What's on: weekend one of Sydney's Good Food Month 2014
There's plenty of food action around town and beyond this weekend, thanks to The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Month presented by Citi. Festival Director Joanna Savill shares her picks:
Italian Long Lunch at Casoni, Darlinghurst
Negronis on tap and a three-course Italian long lunch, right behind Taylor Square. A 'market-inspired' pasta dish is part of the menu. Saturday October 11, $55.
Sparkling afternoon Tea at Dunbar House, Vaucluse
A spread of sweet and savoury items, from finger sandwiches to petits fours served on whimsical Wedgewood, plus a glass of sparkling wine, tea or coffee. Daily, $42.
Sunday Roast at Giro Osteria, Cronulla
Outsource the Sunday roast! Crisp,Tuscan-style pork belly with fennel puree, salsa verde and mustard fruits alongside seasonal vegetables and salads. For all the family. Sunday October 12, $55.
Anchors Away! at the Bridgeview, Willoughby
A Sunday family day as this local pub turns into a fish-and-chippery, with a seafood feast for four: includes fish, crumbed prawns, potato scallops, calamari and chips. Sundays, $49 (feeds four).
Chinese Food and Art at Chefs Gallery
A hands-on show-and-eat banquet with grand master micro-carver Frank Chen Fu and master noodle-maker Pei Lin Jai. Fresh noodles on the lucky eight-course menu, of course. Monday October 13, $89
Good Food Month runs from October 1 - 31 in Sydney and surrounds. For details see goodfoodmonth.com