Tag: Australian food

Culinary Magic Awaits at Arkhé & Friends Series Finale

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Adelaide’s renowned arkhé restaurant is wrapping up its year-long collaboration series, arkhé & friends, with three spectacular events featuring acclaimed chefs from around the globe. Since March 2024, this initiative has brought a rotating roster of culinary talent to partner with arkhé’s executive chef and co-owner, Jake Kellie, for exclusive takeover nights. The grand finale promises to be an exceptional culinary adventure. Vaughan Mabee – January 16, 2025 First up is Vaughan Mabee, the celebrated executive chef from New Zealand’s Amisfield, who will be gracing arkhé’s kitchen on January 16. Mabee is renowned for his innovative approach and commitment to showcasing the best of New Zealand produce through his 22-course gastronomic experience at Amisfield. His accolades include Amisfield being awarded Restaurant of the Year multiple times by the Cuisine Good Food Awards. Mabee’s reputation as a ‘mad genius’ precedes him, and his event promises to deliver an unforgettable culinary spectacle. Tickets are $450 per person and include eight courses, a Laphroaig cocktail on arrival, and wine pairing. Bo & Dylan – February 6, 2025 Next, the duo from Bangkok, Bo & Dylan, will bring their Thai culinary magic to arkhé on February 6. Known for their restaurant Bo.Lan, which champions local farming and traditional culinary methods, Bo and Dylan James have crafted a menu that fuses classic Thai flavors with their signature flair. Their Adelaide event will feature a fire-kissed menu exclusive to arkhé, with five courses, a Laphroaig cocktail on arrival, and wine pairing. Tickets are priced at $300 per person. Sean Gray –… Read More

5 top South Australian restaurants for food and wine

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Australia’s culinary landscape is as diverse and vibrant as its breathtaking scenery. From the bustling laneways of Melbourne to the sun-kissed shores of Sydney, each corner of this vast continent offers a unique gastronomic experience. This article introduces you to an array of distinctive restaurants that not only showcase the rich tapestry of Australia’s food culture but are also worth the trip in their own right. Whether you’re craving the freshest seafood, innovative plant-based cuisine, or flavours that traverse the globe, join us as we explore the establishments that are putting Australia firmly on the world’s culinary map. Karrawatta Wines Located at 164 Greenhills Rd, Meadows SA 5201, Karratta Wines’ highlights let you discover the scenic beauty of Adelaide Hills on your way to Karrawatta Wines, a place where passion meets tradition. Enjoy the breathtaking views and taste wines that are a true expression of the region, thanks to their commitment to low-intervention winemaking and organic farming. Explore the essence of their vineyards, perfectly suited to the Adelaide HIlls, McLaren Vale, and Langhorne Creek. Magill Estate Restaurant Find it at 78 Penfold Road, Adelaide SA 5072, where, nestled in the beautiful Adelaide foothills, Magill Estate Restaurant offers a blend of modern dining and stunning scenery. Guests can enjoy contemporary dishes and an impressive wine selection, all while taking in breathtaking views that make every meal special. Restaurant Botanic At Plane Tree Dr, Adelaide SA 5000, Botanic’s highlights are that it’s located within the stunning 51-hectare Adelaide Botanic Garden, Restaurant Botanic provides a unique dining experience… Read More

Where to go in Sydney for true blue Aussie food

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Whether you’re hosting a guest from overseas or just feel like embracing Australiana style food, we’ve found the best spot to spend your time: The Australian Heritage Hotel. Situated in the heart of The Rocks, Sydney, this heritage listed site ticks all the boxes of modern Australian vibes. Pub? Tick. Endless choice of local craft beers? Tick. Rooftop? Tick. Unique menu of classic with a twist? Tick. Good vibes? Tick tick. The venue has indoor and outdoor seating and is the perfect place to spend a summer evening admiring the wonderful city that is Sydney. Their craft beer fridge is very well stocked with latest releases and over 130 stand out brews, they’re dog friendly at street level and they also host pub games during the week for a bit of fun. Perhaps the real stand out is the menu though. Their signature pizza, the Coat of Arms, boasts both emu and kangaroo and is topped with a tasty lemon myrtle mayo. If that’s not enough native animals for you, there is also a crocodile pizza! The kitchen strives to use native plants and peppers to flavour the food, while also staying true to the classic pub favourites (yes, there is a chicken schnitty). If you’re after something on the healthier side, the salmon fillet is divine and there are plenty of salads to choose from. There’s truly something for everyone, especially the dessert which features a lamington ice cream sandwich and smashed pavolva (shhh, don’t tell New Zealand). Open 7 days and 7 nights,… Read More

Matt Preston, Tanqueray and Marley Spoon join forces to create the ultimate dinner party for six – in a box!

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Tanqueray and Marley Spoon have launched the ultimate dinner party box so now’s the time to call up the crew and host an entertaining night in, with a Korean-inspired menu curated by Matt Preston.  Designed to feed a party of six, these limited edition dining boxes include everything you need to create an incredibly delicious, three-course meal accompanied with Tanqueray gin cocktails.  Let’s be honest, planning and shopping for a dinner party can be hard work, even for the most organised amongst us, but with the Tanqueray x Marley Spoon ultimate dinner party box, all the hard work is done for you.  The ingredients are pre-portioned, so all you need to do is stick to the easy-to-follow recipe and voila, everyone will think you’re the bomb.  The party box costs $269, which includes a 700ml bottle of Tanqueray’s London Dry and cans of Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic. If Tanqueray’s Nº TEN is more your jam (a small batch gin crafted using fresh citrus fruits), you can pay an additional $30 for the Nº TEN dinner set ($299).  Available through to 29 March 2020 – with deliveries from 9 March to 5 April – the first of the limited edition dining boxes includes the following mouth-watering menu:  Entree: Brussel Sprout Bao Buns with Lap Cheong and Fish Sauce Caramel Main: Gochujang Beef Fillet Lettuce Cups with Shiso, Kimchi and Ssamjang Mayo Sides: Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Miso-Almond Butter, Charred Broccolini and Spring Onion with Sesame Dessert: Chocolate-Walnut Torte with Pears, Butterscotch and Gold Dust Cocktails to… Read More

Winter Food Festivals in Australia 2019

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Australia isn’t only about sunshine and beaches, especially during the winter season when the chill sets in. You don’t need the beach and sun to have fun though, not when there are so many amazing food festivals held during winter.  Australians certainly know food, so get out and check out some of these delicious festivals when the weather is cooler and the days are shorter. Winter Food Festivals Victoria: The Shortest Lunch Held on the shortest day of the year, the winter solstice, Shortest Lunch is short in name only. You can spend the entire day between cellar doors and boutique wineries to eat and taste wine as you walk along. Warm up with the open fires and live music. Noosa Food and Wine Festival This is one of the best foodie festivals in Australia, and it’s no wonder considering both the location and the food. You can talk with your favorite celebrity chefs, sink into the sand, and try a few specially crafted beverages too.  Taste test multiple dishes and listen to live entertainment as you walk around. Take a seat in Noosa Beach House for a larger meal later, or get snacks at Noosa Farmers’ Markets before you visit Noosa National Park. Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival Go to this festival any time in the two months that it’s open to see some of the region’s most diverse wine and food culture. Have some delicious food and drink, or become a chef yourself with some fun and interactive cooking classes.  If the… Read More

If crab’s your thing, it’s Muddy Mania at Kingsley’s Woolloomooloo this April

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With Mother’s Day creeping up on us, it’s time to start thinking about where to take Mum this year. If you’ve done high tea to death every other year and looking for something different (don’t worry…we’re not suggesting skydiving), then maybe you should consider getting Mum’s hands a little dirty at Kingsleys in Woolloomooloo. It’s called Muddy Mania and this six course, crab-inspired menu is available all through April and will feature at Kingsleys Woolloomooloo up until Mother’s Day 2019. Showcasing delicious Queensland mud crab, you’ll have the opportunity to sit back and enjoy the view at Woolloomooloo wharf while you indulge in several iconic crab dishes – breaking a leg or two! First up on the menu is the ‘snacks’ course, which features three delicious crab dishes, including Alaskan Snow Crab croquette with smoked garlic aioli. The ‘entree’ course features a heavenly gnocchi, mud crab, sage butter and porcini dish. When it’s time to get in the thick of it, Kingleys kindly provides a stylish white bib to protect your clothes when you start the main event. This includes mouth-watering salt and szechuan pepper crab, Singapore chili crab, and chilled crab with a tangy cocktail sauce. For those who like to pair meals with wine, there is also the two hours of bottomless wine option, featuring Cape Mentelle wine from Margaret River, Western Australia. Available to book for throughout April up until Mother’s Day 2019 | $120pp including wine | $90 without wine Get your crab on at Kingsleys Woolloomooloo, 10/6 Cowper St Wharf… Read More