POP-UP DINNER SERIES
Fridays and Saturdays, 5–9.30pm from Friday 7th August to Saturday 12th September
SEE MENU BELOW! For enquiries and group bookings contact belinda@thegrubclub.com.au
Every Friday and Saturday evening from 7th August to 12th September, we’re opening our doors from 5pm to bring you the flavours of our travels through Italy!
Rustic Italian Nights is a dinner series inspired by the summers Dougie & Bel have spent in Rome visiting family, drawing upon the trattorias, markets, and street corners that stole their hearts, with dishes you won’t find on a typical Italian restaurant menu – move over pizza!
Settle in for a relaxed evening of generous, soulful plates designed to be shared, paired with a glass of something good and the kind of warmth only Italy can inspire.
Bookings are essential — reserve your spot online today. Buon appetito! Six weekends only!
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RUSTIC ITALIAN FEAST
Sit back and soak up all things Rustic Italian while we look after the rest! Enjoy our Omnivore, Vegetarian, and Vegan Feasts available from $60pp, curated from the menu below.
PLEASE NOTE: Groups of 7 or more are required to dine on a set menu, with dietary needs catered for where possible. Please provide dietary needs with your booking. Thank you!Ribollita Soup, sourdough VE, GFO 13
Fried Artichoke, salsa verde V, OG 16
Burrata, grilled radicchio, vincotto, currants V, VEO, GF 24
Fried Green Olives, pork and fennel sausage DF 20
Roasted Beetroot, horseradish cream, tarragon oil VE, GF, OG 20
Vitello Tonnato, poached veal, tuna dressing, capers, red onion GF, DF, OG 25
Rabbit Risotto, rosemary, Parmesan GF 30
Soft Polenta, fried mushroom, Parmesan GF, V 25
Black Truffle Tagliatelle, fresh black truffle, butter, Parmesan V, VEO 35
Baked Lamb Shoulder, anchovy, rosemary, salsa verde GF, DF, OG 36
Chicken Cacciatore, tomato, black olive, herbs GF, DF 32
Rocket Salad, pear, walnut, balsamic VE, GF, OG 15
Crushed Parsnips, olive oil VE, GF, OG 13
Crisp Potato, herb salt, salsa rossa VE, GF, OG 15
SWEETS
Salted Caramel Semifreddo, black salt GF 12
Ricotta Cannoli Candied orange and dark chocolate 8ea
Biancomangiare (almond milk pudding), pistachio VE, GF 10
Torta di Mele (Italian apple cake), mascarpone VEO 12
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WINE
Italian, and locally sourced Italian inspired wines available, see in-store for details.BEER & CIDER
Better Beer 0.0% 7
4 Pines Pacific Ale 3.5% 10
3 ravens pilsner 4.5% 10
Trattore west country style Cider 5.8% 9
Trattore earthen pear cider 4.5% 9
SOFTS
Lemon Lime and Bitters 7
Daylesford soft drinks 7
Olinda Sparkling Water 3.8
When
Fridays and Saturdays, 5–9.30pm from Friday 7th August to Saturday 12th September
WHERE
The General Food Store, 377 Belgrave-Gembrook Rd, Emerald VIC 3782
Dining Areas
Indoor dining, covered outdoor heated verandah, or street-front seating
Group Bookings
Tables for individuals or groups up to 16 guests. PLEASE NOTE: Groups of 7 or more are required to dine on a set menu, with dietary needs catered for where possible. Please provide dietary needs with your booking. Thank you!
Menu & BAR
Choose from an itemised menu or indulge in a specially curated set menu feast. Dietary Needs: Gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, and vegan options available. Fully licensed bar for wine, beer, and cider.