A TOUCH of Salt is ditching the meat and seafood for a fully vegan wine dinner this month.

Chef Michael Brine said the four-course menu would appeal to Townsville’s growing community of vegetarians and vegans.

“Our vegetarian menu is well received and it’s a market that isn’t overly catered for in Townsville,” he said. “It’s something different, it’s something good to add to the kitchen.”

Courses will be paired with Momo Wines from the organic, biodynamic New Zealand winery Seresin.

“It’s not prevalent, but sometimes (wines are) strained through an egg white to help clarify,” he said.

“The vegan wines don’t use any animal products.”

Mr Brine said chefs at the Ogden Street restaurant enjoyed experimenting with vegan cooking.

“Making dinner at home you might reach to butter for flavour, but you have to think outside the box,” he said.

Mr Brine expects to see 60 to 80 guests ­attend the dinner on January 18. Bookings and prepayment are essential. Phone A Touch of Salt on 4724 4441.