Nespresso — Gastrology

Gastrology bloggers dined coutesy of Nespresso and Vue de monde.

Gastrology was invited to celebrate the opening of Nespresso’s new Boutique store in Melbourne’s newly opened premium shopping destination, Emporium. After a media briefing where we were acquainted with the new store and Nespresso’s latest additions (read more about the new Boutique store here), we were whisked away to a decadent Nespresso-inspired brunch at Vue de monde.

view from Vue de monde

The bespoke menu was crafted by Vue de monde’s Head Chef and Nespresso Ambassador, Shannon Bennett.

As part of the ambassador role, Vue de monde has been serving Nespresso coffee to restaurant and event guests.

The brunch started with a delicious selection of canapés. The truffle marshmallow was a particular highlight. We loved the intense aroma and flavour of the truffles and the delicious chewy texture of the perfectly shaped marshmallows.

Duck yolk, pear, truffle

The dish of duck yolk, pear and truffle was inspiring. The velvety egg yolk combined to produce an intensely rich dish. It was an excellent starter which typified the multi-faceted Vue de monde style of cooking.

Spanish Mackeral, coffee, potato and Nespresso Arpeggio Grand Cru

Superbly cooked, the pieces of white fish were succulent and sweet. The flavours were subtle and earthy. We loved how well the coffee synergised and brought a beautifully balanced flavour profile to the dish with its aromatic allure.

The brunch concluded with arpeggio espressos which were served with delightful doughnuts and signature Vue de monde lamingtons. The Arpeggio's strong character and intense body made it the perfect coffee to have with the sweet treats.

Read about Nespresso’s new luxury boutique at the Emporium here.

Melbourne’s coffee connoisseurs will be delighted this week as Nespresso – the worldwide pioneer in premium portioned coffee – opened the doors to its new Boutique in Emporium, inviting shoppers to experience Nespresso at their own pace.

Located in Melbourne’s new world-class shopping destination, Emporium, the Nespresso Boutique spans 230 square metres and boasts the largest Coffee Room in Australia.

This tasting area features 11 machines, catering to coffee lovers who like to savour their tasting moments and discover all that Nespresso has to offer.

The new Emporium Boutique will host some of Nespresso’s latest innovative services including Victoria’s first Self-Selection Room and Boutique Pick-Up counters, offering those already familiar with the brand even more convenience.

The Nespresso Self-Selection Room enables Club Members to select and scan their capsules and checkout automatically at a self-service kiosk.

The two Boutique Pick-Up counters allow for a quick collection of pre-ordered products, saving busy shoppers time.

Visitors can also discover Nespresso’s range of 22 Grand Cru coffees in the Coffee Room, explore The Discovery Wall to learn about the full range of machines and browse through the range of Nespresso accessories.

As part of Nespresso’s commitment to sustainability, Melbourne Club Members will also be able to recycle their used Nespresso capsules in store.

To celebrate this Boutique opening, Nespresso reveals a unique indigenous artwork created from Nespresso capsules custom made by the Jumbana Group, Australia’s leading Indigenous strategy and design company. Proceeds from the installation will go towards a Jumbana Group Project, Indi Kindi.