Category: Food & Drink
T2’S SUMMER FESTIVAL HAS TEA LOVERS IN A FLUTTER
o celebrate Summer and the launch of its new Flutterby range, T2 hosted a fabulous Summer Tea Festival at its beautiful headquarters in…
TALKING THE ART OF FRENCH COOKING + THE ULTIMATE CHEESE GIVEAWAY
his week Como House South Yarra plays host to The Président Cheese Paris To Provence Festival…
FROM PARIS TO PROVENCE, A FRENCH JOURNEY WITH LAURA RANCIE + WIN TICKETS
The Président Cheese Paris to Provence Festival is one of the exciting events coming up at…
FOOD NEWS: JENNIFER HAWKINS, HAMMER & TONG AND MONTHLY FIX GOURMET
Jennifer Hawkins sizzles for Mount Franklin Sparkling This summer, Australia’s darling Jennifer Hawkins brings a fizz…
GET YOUR ASIAN HAWKER MARKET EXPERIENCE AT THE NIGHT NOODLE MARKET
riday marks the start of 16 days of food fun by the banks of the Yarra! Starting…
PAUL LOUIS TURNS PINK THIS SPRING
It’s French. It’s Bubbly & now it’s PINK for a limited time only ne of our favourite French…
CELEBRATE SPRING WITH FEAST OF MERIT
There is no two ways about it. Melbourne is a food obsessed city. Diners are prepared…
SHAKE UP YOUR DIET WITH BOOST AND GRILL’D
BOOST JUICE SHAKES THINGS UP FOR CHARITY WITH CELEBRITY SMOOTHIE RANGE oost Juice has partnered with…
WIN A TASTE OF MELBOURNE
ancy yourself a foodie? Then we have just the giveaway for you. We’ve got a double…
GET YOUR FLING ON AT FLEMINGTON
eading to Flemington for Melbourne Cup Carnival? Make sure you make a pitstop at the ultimate trackside…
NOT GOING TO THE RACES? OUR TOP FOOD & DRINK PICKS FOR THIS WEEKEND
Not going to the races this weekend? Don’t fret, you can enjoy the fun atmosphere at…
FIVE GO TO EVENTS FOR GOOD FOOD MONTH
t’s that time of year again. Prepare to gorge, graze and guzzle Melbourne, The Age Good…
MORE THAN JUST FASHION AND CELEBRITIES IN THE BIRDCAGE
he Birdcage. Synonymous with fashion, beauty and celebrities during Melbourne Cup Carnival, the various marquees in…
VEUVE CLICQUOT AIRSTREAM POPS INTO SUMMER
his month, the Veuve Clicquot Airstream rolls into summer, bringing with it Clicquot’s unique combination of…
DO AS THE ROMANS DO – SOGNI d’ORO APERITIVO DANZANTE ACT I
wo Italian Boys launched their 2013 Vintage Prosecco at a stunning food event at Brunetti’s in…
THE SPRING MENU YOU NEED TO TRY
Cecconi’s is a name synonymous with beautiful food and it’s no wonder why the restaurant continues…
YOUR NEW FAVOURITE HIDDEN OASIS
Marlborough wine label, Stoneleigh, has launched a hidden oasis in the heart of Fitzroy Street St Kilda,…
HOW YOU CAN MAKE THE PERFECT COFFEE
Making the perfect coffee is more than just filling up a basket, placing it into a…
YELLOWGLEN BRINGS SPRING RACING TO SYDNEY
Yellowglen are enlisting the help of ambassador Samantha Wills to bring a little Melbourne Spring Racing…
ENJOY A TASTE OF ITALY AT LA DOMENICA ITALIANA
If you are a lover of Italian food, then you can’t miss out on Itali.co’s La…
MOJO WINEMAKERS LAUNCH STUDIO MOJO AND CELEBRATE AT THE MELBOURNE FESTIVAL
MOJO Winemakers have launched its new look wines with the launch of Studio MOJO, a special collaboration…
THE KITCHEN COLLECTIVE POPS UP AT THE ADELPHI HOTEL
It’s safe to say, Melbourne is a city of foodies. Willing to wait for up to…
SNAPPLE HITS OUR SHORES FOR A DELICIOUS DRINK
For years we have seen this humble drink on our TV and Movie screens and…
2014 MELBOURNE FESTIVAL FOOD & WINE
The Melbourne Festival kicks off this week and along with the various Arts and Music activities,…
CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY
As you all might know by now, I love coffee and reading about it on dailyespresso.co.uk…
THE EMERSON TURNS 1 WITH A BIG CELEBRATION
Melbourne’s hotspot, The Emerson turned 1 last week and celebrated the momentous occasion with a huge…
BROWN BROTHERS SPARKLING MASTERCLASS AT FATTO BAR AND CANTINA
There is a lot to learn about Sparkling wine. More than I had anticipated after spending…
FOCUS ON FOOD AT THE CROWN GOLDEN ALE CAULFIELD CUP CARNIVAL
Beauties will line up for the fashion on the fields but foodies like myself will be…
TEA IS NOT JUST FOR DRINKING WITH TWININGS
Twinings is hosting a dinner on Monday event (September 29) alongside Gourmet Traveller to launch two new blends as a part…
NEWS: THE EMERSON TURNS 1, HAMMER & TONG’S FOOD TRUCK AND IL FORNO OPENS IN SOUTH YARRA
The Emerson turns 1 The Emerson is celebrating its 1st Birthday this Friday 19 September and…
CELEBRATE WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY WITH CADBURY
In case you didn’t know, September 13 is World Chocolate Day. A day for chocolate you…
WELCOME SUMMER WITH VODKA O
This season VODKA O introduces your newest summer companion, their latest range of naturally crafted, premixed…
VINO PARADISO – A WINE LOVER’S PARADISE
Calling all Sydney Wine Lovers! Vino Paradiso begins on 31 October with a three-day event taking place at…
ITALI.CO A HIDDEN ITALIAN GEM
I love Pizza and it gives me so much pleasure to eat it. So when I…
JOHN WALKER AND SONS CELEBRATE THE DIAMOND JUBILEE SCOTCH WHISKY
In a world first, John Walker and Sons, unlocked the liquefied brilliance of its Diamond Jubilee…
TYRRELLS CRISPS HITS OUR SHORES WITH A BIT OF ENGLAND
Tantalising tastebuds down under, Englishly good. The apt description of the new brand of chips…
GET READY FOR SUMMER WITH REKORDERLIG
The warmer weather is just around the corner, and Rekorderlig have their newest cider flavour just…
GOURMET JAMS NO LONGER FOR THE SWEET TOOTH WITH SPOONFED FOODS
Forget the usual condiments at a typical Australian bbq – tomato sauce, mustard and relish. Welcome…
CURTIS STONE X TARGET COLLABORATION
If you can’t get enough of Australian celebrity chef, Curtis Stone, then make sure you check…
MAGIMIX IT WITH CHEF ADRIAN RICHARDSON
Celebrated Australian Chef, Adrian Richardson, recently helped to launch the new Patissier Multifunction Processor by Magimix…
VEUVE CLICQUOT WINTER PARTY
Winter came alive last Friday at The Emerson rooftop with the Veuve Clicquot Winter Party, a…
MEET YOUR MAKER AT HAMMER & TONG
The Meet your Maker event is happening again at Hammer & Tong on Tuesday 12 August…
LIFE’S SHORT. EAT DESSERT FIRST (AT OM NOM)
When I’m considering where to eat, how good the dessert is, is often the deciding factor.…
SPAIN’S REBEL REGIONS PART 2: CATALONIA
spent Spring travelling around the north and east coast of Spain. It was my first time…
UNDER THE BIG TOP AT LE GRAND CIRQUE WITH RENAULT AMBASSADOR, MANU FEILDEL
It’s not often I’m left speechless after meeting someone, but this is what happened to me…
SIMMONE LOGUE’S VANILLA CUPCAKES
We recently featured an interview with the wonderful and inspirational Simmone Logue, the founder of Simmone…
SPAIN’S REBEL REGIONS PART 1: BASQUE COUNTRY
spent Spring travelling around the north and east coast of Spain. It was my first time…
FOOD INSPIRATION WITH SIMMONE LOGUE
Simmon Logue has been in the food industry for over 16 years and is the creator…
A TASTE OF WINTER WE CAN ALL EMBRACE – LUNA NIGHT MARKET
Ok, hands up who hasn’t quite got over the fact that summer seem to come and…
MASTERING ITALIAN FOOD WITH OLIMPIA BORTOLOTTO FROM CECCONI’S FLINDERS LANE
When it comes to Italian cooking, it’s good to learn from the best. And who better…
CELEBRATING BASTILLE DAY WITH OUR FAVOURITE CHAMPAGNES
Bastille Day is France’s National Day that marks the day since the end of the French…
MASTERCHEF STAR SAM GANT TALKS TRUFFLES AHEAD OF TRUFFLE MELBOURNE
This weekend, Melbourne truffle lovers will descend on Caulfield Racecourse to celebrate all things truffle related…
GET YOUR PALETTE READY FOR THE ALBERT PARK HOTEL OYSTER FRENZY
Lovers of oysters rejoice. The Albert Park Hotel’s annual Oyster Frenzy is back by popular demand. Prime…
LUCY LIU KITCHEN AND BAR – MELBOURNE’S NEWEST CULINARY DESTINATION
Melbourne! Get ready for another culinary destination with the launch of Lucy Liu Kitchen and Bar!…
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TRUFFLES WITH TRUFFLE MELBOURNE FOUNDER NIGEL WOOD
Truffles are hot in the world of food this Winter. Many of us aren’t au fait…
WARM UP THIS WINTER AT MAX BRENNER
There is nothing better than a warm chocolate dessert or drink this Winter and you can…
CHAMPAGNE – LIFE’S SPARKLING!
Champagne is one of life’s true pleasures. The light and sparkling beverage is often the drink…
GET YOUR TRUFFLE ON AT TRUFFLE MELBOURNE 12-13 JULY
Truffle lovers rejoice! No longer a decadent delicacy available to the rich, truffles are now being…
FIND YOUR PLEASURE AT THE MAGNUM PLEASURE STORE AT EMPORIUM MELBOURNE
elburnians, get ready to experience ice cream heaven with Magnum opening the Magnum Pleasure Store at…
A TOUCH OF AUSTRALIAN SPIRIT AT BAD FRANKIE
Hidden away on a little lane off Melbourne’s iconic Smith Street in Collingwood, Bad Frankie is…
MIXING IT UP THIS WINTER AT RUE & CO
If you haven’t heard about the latest foodie destination, Rue & Co, you have been seriously…
NEWS: OLIMPIA BORTOLOTTO LAUNCHES HER NEW COOKBOOK, THE URBAN KITCHEN OPENS AT EMPORIUM AND ASAHI AT MONA
Olivia Bortolotto of Cecconi’s Melbourne launched La Tavola Della Famiglia Cecconi’s matriarch, Olimpia Bortolotto has launched…
GLAMINGTONS, A NEW TAKE ON AN OLD FAVOURITE
This recipe came about on Australia day – lamingtons are obviously an Australian staple and favourite…
CHAI CHAMPIONSHIP WITH T2
This winter is all about Chai according to the wonderful team at T2. After all, they…
COLOURFUL COOKING WITH LE CREUSET
Colourful cooking is easy with Le Creuset cookware; the brand launching its second stand alone store…
ENJOY AN AUSTRALIAN PROPER BREW WITH YORKSHIRE TEA
The English are known as a nation of tea drinkers (amongst other things) and that’s particularly…
A TASTING IN THE COUNTRY – RUTHERGLEN WINERY WALKABOUT
Hosted annually in the Victorian region of Rutherglen, the winery walkabout attracts a large crowd from…
ESCAPE TO THE TROPICS WITH QV MELBOURNE
Now that June is here, winter has truly set in. While this fills most Melbourians with joy…
HAMMER AND TONG 412, A UNIQUE DINING EXPERIENCE
Meet your Maker. An apt name for the unique dining experience Hammer and Tong 412 hosted…
LA MASCARA LAUNCHES ITS READY TO SERVE COCKTAIL RANGE
The La Máscara Beverage range launches with Dan Murphy’s nationwide with its collection of premium, all…
MELBOURNE FOODIES REJOICE THIS WEEKEND WITH THE ROAST COLLECTION AND THE GOOD FOOD AND WINE SHOW
The Roast Collection This weekend sees the launch of The Roast Collection, brought to you by…
GO CRAZY AT KONG BBQ
After teasing us with some of the delicious delights from the pop up at Rue &…
CHEF TANIA CHRISTY FROM OM NOM SHOWS HER PASTRY GENIUS ON MASTERCHEF
Watch out Zumbo, there’s a new name in the world of desserts and pastries! Christy Tania,…
FEAST OR FAMINE
There are times when you attend events you have the chance to rub shoulders with the…
WEEKEND FOOD INSPIRATION WITH VODKA
Need some cooking inspiration this weekend? We asked the team at Vodka O to provide us…
THE PERFECT TEA TIME WITH BAKERS DELIGHT ORANGE POPPY AND ORANGE CHOC SCONES
We’re all so wrapped up with powering through the day that we don’t take the time…
KEEP IT SPARKLING WITH PAUL LOUIS
Paul Louis. It’s French and it’s sparkling, and it’s what Champagne offers without the heavy price…
LOVE CHOCOLATE? LOVE WELL NATURALLY SUGAR-FREE CHOCOLATE WITHOUT THE GUILT!
Want a way to get your chocolate fix without the guilt? Well Naturally is a range…
NEWS: KENOBI BAR LAUNCH, HAMMER & TONG MEET YOUR MAKER DINNER AND JIMMY GRANTS OPENS AT EMPORIUM
What’s happening in the world of food in Melbourne? Couturing brings you the latest food news…
LAST MINUTE RESTAURANT IDEAS FOR MUM
With Mother’s Day fast approaching and if you still don’t have the clearest idea on what…
IMPRESS MUM THIS MOTHER’S DAY
Some proclaim, everyday should be ‘Mother’s Day’, as mothers and indeed grandmothers, and if you’re lucky…
GOURMET GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY
Still looking for a gift for Mother’s Day? Look no further than these Gourmet Gift ideas…
POP IN TO THE NEWEST DINING EXPERIENCE IN TOWN – RUE & CO FEATURING JIMMY GRANTS, KONG AND ST. ALI
Pop in to the new dining experience featuring three of Melbourne’s most exciting restaurants. Rue &…
OLA! COOKING WITH TEQUILA
Think Tequila and think salt and a wedge of lemon? Well think again! Did you know…
THE NEW CECCONI’S, ITALIAN HAS A NEW FACE
Cecconi’s Flinders Lane Restaurant & Cellar Bar has re-launched with a new look but don’t worry, the…
YO-CHI – FROZEN YOGHURT NEVER TASTED SO GOOD
Healthy eating has just got a whole lot better with Yo-Chi, the latest brand to jump…
MAKE YOUR EASTER A CADBURY EASTER!
Celebrate this Easter with Australia’s favourite chocolate brand, Cadbury, with a range including some of our…
THE TOWN MOUSE: AN INTIMATE VENUE WITH INTENSE FLAVOURS
Carlton’s The Town Mouse may only seat 42 diners but it is far from meek. The…
THE TASTE OF THE SOUTH FESTIVAL @ JOE’S 29-30 MARCH 2014
The most southern part of the United States—commonly referred to as the American South, Dixieland, or…
COINTREAU LIQUEUR – SOPHISTICATED DRINKING
Founded in 1849 and still going strong, family owned business La Maison Cointreau is back on…
HIGH TEA WITH A TWIST AT OM NOM
Innovative. Interesting. Indulgent. Not often words you associate with a High Tea, as the thought of…
GET YOUR DRINK ON AT THE REKORDERLIG LOUNGE AT VIRGIN AUSTRALIAN MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL
The most fashionable place to be seen outside of the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival is…
HIDDEN GEMS – EAU DE VIE
Eau De Vie is quite frankly a place that can easily be mistaken for something other…
ZHOU ZHOU – DRINKING WITH A DIFFERENCE
It looks like Chapel Street is finally getting that much needed revamp with the new kid…
SUMMERTIME SMILES WITH SOMETHING SWEET – OUR FAVOURITE GELATO AND ICE CREAM BARS
Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first. – Ernestine Ulmer Summer isn’t over just yet so with…
FOODIES REJOICE THE MELBOURNE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL IS HERE
The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (28 February to 16 March 2014) now in its twenty…
HELADOS JAUJA – ARGENTINIAN ICE CREAM MAKING ITS MARK ON LYGON STREET
On a warm summer’s evening, Couturing had the pleasure of experiencing an ice cream degustation event…
THE ZOO @ TRUNK – BRINGING STREET ART TO YOUR DOOR
Looking for something interesting to see over the weekend and combine it with a tipple or…
NOT ALL THOSE WHO WANDER ARE LOST – CHANDON SECRET GARDEN PARTY
Not all those who wander are lost – JRR Tolkien Not a truer phrase said by…
THE BEST WAY TO YOUR LOVED ONE’S HEART IS THROUGH ONE OF THESE RESTAURANTS
So it’s that time of year again where boys and girls put their love to the…