Elements Ticket

This ain't no traditional dinner service. It's a progression of the senses, governed by the cosmological sequence: Wood, Fire, Water, Metal, and Earth. For one weekend only, the familiar walls of 272 Queen Street will be consumed by the elements.

Chef Caleb Sebastian Kloeg returns, joining forces with the meticulous artisans at Monty & Sons, the unadulterated, premium wholefoods of FAMLY Organic Grocer, and the wild, organic brilliance of Huntress Wines. Together, they have engineered a hyper-limited, 5-course immersion into the elements.

Every fold of pasta, every pour of wine, and every ingredient has been deliberately chosen to represent a specific season, texture, and energy.

The Elements Menu & Pairings

The Huntress Wine Pairing is an optional but highly recommended experiential add on.

I. WOOD • Spring • Growth • Birth • Trees

The Plate: Trumpet pasta, lemon butter emulsion, garlic herb panko, Grana Padano.

The Pour: Huntress Waikoa White Blend ("Happy Waters"). A textured, skin-fermented blend of Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, and Chardonnay carrying notes of spring florals, citrus skin, and a saline edge to perfectly match the lemon butter.

II. FIRE • Summer • Energy • Heat • Flames

The Plate: Radiatori pasta, cauliflower, wild venison 'nduja, fermented chili, crispy radicchio, tomato dust.

The Pour: Huntress Waihonga Amber ("Nectar"). A fleshy, mouth-filling, skin-fermented Pinot Gris bursting with ripe orange and peach. It is engineered to carry and complement the intense heat and spice of the 'nduja.

III. WATER • Winter • Depth • Stillness • Storage • Flow

The Plate: Spiral Fusilli pasta, chunky pāua XO, chu yau char (crispy pork lardons), samphire, furikake.

The Pour: Huntress Tūrama Chardonnay ("To Glow"). A barrel-fermented Chardonnay offering deep flow and complexity, with a ripe grapefruit drive and leesy texture that slices through the rich pork fat and elevates the pāua.

IV. METAL • Autumn • Structure • Harvest • Minerals

The Plate: Short rigatoni pasta, truffle, confit garlic, pecorino.

The Pour: Huntress Pawero Pinot Noir ("Intertwined"). A classic Martinborough Pinot with fine tannins and bright, elegant fruit designed to slice through the deep, luxurious umami of the truffle and cheese.

V. EARTH • Return to Centre • Grounding • Transitions • Stability • Nourishment • Soil

The Plate: Small batch dark cacao pasta, gianduja, hazelnut praline, feuillitine, sea salt, fior di latte.

The Pour: Huntress Matiti Pet Nat ("Summer"). Certified Biogro and Hua Parakore verified. Pure, joyous Riesling bubbles to freshen the palate, cut the sweetness, and elevate the final rich textures.

(Huntress vintages poured throughout the evening will be available for exclusive purchase to take the experience home).