Category: FOOD & DRINK

Koonara Wines family vintner has introduced Emily May Rose

Rose wine

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Posted: 12/05/2021

Channelling Spain, this year’s new batch of rose wine by the family operated Koonara Wines has got a an intense pink hue and big Turkish delight. Think raspberry and strawberry flesh notes, which like all Koonara’s Wines, the Emily May Rose is low in sulphur, low in residual sugar and vegan friendly. The rose is an homage to the founder’s gran, Emiline May Reschke, who lived on the family property until she was 99. She was an accomplished dressmaker and designer, teacher, bridge and scrabble guru and professional floral artist, and forever immortalised in this beautiful wine. Pleasantly, the batch is one of a great push of vineyards taking steps towards not using pesticides or herbicides. “We have not used any pesticides or herbicides in our Coonawarra vineyards for over a decade, as it can rob the soil of nearly all the good micro-fungi,” says Dru, a self-confessed eco-obsessed Vigneron and co-owner of the family owned winery. For more info and to get your own bottles, find out more at the Koonara website.

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15 May is World Whiskey Day: say hello to a wine and whiskey combination

Lark whiskey

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Posted: 12/05/2021

They’ve combined port, sherry, bourbon, white oak and wine casks from Lark’s Bothwell Distillery with juicy flavours of vibrant berries from the finishing casks. The result is a new, single malt whiskey by Lark Distillery in Tasmania that is worthy of excitement. A limited edition, the new batch of Ruby Pinot Cask Finish has a tantalisingly light and fruit-filled composition with notes of orange blossom and honeysuckle, embodying the characteristics of a crisp Tasmanian spring morning. With mouth-watering inflections of mandarin, maple and meadow honey, this is a compellingly crisp single malt whisky reminiscent of a springtime sunrise in the Tasmanian highlands. Not to mention, its colour and classic Lark bottling make it ideal for the ‘Gram. See more about it at the Lark site.

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The Winter Village returns to Fed Square, Melbourne this Thursday!

Melbourne Fed Square

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Posted: 11/05/2021

Melbourne is officially back to life! The Winter Village is returning to Federation Square, right in the heart of the city, this Thursday. The alpine-inspired winter wonderland will be open daily and will run for three months, from 13th May – 29th August. The overhaul of the space will see The Skyline Terrace at Federation Square transformed into a 1635m2 winter wonderland, complete with an ice skating rink, an igloo village, daily snow showers and food & drink pop ups serving the ultimate cosy comfort food. Book now, get a private igloo and while away an afternoon or evening. For more information and more info about what’s on, head to thewintervillage.com.au

Category: CITIES, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, MELBOURNE

5 must-do Melbourne Good Food Month events this June

Food Month

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Posted: 10/05/2021

Life’s basically normal again and with the annual Melbourne Good Food Month back on this year – safely – it’s time to plan what you’re going to hit up. Here are five feature events to add to the diary. Flower Drum x Neil Perry Where? Flower Drum | 6pm, 6:30pm & 7pm, Tuesday, 1 June | $220 Good Food Month couldn’t think of a better way to kick off Melbourne Good Food Month than with Flower Drum x Neil Perry. We wanted to go big – so we asked the country’s most hatted chef (149 at last count), Neil Perry, to collaborate with Melbourne’s culinary institution, Flower Drum for something truly exclusive. Neil has curated a one-off special menu filled with his favourite Flower Drum dishes – some of which are on the menu and some of which are the secret off-menu dishes made especially for Neil when he visits. Tickets include multiple courses plus a Q&A with the chefs.  Get tickets here Esmay Pop-up with Bar Liberty Where? Bar Liberty | 5:30pm, 6pm, 8pm & 8:30pm, Tuesday 15 June | $140 Good things happen when you pair Alanna Sapwell’s travelling restaurant, Esmay, with Melbourne’s hatted wine and dine masterpiece, Bar Liberty. Both have a focus on seasonal produce, and both live on that axis where creativity meets comfort.  Alanna’s touring Esmay around the country with Good Food Month, with all events in Brisbane, Canberra & Perth selling out in a flash, so we recommend snapping up tickets early as tickets are limited to this Melbourne… Read More

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Let the pot cook for you: Zega intelligent cookware + WIN

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Updated: 28/11/2022

Self-cooking technology is revolutionising the kitchen! And now, the Aussie team behind the Magic Bullet blender are bringing us the latest in that realm: The Zega Digital intelligent, walk-away cookware. The new pot features SmartControl technology which takes care of the cooking for you, allowing you to control and monitor your dinner without needing to be there. Or think about it! The new tech features a patented, double wall thermal insulated design and SmartControl technology that lets you heat the food in minutes and continues to cook safely for hours off the stove. How? Simply turn on the stove, add your ingredients and when it reaches the required temperature, switch off the stove and walk away. The Zega app will notify you when your meal is ready. Life, done right. For $299, dinner can now take care of itself. Complete with a digital lid, a SmartControl knob with a high precision digital thermometer, microprocessor, Bluetooth connectivity and an LED screen, it clearly comes with everything. Win a Zega Digital intelligent cookware pot Enter your details into the form below. Entries close 11:59PM AEDT, 28 May 2021. Loading…

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Drink the moon: Hendrick’s Lunar Gin is out

Hendricks lunar gin

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Posted: 10/05/2021

The bottle is the second limited edition release from Master Distiller, Ms Lesley Gracie’s Cabinet of Curiosities at the Hendrick’s Gin Palace. Meet the Hendrick’s Lunar Gin of 2021. A bit left of centre, it’s a batch that is a delightfully warm concoction, which has been conceived beneath the celestial light of the moon and yields an alluring complexity – best suited to refreshing sundowners, night-sipping, moon gazing and other sensible modes of contemplation. They’ve distilled the batch as a floral and aromatic one, made from a combination of the refreshing and the warm, designed to be shared and savoured on an evening as the sun goes down and the moon charges the sky. Hendrick’s Lunar Gin will be available to purchase in June at Dan Murphy’s for $90.00.

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Coffee that’s better for you: Beforeyouspeak’s new Octane

Octane coffee

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Posted: 10/05/2021

We all drink coffee in the morning. So, why not make it better for you? Meet Beforeyouspeak, the producers of Octane, the brainchild of two Queensland boys who are friends and fitness entrepreneurs, Ash and Jaryd. By combining their experiences in sports nutrition and fitness, they created Octane, a coffee that’s super-charged and perfect for anyone wanting to elevate their energy levels and get more out of their day!  It contains Green Tea Extract a popular powerhouse proven to assist with fat metabolism, blood sugar management and appetite control, L-Carnitine naturally produced within the body and regarded for its ability to break down stubborn fat stores and convert them into energy and MCT, popular for their ability to help metabolise unwanted fat. Also proven to enhance mental clarity, improving mood and general performance.  Beforeyouspeak’s Octane comes as a single serve in easy-to-use coffee sachets, simply added to hot water with maximum benefits! Get a box for $69.95.

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What to do in Perth this Mother’s Day

Catering food

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Updated: 21/05/2023

It’s Mother’s Day in Australia soon and if you’re not getting her gift – like any gift ideas from our Mother’s Day gift guide for 2021 – then lunch is where it’s at. And if you’re in Perth; we’ve got your sorted. Here are three picks of where to take her. The Ritz-Carlton, Perth: Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Delight mum this Mother’s Day with a special Afternoon Tea celebration at Hearth Restaurant on Sunday 9 May. Savour in a 3-course culinary journey of the finest WA produce. Experience the Chilled Western Australian Seafood Station, featuring freshly shucked Albany rock oysters, scallop ceviche and Exmouth king prawns, before moving on to dessert at the Chocolate Fountain Station. See the full menu here. Details: Date and time: 12pm – 4pm, Sunday 9 May (two hour seating times) Venue: Hearth Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Perth Package: Adults are $198 per person and children (3-17 years) are $98 per person, with $2 from every ticket being donated to Breast Cancer Care WA Bookings: Essential via email to hearth.perth@ritzcarlton.com W Brisbane: The Mother of All High Teas Celebrate this Mother’s Day in true W Style with ‘The Mother Of All High Teas’ atW Brisbane’s Living Room Bar. Indulge in three tiers of Aussie inspired sweet and savory treats, from Fraser Island Crab sandwiches, Marble Score 8+ Meat Pies, Buttermilk Panna Cota, and L’Artisan Mountain Man cheese. Be sure that mum will be spoilt with a class of Veuve Clicquot Champagne on arrival, and a fabulous W gift to take home.  Details: Date and time: Sunday 9 May 2021… Read More

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The best of Shanghai in Sydney: Shanghai Nights with Merivale

Shangahi Nights

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Posted: 25/04/2021

Take a trip to Bridge Lane Sydney from 6-7 May and you’ll see it in a new light. Taking over the space for a special occasion, all things Shanghainese will be put on show, in celebration of the Shanghai Nights festival; a dazzling laneway showcase of live entertainment, street-food and cocktails. It’ll transform the laneway into an aromatic Shanghai experience, injecting colour, vibrant energy, rich flavour and originality into the heart of the city.  There will be three food stalls, al produce of which will be complemented by Glenlivet cocktails and music from DJs. Here’s a guide: Dim Sum Scallop and prawn shumai (3 pieces) $12 Poached prawn wontons with Sichuan chilli sauce $12 Wild mushroom dumpling (3 pieces) $12 Work Station Stir-fried Shanghai noodles with roast duck and black pepper $12 Stir-fried rice cakes with prawns, mushrooms and fragrant chilli oil $12 Wok-fried Shanghai noodles with shiitake mushrooms, gailan, garlic and black pepper $12 Grill Station BBQ lamb skewers with fennel and cumin salt $6each BBQ chicken skewers with garlic, chilli, flower pepper $6each And the best thing? It’s free to go. Get your ticket at the Merivale website.

Category: ASIAN FOOD, CITIES, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, SYDNEY

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The Melbourne Night Noodle Markets are on in 2021 – just not as you might think

Asian noodles food

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Posted: 25/04/2021

Forget Birrarung Maar. This year’s all about the Night Noodle Markets at home! We couldn’t celebrate because of everyone’s favourite global health pandemic in 2020, so this year in 2021, the Citi-sponsored food event of the calendar year is coming to you, at home. It’ll bring together the signature dishes and innovative tastes of eight sizzling vendors, offering a vibrant journey through Asia, just without the crowds, insanely-long queues and June weather. Night Noodle Markets at Home runs every night from 1 – 30 June, and is available for home delivery with the DoorDash delivery app.  Restaurants to feed from are the likes of Hoy Pinoy, Wonderbao, Flying Noodles/ Twistto, Puffle, Indomie Mi-Goreng, Thai Tide, Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart and Kariton Sorbetes, who’ll deliver straight to their front door in one flavour-packed order.  Tickets on sale 9am Thursday, 6 May and you can subscribe to the Good Food Month mailing list to be sent a reminder when tickets go on sale.

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