Plates with Mates Vol. 1

Overview

The boutique booze-slingers at Blackhearts & Sparrows are a Melbourne go-to for quality drops — but they also have some very talented mates in the local food scene. And they'll be inviting a rotation of these food-loving friends to join them over the coming months for new culinary series Plates with Mates.

Taking over the bottle shop's new Collingwood event space Perry's, the pop-up is kicking off with a bang this week, launching with a trio of Friday feasts headlined by the 1800 Lasagne crew.

Roll in from 12pm on March 11, 18 and 25, to tuck into a curated lunch menu featuring that signature lasagne along with plenty more carb-heavy comfort fare. These goodies will be on offer for the start of each session, until 3pm or until sold out.

If you fancy settling in for the long haul, or popping in after work, a separate offering of salumi, snacks and cheese is sure to satisfy — available through until 9pm and proving a solid match to the day's DJ tunes.

Of course, Blackhearts' booze situation is set to be as top-notch as ever, this time spotlighting a crop of interesting Italian wines and varietals. A selection of takeaway vino will also be on offer.

Perry's

Top Image: 1800 Lasagne's namesake dish, by Parker Blain