On 20 November, Gourmet Traveller launched their second Christmas Boutique with good friends Sorry Thanks I Love You, inviting our closest friends to STILY’s store in The Rocks for a sneak peek at the very special food, drinks and objects on offer. Here’s a look at the launch party. To start planning your gift list, take a look at the full list of producers and makersfeatured in this year’s store. We’re open right up until Christmas Eve online and in-store at 140 George St, The Rocks, NSW and GPO Building, No 1 Martin Pl, Sydney, NSW.
Photography by James Evans.
Christmas has come early
Christmas has come early
On 20 November, Gourmet Traveller launched their second Christmas Boutique with good friends Sorry Thanks I Love You, inviting our closest friends to STILY’s store in The Rocks for a sneak peek at the very special food, drinks and objects on offer.
The curators
The curators
Sorry Thanks I Love You co-owner Caroline Ball and GT News Editor Maggie Scardifield.
Top-shelf condiments
Top-shelf condiments
Miellerie honey, Cornersmith marmalade, Jocelyn’s Provisions preserve, Four Pillars marmalade, J Friend & Co bee pollen and honey.
Dessert is served
Dessert is served
Nic Poelaert, chef at Choux Pâtisserie, with a tray of éclairs.
CHEF’S PICK
CHEF’S PICK
Dogboy hand-forged steak and cheese knives, nominated by GT Restaurant of the Year chef Jock Zonfrillo (Orana) alongside new Tow and Line linen napery, nominated by chef Danielle Alvarez (Fred’s).
Chef’s pick
Chef’s pick
The GT x Barossa Valley wine pack, nominated by Orana chef Jock Zonfrillo, courtesy of DRNKS.
PS40
PS40
Award-winning bartenders Michael Chiem and Thor Bergquist of PS40 served bespoke cocktails including a Tonic Basil Smash, Naked Ramos and Negroni in the Morning to guests.
WIN
WIN
Sydney artist Allie Webb’s Il Caffe (2017) has been created especially for the pop-up. Buy a gift card to go into the running to win the limited-edition print. All funds raised go to Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, an integrated cancer care facility in Sydney.
For the table
For the table
Cornersmith pickled fennel, Honk mustard, Nice Pickles jerk beans, Mercato del Grano cipolle in agrodolce.
Living gifts
Living gifts
A selection of plants by Leaf Supply, with Ambrosiana Classico Milanese Panettone, Jocelyn’s Provisions Christmas pudding and Maya Sunny Honey.
Makers
Makers
Dan Yee of Artificer Coffee (right) with Tracey Hein.
DESSERT
DESSERT
Sweet Stone created a custom selection of their brigadeiros – handmade chocolate treats from Brazil – for the launch party.
The Rocks store
The Rocks store
This year’s pop-up store has expanded to two Sydney locations – Sorry Thanks I Love You in The Rocks and Martin Place – as well as online.
Christmas spirit
Christmas spirit
Glazed Christmas ham, roast turkey breast with apple and sage stuffing and a charcuterie selection by Haverick Meats.
Christmas gifts
Christmas gifts
From wine and single origin coffee to the best olive oil, spreads and hot sauce, the GT x STILY Christmas Boutique is a feast for all occasions.
Friends and supporters
Friends and supporters
Chef Monty Koludrovic (Icebergs Dining Room & Bar, The Dolphin) with Nic Poelaert (Choux Pâtisserie).
Gourmet Traveller team
Gourmet Traveller team
GT‘s Editor Sarah Oakes, News Editor Maggie Scardifield and Publisher Fiorella Di Santo.
PS40
PS40
Sydney soda mavericks PS40 mixed cocktails all night using their all-natural sodas. The PS Lemon Myrtle was put to good use in a rum-based Naked Ramos.
Partygoers
Partygoers
GT‘s Editorial Coordinator Harriet Davidson chats with guests.
Natural wines
Natural wines
DRNKS kept the wine flowing all night, pouring riesling and montepulciano by Oiseau et Renard.
Ciccone & Sons
Ciccone & Sons
Sean O’Brien and Mark Megahey, owners of Ciccone & Sons Gelateria in Redfern, Sydney.
