Tuesday, March 8, 2011

The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, 4-14 March, 2011

 
Celebrate good food and wine! 

This year again, food lovers will be spoilt for choice as chefs, restaurateurs, winemakers, sommeliers, producers and artisans all over Victoria showcase their talents. Download your free event guide by clicking on the link below.


 

Some interesting events

Here's a preview of some exciting events taking place until the 14th of March. A larger choice can be viewed in the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival event guide.


Footscray Food Fiesta


Sample fresh market produce in Footscray. Hosted by the Footscray Renewal Partnership of the State Government of Victoria and Maribyrnong City Council.
When 9 March, 3:00PM - 6:00PM
Where: William Cooper Footscray Railway Station Footbridge, Fore-Courts, Footscray Railway Station, Footscray
Cost Free

Return to Terroir


Return to Terroir is a group of 176 top international biodynamic winegrowers. Taste wines made by the world's most talented wine makers at this special event.
When: 14 March, 12:00PM - 3:00PM, 14 March, 4:00PM - 7:00PM
Where: Zinc at Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne
Cost: $65.00 per session, includes Reidel glass to take home
Bookings: Book online or call Ticketmaster on 136 100

World Street Food Festival

Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne

Queen Victoria Market will host the 2nd Annual World Street Food Festival showcasing food and wines from all over the world. More information from the Queen Victoria Market website.
When Sunday 13 March, 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Where: Queen Victoria Market, Corner Queen and Victoria Streets, Melbourne
Cost $10.00 per tasting plate
 
Passata Experience

Va Bene Restaurant, Docklands

Come to the Docklands and learn how to make the traditional Italian passata di pomodoro under the guidance of head chef Marisa Travain.
When 13 March, 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Where: Va Bene Pizzeria e pasta cucina, Shed 9, Central Pier, Docklands 
Cost $180.00 Includes workshop, lunch and wines - plus your own tomato sauce to take home
Bookings 03 8623 9690, Online at: functions@vabenepizzeria.com
Website: www.vabenepizzeria.com
 
A larger selection of events taking place all over Victora is available on the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival website

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