room. Seating 30, this area can be booked in addition to our private dining room.
About
Named after the group of islands which ancient seafarers frequented as part of the Sino-Indonesian-Australian route, Aru touches on early techniques – fermentation, smoking, curing, preserving and fire-licked meat, vegetables and fish.
This is a menu for getting together, for sharing, a coming together of cultures and cuisines centred round a wood-fired hearth.
Open for lunch and dinner, six days a week, and on Sunday for Sunday lunch.
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The Age Good Food Guide 2023 – Restaurant of the Year [Victoria]
The Age Good Food Guide 2024 – One Hat
Gift Cards
Gift a dining experience at Aru with our digital gift cards, sent immediately to you or a recipient of your choice.
Gift cards are valid for 3 years from the date of purchase.
