South Melbourne Market Bastille Day at Claypots Evening Star
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South Melbourne Market Bastille Day at Claypots Evening Star

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The event is free with drinks and food at normal or reduced prices. There’ll be French dance music from 6pm to 11pm, with Claypots Evening Star offering one dollar oysters and putting on a French Colonial menu. Most other most Cecil Street eateries will also be open to celebrate to celebrate the ‘Joie de Vivre’.

 

Renan Goskin, owner of Claypots Evening Star tells us that Bastille Day is a true celebration of internationalism and that the day represents a universal revolution. So in that spirit, the event is open to all. The celebration is a favourite among the French ex-pat community, but the only prerequisite for attending is that you are ready to party and you bring along your dancing shoes. 

“The idea is to celebrate the community of all peoples; with good food, wine, music and live performances on the theme,” says Goksin.

When asked if Monday is the right night for a party, Goksin replied “Each year the 14th of July will fall on a different day. We thought it was best not to compromise. Besides a celebration of life across all borders can not be bound by a 38 hour working week.”

If you can’t make it down on Monday, the menu at Claypots Evening Star is a must-try on any seafood lover’s culinary road trip around Melbourne. Market-fresh seafood is cooked on a Teppanyaki style grill, with an extensive wine list to complement the menu. In contrast to sister restaurant Claypots, the menu at Claypots Evening Star focuses on small dishes and bar snacks – perfect for sharing and to accompany a drink with friends. Our top picks include the seafood gumbo, local scallops, the Morton Bay bugs and the sardines. To be honest, we’ve tried everything and it’s all pretty excellent.

 

Goskin promises a night of indulgence of gargantuan proportions – how can you can you not trust a man whose press shot is a naked portrait with a fish? We are pretty sure a good time will be had by all.

 

BY NIGELLA LAWSUIT