Words by Andrew Kemp Images Courtesy of Edenvale We’ve all had some unpleasant surprises, haven’t we? Like when the “Poisson et frites Anglais tradionelle” on the restaurant menu turned out to just be fish & chips. Or when the premium coffee at the new “must visit” spot just doesn’t match up to your regular hole-in-the-wall’s … Read more
Bavarian restaurants to donate all profits on one day to drought-stricken farmers Rockpool Dining Group’s Bavarian restaurants are digging deep to assist drought-affected farmers and will donate all profits from 16 venues in New South Wales and Queensland on Sunday, 26 August to support drought relief. The Bavarian and The Bavarian Beerhaüs restaurants in the … Read more
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
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
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
Holy Duck! – Sydney Words and Photos by Andrew Kemp / additional images supplied It turns out that Holy Duck! is appropriately named. If it’s duck you want, it’s seriously good duck you’ll get. With locations at Kensington Street and Castlecrag, we headed to the latter in the Quadrangle Shopping Village, providing loads of convenient … Read more
Media Preview at Bar Patrón by Rockpool – World Tequila Day – 24 July 2018 Article by Andrew Kemp Images Courtesy of Rockpool Dining Group & Andrew Kemp The Australia Times News welcomes Sydney writer, Andrew Kemp, to the team. Andrew’s first culinary adventure was to attend a Media Preview this week, at Bar Patrón … Read more
‘I AM SASHA’ by Anita Selzer – Book Reading – Jeffreys Books, Melbourne Review by Sumaiya Rizvi – @melbourne_blog Images Courtesy of Helen Reizer / HRPR Anita Selzer’s latest book ‘I Am Sasha’, recently launched at Jeffreys Bookstore / jeffreysbooks.com.au in Malvern. The book is based on the memoir of the author’s grandmother, who in 1994 said … Read more
Stretched Pizza: loved by vegans and the gluten-free Melbourne Since throwing opens its doors in April, Coburg’s Stretched Pizza has been a big hit with food lovers, receiving rave reviews and a loyal customer base already. “We have received lots of feedback from customers who recognise the quality ingredients that we use and appreciate that … Read more
Pure South Dining – Southgate – Melbourne A special event celebrating the island’s world class produce on Friday 1 June Pure South Dining is thrilled to offer Melbourne a taste of King Island, with a menu inspired by this year’s King Island Long Table, a grassroots festival that celebrates the island’s unique produce. Pure … Read more