Pastuso and Atlas Dining present a ‘Passion for the Pacific’ – 11 September

Following on from the success of the Pastuso and Atlas Dining collaboration in March, another special dinner is now planned at Pastuso on Tuesday 11 September, highlighting fresh and sustainable seafood with Peruvian flair. Pastuso’s executive chef and co-owner Alejandro Saravia and Atlas Dining’s head chef and co-owner Charlie Carrington will come together for a … Read more

20 YEARS OF DAVID’S SERIES

    To celebrate their 20-year anniversary, Prahran institution David’s will be hosting a two-part series, kicking off with a birthday party on Wednesday 12th September, and a retrospective degustation on Wednesday 17 October which also previews the next menu direction. PART ONE: 100kg of Seafood. 100 Bottles of Wine. 100 people. Celebrate two thriving … Read more

CLOONEY KITCHEN & BAR brings 50’s Glamour and Grandeur to Port Melbourne

Port Melbourne’s Bay Street is soon to be home to a luxury 50s inspired cocktail bar. Clooney Kitchen & Bar takes its inspiration from 50s jazz musicians known for their old Hollywood glamour. The bar’s name is a nod to much-loved jazz musician Rosie Clooney (George Clooney’s aunt). Europe meets Hollywood at Clooney, for a … Read more

AUSTRALIANS TO GET THEIR HANDS ON RUBY CHOCOLATE FROM 13 AUGUST

After months of anticipation, Australian’s will finally be able to get their first taste of ruby RB1 chocolate! The first new variety of chocolate to be discovered in 80 years will be available in dessert form from Monday 13th August and only from Callebaut Chocolate Heroes and Callebaut Ambassador Kirsten Tibballs, ahead of its official launch to market this September.  Australian’s will be … Read more

400 Gradi’s Johnny Di Francesco – R&CA’s Awards for Excellence

Following recent global recognition as best pizzeria in Oceania, 400 Gradi’s world-class Johnny Di Francesco has brought home yet another title – R&CA’s Awards for Excellence.  The in late July 400 Gradi won Savour Australia™ Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence for Victoria & Tasmania in the Pizza Restaurant category – adding to 400 Gradi’s … Read more

FREE FESTIVAL FUN AND FINGER-LICKIN’ FOOD TRUCK FARE IN LIVERPOOL

On Saturday 25 August, Western Sydney will light up with two vibrant events showcasing the very best food, music and culture out West. Liverpool street celebration Eat Your Heart Out runs from 2 – 9pm on Railway St, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA)’s FREE flagship youth event GENEXT GOES WEST runs from 5 – 8pm at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre.

“After a fantastic inaugural year, Eat Your Heart Out returns to celebrate the best of the Liverpool region and celebrate the rejuvenated city centre. The day is a spectacular opportunity for both locals and wider Sydneysiders alike to come together and enjoy a day of tantalising food and incredible local arts,” said Festival Producer Vi Girgis.

Credit: Melissa Carey
Credit: Melissa Carey
Liverpool Street Arts Fest
Liverpool Street Arts Fest

Taking over Liverpool’s Station Street, Eat Your Heart Out returns for a second year of mouth-watering food trucks, music and arts. Catch food truck fare including Dirty Bird’s Japanese fried chicken delights and Berlin Bangers’ array of wondrous wursts, or check out a pop-up shipping container restaurant and bar from Liverpool’s Macquarie Bistro, showcasing its menu by celebrity chef Colin Fassnidge.

Dirty Bird
Dirty Bird
VN Noodle
VN Noodle

“Come evening, young people can hop on a train for GENEXT GOES WEST, programmed by young people, for young people! Parent and teacher-free, teens can catch live music from the hottest emerging musicians and get involved with thought-provoking workshops – all for FREE!” said CPAC Director Craig Donarski.

Gennex Goes West
Gennex Goes West

From 5pm, MCA’s GENEXT GOES WEST will transform Casula Powerhouse into a bustling festival-style event of art, live music and performance. The MCA Youth Committee and CPAC Youth have programmed an event exclusively for young people aged 12-18 years featuring live experimental pop queens Kota Banks and Princi, eclectic producer CLYPSO and electro-soul starlet Clarissa Mei, as well as engaging workshops from local artists including Leila El Rayes.

Genext Credit: Lucy Parakhina
Genext
Credit: Lucy Parakhina
Credit: Jacqui Manning
Credit: Jacqui Manning

For tickets and further information visit www.casulapowerhouse.com/booknow
GENEXT GOES WEST tickets, booking required, https://www.mca.com.au/whats-on/genext/goes-west-2018/
Stay up to date through: www.facebook.com/casulapowerhouse

The Yard Credit: Prudence Upton
The Yard
Credit: Prudence Upton

Event Info
What:
Eat Your Heart Out Liverpool
When: Saturday 25 August, 2 – 9pm
Where: Railway Street, Liverpool NSW 2170
More info: https://www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/events/eat-your-heart-out

Dirty Bird
Dirty Bird

What: MCA’s GENEXT GOES WEST: Casula Powerhouse
When: Saturday 25 August, 5 – 8pm
Where: Casula Powerhouse, 1 Powerhouse Road, Casula NSW 2170 (don’t forget, Casula has its own train station!)
Booking required: https://www.mca.com.au/whats-on/genext/goes-west-2018/

TUT performance
TUT performance

**Information and Images Courtesy of Eat Your Heart Out/GENEXT GOES WEST/Supplied by Cardinal Spin – Genvin In

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WINE ISLAND RETURNS FRIDAY 2 NOVEMBER TO SUNDAY 4 NOVEMBER

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WINE AND SPICE AT MEKONG – WEDNESDAY 15 AUGUST – SYDNEY

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