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The Espy Record Fair. Toeing the line between obsession and addiction, and need to quench a growing thirst for new vinyl?  Collectors get it, and so do we, which is why we’re bringing a boastful lineup of Melbourne’s best vinyl dealers to The Espy, this August.  From rarities, new releases and rainy day records across an eclectic range of genres (think soul, funk, disco, metal, rock and more), there will be something to suit all liquorice loving tastes. RSVP A Night of Better Conversation. We're incredibly excited to be collaborating with The School of Life as part of their ongoing 'A Night of Better Conversation' events.  These interactive workshops explore self-knowledge, relationships, work, socialising, and enjoying culture through content, community and conversation. On Thursday, 8 August we'll dive into the topic of connection, and how technology has impacted the way we interact. Spaces are strictly limited. BOOK NOW Gig FOMO, it's a thing. We've seen it a lot this week with our Splendour Sideshows encouraging DM slide-ins across our socials asking for tickets to Channel Tres, Local Natives and Fidlar. Avoid disappointment by snapping up tickets to our next batch of bands, from Killing Heidi to Augie March, Robert Forster and Slum Sociable.  Oh, and there's the smallest handful of You Am I tickets remaining.  GIG GUIDE The Espy hits New York, NY! For one night only, New Yorkers are welcomed to enjoy a taste of The Espy! Kevin Peters of Cocktail Social and the genius behind The Espy's mammoth cocktail list will be popping up in Alphabet City's Loverboy. He'll be bringing with him a swag of Espy Aussie flavours from the Lamington Negroni to the refreshing, delicious and very smashable 500 Days of Summer.  RSVP Late to the party? You're not too late to take advantage of our EOFY offers. BOOK YOUR EVENT Leisurely lunching! Kick-off your weekend early or settle in on a Sunday. RESERVE A TABLE

Coming up at The Espy! Record Fair, The School of Life and a batch of new bands hit the Gersh!

Less than eight weeks away from brewski heaven, Gold Coast's premier beer and cider event Crafted Beer & Cider Festival are raising the bar with an additional announcement of drinks, music and food! Returning to Broadbeach for their appetising third year in a row, this day-long feast for the senses takes over Kurrawa Park Saturday, September 7. Expanding with both fan favourite and brand new breweries, more artists, a craft spirits bar and a unique people's choice awards - all in a neatly sized in an exclusive 18+ outdoor precinct. Adding to the 37 breweries already announced, Gold Coast's frothy institution Balter Brewing Company are returning for their third year running, bringing their much loved XPA's and more! Not the only reoffenders, Pirate Life Brewing bring their flavourful range, alongside Brisbane's Catchment Brewing Co. for their first time to Crafted Beer & Cider Festival. With a keen eye for a scoop, and good nose for a brew, the team behind The Betoota Advocate are back for their second year with the much loved Betoota Bitter. Making their debut appearances at the festival are fellow Queenslanders Sea Legs Brewing Company, along with Brick Lane Brewing, Franks Cider and Deep Creek who will be making the long journey up from Victoria, Tasmania and New Zealand; a golden (h)opportunity to try both interstate and international flavours. It's not just delicious beer and cider which will be on offer, award winning Miami craft distillery Granddad Jack’s Craft Spirits Bar will be popping up in a two-storey vintage bar, presenting their world class range of craft spirits in the waterfront location. The good times don’t stop there, with Brisbane indie favourites Nice Biscuit leading the second artist announcement and promising to raise the (open air) roof at the festival stage. Indie roots heartthrob Jack Botts vibrant live performance will go down like a treat when paired a cool summer ale on the lawn. Plus, last but not yeast, Crafted Festival regulars Beatniks DJs return, slinging their vinyl to get people dancing. These three join the already stacked line-up of The Delta Riggs, WHARVES, Seaside and Concrete Surfers. Schooner or later you’re bound to get hungry, so what better place than Crafted Festival to unleash that inner foodie and chomp through a huge selection of the best food trucks and gourmet delights the South East Queensland has to offer. A culinary trip around the globe, Crafted Festival has now added QLD Pizza Bros to satisfy all the wood-fire oven cravings, alongside Happys Food Truck for all the Asian desires, not to mention their extra nine already announced food vendors. For those who consider themselves a master of the malt or cider connoisseur, launching at this year’s event will be the inaugural Jimmy Brings People's Choice Award, where attendees will be able to vote for the best beer or cider on ground. With a whopping 200+ brews on showcase, choosing a favourite will be harder than it sounds! Crafted Festival has gone green, with every ticket purchased coming with a FREE Crafted Festival reusable cup so fans can help the environment one beer at a time! The festival has also partnered with Square to make sampling all of the brews as quick and easy as possible via their simple tap and go payment system. The full timetable for activities on the day will be announced very soon. With early bird tickets already sold out, first release tickets are now on sale and moving fast.

GOLD COAST’S CRAFTED BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL EXPANDS WITH EXTRA BREWS, MUSIC, FOOD + MORE

The drink industry’s most esteemed bartending competition, Diageo Reserve WORLD CLASS, has revealed the Australian winner for 2019; Alex Boon from Mjølner in Melbourne. Beating hundreds of bartenders from across the nation, Boon will now head to Scotland on24  - 26 September to fly the flag for Australia and compete against 55 other nations for the title of Global Bartender of the Year 2019. Alex Boon is a Melbourne based bartender currently working at the Speakeasy Group’s illustrious Mjølner bar and restaurant. Prior to this, Alex spent over 10 years crafting his skills as a bartender and host in many cocktail bars and restaurants throughout Brisbane, working for companies that include The Bowery, Finney Isles, Seymour’s Cocktails and Oysters and Jahh Tiger to name a few. One thing Alex truly cares about is giving guests a memorable experience through his cocktails using his imagination and passion for flavour and feels strongly that a great bartender is someone that can host a room. Boon marked his 4th year entering the competition with this exceptional win, demonstrating unique flair, passion and creativity during the event.  The 2019 Australian competition challenged professional bartenders across the country to create a unique cocktail using spirits from Diageo’s Reserve portfolio - Ketel One Vodka, Tanqueray No. TEN Gin and Talisker 10-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky. For the grand final the Top 20 were put through their paces at a two day event hosted at The Dolphin & Scout Bar in Sydney, by a panel of industry experts, judged on quality, presentation, service and of course, taste   “I am so honoured to have competed alongside the best bartenders in the country and to have been named the Diageo WORLD CLASS Australian best bartender – this really is a momentous moment in my career…I’m still letting it sink in!” Boon said upon winning. “It was a tough final - the level of talent in the competition was incredibly high and I am just so delighted and proud to have been awarded the title. It really is a huge acclaim, not only for me but also for Melbourne. After four years competing in WORLD CLASS I’ve had the opportunity to grow and hone my skills and creativity. Throughout the competition we used Diageo’s Reserve portfolio; Ketel One Vodka, Tanqueray No. TEN Gin and Talisker 10-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky, a collection of sublime liquids to create some never-before-seen flavour combinations and true cocktail masterpieces. I’ve been so impressed and inspired by what I’ve seen and learnt. I’d urge any bartenders thinking about taking part next year to go for it! Although it’s a competition, It’s a hugely supportive environment which nurtures and brings out the best in all of the participants. Now I look forward to representing my country in the global  competition in Glasgow. Bring it on!’ Krystal Hart, Australia’s WORLD CLASS Ambassador, added: “This year was highly competitive and a showcase of extraordinary talent. It’s exciting to see how innovative Australia’s bar industry has become. Alex impressed us early on, and his continued sense of creativity and attention to detail really shone through in the judge’s eyes. Once again the competition has inspired us with new ideas and we can’t wait to touchdown in Glasgow where Alex will demonstrate what Australia has to offer.” Currently in its 11th year, the WORLD CLASS Bartender of the Year competition continues to support, educate and inspire, more than 350,000 bartenders through its advocacy programs. Now spanning more than  60 countries, with more than 10,000 bartenders entering the competition each year it continues to be instrumental in transforming fine drinking and cocktail culture around the world. The Global Finals will be held 24 – 26 September in Glasgow, Scotland. Those interested in finding out more about WORLD CLASS Global Bartender Competition can visit www.theworldclassclub.com or the WORLD CLASS Facebook community.

DIAGEO’S WORLD CLASS GLOBAL BARTENDER COMPETITION REVEALS 2019 AUSTRALIAN WINNER – ALEX BOON FROM MJØLNER, MELBOURNE

Where are you currently based and what is the food scene like there? We are based in Busselton, WA, in the Margaret River region. We have great restaurants, fantastic wine and incredible produce. We have great cafes, bakeries, coffee shops, breweries, distilleries and restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining, we are truly blessed to live in such a diverse region. How did you first start cooking? I got into cooking through surfing. I took a job in a kitchen so I could work at night and surf during the day. What is it about cooking that keeps you coming back day after day?  I love the fact that you can be so creative with cooking and as Fervor is a roaming restaurant we are always on the road, meeting new people, leaning about new ingredients and discovering new places throughout Australia. You'll be serving up 4 courses with matching wines on June 7 at the Good Food Restaurant in South Melbourne.  What has inspired each dish that you'll be serving on the night?  We decided to do an East coast meets West coast style menu and we have incorporated a bunch of uniquely Western Australian ingredients like, youlk, kulyu and bloodroot.    How and why did you both decide to work together on this very special event?  I had a call asking if I would like to cook with Matt and I immediately said yes. Matt and Jo are cooking some of the most interesting food in Australia and cooking from the heart. Cooking with Matt is always fun times. How would you describe your friendship and working relationship? I have known Matt for years now, but only worked with him at special events. I think we get on well and have similar food philosophies, which makes working together easy and seamless.    What music are you listening to at the moment? Have been listening to Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse of late, a very talented duo, with Gina singing a lot of her songs in Langauge, very moving stories and songs. What do you like to do away from cooking? I love to spend time outdoors and explore. Camping with friends is something we look forward to each year, this allows us to disconnect from work and focus on surfing, fishing, exploring and cooking around the campfire. Favourite cooks/chefs at the moment? Alex Atala has been a big inspiration for a while now and as mentioned, loving what Matt and Jo are doing out at Oakridge. Favourite food and place to hang out? We don’t get out much but two places we’ve more recently visited have been at Liberté in Albany. Amy and the team are cooking some incredible food and creating some delicious cocktails. We’ve also had the chance to dine at Arimia close to Yallingup in the Margaret River region – the food is delicious, very innovative and they use a lot of produce from their own garden, served with wine that’s equally exceptional.

The New Vanguard’s Paul Iskov Interview – Dinner 7th of June at the Good Food Month Restaurant

Good Food Month presented by Citi returns to Melbourne next month with two new feature events and festival favourites Let’s Do Lunch presented by Church Road and Friends of Good Food Month now added to the inspiring program. This year, Melbourne Good Food Month features a multitude of unique events, showcasing the very best of Australia’s restaurant industry over 30 delicious winter days. GOOD FOOD MONTH FEATURE EVENTS Two new dining experiences featuring chefs Adam Liaw, Jason Baratt and Nick Mahlook and renowned food photographer Nikki To join the series of unique dining events at Good Food Month’s Restaurant at Custom House, South Melbourne. Adam Liaw x Keita Abe | Wednesday, 12 June, 6:30pm | $170 Adam Liaw, television host of Destination Flavour and author of five incredible cookbooks, is inviting Melbournians on a cultural and culinary journey, with Keita Abe from Sydney institution, Chaco Bar. Abe is the master of yakitori, cultivating a cult following with his famous meat skewers, inspired by his native city of Fukuoka, Japan. Tickets include multiple courses with premium wines and beer supplied by James Squire. The Good Food Editor’s Dinner presented by David Jones | Friday, 14 June, 6:30pm | $170 National Good Food Editor Ardyn Bernoth and Chief Restaurant Critic Gemima Cody have assembled the who’s who of the industry, sharing their insights and anecdotes into the wonderful world of food - Jason Barratt, head chef of Halcyon House’s two-hatted restaurant Paper Daisy, Nick Mahlook, whose ocean-to-plate philosophy keeps Melbourne’s The Atlantic Group very busy, and Nikki To, the woman behind the famous food images in the business and the person Australia’s top chefs call when they want to elevate a dish into an icon. Good Food Month has also announced that food writer, media consultant and radio broadcaster Melissa Leong (aka Fooderati) will be the host of three feature events - An Evening with Marco Pierre White, Osteria Marco & The New Vanguard - and revealed the four young chefs that will be mentored by Marco Pierre White at the Young Chefs Lunch, presented by Citi. Young Chefs Lunch with Marco Pierre White presented by Citi | Saturday, 8 June 1:30pm In this special event, Marco Pierre White will host a four-course lunch, prepared by four hotly tipped stars of Melbourne’s culinary scene - Jessica Moore from two-hatted, fire-focused Matilda 159, Ridgley Carelse from seafood sustainability advocate The Atlantic Restaurant, George Wintle from the rigorously regional restaurant at Oakridge, and Tana Rattananikom from two-hatted Melbourne favourite, Cutler & Co. White has been mentoring these chefs along the way to create their signature menu and will be overseeing the preparation and plating on the day. Guests who own a copy of White Heat are invited to bring it along to the event for Marco to sign in person. LET’S DO LUNCH PRESENTED BY CHURCH ROAD Let’s Do Lunch presented by Church Road sees Melbourne’s best lunch offerings at Good Food Guide hatted restaurants for a specially curated price of $45 including a glass of Church Road, beer or soft drink, throughout June. NOIR |Tuesday - Sunday throughout June | $45 Slick and moody, the hatted Noir is celebrating Good Food Month with a spectacular three-course lunch menu by Michelin-starred chef Peter Roddy. MAHA |Weekdays throughout June | $45 Guests can enjoy the opulence of Maha as they prepare a two-course Middle Eastern inspired lunch, featuring signature dishes with a delectable selection of sides. SARDINE eatery + bar |Tuesday to Friday throughout June | $45 This is a wonderful opportunity to not only discover the hatted perfection of dining at SARDINE eatery + bar, but to experience chef Mark Brigg's sustainable seafood ethos, including cooking with lesser-known fish. EZARD |Weekdays until 14th June | $45 Ezard unveils two new winter courses and a glass of wine for $45 - and in just 45 minutes, providing the perfect lunch break at one of Melbourne's favourite hatted restaurants during the week. Ezard’s menu is available on our website. MATILDA |Tuesday 18th of June | $45 Enjoy lunch at the two-hatted Matilda 159 for just $45, including a glass of Church Road wine. Matilda is a visual and sensory journey, where the kitchen is fuelled by open fire and hot coals, delivering great food, strong design and a feeling of comfort and warmth. FRIENDS OF GOOD FOOD MONTH   The French Brasserie| Cassoulet Monday Nights at The French Brasserie | Every Monday in June, 6-10pm | $40 Every Monday night throughout Good Food Month in June, enjoy the signature cassoulet with a glass of red wine to match for just $40 at The French Brasserie. Burma Lane| Dining in the Dark | Thursday, 27th June, 6-10pm | $109 An opportunity to test the taste buds, with a fun and interactive dinner where guests will start each course blindfolded and sample a selection of mystery ingredients, before enjoying the dish in full sight. Gin Palace| Scents of Place | Saturday the 1st, 15th, 22nd and 29th of June, 12:30 - 3pm | $110 A gin-tastic three-course lunch matched with cocktails, a cocktail workshop, a gin-filled goody-bag. WG Little Reserve| National Celtic Festival | 7th, 8th, 9th, & 10th June, 10am til late | Weekend Adult Pass Online $190 The annual National Celtic Festival will transform Portarlington’s foreshore and surrounding haunts into a bustling winter-wonderland of music, dance and theatre, alongside artisan produce and boutique beverages from Victoria's local vineyards, distilleries and food trucks. Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale| Low Light, Queenscliff | Everyday throughout June | Varies Low Light, Queenscliff returns to the Bellarine bringing its finest culinary talents. For Good Food Month, there’s a seafood buffet brunch, a Bordeaux v Bellarine Dinner, Belsize Burgers & Beers, the multicultural Tamil Welcome Feast, The Q Train restaurant on rails, and the Vue Grand Winter Buffet Brunch and Bubbles. Yagiz | Three-course lunch special | Every Friday & Saturday throughout June, from 11:30am | $40 Enjoy a beautiful three-course lunch at Yagiz throughout Good Food Month in June - $40 per person including a glass of Turkish white or red wine. Kumo Izakaya Japanese Restaurant | Dinner with the Sake Master | Saturday 22nd June, 6:30 - 9:30pm | $120 Limited to eleven guests only, Kumo owner and certified Sake Professional Andre Bishop presents a special five-course degustation menu matched with sake and drinks on arrival. Arbory Bar & Eatery | Pork & Pinot | Everyday throughout June, 12pm til midnight | $25 Featuring a plate of roast pork and a glass of Lucinda ‘Premium’ Pinot Noir for $25. Each dish will change daily and will be a celebration of the whole pig - think Porchetta on a Tuesday and suckling pig on a Saturday. Mister Bianco | Giro d'Italia Long Sunday Lunch | Sunday 2nd June, 5:00pm - 9:30pm | $75 The lunch is a celebration of the famous Italian bicycle race, serving delicious dishes inspired by different regions of Italy. Riders start in Bologna, finishing on 2 June in the beautiful city of Verona. There will even be a fun podium finish at the restaurant with Prosecco spraying.   3 Grains | Good Food Month ‘Inverno’ Menu | Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout June | $35 3 GRAINS are proud to be partnering with Good Food Month for the month of June to offer an exclusive ‘Inverno’ menu on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Enjoy a two-course menu of winter warmers plus a glass of wine for $35 per person. One of the best dinner deals in the west!   Mercedes Me | Halliday Sip Series - Spotlight on Cellaring | Thursday 13th June, 6:30 - 9:30pm | $106.54 - $122.36 Halliday Wine Companion invites guests to share a celebration of cellaring, with an unforgettable evening of wine tasting, conversations with awarded winemakers, and more. All tickets include tastings, free-flowing canapes with grazing tables, a copy of the 2019 Halliday Companion and a copy of the Halliday Magazine. CRU Wine Bar | "Feed Me" Italian Winter Reds Degustation Dinner | Wednesday to Saturday, 3:30 - 9:30pm | $59 Melbournians can escape to Italy as CRU Wine Bar showcases knock-out Italian Reds that are perfect for the chilly Melbourne Winter. Asado Bar y Grill | Tapas y Sangria | Thursday, 20th June, 5-7pm | $40 Asado is celebrating World Tapas Day with a new Happy Hour campaign "Tapas y Sangria" and bite-sized dishes to devour. Asado Bar y Grill | Whisky and Wagyu | Tuesday, 25th June, 6:30-9:30pm | $195 Enjoy a beefy, boozy, five-course menu with whiskies to match, hosted by whisky expert and Diageo Reserve Brand Ambassador, Nick Edwards, alongside Nick and Vicki Sher from Sher Wagyu. Palermo | Sunday Asado | Every Sunday throughout June1 12:00pm til late | $50 An afternoon grazing experience of Sunday roasts, the Argentinian way. Featuring items slow-cooked on Palermo’s famous charcoal grill Asado. Palermo | Argentinian VS Australia Wine Tasting | Monday 17th June, 6:30-8:30pm | $80 Join Palermo for their Argentinian versus Australian wine tasting event with St. Ignatius Winery, who produce South American varietals such as Malbec and Torrontes here on Australian soil. A night diving deep into the fundamentals of the wines while enjoying a three-course meal (and a branded Palermo wine glass to take home). Massi | North vs South, Polentoni Vs Terroni | Thursday 27th June, 6:30-9:30pm | $96 Join Joseph Vargetto and guest chef Matteo Toffano as they challenge each other for guest votes at the North vs South, Polentoni Vs Terroni dinner at Massi. The event will see an array of delicious dishes paired with matching wines from Veneto and Sicilia. Gingerboy | Chicken Rib Tuesday | Tuesdays in June, 5:30pm til late | $15 Every Tuesday during Good Food Month in June, Gingerboy will be dishing up some finger-lickin' good chicken ribs with a choice of sauce, for just $15. San Telmo | Parrillada Sundays | Sundays throughout June, 12:00pm til late | $50 The Parrillada is a traditional Argentinian mixed grill featuring a chef’s selection of the best cuts, cooked to perfection, on the Parrilla grill. For Good Food Month, they have curated a special $50 meat board that serves two people.  Vue de monde | A taste of Vue | Thursdays through Sunday in June, 12-2pm | $150 A celebration of our newly awarded Master Sommelier Dorian Guillon and Executive Chef Hugh Allen, this special event offers guests the opportunity to sample a taste of the ever-evolving menu items. Includes five-courses and a glass of wine. Vue de monde | Sommelier Sundays at Vue de monde | Sunday 30th June, from 12pm | $350 Vue Group presents ‘Master Sommelier Sundays', celebrating their newly awarded Master Sommelier Dorian Guillon and new Executive Chef Hugh Allen. Guests can enjoy a menu where diners experience a culinary journey of their latest creations, served with a full wine pairing.   Seafood by Vue, Iki-jime | Good Food Month Chef's Lunch | Wednesday to Friday from 12pm | 2 courses with a glass of wine at $55, 3 courses with a glass of wine at $65 Head Chef James Cornwall is celebrating Good Food Month with a delicious lunch menu, designed to showcase beautiful and vibrant flavours. Seafood by Vue, Iki-jime | Seafood dishes that inspire me; four seafood-centric courses by Shannon Bennett | Tuesday 18th June, 7pm | $120 Food $60 wine matching Shannon Bennett and head chef James Cornwall will share Bennett’s passion for seafood, with a menu of four dishes that inspire him as a chef, and his signature sweet souffle to finish. Seafood by Vue, Iki-jime | Chef's Feed Me Dinner Menu - Chef’s Selection | Tuesday - Saturday in June, 6-10pm | $145 The chefs at Iki-jime take guests on a gastronomic journey with a selection of their favourite starters, entrees, mains and desserts. Bar Saracen | Once Upon a Toum in Mexico | Tuesday 18th June, 7:30pm | $60 Bar Saracen will be throwing a fiesta of Middle Eastern appearance to celebrate the Mexican wave of Lebanese immigration that took place in the 1960s. Chef Tom Sarafian will cook a three-course menu exploring these Lebanese and Mexican flavours Piggery at Burnham Beeches | What my Mother Cooked | Saturday 29th June, 6-10pm | $100 Good Food Month is proud to launch a new series of monthly dinners at the Piggery Café, where different Vue Group chefs take over the kitchen to cook meals inspired by what their mothers cooked. Head Chef Azil Chabrawill lead the series in what is destined to be a sell-out special food event. Price includes food, matched with beer and wines selected by Vue group head sommelier, Carlos Simoes. Underground, Third Floor by Miznon | Miznon Warms June | Thursday 27th June, 7-11pm | $150 Miznon are planning a wild night filled with incredible food, pumping music, good vibes, great conversations, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, wine, and wild desserts.  Miznon | Miznon's famous NYC folded cheeseburger | Monday through Saturday throughout June, 12-10pm | $19 Followers of @goodfoodmonth can bring a screenshot of the legendary Miznon pita stuffed with a folded Wagyu cheeseburger, aioli, sour cream, pickles and fresh tomato for a special price of $16. Midnight Starling | Forest to Plate Lunch | Sunday, 9th June, 12:30pm | $100 French-trained Chef Steven Rogers will showcase the best of local Macedon Ranges wild produce including rabbit, hare and venison, opulently enjoyed over five courses. Wonderbao | Wonderbao Burger Special | Mondays to Saturday throughout June, from 10am | $10 The team at Wonderbao have created a completely new bao burger - the Katsu Chicken Bao Burger with pickled cucumber, shredded lettuce, tasty cheese, fresh coriander and kimchi mayo, only available throughout June. Supernormal Canteen | Whisky Business | Wednesday 26th June, 7-10pm | $120 Supernormal Canteen x Nikka present Whisky Business, a one-off dinner that celebrates all things whisky. Guests will be treated to a five-course meal influenced by the cuisine of Kyoto and developed specifically to be paired with whisky. David's Restaurant | David's Suckling Pig Banquet | Tuesday 11th June, 7-9:30pm | $120 To celebrate the Winter Solstice, David’s is holding a special eight-course banquet that will hero a whole suckling pig, slow-cooked to perfection, and best enjoyed with family around a long table - a style of cooking and eating that is traditionally enjoyed by Shanghai locals. Citrico | The Citrico Diaries | Thursdays 20th June, 5-10pm | $100 The Citrico Diaries is a little like The Motorcycle Diaries - and is a one-off, four-course degustation dinner being held on Thursday the 20th of June. The dinner will take you course by course on a geographical tour of South America, from the rivers of the South (El Rio), to the Andes mountains (Los Andes), and down to Patagonia and then ending up in the Atacama Desert for dessert (El Desierto).   Rice Paper Scissors Fitzroy & Melbourne | Battle of the Bao | Throughout June, 12-5pm | Free with lunch platter Guests who dine with Rice Paper Scissors Fitzroy for lunch in June will receive a free tofu or pork bun with every lunch platter. Rice Paper Sister | Filipino Express Lunch | 12-30pm, Monday - Thursday, 12-5pm Friday throughout June | $30 New to Filipino Feasting? During Good Food Month, Rice Paper Sister’s exclusive Filipino-inspired Express Lunch menu of 5 dishes for only $30 per person. Stokehouse St Kilda | What Grows Together Goes Together | Thursday 6th June, 6:30pm | $145 For those interested in tradition, technique, seasonality and the paddock to plate ethos, this is food and wine dinner series not to be missed. Head chef Ollie Hansford and group sommelier Gavin Cremming will take guests on an exploration of regional Victoria as they meet with the passionate local producers to understand how their local growing conditions and traditions differentiate their produce. Stokehouse St Kilda | Stoked Lunch | Monday to Thursday throughout June, 12-3pm | $40 Head chef Ollie Hansford has designed a two-course seaside Stoked Lunch offer as a preview to the full Stokehouse menu - with a choice of two entrees and two mains, including seasonal favourites and new selections available each week. Fatto Bar & Cantina | Winter Soul-stice | Saturday 22nd June, 8pm | $60 Join Fatto for a night of decadence and feasting as they light up the cold winter night with a candlelit Italian dinner. Congress | Off-Cuts | Sunday, 30th June, 1:30-5:30pm | $110 Focusing on sustainability and food that is often forgotten, Congress invites Melbourne to a five-course lunch celebrating the under-used ingredients of the kitchen - from pig’s head sangas, barbecue fish collars and sourdough ice-cream. This special Good Food Month menu will be paired with wines from winemakers who are using techniques that focus on minimal impact to the environment. The Grand Dining Room | Italian Yum Cha | Sundays throughout June, 12-3:30pm | Various Every Sunday of Good Food Month The Grand’s kitchen will be serving Italian specialties in traditional yum cha style. Imagine beautiful small dishes of to-die-for food being whisked around the room ready for you to choose. 2019 MELBOURNE GOOD FOOD MONTH 1-30 JUNE www.goodfoodmonth.com/melbourne

Melbourne Good Food Month expands program with two new feature events, Let’s Do Lunch and Friends of Good Food Month

Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky returns to Hobart’s Dark Mofo Festival this June with two immersive bar experiences - The Talisker Wilderness Bar on the Dark Path and The Talisker Winter Feast Bar. Celebrating Tasmania’s windswept connection to the whisky’s Scottish home, Talisker has also unveiled its top Tasmanian adventures for wild spirits, a collection of local experiences to inspire adventure-seekers to connect to the wilderness and share stories and a Talisker whisky around the campfire. Southern Tasmania’s brooding winters are reminiscent of the Isle of Skye in Scotland, where the Talisker distillery has produced award-winning whiskies since 1830. The Talisker Wilderness Bar at Dark Mofo brings this connection to life, offering a warming seaside experience. Inspired by a boat shed and made from rustic timbers bathed in navy blue, the whisky bar will glow from the flames of open log fires and provide the perfect spot to cosy up with a Talisker whisky in hand during Hobart’s wintry nights. This year at Dark Mofo festival-goers can enjoy Talisker’s twist on winter drinks, created especially for the Festival including the Talisker Campfire Hot Chocolate and the Talisker Spiced Hot Toddy - made with Talisker 10 Year Old, honey, lemon, spices, and topped with gum leaves for a uniquely Australian twist, paired perfectly with a tasty Tasmanian blue cheese jaffle. Other drinks will include the festival favourite, Talisker Skye & Ginger and Talisker Boilermakers matched with local Tasmanian craft beer Moo Brew. “Talisker is a whisky made by the sea on the Isle of Skye. It is a single malt with flavor that has a sense of place, with a sweet smoke and pepper and salt from an island battered by wind and waves”, notes Katie Nagar, Talisker Whisky Ambassador. “Australian winters really do provide the perfect backdrop to cosy up with a Talisker in hand; and the serves that we have created for Dark Mofo are perfect to showcase the unique flavors of Talisker while being accessible to those who may be starting their whisky adventure”. “We look forward to offering The Talisker Wilderness Bar as the ideal spot to enjoy a dram of whisky around the open log fires and share tales of adventures to be had at the Festival and around Tassie”. This Winter, Talisker is also encouraging fellow adventure seekers to get outdoors and enjoy the most of Tasmania’s rugged coast, curating a guide of five experiences that allow them to disconnect with the daily grind and reconnect with nature’s elements. Designed to put Australian’s wild spirit into action and drawing parallels with adventures to be had on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Each adventure is the perfect prelude to a cosy night at The Talisker Wilderness Bar at Dark Mofo, or a simple whisky around the campfire. Talisker’s Top Tips for a Wild Tasmanian Adventures Dark Mofo Festival Magnetising all the wildest spirits from Australia and around the world, Dark Mofo is a festival experience rich with aural and visual treats. This winter those interested in experiencing the highlights of Tasmania should visit Dark Mofo’s Dark Path to experience the artistic installations and curiosities. Explorers should stop off at The Talisker Wilderness Bar to cosy up in front of the fire wrapped in a luxurious wool blanket and a try a warm Talisker Hot Spiced Toddy. Those looking to ignite their senses can round-off their Dark Mofo exploration and seek out Talisker cocktails with a visit to the Winter Feast. Satellite Island The private sanctuary, in the heart of the magnificent D'Entrecasteaux Channel, a short boat-ride from Hobart, is a rugged wonderland of hidden coves and pebble beaches, completely unspoilt by civilisation. Once home to a reclusive poet and writer, it now offers a dreamy coastal-luxe waterside cabin that sleeps up to eight guests. Adventure seekers will have to book a stay at the Island in advance before a visit where they can take-on the 1.5 hour walk along Satellite Island’s ancient Rock Shelf, immersing themselves in the island’s rugged landscape. Then, light a fire on the pebble beach, enjoy the sunset with a dram of Talisker 10 year old and watch the local seals play. Bruny Island Adventurers looking to experience all the highlights of Tasmania should head to Bruny Island, which encapsulates the very best that the Apple Isle has to offer, with its sprawling green landscapes, jagged dolerite sea cliffs and untouched bays. Lying just 40km south of Hobart, Bruny Island offers wild spirits the chance spot whales in the aptly named Adventure Bay, explore the National Park’s windswept landscapes and visit the Cape Bruny Lighthouse to take in a truly breathtaking view. Those who have worked up an appetite on their voyage to the island should pass through to try the Talisker oyster ritual at Get Shucked, Bruny Island’s farmers of the Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas Aurora Australis on Seven Mile Beach The fact that Tasmania just might be the best vantage spot in the world to view the Southern Lights, or Australis Borealis, remains largely unknown. Wanderers seeking such sights should head to the South Arm Peninsula, 40 kilometres south east of Hobart, for Aurora views that are like curtains of light dancing across the sky. The area is surrounded by beaches with still, yet wide shallow bays to capture reflection shots with waves crashing in the foreground. The powerful peat-smoke nose of Talisker with its sea-water saltiness and a citrus sweetness twist is perfectly enjoyed whist watching the skies. Wild beach bonfire feast on Redbill Beach Keen cooks can take inspiration from Sarah Glover, Tasmanian-native, chef and wilderness enthusiast, with a campfire dinner on the incredible Redbill Beach surrounded by fairy penguins and a stunning view of Diamond Island. After cooking one of Sarah’s dishes for a campfire from her Wild Cookbook, those seeking an embrace from the outdoors can savour the sunset with a Talisker whisky looking out to sea, the perfect invitation to disconnect. The Talisker Wilderness Bar is located on the Dark Path and The Talisker Winter Feast Bar is located in the main hall. For more information about the Dark Mofo festival visit www.darkmofo.net.au. The Talisker Wilderness Bar, Dark Path Friday 14–Sunday 16 June, 5–10pm Wednesday 19–Sunday 23 June, 5–10pm The Talisker Winter Feast Bar Friday 14 + Saturday 15 June, 4–11pm Sunday 16 June, 4–10pm Wednesday 19 June, 4–10pm Thursday 20 June, 4–10pm Friday 21 + Saturday 22 June, 4–11pm Sunday 23 June, 4–10pm

TALISKER RETURNS TO DARK MOFO AND UNVEILS THE TOP TASMANIAN ADVENTURES FOR WILD SPIRITS

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GOLD COAST'S CRAFTED BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES LINE UP ON SALE NOW

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Diageo World Class Top Bartenders featuring in the 100 Australian Bartenders for 2019 include: Diageo World Class Top 100 Australian Bartenders for 2019 … NSW Alex Gondzioulis, Bulletin Place Alex ‘Happy’ Gilmour, Tio’s Cerveceria Alissa Gabriel, Mjølner Anna Nguyen, Door Knock Antonello Arzedi, Scöut Conor O’Brien, Burrow Bar Daniel Hilton, The Lobo Plantation David Nutting, Babylon Rooftop and Garden Bar Eduardo Conde, This Must be the Place Elouise Bliss, Eau de Vie Evan Stroeve, Bulletin Place Francesco De Matteo, Charlie Parker’s Giacomo Franceschi, Charlie Parker’s Ho Song, PS40 Jet Hauge, Isabel Jonothan Carr, Bistecca Joshua Reynolds, Scöut Kate McGraw, Isabel Lachlan Gunner, Grandmas bar Michael Chiem, PS40 Pasan Wijesena, Earls Juke Joint Raphael Redant, Stitch bar Shane Crosland, The Bolt Hole Stephane Creveuil, Door Knock Tim Laferla, Scöut Wai Christine Lam, Employees Only Northern Territory Anneliese Grazioli, Hot Tamale David Robinson, Snapper Rocks Joey Folkersma, Chow Queensland Adam Meredith, The Boom Boom Room Callum Sykes, Co Ca Chu Campbell Jones, Finney Isles Charlie Hunter, Cobbler David Weston Smith, Mariners Seafood Restaurant Edward Quatermass, Maker Ellery Low, Maker Elliot Pascoe, Death & Taxes Jack Stacey, The Gresham Jacob Cohen, Savile Row (pictured main) Joe Steadman, The Cloakroom Bar Joseph Chisholm, The Boom Boom Room Kayla Reid, Savile Row Mark Pinel, Donna Chang Matthew O’Malley, The Cloakroom Bar Nicholas Harris, Jimmy Rum’s Mixing Lounge Nikki Hashimoto, The Boom Boom Room Oliver Chia, Finney Isles Oliver Pearson, The Boom Boom Room Samuel Tripet, Death & Taxes Samuel Russ, Cobbler Savannah Williams-Piper, The Boom Boom Room Storm Evans, Cobbler Timo van Hest, Finney Isles Tristan Green, Alba William Turner, Airlie Beach Rum Bar Zachary Underwood-Mynott, Canvas South Australia Adam Hingston, Maybe Mae Kayla Grigoriou, Bar Torino Mike Han, 2KW Bar and Restaurant Nicholas Favaro, Bar Torino Nicola Dean, Maybe Mae Oliver Brown, Anchovy Bandit Vanessa Rech, 2KW Bar and Restaurant Tasmania Rohan Massie, Rude Boy Victoria Alex Holmes, Boilermaker House Alex Boon, Mjølner Alex Brown, Union Electric Bar Alex Woodmass, Eau De Vie Cameron Welniak, Longrain Darren Leaney, Capitano Filippo Sanchi, Above Board Jennifer Lo, Lui bar Jimmy Sauerbier, Boilermaker House Kane Nelson, Longrain Kane Clayfield, Jane Doe Kenny D’Souza, Boilermaker House Lachlan Bentley, The Everleigh Laurence Eaton, Eau De Vie Lewis Baldwin, Lume Michael Braun, Mjølner Minguk Yu, Mjølner Nick Tesar, Bar Liberty Pez Collier, Fancy Free Renato Tonelli, Galah Boozery Sarah Jones, Boilermaker House Stefano Canova, Eau De Vie Tracy Gardner, Jane Doe Will Sleeman, Fancy Free Zachary Morgan, The Black Pearl Western Australia Brocc Rogers, Bar Lafayette Dean Buchanan, Long Chim Elise Godwin, Strange Company James Pennefather, Tinys Joshua Cullinane, Long Chim Kaden Pool, Long Chim Mark White, Mechanics’ Institute Matt Bodycote, The Peach Pit Max Giudice, Tinys Murray Walsh, Mechanics Institute Tim Colston, Bar Lafayette Now in its 11th year, the WORLD CLASS Bartender of the Year competition challenges bartenders across the nation to submit their cocktail creations using spirits from Diageo’s reserve portfolio; Ketel One Vodka, Tanqueray No. 10 Gin and Talisker 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky. Entrants are encouraged to exhibit creativity, innovation and expertise as they battle it out to become the nation’s best bartender and represent Australia in the global finals held in Glasgow later this year. Since its launch in 2009, WORLD CLASS has been instrumental in transforming fine drinking and cocktail culture around the world. It has supported, educated and inspired more than 300,000 bartenders through its training and advocacy program. The competition has grown to 60 countries, with more than 10,000 bartenders entering each year. Championed by a mentor team of Diageo Reserve Brand Ambassadors, the impressive Australian competition is recognised as one of the best in the world, producing two global champions - Tim Phillips (2012) and Orlando Marzo (2018) - in the past decade. Last year’s winner, Marzo, from Melbourne’s acclaimed Lûmé restaurant, is experiencing an exciting and inspiring year following his award win in October - travelling the world as a Diageo representative, making bespoke drinks in far-flung locations and judging competitions across the globe, including the Australian Bartender of the Year. Speaking of his win, Marzo commented: “WORLD CLASS encourages us bartenders from across the nation and globally to come together and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation in our craft, defying what is possible. It has become such an important competition for me personally, and the industry, as it provides the ultimate opportunity to learn from and inspire each other." Krystal Hart, Australia’s WORLD CLASS Ambassador, added: “Each year we are blown away and inspired by the entries for the competition, and this year has been no exception. We’re looking forward to entering the second phase of the contest, where we’ll be selecting the top 20 participants and continuing to explore the remarkable ways Australia’s bartenders have identified to use Diageo’s reserve brands to create cocktails that are truly special.” For the next stage, World Class will challenge the bartender’s ability to host and perform under pressure, whilst executing the winning cocktail which secured them their place in the Top 100. The Top 20 will then be announced 31 May 2019 before the finals are held on 7 - 9 July 2019 to determine the WORLD CLASS top Australian bartender for 2019. Those interested in finding out more about WORLD CLASS Global Bartender Competition can visit www.theworldclassclub.com or the WORLD CLASS Facebook community.

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Good Food Month presented by Citi returns to Melbourne in June with several incredible feature events, consisting of exclusive dinner experiences and tantalising lunches held at this year’s Good Food Month Restaurant at Canvas House, South Melbourne. The diverse and inspiring program once again welcomes one of the world’s biggest culinary legends, Marco Pierre White, alongside Australia’s hottest homegrown talent including Andrew McConnell, Phil Wood, Matt Stone, Paul Iskov and Joel Valvasori-Pereza. Tickets are on sale now at www.goodfoodmonth.com/melbourne This year, Good Food Month has chosen one of Melbourne’s most exciting spaces as the new home for its series of unique feature events. A spectacular warehouse space in South Melbourne, Canvas House, will play host to an exciting program of dinners with Marco Pierre White, including a collaboration with Phil Wood of Pt Leo Estate and Laura (Good Food Guide’s New Restaurant of the Year), pasta showcase with Andreas Papadakis (Tipo 00) and Joel Valvasori (Lulu La Delizia), Young Chefs Dinner with the young guns of Australia’s top kitchens and a very special Sunday Roast. More exciting events will be announced soon. Venessa Cowell, Director of Food Events, Fairfax said: “After last year’s custom-built, pop-up restaurant in the heart of Federation Square, we are excited to evolve our program and launch our new home for the 2019 event series. Canvas House provides the perfect setting for a myriad of food experiences, as we play tribute to the inimitable Marco Pierre White and celebrate the local superstars who are shaping our culinary future. We are pleased to be working with our friends Canvas House and Tommy Collins by Atlantic Group. Canvas House, the centrally-located and unique warehouse space designed specifically for those looking for a distinctive and beautiful experience, and Tommy Collins, Melbourne’s premier event caterers. The much-loved Let’s Do Lunch series returns with new wine partner, Church Road, opening up Melbourne’s amazing lunch offerings at Good Food Guide hatted restaurants, for a specially curated price of $45 including a glass of Church Road, beer or soft drink throughout June. GOOD FOOD MONTH RESTAURANT AT CANVAS HOUSE - FEATURE EVENTS Canvas House, 137 Buckhurst St, South Melbourne An Evening with Marco Pierre White | Wednesday, 5 June 6.30pm | $299 Following the success of the Sydney, Canberra and Perth events, Marco Pierre White will return to Australia to celebrate Melbourne Good Food Month. Marco will be hosting a number of special events, launching with a stunning dinner featuring Phil Wood (Pt Leo Estate and Laura, Mornington Peninsula) who will take on Marco’s classics and create them as his own. Tickets include four courses with matching wines and beer supplied by James Squire. Osteria Marco | Thursday, 6 June 6.30pm | $270 A cosy winter evening featuring food from two of Marco’s favourite Australian restaurants. Enjoy relaxed conversation with Marco Pierre White while sharing amazing pasta dishes by Andreas Papadakis (Tipo 00, Melbourne) and Joel Valvasori-Pereza (Lulu La Delizia, Perth). Tickets include four courses with matching wines and beer supplied by James Squire. The New Vanguard | Friday, 7 June 6.30pm | $170 Chefs Matt Stone (Oakridge, Yarra Valley) and Paul Iskov (Fervor, Perth) are part of the new chef vanguard putting hyper- local, sustainably sourced produce on the menu. At just 22, Stone was approached by designer and Greenhouse Perth owner Joost Bakker to join his team as head chef. Here, Stone embraced Joost’s philosophies of preparing fresh, sustainable, locally-sourced, whole-foods, and made a name for himself as a serious innovator and progressive chef. At Fervor, Iskov harnesses locally sourced native produce and shares it with diners at unique locations across WA, including salt lakes, beautiful bush land and pristine beaches. Tickets include four courses with matching wines and beer supplied by James Squire. Young Chefs Lunch with Marco Pierre White presented by Citi | Saturday, 8 June I 1.30pm | $230 Mentored by the master himself Marco Pierre White, Melbourne’s next generation of culinary superstars present an extraordinary lunch. The Young Chefs Lunch showcases the impressive skills of the young guns of the country’s top kitchens, with a three-course lunch with matched wines in the chic surrounds of Good Food Month’s Restaurant at Canvas House. Tickets include three courses with matching wines and beer supplied by James Squire. Sunday Best with Marco Pierre White and Andrew McConnell | Sunday, 9 June 1.30pm | $270 What better way to spend a winter Sunday afternoon than by a fire with friends, amazing wines and a traditional Sunday roast. Marco Pierre White is joined by one of Melbourne’s greatest, Andrew McConnell, and together they’re going to elevate the Sunday Roast in the way only these two super chefs can. Melbournians are invited to make new memories over a contemporary take on the family-style roast with matching wines and beer supplied by James Squire. Tamara Pidcock, Marketing and Sponsorships Manager at Citi says, “Australians love their food, and increasingly want dining to be more than a meal and a drink. Citi is so proud to partner with Good Food Month as it provides Australians with the experiential element they have been asking for, whether that’s being transported to another time or place with a delicious culinary experience. Good Food Month also allows Citi to show our support for Australia’s dynamic, fast-growing food scene as it continues to thrive. We are delighted to reward our customers by providing a discount to see the best of Good Food Month and are offering Citi customers 20% off the ticket price to the feature events.” Citi has been presenting partner of Good Food Month for 11 years and is passionate about dining in Australia. Through the Citibank Dining Program, Citi partners with over 400 restaurants to offer Citi cardholders a free bottle of wine when they dine and pay with their Citi Card. James Squire are proud to be the official Beer and Cider Partner of Good Food Month. Throughout Melbourne Good Food Month, guests are invited to sample James Squire’s finely crafted beers carefully selected to be paired with the equally crafted dishes by these top Chefs. Melbourne Good Food Month also welcomes official wine sponsor Jacob’s CreekTM. Jacob’s Creek Barossa Signature and select wines from its portfolio have been paired to Melbourne’s favourite restaurants and dishes for the perfect culinary match. Sourced from both the Barossa and Eden Valleys, The Jacob’s Creek Barossa Signature range celebrates the classic varietal expressions from the region. Dan Swince, Jacob’s Creek Chief Winemaker, said: “We’re thrilled to be partnering with this year’s renowned Melbourne Good Food Month. Aussies love to catch up over good food and great wine, which is reflective of our life-loving Australian spirit.” Good Food Month has also partnered with Melbourne’s Tommy Collins by Atlantic Group to deliver the food experience for feature events. Tommy McIntosh, Creative Director of Tommy Collins by Atlantic Group said: “It is an understatement to say we are excited to be given the opportunity to partner with and support some of Australia’s most talented and established chefs, along with the young up and coming rock stars of the industry. Being a part of Good Food Month has always been on the Tommy Collins catering bucket list”. 2019 MELBOURNE GOOD FOOD MONTH 1-30 JUNE https://www.goodfoodmonth.com/melbourne/ #goodfoodmonth @goodfoodmonth

GOOD FOOD MONTH ANNOUNCES 2019 PROGRAM FEATURING THE LEGENDARY MARCO PIERRE WHITE * TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Good Food Month presented by Citi returns to Melbourne in June with several incredible feature events, consisting of exclusive dinner experiences and tantalising lunches held at this year’sGood Food Month Restaurant at Canvas House, South Melbourne. The diverse and inspiring program once again welcomes one of the world’s biggest culinary legends, Marco Pierre White, alongside Australia’s hottest homegrown talent including Andrew McConnell, Phil Wood, Matt Stone, Paul Iskov and Joel Valvasori-Pereza. Tickets are on sale now at www.goodfoodmonth.com/melbourne This year, Good Food Month has chosen one of Melbourne’s most exciting spaces as the new home for its series of unique feature events. A spectacular warehouse space in South Melbourne, Canvas House, will play host to an exciting program of dinners with Marco Pierre White, including a collaboration with Phil Wood of Pt Leo Estate and Laura (Good Food Guide’s New Restaurant of the Year), pasta showcase with Andreas Papadakis (Tipo 00) and Joel Valvasori (Lulu La Delizia), Young Chefs Dinner with the young guns of Australia’s top kitchens and a very special Sunday Roast. More exciting events will be announced soon. Venessa Cowell, Director of Food Events, Fairfax said: “After last year’s custom-built, pop-up restaurant in the heart of Federation Square, we are excited to evolve our program and launch our new home for the 2019 event series. Canvas House provides the perfect setting for a myriad of food experiences, as we play tribute to the inimitable Marco Pierre White and celebrate the local superstars who are shaping our culinary future. We are pleased to be working with our friends Canvas House and Tommy Collins by Atlantic Group. Canvas House, the centrally-located and unique warehouse space designed specifically for those looking for a distinctive and beautiful experience, and Tommy Collins, Melbourne’s premier event caterers. The much-loved Let’s Do Lunch series returns with new wine partner, Church Road, opening up Melbourne’s amazing lunch offerings at Good Food Guide hatted restaurants, for a specially curated price of $45 including a glass of Church Road, beer or soft drink throughout June. GOOD FOOD MONTH RESTAURANT AT CANVAS HOUSE - FEATURE EVENTS Canvas House, 137 Buckhurst St, South Melbourne An Evening with Marco Pierre White | Wednesday, 5 June 6.30pm | $299 Following the success of the Sydney, Canberra and Perth events, Marco Pierre White will return to Australia to celebrate Melbourne Good Food Month. Marco will be hosting a number of special events, launching with a stunning dinner featuring Phil Wood (Pt Leo Estate and Laura, Mornington Peninsula) who will take on Marco’s classics and create them as his own. Tickets include four courses with matching wines and beer supplied by James Squire. Osteria Marco | Thursday, 6 June 6.30pm | $270 A cosy winter evening featuring food from two of Marco’s favourite Australian restaurants. Enjoy relaxed conversation with Marco Pierre White while sharing amazing pasta dishes by Andreas Papadakis (Tipo 00, Melbourne) and Joel Valvasori-Pereza (Lulu La Delizia, Perth). Tickets include four courses with matching wines and beer supplied by James Squire.   The New Vanguard | Friday, 7 June 6.30pm | $170 Chefs Matt Stone (Oakridge, Yarra Valley) and Paul Iskov (Fervor, Perth) are part of the new chef vanguard putting hyper-local, sustainably sourced produce on the menu. At just 22, Stone was approached by designer and Greenhouse Perth owner Joost Bakker to join his team as head chef. Here, Stone embraced Joost’s philosophies of preparing fresh, sustainable, locally-sourced, whole-foods, and made a name for himself as a serious innovator and progressive chef. At Fervor, Iskov harnesses locally sourced native produce and shares it with diners at unique locations across WA, including salt lakes, beautiful bush land and pristine beaches. Tickets include four courses with matching wines and beer supplied by James Squire.   Young Chefs Lunch with Marco Pierre White presented by Citi | Saturday, 8 June I 1.30pm | $230 Mentored by the master himself Marco Pierre White, Melbourne’s next generation of culinary superstars present an extraordinary lunch. The Young Chefs Lunch showcases the impressive skills of the young guns of the country’s top kitchens, with a three-course lunch with matched wines in the chic surrounds of Good Food Month’s Restaurant at Canvas House. Tickets include three courses with matching wines and beer supplied by James Squire. Sunday Best with Marco Pierre White and Andrew McConnell | Sunday, 9 June 1.30pm | $270 What better way to spend a winter Sunday afternoon than by a fire with friends, amazing wines and a traditional Sunday roast. Marco Pierre White is joined by one of Melbourne’s greatest, Andrew McConnell, and together they’re going to elevate the Sunday Roast in the way only these two super chefs can. Melbournians are invited to make new memories over a contemporary take on the family-style roast with matching wines and beer supplied by James Squire. Tamara Pidcock, Marketing and Sponsorships Manager at Citi says, “Australians love their food, and increasingly want dining to be more than a meal and a drink. Citi is so proud to partner with Good Food Month as it provides Australians with the experiential element they have been asking for, whether that’s being transported to another time or place with a delicious culinary experience. Good Food Month also allows Citi to show our support for Australia’s dynamic, fast-growing food scene as it continues to thrive. We are delighted to reward our customers by providing a discount to see the best of Good Food Month and are offering Citi customers 20% off the ticket price to the feature events.” Citi has been presenting partner of Good Food Month for 11 years and is passionate about dining in Australia. Through the Citibank Dining Program, Citi partners with over 400 restaurants to offer Citi cardholders a free bottle of wine when they dine and pay with their Citi Card. James Squire are proud to be the official Beer and Cider Partner of Good Food Month. Throughout Melbourne Good Food Month, guests are invited to sample James Squire’s finely crafted beers carefully selected to be paired with the equally crafted dishes by these top Chefs. Melbourne Good Food Month also welcomes official wine sponsor Jacob’s Creek™. Jacob’s Creek Barossa Signature and select wines from its portfolio have been paired to Melbourne’s favourite restaurants and dishes for the perfect culinary match. Sourced from both the Barossa and Eden Valleys, The Jacob’s Creek Barossa Signature range celebrates the classic varietal expressions from the region. Dan Swince, Jacob’s Creek Chief Winemaker, said: “We’re thrilled to be partnering with this year’s renowned Melbourne Good Food Month. Aussies love to catch up over good food and great wine, which is reflective of our life-loving Australian spirit.” Good Food Month has also partnered with Melbourne’s Tommy Collins by Atlantic Group to deliver the food experience for feature events. Tommy McIntosh, Creative Director of Tommy Collins by Atlantic Group said: “It is an understatement to say we are excited to be given the opportunity to partner with and support some of Australia’s most talented and established chefs, along with the young up and coming rock stars of the industry. Being a part of Good Food Month has always been on the Tommy Collins catering bucket list”.

GOOD FOOD MONTH ANNOUNCES 2019 PROGRAM FEATURING THE LEGENDARY MARCO PIERRE WHITE * TICKETS ON SALE 8 APRIL*

Kahlúa, the number one selling coffee liqueur in the world, is encouraging Aussies to celebrate their last evening before the clocks turn back, with the ultimate happy hour #KahlúaHour, on 5 April. The decadent Espresso Martinis will be expertly poured on tap at 31 venues across Australia for up to half the price. For those in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, the end of daylight savings is often considered the worst day of the calendar, signalling that summer is officially over. So, Kahlúa is calling upon Aussies to celebrate their last evening before the clocks turn back, with the news that it will be offering its luxurious Espresso Martini on tap cocktails for less from 6pm to 7pm on 5 April 2019. What’s more, the offer will be extended to participating venues in Western Australia and Queensland, and will continue every Friday throughout April. A first of its kind globally for the brand, Kahlúa’s Espresso Martini on Tap is a deliciously crafted blend, with an Aussie twist. It contains Absolut vodka, Kahlúa coffee liqueur and Australia’s Kind Coffee Co organic cold brew coffee. Topped off with a velvety crema, the rich and smooth espresso martini takes just five seconds to pour - making it easier than ever to serve a round of Australia’s favourite coffee cocktail. Venues participating in the offer include: Asian Beer Café, Melbourne Fathers Office, Melbourne Swan Hotel, Melbourne The Boatbuilders Yard, Melbourne Common Man, Melbourne Henry & The Fox, Melbourne “Espresso Martinis are contagious. It only takes one person to order an Espresso Martini and suddenly everyone wants one”, says Ben Parton, Kahlúa National Brand Ambassador. “Since launching the Kahlúa Espresso Martini on Tap - an expertly poured glass of Australia’s favourite cocktail in just five seconds – we have had a fantastic response from cocktail lovers across the nation”. “#KahlúaHour not only celebrates Australia’s favourite cocktail, but also encourages Australian’s to celebrate their final night out before daylight saving hours kick in. Cheers!” To find out more about Kahlúa visit: www.kahlua.com.au #KahlúaHour @Kahlua

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KAHLÚA ANNOUNCES ITS ULTIMATE HAPPY HOUR: ENCOURAGING MELBURNIANS TO CELEBRATE THEIR LAST NIGHT OUT BEFORE THE CLOCKS TURN BACK

KAHLÚA ANNOUNCES ITS ULTIMATE HAPPY HOUR: ENCOURAGING MELBURNIANS TO CELEBRATE THEIR LAST NIGHT OUT BEFORE THE CLOCKS TURN BACK

The best event for good brews and good tunes in South East Queensland is back! Get ready for Crafted Beer & Cider Festival, the Gold Coast's premier outdoor beer & cider event at Kurrawa Park, Broadbeach on Saturday September 7. Celebrating it's third year, the day-long celebration of the best brews in Australia vows to build on last year's success with some thirst-quenching new surprises. Over 150+ individual brews will come together on the ocean-side park, featuring the hottest local and interstate beerista's on the day. In 2018, Crafted Beer & Cider Festival saw 35 of Australia's top craft breweries united, with a range of different brews and good live tunes from your fave bands all day. This year, Crafted is promising more brewers than ever, and more beer-related activities than ever! Stay tuned for news of who's playing, who's brewing and who's cooking in May. For now, lovers of a pint can sign up to the pre-sale to get the first pour of the tickets when early birds go on sale in May and find out how to nab a free 2019 Crafted Festival stubby cooler!

Crafted Beer & Cider Festival, the Gold Coast’s premier outdoor beer & cider event at Kurrawa Park, Broadbeach on Saturday September 7

What is your name and role within Diageo? Nicholas Edwards, Diageo Reserve Brand Ambassador, Victoria How did you first get involved in whisky? I have been in the hospitality industry for over 15 years, and a huge whisky fiend for probably the last 10.  It really started with a trip to Scotland, the home of Scotch Whisky, in particular to the Lagavulin Distillery on Islay where I was lucky enough to see the whole process, from raw materials to finished bottle. What do find most appealing about whisky and the world of whisky? I think it is the nuance and subtlety of whisky that I enjoy most.  To a non-whisky drinker, the flavour of whisky can seem a little daunting and difficult to understand, but with only a little guidance and experience, there is a real treasure trove of flavour to realise.  There is a variety of gems in this year’s Special Release collection, the Diageo’s annual release of rare and special whiskies from Diageo, that display all that I love about whisky. From the spice and smoke of an Island Malt such as Talisker 8 year old, to the delicate sweetness of a Highland Whisky such as The Singleton Glen Ord 14 year old there is so much to discover and explore.  Whether it is the Scottish region of origin, the type of raw material, the production process or the maturation, every whisky is different, unique and ready to give up its secrets if you know what to look for. Where is Diageo located? Based in the UK, Diageo is a global leader in alcoholic beverages, producing over 200 brands, old and new, large and small, with brands being sold in over 180 countries. Diageo owns distilleries all around the world and has the largest footprint in the Scotch Industry with 28 different distilleries, and millions of litres of aging whisky to draw on.  With powerhouse Distilleries such as Talisker, Lagavulin and Dalwhinnie you could say that the beating heart of Diageo lies in Scotland. How did Diageo start? Diageo, a relatively young company, was formed in 1997, but the building blocks are far older.  Our first whisky brand, Haig Club was recorded in 1627, and Johnnie Walker opened his famous grocery in 1820.  Many of the Scotch Distilleries that Diageo now operates were established hundreds of years ago and have been producing whisky in the same style ever since.  For example, Oban Distillery opened in 1794 and predates the town that grew around it. It is therefore one of Scotland’s smallest distilleries, so small that there is no room to grow.  The Oban 21 year old release from this year’s Special Release Collection is exceptionally rare with the additional aging from this little gem of a distillery. Every bottle tells a story in the collection, with many holding a piece of Scotch Whisky history. What is the focus / mission for Diageo? Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer product companies in the world. We are a business built and sustained through innovation and experimenting with flavours and new ideas is important.  A great example of this is the Cladach Blended Malt Whisky, released as part of year’s Special Releases collection. This is a first of its kind, and once only release of a master blend of all six distinguished coastal single malt distilleries in Diageo’s portfolio: Caol Ila, Clynelish, Lagavulin, Oban, Inchgower and Talisker. We're proud to have people like master craftsman Keith Law, who with 30 years’ experience, made the intricate cask selection for this year’s coast-defining Cladach blend, the swan-song of a working life in whisky.  You’re going to see much more exciting Whisky releases like this from Diageo! What sets Diageo apart from the rest? With over 28 active distilleries and access to numerous closed ones, Diageo truly has a depth of flavour options. The flavours and releases from the Diageo Scotch whisky portfolio vary incredibly from across the length and breadth of Scotland and an impressive array of aging stocks, this is what makes the Diageo Special Release Collection so special.  From the award- winning well-known single malts, such as Talisker, The Singleton or Lagavulin to the lesser known but unique and rare distillery releases such as Inchgower and Pittyvaich, the Collection’s release is highly anticipated from Scotch Whisky fans for a good reason! The Knight Frank's Luxury Investment Index has recently revealed that rare whisky is now the most lucrative investment in the luxury asset space.  Rare whisky has reached a staggering return on investment of nearly 600 percent, it 2018 rare whisky saw a 40 percent jump in value.  Why is it that rare whisky appreciates so greatly in value? One of the key things to remember when thinking about whisky as an investment is the supply of a bottling will diminish over time, as those who own it opt to drink it rather than keeping it locked away - a perfect recipe for sustained price appreciation.  Therefore limited releases of already rare bottlings are a great investment, in particular from closed or ‘ghost’ distilleries such as the Pittyvaich 28 year old in this year’s Special Release Collection.  Annual and batch releases, similar to vintages are also a great investment as they appeal to collectors. We certainly see this is true of the annual Special Releases range such as the Lagavulin 12 year old cask strength bottling, and the Caol Ila 15 year old in the highland style – a unique expression for this normally peated Islay whisky.      Has rare whisky always been such a high performer in the luxury asset space? The best whiskies such as releases from ghost distillery, Port Ellen, have always had incredible value, but never more so than today.  We are faced with a situation of both increasing scarcity and increased demand. There has always been a demand for particular popular distilleries, in a certain style - an example of this was the recent release of Talisker 40 year old finished in Bodega casks.  But we’re seeing a lot more exploration of lesser known craft distilleries such as Inchgower. The 27year old cask strength release has been very popular with Whisky fans globally. Diageo just released ten impeccable, meticulously crafted, limited-edition Scotch Whiskies in strictly limited quantities.  The collection has been curated by a masterful blending team ensuring that each bottle reflects the stories of the people, places and craftsmanship that make these whiskies so special.  In regard to investing, which are you top 3 picks among the collection and why?   Firstly, I would have to choose the Carsebridge 48-year-old, a single grain cask strength whisky from a ghost distillery. As one of only 1000 bottles globally, this whisky incredibly old and rare, but it is it’s unique and sophisticated flavour profile that will continue to drive excitement.   Second, I would choose the Caol Ila 35-year-old.  Not only is the oldest ever release from this uniquely elegant Islay distillery, as one of only 3,300 bottles, the rarity of this product is already very high.   Finally, the Pittyvaich 28-year-old will prove to be an excellent investment.  This 28-year-old whisky is actually older than the duration for which the distillery was in operation!  During its 18-year life, Pittyvaich produced a relatively small amount of prized single malt, which has become incredibly rare, and when it is releases, it doesn’t last long. What boxes need ticking when looking for the greatest return on investment? There are many different things to look for, but the main ones are rarity, how much of the product is available and how easy is it to get.  And demand, is this a unique release from a well-known distillery that will capture potential buyers interest? You really can’t go wrong with any of the bottlings from the annual Diageo Special Releases Collection, all whiskies in the collection are impeccably crafted, cask strength whiskies that are unique, rare and often very old from ghost distilleries, lesser known distilleries or well-known distinguished distilleries. Do the less expensive rare whiskies appreciate at the same rate as the more expensive? Absolutely!  During the ‘90s there was a growing demand for distinctive, unrepeatable cask strength bottlings the first Diageo Special Releases Collection was released 2001 to meet this demand. A mere 100 bottles of Talisker 28-year-old at 43.3% - priced at £495 – sold-out instantly. A 22-year-old Port Ellen and a 25-year-old Talisker soon followed that same year and sold out as quickly too. That first special release of Port Ellen – a 22-year-old was sold for £110 and today, were you to look at the website The Whisky Exchange, you can pick it up for £4500.   And the rest as they say is history If I was to purchase rare whisky as an investment, how long should I hold onto a bottle before deciding to sell? As long as you can go without drinking it!  Unlike wine, whisky flavour doesn’t change once it’s bottled so you should hold one to it until you are comfortable with the appreciation.    Where would I then be able to sell the whisky? International auctions are the easiest, but then there are some amazing Australian Whisky shops and bars that have a great range of rare whiskies.  You never know if they might be interested in purchasing but walking out without another to add to your collection may be difficult! What is the best way to store a rare whisky? The best way to store whisky is in a dark, humidity-controlled environment.  And store the whisky upright so that the cork doesn’t damage. In what direction do you see the future of whisky, in Australia and the rest of the world? The answer to both is up.  Australian’s are becoming more and more familiar and intrigued by whisky, and the category has never been more vibrant in Australia.  For the first time we have many bottlings produced for Scotland only reaching our shores, and there has never been more amazing whisky retailers and bars to discover them in!  The Australian whisky industry is still incredibly young but is already causing waves around the whisky world. Many new producers are finding flavour in new and exciting ways, and the direct effect is that well-established producers, like Scotland, are evolving and innovating as well.  A great example of this is the unique five casking process used in The Singleton Glen Ord 14 year old. It’s a great indication that there is a whole new world of delicious things for consumers to enjoy, and maybe even invest in for the future. What does Diageo have planned for 2019? All sorts of incredible new releases!  From this year’s collection of the Diageo Special Releases, ten of the finest cask strength, impeccably crafted whiskies.  Available in whisky specialists from April. And there is the scotch whisky collaboration with HBO, Game of Thrones where we will see famous Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distilleries, such as Cardhu, matched to the Houses of Westeros.  The perfect companion to the upcoming series release in April! This is just a sample of the amazing things in store this year! Favourite food and whisky of all time? If we’re talking about food and whisky pairing, then hands down, it’s oysters and Talisker Single Malt, from the Isle of Skye.  Try it with the latest limited-edition Special Release, Talisker 8 year old for something really special. Both so bright, fresh and intrinsically connected to the ocean.  An absolute winner. https://www.diageo.com/

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The team behind Melbourne’s music institution The Old Bar is pleased to announce the new incarnation of one Abbotsford’s oldest treasures The Carringbush Hotel. Focusing strongly on sustainability, its meat-free menu is largely vegan, all wine on tap, no packaged beer, eco-friendly reusable metal straws, ethical plates, environmentally friendly lighting and heating. Gone are the days of when the pub’s natural light was shunned, with the formerly frosted arched windows replaced by big, clear portals looking onto the leafy streets of Abbotsford mirrored by the indoor plant design by Red Letter Landscapes. Originally called The Friendly Societies Hotel – a name that still adorns the façade, the pub has served as a meeting spot for all walks of life who have enjoyed a drink and a meal over the counter since 1889. In honour of the iconic Australian novel, ‘Power Without Glory’, published in 1950, the pub adopted its new name, The Carringbush Hotel in 1984. Author Frank Hardy tells a tale of Melbourne’s criminal underground, set in the fictional suburb of Carringbush. Many of the characters were based on real-life figures who frequented the original Friendly Societies Hotel. Fast forward to 2019 with a whole new look and feel, owners Joel Morrison, Liam Matthews and Singa Unlayiti along with General Manager, Jen Drane, have enlisted former music journalist Tim Cashmere as the pub's Wine and Spirits buyer. Tim is the brains behind The Carringbush’s unique wine and spirits list selecting high-quality wine through the pub’s tap systems. With over 21 beers on tap, including premium icons, unusual delights and of course all the locals, Stomping Ground, Fixation, Mountain Goat and Moon Dog. Tim brings a wealth of knowledge from his time spent as the sommelier at Melbourne’s iconic Gertrude Street Enoteca and manager of East Brunswick cellar door of winery Noisy Ritual which he helped build from its humble beginnings. In keeping with the musical theme, Head Chef Roxanne Olsen and bassist for local band Glomesh, cut her teeth at The Grand Hyatt training in premium service before opting for the more laid-back vibe of iconic music venue The Corner Hotel and local famed brewery Stomping Ground. Roxanne brings her diverse experience to The Carringbush, meticulously researching ingredients to ensure her meat-free dishes live up to the pub’s ethos of sustainability without sacrificing flavour. Roxanne’s current menu creations include her Halloumi & Mushroom Burger, Sweet Potato Steak, Chilli Non Carne, Vegetable Charcuterie Plate, Chocolate Stout Black, Maple Teriyaki Tofu, Forest Cake, Mango Coconut Tart plus a separate Kids Menu. “We are working hard to be a pub that enjoys the benefit of delicious food and drink, without costing the earth. Our food and drink range has been carefully selected to meet a high-quality standard, that also works to support small and independent local business whilst minimising our global footprint,” explains owner Liam Matthews. The Carringbush Hotel is far from your average pub, it’s modern, but with an old-school pub vibe, it’s family friendly, a place where you can take your kids, meet your friends, and is also available for private events. THE CARRINGBUSH HOTEL 228 Langridge Street, Abbotsford Sunday – Thursday:11am – 11pm Friday & Saturday: 11am – 12am Lunch Special One free pot of beer with any main meal 21 taps to choose from Monday – Friday11am – 2pm daily Happy Hour $8 Pints 21 beers to choose from 4 – 6pm, 7 days a week Trivia “Fact Hunt Trivia” with Tristan Harris (RRR) Monthly - Tuesday nights commencing Tuesday 19 March

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Diageo, the world’s biggest producer of spirits, has announced ten impeccable, meticulously crafted, limited-edition Scotch Whiskies will be released in strictly limited quantities in Australia this April as part of Diageo’s annual Special Releases Collection. The Special Releases Collection is a hand-selected range of some of the rarest and oldest cask-strength bottlings from distinguished, lesser known and even closed distilleries. Highly-sought after and anticipated worldwide, the annual collection is curated by a masterful blending team who ensure each bottle encompasses a fragment of Scotch Whisky history and reflects the stories of the people, places and craftmanship that make Scotch Whisky so special. The 2019 Special Releases Collection is made for knowledgeable whisky fans and Scotch novices alike and celebrates a year of firsts including: a debut of INCHGOWER 27 year old bottling; CAOL ILA 35 year old, the oldest bottling ever produced from the distiller; and THE SINGLETON GLEN ORD 14 year old which is triple matured using an ingenious five cask process. The Collection also sees CLADACH, a unique blend of six renowned coastal distilleries - Caol Ila, Clynelish, Lagavulin, Oban, Inchgower and Talisker; as well as the oldest bottling from CARSEBRIDGE, an exceptionally rare 48 year old grain whisky that has resulted in just 1,000 bottles being released. In addition, the Special Releases Collection features unique releases from popular distilleries including TALISKER 8 year old and OBAN 21 year old whilst a classic LAGAVULIN 12 year old, CAOL ILA UNPEATED 15 year old and PITTYVAICH 28 year old complete the beautifully crafted selection. “The launch of the Diageo Special Releases Collection is an incredibly special time of year for Scotch Whisky and has become one of the most highly anticipated launches on the whisky calendar,” says Simon McGoram, National Whisky Ambassador for Diageo. “Many of the releases within the collection are extremely rare and some are from ‘ghost’ [closed] distilleries, making this one of the few chances for both knowledgeable whisky fans and those wanting to explore the flavours of Scotch to own and discover an exceptional collection. “We’ve seen the demand for rare and unique Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottlings increase exponentially over the past decade which is why we’re so excited about making this range accessible to everyone. The collection is priced to suit a variety of budgets, so there really is a whisky for all to savour, invest in, collect or gift. The Diageo Special Releases Collection is available for purchase in Whisky Specialist venues and stores from April, pending availability. For more information, visit www.malts.co

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