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Whet your appetite for South Africa
In celebration of the upcoming launch of Channel 10’s new TV Series Food Trail: South Africa, South African Tourism is taking over The Argyle in The Rocks in Sydney to transport guests to the destination by virtue of one delicious afternoon of cuisine, culture and entertainment. The free public event will feature cooking demonstrations by the host of the TV show, South African-born chef Warren Mendes; the musical stylings of entertainer Barry Conrad, as well as South African drummers and dancers; and the opportunity for guests to experience some of the nation’s most iconic dishes featured in the show.
The event celebrates a replicate the journey of the show – which is as much about South Africa’s diverse people and landscape as it is about its food – and offers an insight into why the South African cuisine scene is hailed as one of the most vibrant in the world. Free tickets are available here.
Lancemore Milawa’s multi-million-dollar transformation
Set in the Victorian High Country’s King Valley at the base of the Alpine National Park, framed by endless vistas of vineyards and mountains, Lancemore Milawa is a boutique hotel that will reinterpret the vision of a country estate, where barefoot luxury meets the rugged terrain of regional Australia. This September the property will unveil a multi-million-dollar refurbishment, helmed by award-winning interior designer Hana Hakim of The Stella Collective, creating an innovative freeflowing design which embraces the region’s distinctive four seasons for which it is renowned. Located in one of Australia’s oldest gourmet regions less than three hours from Melbourne, Lancemore Milawa will redefine what luxury in regional Australia is: a fashion-forward space that is sophisticated yet with a pared back, unassuming aesthetic: offering freedom for travellers to connect and ground to where their inner spirit leads.
Spicers Tamarind Retreat Long Lunch
Spicers Executive Chef Daniel Jarrett, The Tamarind Restaurant will join forces with the highly awarded Victor Liong, owner-chef of Lee Ho Fook, for two exciting and unique long lunches to celebrate the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and its extraordinary producers for The Curated Side Plate.
On 6 and 7 August, Victor and Dan will showcase these nuances of modern Chinese cookery for two immersive banquet-style lunch which also includes beverages from the Sunshine Coast region. Guests will be welcomed at 12.00noon for champagne and canapes on arrival then onto The Tamarind Restaurant Pavilion to enjoy this banquet-style lunch with beverages.
