Media release
Wednesday, 3 June 2015
BRISBANE TO GO FOOD CRAZY: GOOD FOOD MONTH PROGRAM
COMES OUT ON SUNDAY
After a massive inaugural year in 2014, the Brisbane Times Good Food Month presented by Citi will
release its impressive program this Sunday, June 7 with more than 200 delicious events for food lovers that
will take place from July 9 to August 9, 2015.
Fine dining fans can get ready to rub shoulders with Australia’s culinary greats, from the likes of Ben
Shewry from Melbourne’s three-hatted Attica, James Viles from the double-hatted Biota Dining in Bowral,
NSW and Mark Best from Sydney’s prestigious Marque. Honing in on Queensland’s assets, with this year’s
Hats Off Dinner program there has never been a better excuse to visit some of the State’s best
establishments, whether it’s a first time visit or reconnecting with an old favourite.
From The Ultimate High Tea to Pop-ups & Precinct Parties, and World Safari Dinners to Cider & Slider, this
year’s program will suit families, workers, night owls and everyone in between.
Night Noodle Market fans will be delighted to hear that this year the outdoor extravaganza at Cultural
Forecourt, South Bank has been extended to 12 nights from July 22 to August 2. Extended operating times
now include weekend yum cha opening hours from 12pm Saturday and Sunday, and offerings from 30
different stalls. Night Noodle Markets will also be cashless, with all drinks and food purchases available by
using credit, or debit card.
For food lovers keen to sharpen their writing skills, Brisbane’s Good Food Month presents Food Writing
101 with academic Dr Roger Haden from Le Cordon Bleu and food writer Barbara Sweeney. The learning
continues with Taste & Talk led by food and drink experts and Instant Expert sessions with the State’s best
chefs and food artisans.
“It was great to see how Queensland embraced Good Food Month last year,” said Creative Director
Natascha Mirosch. “And it’s been a lot of fun planning this year’s program. We’ve managed to include
something for everyone, from keen cooks who want to learn a new skill, to those who prefer to have their
meals cooked for them by top chefs.”
The restaurant program with new categories will run throughout the whole month with both regional and
metropolitan venues at the heart of this gastronomic event.
The launch of Brisbane’s expanded 2015 program sets the pace for Good Food Month: the world’s biggest
food festival, which also takes place in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Perth.
A sneak peek event for this year’s program was held earlier today at Brisbane’s Sake Restaurant with
Executive Chef Shaun Presland and Head Chef Daisuke Sakai inspiring the food lovers in attendance.
For all the information on Good Food Month and to sign up to Foodie News, visit www.goodfoodmonth.com
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Gillian O’Young / [email protected] / 0423 223 620 / 02 9667 4211
Lucy Curtin / [email protected] / 0414 905 243 / 02 9667 4211
Good Food Month presented by Citi is the world’s largest food festival, taking place across
Canberra and Perth in March, Sydney in October, and Melbourne in November.
These events form part of the national Good Food Month platform and are aligned to the Fairfax
Good Food network, which includes Good Food in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, The
Age Good Food Guide, The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide, and the essential guide to
eating in, dining out and everything in-between, www.goodfood.com.au