Post Tagged with: "Melbourne"

George Calombaris joins OzHarvest
/ April 24, 2012 11:24 am

George Calombaris joins OzHarvest

OzHarvest, Australia’s most renowned food rescue charity, is thrilled to announce chef, restaurateur and TV celebrity, George Calombaris, as an ambassador. Founder and CEO, Ronni Kahn, was keen to welcome George on board when she discovered his ethos and passion for food and minimising waste. George joins an ambassadorial line-up of the some of the biggest names in food in [...]

Who is Australia’s best barista?
/ March 8, 2012 9:01 am

Who is Australia’s best barista?

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 10:43 am

Meet Pat and Stick

Pat and Stick’s Homemade Ice Cream Co. from FOOD WINE DINE on Vimeo. Meet Pat and Stick. Ice cream sandwich connoisseurs. Along with Rob Locke, from Food Wine Dine, we are very proud to present the delicious journey of Pat and Stick’s Homemade Ice Cream Company. With a friendship brewing over beer and food (the best kind if you ask [...]

Jamie Oliver heads to Oz
/ February 3, 2012 11:53 am

Jamie Oliver heads to Oz

It’s his wired, passionate and unpretentious nature that makes him undoubtedly one of the world’s most beloved chefs. His television shows have been broadcasted to over 50 countries across the globe. His books have been translated into over 26 languages and he is biggest selling author in the U.K, after J.K Rowling. He has won over 30 awards including a [...]

The Commoners cult movie inspired menu’s
/ January 13, 2012 9:00 am

The Commoners cult movie inspired menu’s

Jo Corrigan and The Commoner restaurant crew are excited to announce a yearlong calendar of cult movie inspired menus! From Planet of the Apes to Jaws, six classic movies have been given a tantalizing twist that is not-so common and oh-so Commoner. Each menu is available in conjunction with the regular menu and will run for one month only, giving [...]

Would you steal a Banksy?
/ December 8, 2011 11:14 am

Would you steal a Banksy?

Usually hotels are not ones to encourage stealing. Mini bars are very carefully monitored to minimise costs on those highly marked up products, even bathrobes are a no-no. But this Summer Art Series Hotels they are shifting the goal posts a little and are tempting us with saying “go on, you know you want to… just steal our Banksy already!” [...]

A quick chat with… Jacques Reymond
/ September 27, 2011 10:32 am

A quick chat with… Jacques Reymond

Jacques Reymond, of Cuisine du Temps revealed his culinary talent to onlookers at Taste of Melbourne in the De Dietrich Cooking School. Mr Reymond, also brand ambassador for De Dietrich Appliances, not only allowed admirers to view his prowess in the kitchen, but also stayed to share some tips. First and foremost, Mr Reymond believes a passion for cooking and [...]

Taste of Melbourne
/ September 17, 2011 9:00 am

Taste of Melbourne

The launch of Taste of Melbourne, Thursday night, marked a foodies dream as leading restaurants and producers gathered together for a gastronomical journey through the flavours of Spring. For this four-day smorgasbord of gourmet food, The Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton is filled with wafting aromas and a bustling crowd all vying for the chance to taste as many dishes [...]

The “Dude Food” Trend
/ September 13, 2011 9:00 am

The “Dude Food” Trend

The latest food trend pervading Melbourne is the evolution of “dude food”. Restaurants everywhere are capitalising on what is affectionately known as food for the dude; a gourmet take on trusty homemade comforting greasy classics. The appeal of the Americanised cuisine of burgers, fried chicken and chips, is only growing and making a huge presence in the small bar scene [...]

Taste of Melbourne
/ August 17, 2011 9:00 am

Taste of Melbourne

The 2011 Taste of Melbourne will offer avid food-lovers an insight into the flavours of Spring. This year’s event will play host to top restaurants: St Katherines, Stokehouse, Sarti, The Millswyn, Mahjong Black, The European, The Kitchen Cat, Mezzo & Mr Bianco, Libertine & Le Traiteur and The Botanical with more to be announced soon. From assessing the event program, [...]