Category: FOOD & DRINK

Melbourne Good Food Month with 8bit restaurant

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Posted: 25/06/2018

This June in Melbourne, it is Melbourne Good Food Month, which means it’s nothing but quality eating and good vibes around the southern food capital. Presented by Citi, the festival returns with favourites along the length and breadth of a packed programme. This year, Melbourne Good Food Month features heaps of foodiful events, showcasing the very best of Australia’s restaurant industry over 30 delectable days. We spoke to Shayne McCallum of 8bit restaurant in Melbourne who had nothing but the best to ay about the month-long celebration. A post shared by Eat8bit (@eat8bit) on Jun 25, 2018 at 1:10am PDT Melbourne is the food capital of Australia. What are your thoughts on this?  Melbourne is pretty lucky with all its diversity of restaurants & cuisines.  We have so much young, talented hospitality crew doing amazing things & opening great cafes, late night bars, & smart casual diners and the food and beer festivals all year round.  I can easily see, truth in that statement. Are you excited to be a part of the activations in Melbourne this Good Food Month? We were thrilled that we got asked to work with Good Food Month, I have personally done a few gigs with Good Food Month over the years, but it’s the first time 8bit has been a part of it, which we are really stoked about. Obviously, it’s all about the best of what you do, but are there any secrets or surprises in-store for fans? We are bringing some of our best-selling burgers & our waffle fries to this event, we don’t sell the waffle fries in store, so it… Read More

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Talisker does Dark Mofo with the return of the Dark Bar

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Updated: 26/06/2018

What do you get when you combine art, music, alcohol and some left-field thinking in Australia’s southernmost city, Hobart? Dark Mofo, of course, and it’s back again this year with all sorts of interesting headline acts, and the return of some quality offerings on-hand. It’s the festival that turns the mostly calm city into a frenetic, eclectic, quirky and dark place for the hedonistic pleasures of some of the most outrageously tasted. This is the one time of the year where thousands of mainland and international artists and tourists descend down under, expecting MONA to turn out incredible entertainment but also satisfy their taste for the weird and wonderful culinary scene in Tasmania. Nothing works better with the amazing food then pairing it with the amazing drinks found at the dozens of bar hidden around Dark Mofo. At the centre of Dark Park is the cosy yet sophisticated Talisker Dark Bar, making a return this 2018. Talisker Dark Bar is the perfect one-stop bar for amazing cocktails, delicious jaffles and the amazing atmosphere. What may look like an abandoned warehouse from the outside, inside has been turned into a rugged seaside looking bar, reminiscent of Skye, the Isle in which Talisker Scotch Whisky originates from. Coupling its efforts with the produce of the renowned Tasmanian Bruny Island that produces some of the country’s finest cheeses, oysters and beverages, You find the sweet, smoky, peppery notes of Talisker whisky were perfectly paired with the amazing golden oysters provided by the likes of Tasmanian producers Get Shucked,… Read More

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Good Food Month kicks off in Melbourne with the city’s best restaurants

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Updated: 16/11/2022

With summer now a distant memory thanks to the temperature dipping into single digits, what better way to get over the winter blues than with a glass of red and food from some of Australia’s top chefs at this month’s Good Food Month Melbourne? And we all know if there’s one thing Melbourne does well, it’s food and wine. For the next two weeks, Melbourne Palms, a palms-inspired pop up restaurant nestled right in the action of Federation Square will play host to exciting events with home-grown culinary greats including a stellar line-up. Join the likes of Alla Wolf-Tasker from The Lake House, Daylesford and Andrew McConnell (Supernormal, Cumulus, Cutler & Co., Melbourne), a pasta party with Andreas Papadakis of Tipo 00, Melbourne, Mitch Orr (ACME, Sydney) and Joel Valvasori-Pereza(Lulu La Delizia, Perth), and a fish butchery masterclass with Josh Niland (Saint Peter, Sydney), just to name a few. There’s even still a few highlights for the month still available, like Brunch with Josh Niland (Sunday 17 June, 10.30am, $70), One Fish, One Chef with Josh Niland (Sunday 17 June, 2pm, $80?), Date Night with 8-Bit & Glacé Frozen (Friday 22 June, 6.30pm, $60?) and Cutler & Co: An evening at the Cutler & Co Bar (Wednesday 20 June, $75) that includes an incredible offering. Josh Niland’s brunch is with the two-hatted chef, the seafood king behind Saint Peter in Sydney’s Paddington and winner of the 2018 Good Food Guide’s ‘Best New Restaurant of the Year’ award. You’ll hear about his strong focus on the importance of locally sourced, sustainable food and inspiration behind his expertly crafted sustainable seafood dishes,… Read More

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The new menu at Cafe Del Mar, Sydney offers a bit of Mediterranean magic

Group Executive Chef Damien Brassel Cafe Del Mar Sydney

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Updated: 08/11/2018

Cafe Del Mar is one brand name known around the world for al fresco day parties, good eating and quality drinks and this season, alongside VIVID Sydney, their new menu at the Darling Harbour location is one to be more than well-received. The a la carte menu offers staples you’d expect from an oceanside venue with large-but-stylish interiors and a balcony with a view of one of the city of Sydney’s most frequented tourist venues. With a menu inspired by the local cuisines of the Mediterranean basin, coupled with refined techniques befitting a kitchen that can cater for hundreds in any one session, the new winter menu at Cafe Del Mar Sydney ticks all the boxes. It’s been developed by the executive chef, Damien Brassel, whose 20+ years’ experience has contributed to a stellar line-up of quality fare. Couple that with the man at the pass, head chef Peter Hutchinson and it’s over decades’ experience that adds to the renowned vibe of the waterside restaurant and bar. MEET THE CHEFS! We have an exciting new team of Chefs who have worked in some outstanding restaurants around the world, and are bringing their skills and creativity to the kitchen at Cafe del Mar Sydney! . Our Group Executive Chef Damien Brassel has created an exciting new food direction for Cafe del Mar, delivering premium casual dining with taste inspiration from around the Mediterranean basin. . Head Chef Peter Hutchinson is leading the pass, and brings his classical French training along with years of working in the… Read More

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Sshh… Promise Bar is the High Street secret you need to know about

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Updated: 17/07/2018

Tucked behind a coffee shop on High Street in Prahran, and unidentifiable for anything but a neon blue arrow in the direction of the door, Promise Bar is there, waiting for you to discover it. The 7-month old project of Vaughan Marks, Promise Bar is aptly named so because it promises good times and quality drinks, always. It’s the kind of place only the who’s who of cocktail bartenders would want to work, with the lack of menu and wide range of spirits from all over the country and the world on offer. An exciting thought for the customer; a challenge for the man behind the bar whose skills are put to the test. With each newcomer to the land of Promise, the bartender’s mission – and he must accept it – is to create any style of cocktail that encompasses the drinker’s very own desires. Sweet or dry? Bitter or sour? Strong or mild? Dark or light? All these and more are options, open to the interpretation of the customer and the interpolation of the bartender whose skill means anything can be turned into a literal ‘box-ticking’ cocktail, worthy of seconds… or thirds. It’s prohibition bar themed, honing-in on the omission of alcohol from Australians’ needs (yeah, turns out it wasn’t only the Yanks who weren’t allowed a tipple) from around 1910 to 1928. After that, four referendums regarding the prohibition of alcohol were conducted in Western Australia, including one in each of the years 1911, 1921, 1925 and 1950. It obviously didn’t last. For those who’ve… Read More

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Good Food Month with Melbourne’s awesome Italian restaurant Tipo 00

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Updated: 16/11/2022

It’s Melbourne Good Food Month this June, and if the likes of Mister Bianco and what they’re doing for it isn’t your flavour, then perhaps the likes of Tipo 00 will do the trick. Presented by Citi, the festival returns with favourites like Let’s Do Lunch, presented by Peter Lehmann Wines of the Barossa, and Friends of Good Food Month now added to the exciting event programme. This year, Melbourne Good Food Month features heaps of foodiful events, showcasing the very best of Australia’s restaurant industry over 30 delectable days. We spoke with Andrea Papadakis of Tipo 00 of Little Bourke Street in Melbourne, who this year is serving-up some quality activity for the month-long celebration. As for why Melbourne has something special to offer this Melbourne Good Food Month Andreas agrees Melbourne is where it’s at, saying, “Melbourne is home to a host of cultures and ethnicities, the product of waves and waves of immigration, especially in the post-war period. These communities have all made their own mark on Melbourne’s cultural and culinary landscape, which, combined with the unique layout of our city, has made for a wonderful mix of food offerings.” And Melburnians agree. With a penchant for pasta, their menu of a very generous variety of it – “done well, with love,” Andreas assures – means Tipo 00 is where it’s at this year. A post shared by Tipo 00 (@tipo_00) on Apr 19, 2018 at 7:00pm PDT A post shared by Tipo 00 (@tipo_00) on Nov 8, 2017 at 6:22pm PST “Melbourne Good Food Month allows restaurants like ours… Read More

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T2 has a new wintry range of tea to add to your collection

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Posted: 08/06/2018

Winter is the perfect time to ramp up your hot tea intake and to switch things up in the loose leaf department to help get you through those cold, dull days. Luckily, T2 has just released three new teas to pimp up your pantry – Cherry Cha Cha, Supercharger Matchaberry and Myrtle’s Mate loose leaf tea. Cherry Cha Cha is beautiful blend of black tea, cacao powder, cinnamon, sour cherries and rose petals. The best part is when the hot water hits the loose leaf and you catch the first scent of that gorgeous combination of cacao, sour cherries and rose petals. It’s the perfect brew for those moments you feel like a little chocolate hit, but you’re still trying to behave. With honeybush as a base, Supercharger Matchaberry is a flavour explosion with the addition of sweet pineapple, apple, cocoa husk, sweet blackberry leaves and powdered green tea. And the aroma this tea emits while it brews is next level, transporting you to a tropical paradise for a brief moment. A word of warning if brewing at work – if left unattended, it may not be there when you return as the fragrance from this tea is seriously hard to resist. Then there’s Myrtle’s Mate, a refreshing, earthy loose leaf tea made with cocoa husks, lemon myrtle and South American yerba mate powder. Full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, yerba mate is most definitely your friend. Wellness in a cup! The good people at T2 are always looking to develop flavoursome brews with wellness… Read More

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Three Williams cafe in Redfern is bringing back truffles this winter in a big way

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Updated: 08/06/2018

Three Williams has been around for a while since it burst onto the scene back in around 2013, and this winter, they’ve found a way to keep the lust alive with a bit of a an addition to their already wildly popular menu. Following on from last year’s successful ‘Celebrating Truffle’ menu, Three Williams cafe has now launched a new, extended truffle menu for the 2018 season, which features truffled waffle fries and two new truffled desserts. Head chef Jacquie Ektoros (formerly of Devon Cafe?, Guillaume at Bennelong) has created a menu of seven truffle dishes which includes five new dishes as well as tweaked versions of two of last year’s best sellers – roasted peking duck angel hair pasta and crispy truffle skin chicken breast. An avid truffle fan, Ektoros has been planning this truffle menu since last year, aiming to incorporate classic truffle flavour combinations as well as some inspired creative concoctions. He wanted this year’s menu to surpass last year’s way of being bigger, better and more innovative than the previous attempts, covering-off  breakfast, lunch and in-between with a breeze. Three Williams 613a Elizabeth Street, Redfern threewilliamscafe.com

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Surry Hills Sydney is getting a new Basque restaurant: Ortzi

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Posted: 08/06/2018

From the people behind Sagra in Darlinghurst, Ortzi has opened in Surry Hills this month, serving-up the best of Basque in a flash new venue. On Hunt Street in Surry Hills, chef and co-owner Michael Otto is behind the menu with the support of fellow co-owner and chef, Edward Saxton, together bringing a wonderful blend of traditional and Basque-inspired pintxos lead a shared-concept dinner menu that reflects the flavours of the Basque region. They’re all about dishes that adapt, changing the menu throughout the week to cater to every element of the whole beasts butchered on site so no part is wasted. “My aim is to let the ingredients shine and ensure that each dish is more than just a sum of its parts. For us to adapt the menu on almost a daily basis, we must be intuitive cooks. We’re fostering a creative environment for the chefs to take what is available in front of them in terms of a beast, seafood and vegetables, and create something that not only does the produce justice but is also is reflective of the Basque region”, says Otto. Find them at: Ortzi 6 Hunt Street, Surry Hills ortzi.com.au Monday to Saturday: 12pm – 3pm Monday to Wednesday: 6pm – 10pm Thursday to Saturday: 6pm – 12pm

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Where to get bottomless rose this Queen’s Birthday long weekend in Sydney

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Updated: 08/11/2018

God save the Queen. As long as our supreme regal overlord keeps churning out birthdays, we’ll keep churning out annual long weekends and nobody’s mad about it. Especially when you consider things like this Queen’s Birthday long weekend bottomless rose at the Watson’s Bay Boutique Hotel in Sydney’s east, turning it out on 9 and 10 June for the whole day. After a sell out for October Long Weekend’s brunch, they are back with more Rosé, a delicious menu, DJ’s all afternoon and the Watsons famous frosé and Rosé sangria is also included. As you sit in Watsons Bay’s Hamptons style Sunset Room with tables made to fit up to fourteen, this is the perfect change to get your favourite group of girls and boys together to wine, dine and get boozy. Details here… What: WBBH Bottomless Rose Brunch When: June 9th and 10th Ticket: $89.00 Sort it out: watsonsbayhotel.com.au/love-rose-brunch

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