Category: FOOD & DRINK

5 reasons to get excited about Black Star Pastry at Melbourne Night Noodle Markets

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Updated: 26/03/2022

Black Star Pastry made their name well and the made it fast. Watermelon cake, anyone? They’re back again this year at the Melbourne Night Noodle Markets, on now at Birrarung Maar, and peeps are getting excited. They’re known for their delicate flavours, small portions and pretty presentation, but here’s what else is up with what they’ve got going on at this year’s session: What do you think you bring to Good Food Month that is different to everyone else? There are so many incredible culinary creations available during Good Food Month, but in terms of cake concepts, we’re bringing some unique slices to the stalls. This year we’ve brought our Strawberry Watermelon, Chocolate Lava, and Raspberry Lychee cakes to the Night Noodle Markets. Anyone with a sweet tooth needs to save room for at least one. How did you decide what will be your hero menu items this year? Our iconic Strawberry Watermelon Cake is said to be the world’s most Instagrammed cake, so it picks itself as the hero item. It only makes its way to Melbourne once a year and the queues are always long for this sweet sensation. You know it’s a good cake when a molten chocolate fondant with raspberry compote, caramelised popcorn and freeze-dried raspberries takes second billing. In three words, how’d you describe your flavour?  Strawberry. Watermelon. Perfection. What’s your favourite thing about food? Good food is one of life’s great pleasures, that’s why we’re in the business of making it. Look around the Night Noodle Markets, it’s full… Read More

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5 things to know about Wonderbao at this Melbourne Night Noodle Markets

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Updated: 26/03/2022

The Melbourne Night Noodle Markets have kicked of at Birrarung Maar along the Yarra River and, just like every other year, are offering some incredible eats, open to the public. If last year wasn’t enough to get you going back again, then perhaps what went down at Sydney might be the ticket? Or, maybe just your love for carbs? In any case, with incredible restaurants lined-up like, Wonderbao, Sash Japanese, Mr Miyagi and Black Star Pastry, you know it’s gonna be good.   View this post on Instagram   Rain, Hail or Shine we’re still here ??#sydneynightnoodlemarkets #nightnoodlemarkets #wonderbao A post shared by WONDERBAO (@wonderbao_) on Oct 11, 2018 at 12:00am PDT We spoke to Wonderbao to get the inside story on what’s up with them this year… What do you think you bring to Good Food Month that is different to everyone else? Wonderbao aims to educate people and show them how good a dish so simple can taste. Wonderbao uses family recipes which have been perfected for decades and passed through three generations to show Melbourne what we are all about. How did you decide what would be your hero item this year? This year’s hero item is our Korean Fried Chicken. Fried chicken is a crowd favourite, a crispy but juicy piece of chicken complimenting the soft and fluffy bun is only everyone’s night market dream food. The slight hint of spice makes it all that much better and enjoyed by so many different people. In three words, how’d you describe your… Read More

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Taste of Sydney Collective starts tonight – here’s what’s on

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Posted: 08/11/2018

There’s a new food session on in Sydney this year, Taste of Sydney Collective and it’s bringing together all the chefs, all the restaurants, putting on all the food and and has a veritable f%$&ing tonne of stuff on, so listen up. It’s on from 8-10 November at the Cutaway at Barangaroo and here’s what to expect: You’ll be plunged into a vibrant atmosphere, taste incredible dishes, and get to interact with food heroes making it an unparalleled culinary adventure. Every day, eight new restaurants will be featured, overall starring 32 restaurants where the chefs, music, atmosphere, fringe events and vibe – all inspired by culture, geography and style – will challenge the chefs’ creativity where they will be serving up unique dishes only available at Taste Collective. Thursday 8 November, 5.30pm – 10pm Tanqueray Terrace A chic New York-style bar designed to bring out the effortless glamour and bold crafted nature of our gin, complete with Tanqueray gin. For those looking to touch up their gin vernacular there will be gin cocktail masterclasses running throughout the festival inside the Tanqueray Terrace Bar. Johnnie Walker highball experience Join Johnnie Walker, the world’s no.1 Scotch whisky, in its Whisky Room at Taste of Sydney Collective and discover the incredible story, flavour, and art of blending. Create your own Johnnie Walker Highball with a selection of world-class mixers, bitters, and a garnish of your choice to amplify your favourite flavour found within our pioneering spirit. See what else is on Thursday, here.

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Paris to Provence is back in Melbourne for the 10th year

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Posted: 07/11/2018

This November, Melbourne’s annual three-day french festival Paris to Provence will transform the grounds of Como House and Gardens in South Yarra for the 10th year running. This year is anticipated to be the best yet, with over 75 French exhibitors (spanning food, wine, books, homewares, fashion, gifts), events and workshops running across the festival, highlights are set to include: Annual Doggy Franc’y Dress Party An immersive pop-up experience based on Megan Hess’s first children’s book ‘The World of Claris; the chicest Mouse in Paris’ Pop-up French cinema 30 food and wine stalls including L’Hotel Gitan, Entrecôte Escargot eating race Le Petit Goûter French High Tea: Kids French High Tea My French Kitchen demonstrations from Agathé Patisserie, Richmond Hill Café, Milk the Cow, Pierrick Boyer, and Le Pot de Moutarde. Dates: Friday, 30 November from 12:00pm–9:00pm Saturday, 1 December from 10:00am – 7:00pm Sunday, 2 December from 10.00am – 6:00pm

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Ben and Jerry’s has made Moo-Phoria a thing with guilt free ice cream

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Posted: 05/11/2018

There’s a light ice cream called Moo-Phoria by Ben and Jerry’s and you need to panic. They’ll all about the euphoria is ice cream and their traditional goodness, so the latest range has done away with a lot of the guilt. Like, you still don’t want to go smashing a whole tub in a night, but if you did, you’d feel less bad about it given they’re estimating about 45% less fat than standard ice cream, with about 150-160 calories per serving. It’s pretty good. Still full of chunks and swirls that you love, the new range of light ice cream has been popular in the US and UK since it hit the shelves in February and now we get to have it, too. Also, it’s Fairtrade certified. The new Moo-Phoria range is available in three flavours, Chocolate Cookie Affair, featuring light chocolate and vanilla ice cream swirled with chocolate chip cookies (150 calories per serving), Caramel Cookie Fix, featuring light vanilla ice cream with shortbread cookie and salted caramel swirl (155 calories per serving) and PB Dough, featuring light chocolate ice cream with gobs of chocolate chip peanut butter cookie dough (160 calories per serving). For more information, head to their website.

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Rose street festival coming to Watson’s Bay Boutique Hotel

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Posted: 05/11/2018

To be honest, regardless of your feelings towards rose, you need to get excited, because this November, the Watson’s Bay Boutique Hotel is hosting a rose street fest in respect of the pink grown-up juice. Made up of all the good things about wine (crisp, cold, pink), WBBH knows what the people want and on 25 November from 11am – 6pm, they’ll be pumping it out of every nook and cranny for the revellers. You should be one of them. Complete with live entertainment  rosé tasting stalls from over 15 leading Australian and international producers, a pop-up food market that includes the world’s first rosé fairy floss courtesy of Fluffe and rosé gelato from the hotel’s gelato cart, as well asa Rosé Dunk Tank with prizes and fun competitions across the day, it’s all happening. And if you’re bringing your man, and he doesn’t like rose, then chill – there’s a corner for dudes, too. The Brose Beer Corner is the place for all those not so rosé inclined stocked with the best brews from, Panhead, Furphy, Young Henry’s and Strongbow Cider. Rosé Street Fest pre sale event tickets are priced $32+booking fee and include a complimentary rosé tasting glass and 10 wine tasting tokens to sample wines throughout the day. Or if that’s not your vibe, then just rock up and buy tasting tokens for $3 each and the tasting glass for $5. Go here.

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Grill’d has a new vegan cheeseburger, for the plant-lover in your life

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Posted: 04/11/2018

Even if you’re a dyed-in-the-wool carnivore, you’d have to be living under a rock not to have noticed veganism’s new popularity surge. It’s a lot different to the vegan food you’ve probably tried in the past, too: if you hear ‘vegan’ and think tasteless tofu or sad, wilted spinach, you’ve got another thing coming. Almost everyone and everything is going vegan these days, from pizza to hotdogs and everything in between. Grill’d has become one of the latest restaurants to start offering a dedicated vegan menu, with two new burgers that are completely plant-based (that’s no meat or dairy!). There’s the Hemp Therapea, a crunchy and leafy green offering for those who love a bit of hemp and avocado in their daily diet; and the Vegan Cheeseburger 2.0, a reworked version of the vegan cheeseburger that became available earlier this year. While Grill’d is still one of the healthier fast-food offerings out there, their Vegan Cheeseburger 2.0 feels like something you could tuck in to after a long night out on the town (or a rough day at work), and that’s exactly what we’re here for. With mustard, pickles, vegan mayo, and vegan cheese – not to mention a spookily realistic vegan beef pattie – it’s just like tucking in to any of your old favourite burgers, only this is one you can eat guilt-free. Whether you’re an avowed vegan or just someone who’s interested in getting more plant-based goodness in to your diet once in a while, we highly recommend you head on down… Read More

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Tequila with a conscience: creator of the sustainable farm-to-glass Altos Tequila offers bartenders and venues a chance to shine

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Posted: 31/10/2018

By bartenders for bartenders. Born out of a desire to fulfill a perceived gap in the market for a high-quality tequila for cocktails, mixologists Dre Masso and the late Henry Besant collaborated with master distiller Jésus Hernandez to create Altos Tequila in 2009. Crafted from 100% blue agave in the heart of Los Altos, Mexico, the farm-to-glass spirit works to retain its authentic Mexican roots whilst continuing to grow as a modern brand; each tequila partly utilizes the 500-year-old traditional Tahona method, prior to being distilled in small copper pot stills. Sustainability is at the core of Altos Tequila’s production processes, with the Altos distillery in Jalisco, Mexico consuming 47% less water than the industry standard and implementing a zero-waste landfill certification plan. A key sustainability practice is Altos’ promotion of sustainable businesses to the venues they supply to, working with local artisans to produce reusable drinking vessels fashioned in a local style, and utilizing local flora and fauna behind the bar. Pernod Ricard celebrated Altos Tequila’s commitment to the environment and launched their new sustainable bar initiative, Cantina Ecológica, with an intimate lunch at Chula in Potts Point. Over tostadas, tacos, and flan, Altos Tequila 100% and The Tahona Society co-founder Dre Masso introduced the competition for bartenders and venues. Bartenders and venues can enter Cantina Ecológica by submitting a mini-business plan outlining their innovative initiatives to drive sustainability in the hospitality industry. Eight competitors will be selected to showcase their initiative during a dedicated Altos Cantina Ecológica week held in February 2019 in… Read More

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All Hands Brewing House in Sydney redoes typical pub grub

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Posted: 28/10/2018

The All Hands Brewing House is chill, central, massive and serves-up some of the nicest non-traditional pub kinda food you’ve found in Sydney – and you don’t even have to try hard. The Brewing House draws inspiration from the history and tradition of the King Street docks and its surrounds – kind of like Hotel Palisade –  whilst celebrating the art of contemporary brewing and modern dining. They took the old site of a brewhouse that used to chug along in vintage Sydney days, making it more contemporary with  a full renovation and installation of a new state-of-the-art brewery. Their menu is all about American-style southern comfort food, so think ocean fresh seafood, hearty meat dishes and platters and a quality beverages, all stemming from the Engine Room; a specialised beer tasting room with exclusive views of the microbrewery. All Hands Brewing House is a place for after-work drinks, family lunches, craft beer connoisseurs and post- match pints. It is a place for people to come together to eat, laugh, and drink excellent beer, brewed on- site, in an iconic waterfront Sydney. Check out more at the All Hands Brewing House website.

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Lover 3181 on Chapel Street Melbourne has a new menu for spring

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Posted: 27/10/2018

It was the Beatles who remind us what love is in fact all you need, so when Lover 3181 on Melbourne’s famed Chapel Street releases the news they have a new spring menu, you know it’s basically the song in food form. Lover 3181 stars head chef, Paul Turner former chef at Cutler & Co, Donovan’s and Qualia; reall showcasing what the man can do it a heated kitchen. He has created a new spring menu that expands on existing modern Australian dishes in share style plate style with a preparation of tasty a selection of substantial mains like ?spring lamb zucchini with basil and ratatouille, market fish with grilled broccoli, avocado & kimchi and house made pasta bug tortellini. To top off the amazing new menu, Lover 3181 is dishing out their freshly made gnocchi every Wednesday night, offering $25 gnocchi and wine. ?Gnocchi night is the perfect occasion for a midweek date night or catch up with friends. Go get some love.

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