| overall=At Ritual we present our diners with an innovative menu style, in that there is no written menu. Instead we provide taster spoons containing the base flavours of the dish and ask the diners to choose via their palate. Our aim is to get our diners thinking about flavour and what their preferences are. We take the diner on a tasting journey comprising 12 courses including an entree, main, dessert, fun interim dishes and palate cleansers. It is degustation style with a twist. We use new flavour combinations based on their volatile molecular profile and both traditional and cutting edge techniques to create food with a WOW factor you could not cook at home. our philosophy related to our environmentresearch=Our Kitchen Think Tank is constantly researching traditional and new ways to create dishes that will inspire our diners. We are focusing on Australian grown especially local Ingredients, that are environmentally and ethically produced and with these we are playing with smoking, salting, pickling, drying, slow cooking (sous vide and Roasting) as well as cutting edge techniques and equipment such as cooking with liquid Nitrogen. We are researching traditional gastronomic methods and are making our own yoghurts, cheeses, and butters while always seeking to understand and view these through new 'fresh' eyes. We are growing our own heirloom herbs and vegetables. Our meats are sourced from farmers where close relationships have developed and where we know their ethical ideals match ours. We believe in living your passion and for us this is all things gastronomic. We aim to ensure this shines through into our cuisine and encompassing our diners. associations info here The new website has just been launched and we're excited to have Ritual exposed to the world in a way that does justice to our dream. The work has been done by Brent Leggett of www.flashme.com.au .  Vicki Williams is the sustainability officer and senior guide at Ritual. Born in the UK in 1970, Vicki spent 6 years (1989-1995) at university (firstly Greenwich and then York) gaining a BA (Hons) in International Marketing and German, the Institute of Linguists Diploma in French, and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education to teach Modern Foreign Languages (French and German). Two years (1995-97) of teaching followed, at which point Vicki changed career to working in editing and translating (1997-2000). On a round-the-world backpacking trip in 2000, Vicki stopped in Australia to teach languages at high schools in Melbourne and Mosman, NSW. Vicki now lives in Port Stephens with her husband and two sons. Having workedat Ritual for the past two and a half years, Vicki has now taken on the role of sustainability officer. She is involved in promoting the long-term sustainability of the restaurant, with the aim of ensuring Ritual's success not just in financial terms, but also on an ethical, social and environmental level. Vicki is in the process of setting up a business supplying textiles and linens made from sustainable fabrics to the hospitality industry. See www.fairwareonline.com.au for more details.  Georgina has been part of the team at Ritual since we first opened our doors in 2007.As part of the floor staff she revels in guiding people on their tasting journey. Each guest, each dish is an adventure into the senses. Serving at Ritual is closely akin to her own Shamanic Healing Practice. Through individual sessions and group work in Soulcare, Shamanic Healing and Holistic Counselling, she supports clients to discover themselves and the world they live in anew. Her website is: www.healingpractice.com.au        Here are some shots of other members of our fabulous team.cuisine="an overwhelming sensory experience" "...an unparalleled discovery of the science of flavour" "...extraordinary, unique and unusual" "...a sensory assault of contrasts and harmonies" "..an unforgettable experience that you will talk about for years to come" prepare to be surprised, excited, delighted! creations concepts goes hereconcept=Events concept goes here Events netorking info goes here Events Teaching info goes heregiftVouchers=gift vouchers info goes here merchandise info goes hereopportunities=We love to work with people who are passionate about being on the edge of food science. If you're interested in working with us, we'd love to hear from you. Please be sure to check out our events section, read about our current team in the "Kitchen Think Tank" section. Please contact us using the "Contact Button" A testimonial Hi, My partner and I ate at your restaurant quite some time ago and we have been raving about it ever since. We've dined at many fine restaurants but continually recall Ritual as the standout best! About 6 months ago I wrote a little article on my website which I thought you may be interested in reading. I'm sorry for not showing you earlier! Here is the link: http://thelincolnshirepoacher.com/pages/quelling-juggernauts Anyway, thank you very much for a inspiring and memorable evening. Keep doing what you are doing. Chris Lloyd Flashme Web Design - breaking new ground in web impact - immersive and emotive. www.flashme.com.au |
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