Archive for category: Events
/ January 17, 2013 5:13 pm
Conference to discuss marketing strategies to overcome tough competition Australian food manufacturers are facing a battle to remain competitive in an industry flooded with cheaper imported goods. The “Branding the Australian Food Industry” conference in Sydney will provide practical strategies for food manufacturers to survive in a tough economic environment, characterised by a high Australian dollar and cost-sensitive consumers. “Australian [...]
/ April 26, 2012 9:14 am
Gourmands can look forward to some rare and tasty treats at the Pyrmont Festival of Wine, Food and Art, from 18-27 May 2012, with over 20 events announced in the program, its biggest yet. The Pyrmont Festival is a collaboration between the Pyrmont Ultimo Chamber of Commerce, the City of Sydney and the Mudgee Wine Region industry, bringing country flavours [...]
/ April 3, 2012 9:36 am
The Yarra Valley’s top winemakers, chefs and producers are gearing up for next months’ inaugural Yarra Valley Food & Wine Festival – April 26-29, 2012 – which will showcase the best of the Yarra Valley’s wineries, restaurants and local produce. The four-day festival will provide plenty of hands-on experiences and opportunities to learn from the experts – whether it’s a [...]
/ March 8, 2012 9:01 am
The challenge to find Australia’s best barista is on again! Now in its tenth year, the Danes Grand Barista Championships (DGBC) will continue to challenge barista’s across the country in 2012, with finals being held in Sydney in August at the Specialty Food and Drink Fair. The winner will be flown to HOFOX in Hong Kong to compete in the [...]
/ February 29, 2012 5:03 pm
The Instagram March Photo-a-Day Challenge starts tomorrow! Ok there has been lots of Instagram news lately and creating Photo-a-Day challenges. Those of you asking “what the”?? It works like this… Starting on March 1st we have to take a photo each day with inspiration from the word or phrase of the day. For example tomorrow is ‘up’ so we have [...]
/ February 24, 2012 10:27 am
Crows Nest bistro Burlington Bar & Dining is disproving the theory that restaurant food doesn’t have to be heavy and rich to be super tasty and moorish. Head chef Jacqui Gowan along with experienced nutritionist Susan Nelan, have created a light lunch menu that is perfect for ladies lunching and that’s exactly what we did! This week a few of [...]
/ February 23, 2012 10:04 am
The Foodservice Australia expo is on again and this year his significantly bigger and better with the signing of major exhibitors Kraft and Callebaut for the show. The event is designed just for the restaurant, catering, institutional and bakery sectors- to discover new food, drink and equipment ideas for their businesses. It gives hospitality professionals the opportunity to come along [...]
/ February 22, 2012 10:09 am
Calling top young chefs, waiters and restaurateurs, applications for the 2012 Electrolux Appetite for Excellence are now open. Launched in 2006 by chef and restaurateur Luke Mangan and Lucy Allon, this national high profile competition aims to support and encourage the next generation of hospitality leaders. While it originally began with just an award for the best young chef, its [...]
/ February 20, 2012 1:54 pm
Make sure you celebrate Pancake Day this Tuesday with award-winning chef, Brad Jolly in a live Pancake cook-off and tossing demonstration at Martin Place, Sydney between 7 – 11 a.m. Here’s a little bit of history for you… Strove Tuesday is the day preceding Ash Wednesday and is used to celebrate Lent. Pancakes are eaten as they are made out [...]
/ February 20, 2012 9:51 am
Now in its fourth year, the Lorenzo Galli wine scholarship celebrates the diversity and richness of Italy’s wine and history while showcasing the latest trends in Australia with its interpretations of Italian varietals. This is done through a comprehensive, rigorous blind tasting of about 150 top wines during a two-day masterclass to be held on June 18 & 19 2012. [...]
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