Simon Johnson Providore

Join us for our next Caviar Masterclass series at SIMON JOHNSON Woollahra & Toorak, alongside our special guest & host John Giovannini from Ars Italica, Italy. John is the owner of Ars Italica Caviar, the largest producer of farmed caviar in Europe and he is a leading world expert in the caviar industry.⁠ Our dedicated Caviar Ambassador Lisa Downs will showcase our unique range of caviar through her extensive expertise, if you’re a caviar lover these classes are a must attend : https://simonjohnson.com/events/

Meet The Producer - Sydney
🗓️Friday 13.09.24 6:00PM to 8:00PM
📍SIMON JOHNSON Woollahra, 55 Queen Street Woollahra, NSW 2025
$100pp (Meet The Producer, exclusive stand-up cocktail event, with canapés, Franciacorta and caviar)

Event:
Canapes and Franciacorta on arrival
-An introduction to the origins of caviar with insights into the current world production – insights into farming with expose on Ars Italica – their story. Explanation of Friends of the Sea certification
-A traditional caviar tasting to understand some of the different varieties of caviar and fish roe
-An introduction on how to best pair caviar and Franciacorta
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Caviar Masterclass - Melbourne
🗓️Sunday 15th of September, 3:00PM - 5:00PM⁠
📍SIMON JOHNSON Toorak, 471 Toorak Road, 3142 VIC⁠
$220pp (caviar masterclass, canapés, Franciacorta & vodka)⁠

Class includes:⁠
-Canapes with wine pairing and vodka included.⁠
-Guided traditional tasting of our premium caviar selection from Italy, including 24K gold caviar by John Giovannini.⁠
-An introduction on how to best pair caviar to selected Franciacorta from The Standard Wine Co, presented by Sommelier Tom Kline.⁠

This class is for participants over the age of 18+ years

Celebrate with Matteo Grilli, Joe’s son, and General Manager of Primo Estate to launch the new season JOSEPH First Run Extra Virgin Olive Oil. As the name suggests, this is the very first run of oil from the pressing of the harvest’s early crop – the freshest oil of the new season. The yield per tonne is low, but the olive fruit characters are at their most intense. The oil will be sampled along with some beautiful bread from Baker Bleu.

https://simonjohnson.com/events/joseph-first-run-evoo-tasting-with-matteo-grilli-primo-estate/

1. Present your ticket to receive $10 off the full retail price of one bottle of JOSEPH First Run Olive Oil 750ml or 375ml at SIMON JOHNSON Northbridge. Offer available during the scheduled tasting period only.
2. Tickets will be refunded within 48hrs (excluding Eventbrite booking fees).

For further information please contact us below:

PH: 0448 266 405 | E: [email protected]

Join us for a tasting of Coomer Truffles Extra Class Black Winter Truffles, hosted by our expert Guilherme Do Vale. We will pair the fresh black winter truffles with the best WA wines from the SIMON JOHNSON Wine Store and our cheese of the month, Rouzaire Coulommiers. Try it with our new range of bread from Baker Bleu. An unmissable experience!

Price: $10pp

Date and Time: Friday 19th July from 2pm until 4pm. SIMON JOHNSON Wine Store, 24A Ralph St, Alexandria 2015 NSW

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/943948193457?aff=oddtdtcreator

In Celebration of Bastille Day 🇫🇷

Join us today for an exclusive cheese & wine tasting event in anticipation of Bastille Day on Friday, July 12th, from 2:00 PM to 4:00PM. Experience the exquisite flavours of the Roseblood d’Estoublon Rosé under the expert guidance of Andrew Clarke.

Date: Friday, July 12th
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: SIMON JOHNSON Wine Store 24A Ralph Street, Alexandria NSW 2015
Hosted by Andrew Clarke from House of Fine Wine
Featured Wine: Roseblood d’Estoublon Rosé

ABOUT: Roseblood d’Estoublon PROVENCE, FRANCE

Roseblood embodies a playful and bold spirit, joyously celebrating the beauty of nature through the symbolic imagery of the snake, representing metamorphosis and seduction, and the rose, both delicate and untamed. It artfully expresses tension, vitality, and floral nuances with every delightful sip.

In the heart of Provence, leaning against the southern slopes of the Alpilles, Domaine d'Estoublon encapsulates the rich legacy and remnants of a Roman heritage that abounds throughout the entire region.
Within this idyllic setting, the Château d'Estoublon has ardently preserved the time-honoured tradition of crafting exceptional wines, a legacy dating back to the year 1489.

Additionally, enjoy a 10% discount on all Château d’Estoublon products purchased during the event, including our renowned olive oils.

Reserve your ticket now to ensure your place.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/927018195377?aff=oddtdtcreator

SUCRE DU JOUR | VALRHONA PACIFIC POP-UP AT SIMON JOHNSON ALEXANDRIA, NSW! Direct from Melbourne, Victoria.⁠
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Indulge in haute patisserie at the Sucre Du Jour Pop-Up! 🍰✨ Join Eigen and Josephin with Valrhona ⁠
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🍴 An array of dessert will be available for purchase, meticulously crafted using the finest Valrhona chocolate.⁠

Pre-order online, limited selection available on the day - link in bio. See you there!⁠
https://sucredujour.com.au/collections/sydney-pop-up
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🗓️ Friday, July 19th and Saturday, July 20th⁠
🍽️ Pastry Lab, SIMON JOHNSON, 24A Ralph Street, Alexandria NSW 2015⁠
⏰ 10:00AM - 5:00P

Founded in 1920 in Pasturo, Italy, Mauri Formaggi has been dedicated to the tradition of crafting artisan cheese from the finest milk in the Lombardy region. Their renowned cheeses, such as Taleggio and Gorgonzola, are aged in natural caves in Valsassina, imparting a unique terroir to their flavor.

Their motto, “L’unico additivo che usiamo è l’Amore” (the only additive we use is love), perfectly encapsulates their passion.

Mauri’s most iconic cheeses are matured in Pasturo, a picturesque town in the lush Valsassina valley, nestled at the foot of Grigna mountain. The natural caves, or “casere,” impart a distinct personality to these exceptional cheeses.⁠

Discover Mauri cheeses as a delightful addition to your table or in your cooking. Molto bene! 👌🏻⁠🇮🇹

Introducing PONS - Oficial JANIROC Range - Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Spain⁠. The JANIROC range evolved after years of experimentation with olives from the family’s varietal garden as a celebration of the PONS family fifth generation – named after Jan & Roc, the names of Eduard’s sons. ⁠
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This past June, the PONS family planted another 32 hectares cultivated with the Smartree cultivation model of the Lecciana variety, at a new farm located in Castelldans, on the Cogul road. This initiative reinforces their commitment to sustainable development and quality agriculture. ⁠
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The choice of the Lecciana variety is not a coincidence, but the result of years of research in their varietal garden. ⁠ Thus the varietal garden of PONS is a treasure trove of olive biodiversity located in L’Albagés, in the heart of Lleida. Specific varietals were selected to grow in their olives groves across the region.⁠
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Coming to SIMON JOHNSON stores.⁠
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We recently welcomed Anna Polyviou and Fromager d'Affinois for an “Meet & Eat” industry event. Hosted at our SIMON JOHNSON Cooking School, Anna and the team showcased some of her favourite ways to enjoy Fromager d’Affinois, with a delectable choice of pastries and treats she created for the day. Made in the Loire region, close to the town of Pélussin - the home of Fromager d’Affinois. Crafted with milk lovingly raised from Montbéliardes and Holstein cows who graze on the dense pastures - each cheese is infused with this terroir the essence of the region, and promises to transport you straight to the heart of the Rhône-Alpes.⁠

Visit in store to learn more about Fromager d'Affinois https://simonjohnson.com/store/

Take your toastie to the next level with white sourdough, slather with Le Conquerant Cultured Butter, our SIMON JOHNSON Dijon Mustard and a lavish amount of freshly grated black Coomer Truffles and Parmigiano Reggiano. Grill to perfection, serve with extra freshly grated truffle and a sprinkle of sea salt. Enjoy!⁠

https://simonjohnson.com/producer/coomer-truffles/

Love Chocolate & Whisky? Then Save The Date for our next Masterclass with Sue Lewis Chocolatier at SIMON JOHNSON Subiaco WA⁠.
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Thursday 22.08.24
6:00pm until 8:00pm @$150pp⁠

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/chocolate-tempering-class-with-sue-lewis-subiaco-wa-tickets-915812147787?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Enjoy sparkling wine, canapes & a grazing board on arrival. Let Sue Lewis guide you through the art of tempering chocolate, showcasing Valrhona, alongside a whisky masterclass with Moët Hennessey.

A must attend!
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About⁠
Sue is a qualified chef with over 20 years of experience working in London restaurants who learnt the art of chocolate making under direction of master chocolatier, Paul A. Young. Sue moved to Perth in 2011 after falling in love with the climate and people, she then set about establishing her own business in her adopted city. Sue creates fresh handmade chocolates using the world’s finest covertures blended with local, seasonal, often organic produce. Unlike other chocolates, Sue’s creations contain no preservatives and are lower in sugar. Also, Sue is committed to producing chocolates that reflect her values:⁠
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* Fine, sustainable, and ethically sourced chocolate⁠
* Local ingredients that support local producers⁠
* Promotion of small batch, single origin chocolate⁠
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Take the stress out of the everyday meal and join us for a Spring Entertaining Class with Lucy Tweed of 🍽️
⁠Thursday 1st August 2024 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm⁠ $150pp⁠
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Lucy is the author and creative behind the ‘Every Night Of The Week’ franchise. She invites everybody to enjoy cooking by keeping her recipes simple yet diverse.
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In this Spring Entertaining class, Lucy will share four of her best recipes plus all the glamorous tips and tricks that help take the chore out of weekday cooking. This is a pretty little spring pasta class, keeping it fresh and light but very very fancy. Quick little shortcuts and hacks make this menu simple and delightful.

Enjoy a glass of bubbles on arrival, plus a selection of the best wines from our Wine Store throughout the class. The dishes Lucy will demonstrate are:

- Sweet Corn Pillows
- A side of Asparagus
- Flat Roast Chicken & Rice, with Harissa Yoghurt
- Lychee and Lemon Sgroppino

All attendees will receive tastings of each dish prepared, matched with the best wines, and receive copies of all recipes. Lucy will do a little style session too, to show her go-to Spring celebration table. Come and be amused by an event full of beautiful food, wine, and, naturally, lots of laughs. You will leave armed with an abundance of fantastic ideas to take away and make your own.
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This class is for participants over the age of 18+ years.⁠
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Participants will receive 10% off all full retail purchases on the day of the event, including any purchases of Lucy Tweed’s book ‘Every Night Of The Week’ (signed by her!) Please note does not include clearance items.⁠
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Join us for an exclusive wine tasting event in anticipation of Bastille Day on Friday, July 12th, from 2:00 PM to 4:00PM. Experience the exquisite flavours of the Roseblood d’Estoublon Rosé, under the expert guidance of Andrew Clarke.

Date: Friday, July 12th
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: SIMON JOHNSON Wine Store 24A Ralph Street, Alexandria NSW 2015
Hosted by Andrew Clarke from House of Fine Wine

Featured Wine: Roseblood d’Estoublon Rosé, Provence France.

Additionally, enjoy a 10% discount on all Château d’Estoublon products purchased during the event, including our renowned olive oils. Reserve your ticket now to ensure your place.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/927018195377?aff=oddtdtcreator

A friendly reminder that our NSW stores will be closed on the following days for Stocktake.

Monday June 17th, Northbridge
Tuesday June 18th, Woollahra
Wednesday June 19th, Providores

Our team thank you for your patience and look forward to welcoming you soon.

MEET OUR EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH: Bill The Truffle Dog 🐾⁠ ⁠
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We sat down recently to interview our ‘Employee of the Month’ in the lead up to the Australian Winter Truffle Season. Here’s what Bill had to say!⁠
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* Title: Truffle Hunter⁠
* Time at company: 3 yrs⁠
* Name your favourite product to bring to a Desert Island: David Coomer Extra Class Truffles⁠
* Your best Food Hack: If I need to take a tablet, bury it in cheese first please. A nice piece of Hafod Cheddar ought to do the trick.⁠
* Fun Fact: “ Woof!”⁠
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Learn more about in-store at SIMON JOHNSON. Australian Winter Truffle Season anticipated to begin from next week onwards.⁠
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Our Toorak store in Victoria, will be closed tomorrow on Wednesday the 12th of June. Our team look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Save the Date: Saturday July 6th from 12pm until 2pm

Join us for a free tasting featuring Oscar Navarro from NOMAD Distribution, on Saturday July 6th, from 12 PM to 2 PM. Sample La Boqueria Chorizo products, including Mild Chorizo, Hot Chorizo, and Mild and Hot Chorizo Seco. We'll be pairing these delicious offerings with freshly baked Baker Bleu breads and gourmet condiments from Fancy Hanks.

This is a free event, rsvp now via Eventbrite:

La Boqueria Tasting Sample La Boqueria Chorizo products, including Mild Chorizo, Hot Chorizo, and Mild and Hot Chorizo Seco.

Neals Yard Dairy - on a mission to improve British cheese. Founded in the early 1980’s by Randolph Hodgson, are a London-based company that selects, matures and sells farmhouse cheese from the UK and Ireland.⁠
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They work with about 40 cheesemakers and hand select the cheese to bring to their maturing facilities in London which is run by a team dedicated to ensuring they sell cheeses at its best – whether it is directly to their customers in the UK or through distributors (like SIMON JOHNSON) around the world.⁠
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Their Raw Milk Cheese is carefully crafted and selected by a team of cheesemakers and affineurs, each unique flavour, microflora and taste is attributed to the qualities of the Raw Milk which is unpasteurised in each of these cheeses. ⁠
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Visit us in-store during the month of June to discover new favourites with specials on selected cheeses, NYD Westcombe Cheddar and Appleby’s Cheshire. We look forward to introducing you to more varieties as they become available here in Australia in our ongoing dedication and support for these artisans and producers around the globe.⁠
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For the love of cheese! 🧀 Which would you choose? From our staff picks for 👉🏻

A friendly reminder that our Subiaco, WA store is closed today for Stocktake.

https://simonjohnson.com/store/simon-johnson-subiaco/

Our SIMON JOHNSON Wine Store in Alexandria houses a variety of local and imported labels. Selected for you to drink now, cellar for later, or gift (give what you would like to receive!) Our collection makes the perfect complement to your culinary experience at home. Our latest arrival is the - Roseblood d’Estoublon from Provence, France.⁠
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About:⁠ Roseblood embodies a playful and bold spirit, joyously celebrating the beauty of nature through the symbolic imagery of the snake, representing metamorphosis and seduction, and the rose, both delicate and untamed. It artfully expresses tension, vitality, and floral nuances with every delightful sip.⁠
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In the heart of Provence, leaning against the southern slopes of the Alpilles, Domaine d’Estoublon encapsulates the rich legacy and remnants of a Roman heritage that abounds throughout the entire region. Within this idyllic setting, the Château d’Estoublon has ardently preserved the time-honoured tradition of crafting exceptional wines, a legacy dating back to the year 1489⁠
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Available at our SIMON JOHNSON Wine Store 750ml, & 1500ml, 3000ml⁠
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Join us for an Introduction to Preserving with - food educators and food waste advocates! Be introduced to the craft of food preservation including vinegar-based pickling, chutney & relishes and salt preserving. Class includes information about jars, sterilising, heat processing, bottling and storage. This is a demonstration and tasting class with some hands-on elements, so bring your questions and get your tastebuds ready for a pickling party!⁠
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📅 Date: Thursday 25.07.24⁠
🕕 Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM⁠
💲 Price: $120pp⁠
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ABOUT - Alex Elliott-Howery founded cafés and cooking school over a decade ago. She has been preserving for 15 years, has written 4 best-selling cookbooks, and has won awards for her range of preserves. She is determined to show cooks why preserving is so important in busy modern kitchens, how to use preserving not only to make delicious homemade condiments but also as an important tool to reduce food waste at home.⁠ Alex uses adaptable recipes so you can interchange what you have, what you grow, or what needs using up in the fruit bowl and fridge. ⁠
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Must Knows!⁠
* A master pickling recipe so you can pickle anything!⁠
* A seasonal chutney for burgers, BBQs, and the best ever toasties.⁠
* A lesson in making homemade preserved lemons and how to use them in your cooking.⁠
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For further information please contact us below:⁠
PH: 0448 266 405 | E: [email protected]⁠
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5 tickets left cheese lovers and friends! Swirl with us this Thursday evening cooking school. Wine and over 9 cheeses- oooft + a sexy copy of our book.

Please note the updated opening hours at SIMON JOHNSON Toorak starting from this week.

Thank you, SJ Team.

Make her day special with a selection of some of our favourite things for Mother’s Day. Chosen and curated by our team at SIMON JOHNSON, we truly believe there’s something here for every mum. Discover more with us in-store at Woollahra, Northbridge, Alexandria, NSW. Toorak, VIC or Subiaco WA and at SIMON JOHNSON David Jones Food Hall, Elizabeth Street, Sydney. Mother’s Day is Sunday the 12th of May.⁠
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Join us at our Woollahra store from 11am today, for a chocolate tasting with Valrhona.

Established in 1922 Valrhona is a French chocolatier that has been providing exceptional chocolate for the connoisseur. Created by and for pastry makers, Valrhona has dedicated all its expertise, high standards and passion to culinary professionals for the past 100 years, making each taste an exceptional experience.

Explore their range of Grand Cru flavours and chocolate feves, made for the home baker in-store at SIMON JOHNSON.

Selected by Will Studd Cheese this very decadent triple cream cheese takes its name from the famous 18th century French food writer Brillat Savarin and was invented in the 1950’s by Parisian affineur Pierre Androuet, the founder of the prestigious Guilde des Fromagers.⁠

Since then the cheese name and recipe has been adopted by many industrial dairies in France. This artisan example, from Bourgogne, is different because it’s one of the few examples still hand made using a traditional slow overnight fermentation technique. The young cheese is then encouraged to develop a thin coat of wrinkled Geotrichum mould, which is naturally found in raw cow’s milk.⁠

Deliciously creamy with a slightly chalky centre when young, the texture gradually breaks down until it can be scooped from the centre with a spoon when ripe.⁠

And delicious with a glass of celebratory champagne!!!