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MEKONG RETURNS WITH SELL-OUT CRAFT BEER AND CURRY SERIES

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BREWS AND CHEWS ‘PART TIW’ –

MEKONG ON KENSINGTON STREET – SYDNEY

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It’s a classic combo like no other: rich and fragrant curries paired with the crisp, hoppy goodness of a cold beer. After the sell-out success of the first series, Mekong on Kensington Street launches round two of their Craft Beer and Curry Series, featuring Chef Tiw’s award-winning Indochine cuisine and collaborations with Sauce Brewery, Lord Nelson, Willie the Boatman and 4 Pines.

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The events will take place monthly from February to June and consist of five shared courses and five paired beers. Brewers will be on hand on the night to chat through the selected beers, tasting notes and why they’ve been matched.

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Each event will hero a selection of regional culinary delights, from the country’s that border the Mekong River, with cuisine from Cambodia, Vietnam, Northern Thailand and Myanmar. Think unexpected pairings like dark beer and charcoal pudding, spicy dishes with hoppy pale ale.

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“Indian curries have long been paired with Indian Pale Ale due to the hoppy nature of the beer,” Chef Tiw said. “But the reality is, there are so many beer styles that can complement a curry and we want to highlight some of best in this Craft Beer and Curry Series.”

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Tickets are on sale now at $95 per person. Book your ticket online before they sell-out: https://tickets.myguestlist.com/v25a57f7992ba51/craft-/beer-curry-part-2-brew-tiw/

What: Craft Beer and Curry Series

Where: Mekong on Kensington Street, 2/14 Kensington St, Chippendale NSW 2008

When: Thursday 22 February, 22 March, 24 May and 21 June 2018 at 6:30pm

Tickets: $95

https://tickets.myguestlist.com/v25a57f7992ba51/craft-beer-curry-part-2-brew-tiw/

Website: https://www.mekong-restaurant.com.au

**Information & Images Courtesy of Mekong/Cardinal Spin – Matt Fraser

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THE VALENTINE’S DAY WOW FACTOR AT SYDNEY’S GPO GRAND

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GPO GRAND – SYDNEY

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GPO Grand’s Personal Restaurant Butler is a world first service that promises to truly wow your significant other.

The bespoke system makes GPO Grand the leading location for Valentine’s Day this year, by enhancing your dining experience and allowing for patrons to astonish their dates with an array of indulgent surprises. Choose to lavish your beloved with long stem red roses, Champagne on arrival, a personalised hand written card, or a box of hand crafted chocolate truffles when booking. GPO Grand will do all of the hard work for you with the service provided free of any additional fees or charges, promising a spectacularly memorable experience at every step of the way.

Postales Restaurant
Postales Restaurant

Indulge at Prime Restaurant and share a 1.5kg grain fed Tomahawk steak with your lover or enjoy a three course cheese and wine pairing experience at GPO Cheese and Wine Room. Valentine’s Day has its origin in Italy and our romantic al fresco dining options at Intermezzo will make you feel like you’re in Rome, or soak in some Spanish flair at Postales guaranteed to impress your special someone.

Peter Petroulas, Managing Director of GPO Grand commented, “The Restaurant Butler service was a world first when it was introduced in 2016. It remains an inherently special experience, unique to GPO Grand Restaurants. We are very proud to offer this service which has become an integral part of what we do”.

The Personal Restaurant Butler service is available across all GPO Grand Fine Dining restaurants which include Prime, Intermezzo, Postales, GPO Cheese and Wine Room and Subterranean, accompanying the various special Valentine’s Day Menus on offer, which make GPO the perfect venue to enjoy a uniquely exceptional evening.

Prime Restaurant
Prime Restaurant

GPO RESTAURANT BUTLER SERVICE ADD-ONS

Single Long Stem Red Rose $35

Half Dozen Long Stem Red Roses $70

Dozen Long Stem Red Roses $98

Personalised Card $5

Box of 4 Chocolate Truffles $12

Box of 12 Chocolate Truffles $30

NV Gosset Champagne on arrival $24 glass / $135 bottle

Subterranean Restaurant
Subterranean Restaurant

About GPO Grand

GPO Grand is an award-winning collection of 14 restaurants, cafes and bars located at Sydney’s premier address, 1 Martin Place. GPO GRAND | No.1 Martin Place | Sydney NSW 2000 Telephone (02) 9229 7700 | Online & Restaurant Butler Booking: www.gpogrand.com | Email: mail@gpogrand.com

**Information & Images Courtesy of GPO Grand 

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Christmas Fun at The Cliveden Bar and Dining from 15th December

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Sammy and Bella’s Kitchen Rescue in Partnership with Callebaut

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DARK MOFO 2018 ANNOUNCES MAJOR NEW FESTIVAL EVENT

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DARK MOFO 2018 – HOBART

DARK AND DANGEROUS THOUGHTS

LITERATURE, FILM AND IDEAS

Hobart’s midwinter festival Dark Mofo has recently announced a new program feature for next year’s June festival.

Dark and Dangerous Thoughts (DDT) will comprise a curated showcase of literature, film and ideas that will take place during the festival.

“We are delighted to announce the appointment of DDT program director Laura Kroetsch,” Dark Mofo Director Leigh Carmichael said.

Program Director Lauren Kroetsch - Image Courtesy of Adelaide Festival
Program Director Lauren Kroetsch – Image Courtesy of Adelaide Festival

“We’ll be asking her to draw on her wealth of experience as we program some of the more challenging and dangerous ideas being discussed in the twenty-first century. We’ll be looking at a broad range of issues, but it’s unlikely we’ll stray too far from the core themes of fucking and killing.”

In November, Adelaide Festival announced Laura Kroetsch’s departure from Adelaide Writers’ Week, where she had been director for the past seven years.

“In these dark times, we need to insist on freedom of expression,” Laura Kroetsch said. “I’m thrilled to be joining Dark Mofo, a festival that values independent thinking.”

The first Dark and Dangerous Thoughts program will be announced in April along with the full program.

Dark Mofo 2018: June 15-24 in Hobart, Tasmania www.darkmofo.net.au

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T: @dark_mofo

F: /darkmofofestival

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**Information & Images Supplied Courtesy of DARK MOFO – Rebecca Fiztgibbon

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