This year’s WONDER festival is anchored by an interactive installation called Alcazar, which was created by Sydney-based design studio Atelier Sisu. The immense palace of light and colour not only celebrates the spectacle of ‘art-chitecture’, but provides a visually arresting backdrop for Lux de la Luna – a magnificent five-course fire-cooked feast crafted by Palette’s executive chef Dayan Hartill-Law. Recently awarded two Chef’s Hats from the Australian Good Food Guide, Dayan is no stranger to fine fare and has taken cues from the surrounding artwork to curate a menu that showcases a vibrant assortment of flavours made using locally sourced ingredients and produce.
The menu, which will be cooked over fire to infuse each dish with an irresistible smoky flavour, includes South Australian octopus with black romesco, Burrawong Gaian duck served family style with duck-fat roasted potato, grilled carrots, radicchio and orange salad, and, to finish, a seriously impressive Acro Iris macaron tower. The vibrant spring flavours of the fare will be complemented by exclusive hand-selected wines and spirits from St Hugo, Orlando alongside Victoria’s Four Pillars Distillery. Rounding out your evening will be roving entertainment, musical acts, live art creations and aerial experiences to delight and surprise. The Lux de la Luna Dinner will take place on Saturday September 24, jump over here to nab your tickets. This is one starlit feast you definitely won’t forget in a hurry.
Keen to explore more of WONDER? Music lovers, don’t miss The Daft Punk Experience with Alternative Symphony and a stunning Candlelight Concert tribute to Queen. There will also be Sunset Artist talks, outdoor yoga and events for little people including Rainbow Story Hour with Helen Wheels.
