the art of aperitivi - east hotel
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The Art of Aperitivi... Italian tapas plates designed to snack on and accompany your glass of vino, negroni or cleansing beer. Salute!
Olive di Franco Chilli & Garlic or Citrus & Rosemary $5
Calamari FrittiLightly fried calamari served with roasted lemon & mint aioli $13
Polenta Chips al GorgonzolaHouse-made thick cut polenta chips, sea salt, rosemary & gorgonzola sauce $10
Piatto di JoeThe house antipasto plate embodies the Chef’s favoured selection of meats, cheese and accompaniments. Imported San Daniele Prosciutto (the celebrated best of breed from Friuli), Salame Cacciatore (a classic thin pork salami with chilli), Bresaola (air-dried aged beef), Montasio cheese & marinated Mount Zero Olives. Served with fresh focaccia. $25
If you just want a taste your favourites...Prosciutto 30g $6Salame 30g $5Cheese 30g $5Focaccia $6
GnocchiHouse-made gnocchi ...just like Nonna makes it! Your choice of sugo... Prosciutto, zucchini & saffron $18 Puttanesca & salted ricotta $16 Fennel seed & chlli salsiccia $18
Morsi di Bistecca200g of fillet steak with rosemary & sea salt, grilled, cubed & served with romanesco sauce. Mouthwatering... $22
PatatineShoestring fries with spicy aioli $8
Margherita Bufala PizzaBuffalo mozzarella, Agostinis’ spice & basil $22
Diavola PizzaSpicy salami, olives, chilli & Fior di Latte mozzarella $23
Salsiccia PizzaItalian sausage, ‘nduja (spicy, spreadable salami) & Fior di Latte mozzarella $24
Tramezzino al Gelato House-made Nutella gelato sandwiched between house made vanilla cookies $12
Joe’s AffogatoHouse-made vanilla gelato served with an espresso and your choice of digestivo: Cafe Patron XO Tequila, Frangelico or Grappa $15
Class ico I t al i ano COCKTA IL S
Aperol Spritz $16 | Spritz Jug $50 (Serves 4)Aperol, Dal Zotto Pucino Prosecco & Soda
Negroni $18Bulldog Gin, Cinzano Rosso, Campari
Americano $18 | Americano Jug $50 (Serves 4)Campari, Cinzano Rosso, Soda
Bellini $14White Peach Puree & Amanti Prosecco
Cin Cin $14Cinzano Bianco, Mint, Cucumber, Ginger Ale
Sgroppino $18Lemoncello, Lemon Sorbet & Amanti Prosecco
Camparinha $16Campari, Lime, Cane Sugar
Joe ’s M ixFiori D’ Arancia $18
A perfect Italian sour, made on a refreshing base of Aperol and a hint of some of our finest grappa.
Amalfi Dream $18Created by renowned bartender, Salvatore Calabrese, this cocktail combines
vodka. mint, limoncello and vanilla to produce the perfect summer cooler.
Foglia Di Amaro $18A mix of flavours for a result you would never expect! Driven by Michters
bourbon this old fashioned style cocktail features Amaro Meletti and an ever so subtle hint of Absinthe, this cocktail is made for the Donald Draper in all of us.
Waterloo $18A twist on a classic, our Waterloo uses Aperol, gin and watermelon.
100% refreshing!
Air Mail $18Combining rum, lime, pineapple and prosecco. This cocktail makes the
perfect afternoon pick-me-up!
Paloma $18An Italian twist of a Mexican staple. The Paloma is a short, refreshing
drink based on tequila, grapefruit and prosecco.
Negroni Swizzle $18A classic negroni served over crushed ice.
Think adult’s slushie heaven!
G&TS
Joes “Giant G&T” $20 Botanist Islay Dry Gin, house-made rhubarb syrup, pickled rhubarb,
frozen strawberries, fresh lime & mint
Botanicals $16Hendricks Gin with fresh cucumber, rosemary and Capi tonic
Wakeup $16Applewood Gin with grapefruit juice, lime & tonic
Rich Tom $16Poor Toms Gin with baby basil and strawberries
Rare Rosemary $16Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin with rosemary & orange
Clean and Dry $16Botanist Islay Dry Gin with lemon peel, fresh mint and Capi tonic
With over 20 gins available... tell us what you feel like and we can taylor anything.
FRIZZANTE / CHAMPAGNE
2008 Dal Zotto Pucino Prosecco (King Valley) Gls $11 Btl $49 The same grape, with an Australian twist
NV Bandini Prosecco Gls $12 Btl $56
2014 Moscato d’Asti DOCG 375ml Gls $18 Btl $45Sweet but light bodied, with flavours of peach, lychee and a hint of nectarine.
NV Bollinger Special Cuvee (Champagne) Btl $145 Ah well it’s the real thing from France...
BIANCO
2015 Gregoris Pinot Grigio (Veneto) Gls $11 Btl $49Pear and apple characteristics with a hint of dried honey and nuttiness, it’s Italy’s answer to sauvignon blanc, a cracker and value too.
2013 Eden Road “The Long Road” Chardonnay Gls $11 Btl $49 Fruit driven chardonnay with a smooth balanced finished. Made by the chardonnay gurus, faultless.
2015 Helm Classic Dry Riesling (Canberra) Gls $12 Btl $56 A renowned Canberra maker of beautifully perfumed styles
2014 Sam Miranda Arneis Gls $12 Btl $56Lime and pear fruit flavours with a sherbert like natural acidity for a perfectly balanced crisp wine.
2015 Rameau Dor Rose Gls $13 Btl $62Driven by soft berry fruit flavours with hints if white pepper and fennel spices for an almost tangy finish.
2013 Monte Cabonare Soave Classico Gargenega/Trebbiano Gls $14 Btl $69All class, with rich textures with a clean dry finish from one of the best sites in Veneto Modern makers of bright stylish wines
2014 Ravensworth “The Grainery” Marsanne/Roussanne Btl $69 Savoury and complex, a wine for the intellectual palate
2015 Cantina Vietti Roero Arneis (Piemonte) Btl $112 Ah, the great white variety of Piemonte, made by one of the best. Elegant complexity with hints of melon and a well balanced finish.
ROSSO
Poggio al sole Trafiore Gls $11 Btl $49 Pogio al Sole, meaning ‘sun-facing hill’ in Italian, is in the heart of Tuscany, between Florence and Siena. True Chianti producing region - and this is a good one!
2015 Mount Majura Pinot Noir Gls $12 Btl $56 Complex, cool climate pinot, with lovely elegant spice and bright berry fruit flavours
2015 Nick O’Leary Shiraz Gls $13 Btl $62 The young gun of shiraz and riesling, superb drinking
2013 Collector “Rose Red City” Sangiovese Gls $14 Btl $69 Canberra’s emphatic answer to Chianti
2013 Collector Reserve Shiraz Btl $108Raspberry cream flavours with notes of dark chocolate and spice with a perfectly balanced finish.
2013 Cantina Vietti Nebbiolo Perbacco Btl $120Generously fruit driven with hints of mint and hard candy
2012 Trediberri Barolo Btl $180Sweet strawberry and juicy plum flavours with a heavenly perfume and plenty of zing.
Bottled bEERPeroni $7
Peroni Leggera $7
Fat Yak $8
Great Northern $8
Stone & Wood Pacific Ale $9
Captial Coast Ale $9
White Rabbit While Ale $9
Asahi Super Dry $9
4 Pines Stout $9
Cascade Light $6.50