Somewhere new to stay in the Hunter; and a new pasta experience

Want to get away from it all in the heart of the Hunter Valley vineyards? Meet the De Iuliis family's Steven Vineyard Cottage, which launched this week at Hunter Valley Stays.

Located in the heart of Pokolbin, its offering a special deal for guests who stay before October 31. Stay two nights and get a third night free.

All guests enjoy a complimentary twin pack of De luliis wine and Hunter Valley Olive Oil.

The cottage is custom designed to host up to eight guests with six accommodated in the cottage and two more in a self-contained studio tailored for two more friends or family.

The promise is for "luxurious bedding, beautiful bathrooms and designer artworks throughout". There is also a vintage leather sofa by the gas fireplace.

There is also a dedicated games room and a plunge pool.

See www.huntervalleystays.com.au/hunter-valley-accommodation/stevens-vineyard-cottage-pokolbin



If your timing is right you might also be able to check out the new Under the Hunter Valley Sun experience; a new collaboration between Audrey Wilkinson Wines and local cooking school Our Italian Table, which runs on the last Friday of each month.

This is a chance to learn the art of traditional pasta-making by hand - rolling, shaping, and crafting just as has been done for generations.

The immersive experience includes a hands-on pasta-making demonstration, followed by a relaxed, shared-style long table lunch with two handcrafted pasta dishes, fresh Italian salad, warm artisan rolls, and homemade biscotti to finish, all paired with Audrey Wilkinson wines.

Learn more: https://www.ultimatewineryexperiences.com.au/experiences/Under-the-hunter-valley-sun-pasta-exp-in-the-vines/

New treat for Hobart gourmets

 

The team from one of Hobart's best restaurants has unveiled plans for a more casual offshoot.

Fico, run by Federica Andrisani and Oskar Rossi, will open Pitzi Hobart at 4 Victoria Street in the city, in early January.

The new venture - in the space formerly occupied by Jackman and McRoss - will serve pasta dishes, focaccia, snacks and aperitivi from 4pm until late Friday-Monday. 

Lunch service will follow.

"Bookings won’t be essential as we will be keeping tables available for walk-ins, plus we have our great little terrazzo at the front which gets all afternoon sun and will be a perfect little spot for a spritz or glass of rosato," the Fico team said on social media.

Pitzi is an endearing term for someone close to you, roughly translated as "little one".

It sounds just what Hobart needs - particularly the Monday evening opening.

Stay tuned.