MELBOURNE

CHRISTMAS 2016.

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WE’VE GOT CHRISTMAS ALL WRAPPED UP. Crowne Plaza Melbourne is the perfect place to relax and unwind with the ones that matter most this Christmas. Crowne Plaza Melbourne has prepared some beautiful menu selections especially for your festive celebrations. Enjoy the delicious locally sourced produce and traditional favourites with all the trimmings. There will be a surprise visitor as well as a small gift for children.

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Price inclusive of GST (Menus items are subject to change) (v) = Vegetarian (gf) = Gluten free (df) = Dairy free

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CHRISTMAS LUNCH BUFFET. 12.30PM – 3.30PM

Celebrate with the whole family over a sumptuous Christmas Lunch buffet with live music and free-flowing beer and wine.

$199 PER PERSON $90 FOR TEENS (10 - 17) $40 FOR KIDS (9 AND UNDER) SEAFOOD STATION −− Chilled oysters (gf/df) −− Marinated green lip mussels (df) −− Chilled prawns (gf/df) −− Marinated octopus in lemon and herb dressing (gf/df) −− Charred calamari marinated in chilli, lemon and coriander dressing (gf/df) −− Condiments: Cocktail sauce, dill mayonnaise, mango chilli and coriander salsa, sherry and shallot vinaigrette

SUSHI STATION −− Selection of California rolls, inari and sashimi served with wasabi, pickled ginger, and soy

PLATTERS −− Sliced cold cuts: Salami, smoked turkey, champagne ham, jamon −− Antipasto platter: Selection of dips, marinated olives and cheeses served with Turkish bread −− Mediterranean frittata with goat cheese artichoke and semi dried tomato with paprika aioli (gf/v) −− Corn blinis with smoked salmon and dill crème fraiche

SALADS −− Traditional Caesar salad station with condiments −− Garden salad with all the crudities (gf/df/v) −− Freekeh, sweet potato and spinach salad with slivered almonds and pomegranate (df/v) −− Potato and egg salad with spinach and creamy aioli (gf/v) −− Harissa spiced chicken with quinoa tabouleh and minted yoghurt (gf) −− Condiments: French dressing, balsamic vinaigrette CONTINUED NEXT PAGE

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CHRISTMAS LUNCH BUFFET. CONTINUED

FROM THE CARVERY

DESSERT STATION

−− Honey glazed ham with the trimmings (gf/df)

−− Christmas pudding with brandy anglaise (v)

−− Roasted breast of turkey with cranberry jus (gf/df)

−− Warm apple strudel with cinnamon Chantilly cream (v)

−− Herb marinated sirloin steak with jus (gf/df)

−− Christmas Yule log (v)

−− Fennel and black pepper roasted pork belly (gf/df)

−− Assorted individual petit fours and slices (v)

−− Condiments: Mustards, horseradish, sweet pickle, tomato relish

HOT SELECTION

−− Pavlova with berry compote (gf/v)

−− Bittersweet chocolate mousse with Baileys cream (gf/v) −− Sliced fruit platter (gf/df/v)

−− Potato and leek gratin (gf/v) −− Roasted vegetables (gf/df/v) −− Steamed rice (gf/df/v) −− Crispy skin snapper, charred corn and heirloom tomato salad (gf/df) −− Capsicum spinach and fetta stuffed chicken supreme with tomato and olive sugo (gf) −− Spinach and ricotta gnocchi with tomato emulsion, parisienne zucchini and blistered tomatoes (v) −− Asparagus and caramelised onion, baked polenta with paprika roasted mushrooms (gf/v)

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CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER. 6.30PM – 10PM

Spread the holiday cheer by spending time with loved ones over a Christmas Dinner and enjoy a glass of sparkling rosé on arrival.

MAINS

TWO COURSES

−− Gippsland grass fed striploin, pont neuf potatoes, wild mushrooms, smoked bone marrow butter (gf)

$65 PER PERSON

THREE COURSES $75 PER PERSON

KIDS MENU

$20 PER CHILD (9 AND UNDER) ENTRÉES −− Smoked ham hock and parsley terrine, beet relish, pickles, sourdough (df)

−− Crispy skin king salmon, lemon herb kipflers, heirloom tomato, sauce nero (gf)

−− Corn fed chicken breast, parsnip, baby asparagus, jus gras, truffle salt (gf) −− Fennel spiced pork belly, crispy skin, pomegranate, zucchini pickle, eggplant (gf/df) −− Confit duck leg, wild fennel, citrus, pomegranate, beetroot (gf/df) −− Dutch cream gnocchi, asparagus, forest mushroom, taleggio (v)

−− Seafood ravioli, tomato emulsion, lemon oil, basil

DESSERTS

−− Beetroot salad, goat cheese, black olive, burnt honey and orange (gf/v)

−− Christmas plum pudding, vanilla bean crème

−− Jamon, local asparagus, garlic aioli, shallots, roquette (gf/df)

−− Gin compressed melon, lychee granita, strawberry sorbet (gf/df) −− Deconstructed gingerbread cheesecake, rose jelly, apple balsamic −− Organic brie, cider jelly, granny smith, fruit bread, lavosh

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CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER. CONTINUED

KIDS MENU CHOICE OF −− Roast turkey, potato mash, seasonal vegetables and gravy (gf) −− Cheese burger, shoestring fries and garden salad −− Traditional beef lasagne with seasonal vegetables or salad −− Crispy battered fish and chips, ketchup and garden salad (df) −− Ricotta gnocchi, tomato and basil sauce, parmesan (v)

FOLLOWED BY −− Plum pudding ice cream, chocolate popping candy, mini gingerbread cookies OR

−− Warm apple and berry crumble with vanilla bean ice cream Kids can choose one main, one dessert and one soft drink.

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CONTACT US. CROWNE PLAZA MELBOURNE 1-5 Spencer Street I Melbourne VIC 3008 I Australia I t: +61 3 9648 2724 I e: [email protected] melbourne.crowneplaza.com TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY Christmas packages are not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Menu items are subject to change. Menu items and venue spaces are subject to availability. To secure your booking, full pre-payment is required at the time of booking. There will be no refunds for full cancellations received after 4 December, 2016. Cancellation fees apply to reductions in numbers after 4 December, 2016. IHG Dining Rewards, Entertainment Cards and any other promotions or packages are not valid on Christmas Day. Images are for illustration purposes only.