Food and Wine Trails

Sydney Coffee Recommendations from Time Out Magazine

Sydney has some great coffee spots:
http://www.timeoutsydney.com.au/restaurants/sydneysbestfood/coffee-and-cafe-guide-2010.aspx
Deborah

Barossa Gourmet weekend August 2010

NAB Barossa Gourmet Weekend 2010

Date Saturday 21 - Sunday 22 August 2010

Contact Barossa Visitor Information Centre 08 8563 0600

Set your taste buds free with a weekend of indulgence in one of world's best wine regions. Each of the cellar doors taking part in this event will be serving up a fine dining experience matched with premium wines and the smooth sounds of live music. Barossa Gourmet weekend is a fantastic opportunity to indulge in food, wine and music and famous hospitality in the beautiful Barossa. A range of entertainment to suit all tastes will be on offer at each of the venues.
http://www.barossagourmetweekend.com.au/

South Australia Destination for Food and Wine

Great article written about South Australia:
read here:
http://www.helium.com/items/1884523-what-are-the-favorite-restaurants-in-south-australia
Deborah

Jazz Food Wine Mildura October 2010

Mildura Jazz Food and Wine Festival

29 OCTOBER to 1 NOVEMBER 2010

Featuring:

The Mike Stewart Big Band featuring Luke Thompson
Pugsley Buzzard
Pippa Wilson Swingtet
Gail Kingston and Hot Foot Jazz
Maryborough Traditional Jazz Ensemble
Mr Jazz
Hot Licks Trio
And much more…

The Mildura Jazz, Food and Wine Festival is a well established event that has attracted many locals and visitors to the Mildura district over the past thirty years. The Festival takes place as an annual Spring-time event, presenting four days of round the clock jazz entertainment in popular clubs, bars and cafes, restaurants, churches, as well as street side and riverside venues – with feature events utilising unique Murray River settings and all events showcasing regional food and wine.

2009 marked the 30th Anniversary of the Festival and the milestone event enjoyed a huge increase in attendance on recent years.

A highlight of the Festival was a special performance by the winner of the 2009 ARAIA for best jazz composition. Joe Chindamo. Joe performed on Friday 30 October at the Mildura Arts Centre where he presented an original work inspired by the Art Centres treasured painting the Bathing Nude Girl by Edgar Degas.

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary the Festival held an inaugural free street party on Saturday 31 October. Sponsored by Prime TV this free event will provided non stop jazz entertainment on two stages in the Mildura City Heart from 5pm to 10.30pm. This was a first for the Festival and with Bands such as E-Type Jazz, Gail Kingston and Hot Food Jazz, The Maryborough Traditional Jazz ensemble and Hot B Hines (to name just a few), combined with alfresco dining, this event provided a fitting celebration for one of the longest running Jazz festivals in Australia.

Join us again in 2010 for another jam packed 4 days of Jazz on the river, Jazz at the wineries and Jazz on the Streets.
Mildura Jazz Food and Wine Festival

http://artsmildura.com/jazz/

August 2010 Fireside Festival

The Fireside Festival - throughout August at venues in the Canberra region

We're warming up for the 2010 Fireside Festival and the line up of events and experiences is looking fabulous...

Immerse yourself in winter... think degustation dinners, truffles, exhibitions, wine masterclasses, great winter escape packages and even hot rock massages.... what more could you want from winter...

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The Fireside Festival...
The sound of clinking glasses and a crackling fire, the smell of hot chocolate. Immerse yourself with delicious food, fabulous wine, art and experiences during the Fireside Festival 2010 throughout August.

At the Fireside Festival you can sip on exquisite cool climate wines, taste the delicacies from the region, meet local artists with a passion for their craft, or just relax and warm yourself on open fires while you listen to fine music and talk amongst your friends. Make your winter escape an escape to winter.
http://www.firesidefestival.com.au/

Sydney's Top Sandwiches from Time out Magazine

Just want a good sandwich and don't know where to find one in Sydney then look no further...
http://www.timeoutsydney.com.au/restaurants/sydneysbestfood/sydneys-top-10-sandwiches.aspx

Deborah

Food Wine Article to Read about Matching Rules

Great article food and wine matching!
http://www.smh.com.au/business/clevel/food-and-wine--forget-the-old-rules-20100608-xryi.html
Deborah

Mudgee Goes to Balmoral Beach Aug 2010

Event Name:          Mudgee Wine & Food Fair Balmoral
Date:                     Sunday 8th August 2010
Time:                     10.00am – 5.00pm
Location:                The Reserve
                             The Esplanade
                             Balmoral Beach, NSW, 2088
Fesival format:       The picturesque sands of Balmoral Beach on Sydney Harbour will host the ‘Mudgee Food and Wine Fair’ on Sunday 8 August 2010. Connoisseurs of wine can taste their way around 30 of the region’s premium and boutique wineries, and gourmands can devour the fresh, regional produce from this renowned foodie region.

Set to attract 10,000 people, the event is one of Sydney’s longest standing regional food and wine fairs, now in its 20th year.

Website:               website details to follow
Email:                    rebecca@thincmarketing.com.au
Phone:                   02 6372 3151
Fax:                       02 6372 3141

June long Weekend Westend Wines Griffith 2010

IMMERSE YOUR SENSES @ WESTEND ESTATE WINES • JUNE LONG WEEKEND •

unWINEd this weekend & come behind the scenes of Westend Estate Wines, with an enjoyable guided wine tour by our chief winemaker. Followed by an exclusive tasting session of Westend’s current premium vintages accompanied by traditional Italian antipasto Platters. Enjoy all of this within Westend’s new private barrel room! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity.

• Bookings Essential: Phone (02) 6969 0800 or email ecalabria@westendestate.com.au

• When: Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th June 2010. 11.00am and 1.30pm daily

• Cost: $8 per person

Sydney's Roast Dinners by Time Out

Wintery weather means a great Sunday roast, check out top places in Sydney to try a great roast even if its not Sunday!!
http://www.timeoutsydney.com.au/restaurants/sydneysbestfood/cheap-eats-2010--roasts.aspx

Deborah