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Steak!
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Probably the most popular Pub food downunder is a Steak. Typically severed with a side salad and chips. You choose the way you like it and grab whatever gravy you want. If you're out for lunch look to see what specials they have most Pubs will offer a $10—15 steak lunch special.
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Pub Food
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Oysters
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Fresh or cooked they are wonderful and washed down with a glass of local bubbles. They are a perfect Aussie memory.
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Seafood
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Steak and Ale Pie
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Eaten everywhere, in homes, pubs and even higher level restaurants, there is nothing like a steak and ale pie to warm you up on a cold winters day. The steak is casseroled or slow cooked with a pint of ale for several hours until beautifully tender. Can include vegetables, but also popular is Steak and Mushroom, which tends to be casseroled in red wine. Some pubs will serve it with a top and bottom pie crust, but others serve an individual portion with a puff pastry lid. Can be eaten with potatoes and veg, but the male population tend to have it with chips!
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Pub Food
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Mussels
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You'll find mussels on all seafood restaurant menus throughout the country. We recommend trying them simply steamed with a glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
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Seafood
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Seared Scallops
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Another very popular seafood dish are scallops, which are seared for only a minute or so on either side, and then served on a bed of cauliflower puree or roasted cauliflower. They are also served with seaweed and a soy dip, following the oriental style. Usually a starter size portion, and can sometimes feature crisped pan fried chorizo instead of bacon.
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Seafood
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Lobster
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Lobsters are very popular as long as your wallet can afford it! Tends to be expensive most of the year but people still love them. Usual way of serving is just simply grilled and covered in garlic and herb butter, but lobster salad with baby potatoes is also popular. Quite often only the tail is served and accompanied by prawns or scallops.
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Seafood
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Fish
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Fish is a massive part of the Australian diet, unsurprising since most of the population live on the coast! You will find a variety of fish on every seafood restaurant menu with varieties such as tuna, barramundi, flathead and salmon, just to name a few.
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Seafood
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Sunday Roast
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Every pub serves Sunday roasts! A selection of roasts is always available, with some pubs only offering a choice of 2, but others with a whole array of roast beef, lamb, pork and chicken or turkey. Always served with roast potatoes and a selection of fresh vegetables.
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Pub Food
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Champagne
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Champagne and lobster go hand in hand at most of the seafood bars. Each restaurant will have their own house champagne but offering top class vintage champagnes as well such as Crystal and Louise Roderer.
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Seafood
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Gewurztraminer
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An ‘off-white’ white wine, very light and a perfect match for seafood. Originally from the Alsace region of France, but now copied by other countries. Should not be expensive, and is similar to Sauvignon Blanc (another good choice with seafood)
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Seafood
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Wine
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Wine. We all know what it is, but not what to expect until we taste it from the bottle. Australia is famous for it's wine. You're going to want to head for the wine regions for the best drops, but throughout the country you will find a great selection
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Pub Food
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Beer
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What's a pub without beer? A little smaller than the typical English pint, grab a schooner for the best price. If you're looking for something different have a look at what boutique bottled options they have.
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Pub Food
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