Overview
CBD barbecue tragics, you won't have to venture to Collingwood for a bit o' Bluebonnet this autumn. Melbourne's barbecue experts are taking over from Huxtaburger at the John Curtin Hotel. It's the first pop up Bluebonnet have had in the CBD since before they opened their permanent location in Collingwood, and marks the second residency for the Curtin's 'Kitchen in Residence' pop-up series.
Bluebonnet will be open seven days a week for lunch and dinner at the Curtin from Friday, May 1, serving up their best smoked Riverina angus brisket, smoked porter braised beef cheek and Berkshire pulled pork for four months. Expect Bluebonnet's applauded seasonally-changing menu before gigs or for office lunches, with all the meats paired with guindilla, cheddar and confit garlic cornbread or apple and kohlrabi slaw. And here's something huge, Bluebonnet's pillowy buns are on the menu (they're usually only used at festivals).
Known for its solid lineup of gigs (recent slam dunks include Dick Diver, Smith Street Band and Boomgates), the Curtin is a perfect choice for the music-lovin' Bluebonnet team. This marks a more inner-city push than their recent opening in Geelong, joining forces with the Workers Club to bring live music and barbecue to the townspeople.
Head on down to 29 Lygon Street for the Bluebonnet Curtin pop-up, open from Friday, May 1. Open Mon to Wed 5–10pm, Thurs and Fri 12–10pm, Sat and Sun 5–10pm.