April 02, 2019
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Any chef worth their Michelin star knows just how important a great producer is – particularly one who can provide them with responsibly sourced quality produce. And finally, there is a festival to celebrate this relationship.
The Curated Plate is a new four-day destination food festival in the Sunshine Coast, bringing together the region’s finest native ingredients with the best chefs in the Australian and International dining scene.
From August 8-11, exclusive culinary events will span the region, encouraging visitors to immerse themselves in the flavours foraged from the organic and sustainable practices that surround them.
Mooloolaba Beach is just one of the beautiful backdrops for The Curated Plate
Program highlights include:
Enjoy a breathtaking four-course dining experience prepared by Raymond Blanc, one of the finest international chefs. He will be assisted by two Australian based prodigies.
The legendary Peter Gilmore (Quay, Bennelong) and one of Australia’s most talked about chefs, Analiese Gregory (Franklin) will join forces again in the kitchen for an all-out lavish, long lunch, held in the stunning surrounds of Yandina Station.
Peter Gilmore’s creation at Quay
A curated food fair for the senses – see, touch, sip, smell and taste the best of what the Sunshine Coast has to offer. Talk to the producers, enjoy pop-ups by local eateries and some family fun with entertainers.
These are just a few of many incredible ways to send your taste buds into a frenzy at The Curated Plate. Expect markets, food trails, long lunches and out-of-the-box dining experiences, all helmed by Australia’s brightest young talent, trailblazing culinary masterminds and International heavyweights.
Surprising venues, modern twists on old classics, Australia’s best beverages and inimitable eating and drinking experiences – these and more are all on the menu at Tasting Australia.
Tasting Australia runs across Adelaide and regions from April 5 – 14, 2019
With more than 160 events across 12 regions, and more than 70 Michelin-starred and award-winning chefs and beverage champions from around the world, Tasting Australia transforms Adelaide and regions into a spectacular grazing table.
2019 highlights include the return of the popular East End Cellars Masterclass series, with 24 expert-led tastings of wine, gin, sake and more, a raucous celebration of the classic pub schnitzel in SchnittFest, the second annual Tasting Australia Spirit Awards and a spectacular Opening Night Party in the festival hub Town Square.
Two Tasting Australia Airlines flights have also been added to the schedule with new flights to Kangaroo Island and Mayura Station (Limestone Coast), where guests enjoy full-day, all-inclusive regional escapes.
This year, the event is held from April 5-14, and by the sounds of it, definitely one worth travelling for.
The ‘Island’ has been described as ‘Aussie bush meets the Mediterranean’ and, with its similarly crystal waters, excellent food culture and laidback lifestyle, we can understand why – especially when the island’s annual food celebration, FEASTival rolls around. With 30 events to choose, make sure you set aside at least one early morning to watch the sun rise at one of the island’s many beaches.
There’d be a fair few people willing to rank Noosa Food & Wine Festival as a top food and wine event in the country. And fair enough – it features a staggering line-up of more than 200 top national and international chefs (many of the celebrity variety) imparting their collective wisdom.
The impressively comprehensive, four-day itinerary allows dedicated followers of food to eat and drink their way through long lunches, live concerts, wine tastings, degustation menus, cooking demonstrations, high teas and food trails through the divine Sunshine Coast and Hinterland scenery.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Port Douglas Carnivale makes the most of the divine tropical climate and produce that the city – and the region – is famous for. Culinary highlights this year will include Taste Port Douglas (featuring the likes of MasterChef and MKR alum Colin Fassnidge, The European Melbourne’s Ian Curley, and Pete Evans’ executive chef Massimo Mele); the Sheraton Mirage Longest Lunch, and Palates of Port, an eight-course degustation dinner at Sugar Wharf showcasing eight of the areas most talented chefs.
In the short years since its inception in 2009, Savour Tasmania has become a headlining Australian food festival, beloved by producers and foodies alike. Its basic aim is to raise the profile of the Tasmanian food and beverage industry, by promoting the state as a destination for unique food and wine experiences. How? By inviting a line-up of internationally recognised chefs to present a range of degustation dinners focusing on natural Tasmanian ingredients in world-class restaurants and venues. Good idea, right?
Freshly caught seafood and other premium ingredients create masterful dishes of Savour Tasmania
The event also includes the Tasmanian Red Wine Weekend, featuring a range of master classes and wine tastings.
While not strictly a food festival, the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets are a Northern Territory institution held each Thursday and Sunday evening at sunset from May to October. The real drawcard are the myriad stalls offering up a multicultural feast of cuisines. The best way to enjoy the colour and atmosphere is to decide on a dish, then take up position on the sand to and watch the sun set into the Indian Ocean.
The arrival of the brisk winter weather signals the start of truffle season, and the Canberra region is one of the country’s premier truffle growing areas. As a result, the pungent fungus (including the highly prized French Black Truffle) is feted by growers, chefs, restaurants and food lovers at the Canberra and Capital Region Truffle Festival.
Wine and Truffle Co.
In addition to truffle hunts, master classes, cooking demonstrations, dining experiences and the launch of a limited edition black/purple Citroën DS5 (appropriately named ‘the Truffle’), this year’s big news is that Antonio Carluccio, the Godfather of all celebrity chefs, has been confirmed as the Festival Patron.
It’s the largest food festival in the nation, taking place across Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane, and it’s called Good Food Month. Events run the gamut, from fine-dining banquets whipped up by leading local and international chefs to the hugely popular night noodle markets, to family-friendly outdoor festivals.
And, somewhat confusingly, it’s held across two months: October for Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane and regional Queensland; and November for Melbourne and regional Victoria. Dig in.
Margaret River has earned an enviable worldwide reputation for its wine growing and making prowess, and its buzzy, convivial annual food and wine gathering isn’t far behind in esteem. Making the most of the stunning surrounds, the region is swarmed by chefs, vintners and foodies for three days of beach barbecues, long table lunches, cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, and Q&A sessions with the chefs.
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