Greeks vs the rest
A Festival favourite finds a new home where fierce debate will continue over delicious food and wine. Join George Calombaris and Shane Delia and their teams of industry identities as they debate an age old dilemma – is Greek cuisine the basis for all other cuisines?
Ask any Greek, they will tell you that Greeks invented, well, everything. Join us and investigate the history of spaghetti, dumplings and the BBQ as teams unearth the history of modern dining. As the debate rages, enjoy a feast of St Katherine's sharing cuisine and, at the end, decide on the illustrious winners.
When: Sunday 11th March
Time: 7pm
Where: St Katherine's, 26 Cotham Rd, Kew
Cost: $145pp includes entertainment, 4 sharing courses and beverages
Enquire online or call P: 9207 7477.
It's all Greek to me
Enjoy two very different takes on Hellenic cuisine from Melbourne’s favourite Greek restaurants at this one-off dinner designed specifically for the anniversary of Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.
Joe Grbac from The Press Club will be presenting contemporary Greek food next to Travis McAuley from Hellenic Republic’s taverna style cuisine, focusing on one key ingredient for each course. Matched with Greek beverages, this is a chance to taste the development of Greek food over a millennia.
Cost: $195.00 includes five courses with matched beverages
When: Tuesday 13 March
Where: The Press Club, 72 Flinders St, Melbourne
Time: 7pm
Enquire online or call P: 9677 9677.
The Ultimate Parisian Afternoon Tea
A selection of our all time favourite champagnes and tables piled high with exquisite sweet and savoury delights – what better way to spend an afternoon with your closest friends?Hosted by culinary legend (and Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Legend) Philippe Mouchel, The Ultimate Parisian Afternoon Tea takes glamorous French culture to the extreme and is sure to bring out your inner Marie Antoinette!
Cost: $95 pp
When: Saturday 10th March
Where: P M 24, 24 Russell St, Melbourne
Time: 12 noon until 3pm
For reservations and further details please email P M 24 or call P: 9207 7424.
Georgie Porgie Cooking for Kids
Now this is the way to learn how to cook - in the kitchen with George!
Georgie Porgie Cooking for Kids is part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and is an exciting and informative introduction into cooking. George will teach you how to find the best ingredients, and the secrets behind making a delicious meal. There will be games, quizzes and of course some very yummy food to eat! Suitable for children up to 14 years and is fully supervised.
Date: Saturday 17th March
Where: St Katherine's, 26 Cotham Rd, Kew
Time: 11am - 2pm
Cost: $125 includes cooking demonstration and lunch
Ages: 8 - 14 years old
Enquire online or call P: 9207 7477.
Dinner with Massimo Bottura
Soak up the rich thinking of this new generation Italian chef and renowned food philosopher Massimo Bottura as he joins The Press Club as a special guest during the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. Massimo will share his thoughts on the future of food whilst you enjoy a beautifully designed set menu with matching wines.
Cost: $245 set menu with matched wines
Where: The Press Club, 72 Flinders St, Melbourne
When: Thursday 8 March
Time: 7pm
Enquire online or call P: 9677 9677.
Making the past history… the new face of Israeli and Middle Eastern food 2012
During the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival this March, Maha is privileged to be hosting the talented and renowned Israeli Chef Meir Adoni. Celebrated for his meticulously intelligent and innovative approach to Modern Israeli cuisine, Adoni has won several awards for his famous restaurant Catit in Israel.
Together, Meir Adoni and Shane Delia will create a magnificent eight course degustation with matching wines showcasing the beautiful flavours and techniques of Modern Israel and Middle Eastern cuisine.
Date: Monday
12th March 2012
Where: Maha, 21 Bond St, Melbourne
Time:
7pm
Cost: Eight
course degustation with wines to match $175 pp
To ensure you do not miss out on this special evening, please enquire online or call P: 9629 5900 to secure your place.
Mentor Melbourne
Session 2: Creating and maintaining your brand
When: Monday 19th March
The Mediterranean Pasta Express
One of Melbourne’s newest restaurants, Mama Baba is making a
name for itself with Italian-Greco style pasta dishes and very clever
beverage matches, all served up with some cool tunes and a unique dining
room.
As part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, Mama Baba is hosting a
one-off dinner designed to be speedy, 60 minutes and you're out the
door. Enjoy a whirlwind trip around the Mediterranean sampling three
pasta dishes with beverages – pronto!
When: Wednesday 14th march 2012
Where: Mama Baba, 21 Daly, South Yarra
Cost: $55 pp includes three pasta dishes with matched wines
For reservations please call P 9207 7421 or email Mama Baba.