Around Redfern 6:00 pm
Some of the best foods and drinks are the ones with an acquired taste. From stinky blue cheese to slurpable oysters and smoky whisky, it’s not a stretch to say these are some flavours that can take a bit to get used to. But once you step outside your comfort zone, there’s no going back.
If you’re like one of the 57 per cent of Aussies who say they enjoy foods that have an acquired taste (according to a new study done by renowned Scotch brand Monkey Shoulder), it’s time to put your taste buds to the test.
Monkey Shoulder is taking over buzzy new Italian spot Vitelli’s Upstairs for a one-off event this May 14 at 6pm, with a bold menu curated by Sydneysider Chef Mitchell Orr (the current culinary director of The Palomar). Designed to strech your palate, each dish will be paired with a reimagined Monkey Shoulder Old Fashioned, a classic cocktail that’s currently having a resurgence.
According to Chef Mitchell Orr: “An Old Fashioned is something you grow into – it’s not designed to be instantly likeable, and that’s exactly the appeal.”
“People are becoming more confident in their taste, and more open to flavours that take time to appreciate.”
The Monkey Shoulder ‘Acquired Tastes’ Dining Experience is currently at capacity, but you can still pop your name down on the waitlist here in case spots pop up.
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