The team from Melbourne's Tonka will play host to visiting British Indian food writer, author and TV presenter Anjum Anand. Photo: Eddie Jim
Lunch with Anjum Anand
Join visiting British Indian food writer, author and TV presenter Anjum Anand for an exclusive lunch at Tonka. Lunch includes a spicy talk by Anand, a signed copy of her Indian vegetarian Feasts' cookbook and more.
Details: July 2, 12pm – 3pm, cost: single $85.00, couple $135, Tonka, 20 Duckboard Place, Melbourne. Reservations are essential on 03 9650 3155.
Something for the kids
Free pizza-making workshops for kids. Head over to Centro Box Hill during the school holidays and your little chef can create healthy homemade pizzas from scratch, play a few rounds of pizza bingo or enter a colouring competition with lots of prizes up for grabs.
Details: July 8 – 12, nr Main & Market Streets, Box Hill, for more information visit their website.
Help stop food going to waste
SecondBite is using leftovers to feed hungry Australian's this winter. The aim is to raise half a million dollars at Coles towards the redistribution of fresh food to over 900 community food programs across Australia. Coles shoppers can make a donation at the register, or purchase a raffle ticket for the chance to win Coles gift cards.
Details: June 12 to July 9, donate at any Coles supermarket. For more information visit their website.
Winter Evenings of Chocolate
Koko Black is excited to announce the 6 premium dessert degustation. Executive chocolatier Grant Inches and head pastry chef Adam Tippins will take guests on a journey with deconstructed desserts inspired by new truffle flavours such as liquid salted caramel and their hand-rolled truffles. Ticket price includes a champagne truffle cocktail on arrival, four desserts, Koko Black signature beverages and a gift bag of chocolates.
Details: July 9, 10, 23 and 24, 7pm, cost: $80 per person, 52 Collins St, Melbourne. To make a booking phone 03 9354 0720 or visit their website. www.kokoblack.com
CWA's Creative Arts Exhibition
The Country Women's Association is presenting the Creative Arts Exhibition at the Bendigo exhibition centre. Besides crafts there's plenty for foodie fans including cookery and preserve making competitions. As well as this, refreshments and cook books will be available for purchase.
Details: Fri 12th and Sat 13th July, Bendigo Exhibition Centre, Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Holmes Road Bendigo. For more information see www.cwaofvic.asn.au or call 03 5852 2597.
Celebrate Bastille Day
Mr Mason: Enjoy a classic French banquet at Mr Mason. Serving up a three-course long table feast, you can expect dishes such as beef bourguignon, seafood bouillabaisse and chocolate soufflé all accompanied by a variety of free flowing Chateau de Sours wines and Kronenbourg beer.
Details: July 13, cost: $120 per head, Mr Mason, 530 Collins Street, shop 10, Melbourne. Enter near the corner of Little Collins Street and Mc Crackens Lane. Bookings are essential on 03 9614 4500.
French Brasserie: Alternatively, celebrate Bastille Day with an evening of delicious food, French wine, and great jazz at the French Brasserie. Paying tribute to the best Brasseries in France, their chef and team will recreate dishes from these top establishments.
Details: July 13, four course degustation dinner and live entertainment, cost: $110 per person, The French Brasserie, 2 Malthouse Lane, Melbourne. To make a booking phone 9662 1632.
Truffle hunt
The annual truffle hunt is just around the corner. Join Chateau Yering for a truffle-filled weekend with their Hunt Package. The package includes overnight accommodation in a luxury river suite, a truffle hunt at Yarra Valley Truffles, six course truffle degustation dinner in Eleonore's Restaurant and a full breakfast on Sunday morning.
Details: July 13, Cost: Dinner & Wine only price: $210.00 per person, Dinner, Wine & Hunt price: $280.00 per person, to make a bookings email functions@chateauyering.com.au or phone 03 9237 3333. For more information visit their website.
The magic of truffles
Australian's can enjoy their delicious truffles once again at Madame Truffles this July. As well as a store, Madame Truffles has partnered with several cafes across Melbourne to create truffle toasties. Cafés include St. Ali, Cheerio (Richmond), Guerilla Espresso (Footscray) and The Premises (Kensington). Other events include a whisky and truffle tasting night and the family truffle dinner.
Details: 20 Yarra Place, South Melbourne (St Ali next door), until Saturday 10th August, Thur/Fri – 9am-5pm, Sat – 9am-3pm, contact: truffles@madametruffles.com.au or visit their website for more events.
Green Smoothie Workshop
Getting your daily two and five serves of fruit and vegies a day is made easy with a green smoothie. Sample delicious recipes at a Cheeky Chimp workshop and head home motivated to use your blender for good instead of evil.
Details: July 16, cost: $59, The Vibe Hotel Carlton, 441 Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria. For more information visit their website.
Sample 'Prohibition Era' style cocktails
As part of the 'Underbelly: Squizzy Exhibition' the Old Melbourne Goal is hosting an exclusive 'Pop up' Speakeasy. A speakeasy was an establishment that illegally sold booze during prohibition. Head back to the 1920's and sample prohibition style cocktails made by the team at Trink Tank and Bar Americano.
Details: 18 July, 6.30pm - 9.30pm, cost: $30 ticket includes 1 'Prohibition' style cocktail, additional beverages & food will be available for purchase on the night. Book tickets here (http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=49513 ) or call 03 8663 7260.
Kellybrook Estate Wine Release Dinner
An annual event to celebrate the release of Kellybrook's finest wines. These are the first reserve wine releases by their new winemaker Rob Hall. Each wine is matched to a corresponding dish making up a six course menu.
Details: July 20, Cost: $135 per person, Kellybrook Winery & Restaurant, Fulford Road Wonga Park, 3115, Victoria, for more information visit their website. http://www.kellybrookwinery.com.au
Whisky and cheese pairing masterclass
Learn about the different whisky regions of Scotland as well as production and tasting techniques. All whiskies will be paired with cheese from the Farmgate Cheese Company.
Details: July 25, $99, The Altar, 156 Collins Street, Level 2, Melbourne. For more information visit their website.
For the diary
Margaret River Gourmet Escape: Time your next holiday with the Margaret River Gourmet Escape, the three day culinary adventure is back with a star studded line up of talent. Heston Blumenthal, Rick Stein, Alex Atala, Sat Bains, Neil Perry and Matt Moran are some of the first to be announced with more to follow. The program promises three days of beach barbecues, long table lunches, new events and tastings. Tickets are on sale from July.
Details: November 22nd – 24th. For more information visit their website.
** What's On: Melbourne is compiled by Livia Gamble. Send contributions to editorial@goodfood.com.au
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