Enjoy two very different takes on Hellenic cuisine from Melbourne’s favourite Greek restaurants at this one-off dinner designed specifically for the anniversary of Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.

Joe Grbac from The Press Club will be presenting contemporary Greek food next to Travis McAuley from Hellenic Republic’s taverna style cuisine, focusing on one key ingredient for each course. Matched with Greek beverages, this is a chance to taste the development of Greek food over a millennia.

Cost: $195.00 includes five courses with matched beverages
Where: The Press Club, 72 Flinders ,St Melbourne
When: Tuesday 13 March
Time: 7pm

Enquire online or call The Press Club P: 9677 9677.

 

Dinner with Massimo Bottura

Soak up the rich thinking of this new generation Italian chef and renowned food philosopher Massimo Bottura as he joins The Press Club as a special guest during the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. Massimo will share his thoughts on the future of food whilst you enjoy a beautifully designed set menu with matching wines.

Cost: $245 set menu with matched wines
Where: The Press Club, 72 Flinders St, Melbourne
When: Thursday 8 March
Time: 7pm

Enquire online or call The Press Club P: 9677 9677.

 

Greeks vs the Rest 

A Festival favourite finds a new home where fierce debate will continue over delicious food and wine. Join George Calombaris and Shane Delia and their teams of industry identities as they debate an age old dilemma – is Greek cuisine the basis for all other cuisines?

Ask any Greek, they will tell you that Greeks invented, well, everything. Join us and investigate the history of spaghetti, dumplings and the BBQ as teams unearth the history of modern dining. As the debate rages, enjoy a feast of St Katherine's sharing cuisine and, at the end, decide on the illustrious winners.

When: Sunday 11th March
Where: St Katherine's, 26 Cotham Rd, Kew
Time: 7pm
Cost: $145pp includes entertainment and four course sharing menu with beverages

Enquire online or call P: 9207 7477.

 

Georgie Porgie Cooking for Kids

Now this is the way to learn how to cook - in the kitchen with George!

Georgie Porgie Cooking for Kids is part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and is an exciting and informative introduction into cooking. George will teach you how to find the best ingredients, and the secrets behind making a delicious meal. There will be games, quizzes and of course some very yummy food to eat! Suitable for children up to 14 years and is fully supervised.

Date: Saturday 17th March
Where: St Katherine's, 26 Cotham Rd, Kew
Time: 11am - 2pm
Cost: $125 includes cooking demonstration and lunch
Ages: 8 - 14 years old

Enquire online or call P: 9207 7477.

 

A Taste of History with Mary Calombaris

Food has the power to take you on a journey, to remind you of people and places in your past and to evoke powerful memories and emotions. As part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, for one night only Mary Calombaris takes over Hellenic Republic and will create a nostalgic menu showcasing the food of her edible memoir. 

Hosted by Travis McAuley, Mary will cook the food and tell the stories from her families kitchen and will take you on a journey from Cyprus through the Aegean and the Mediterranean and finally to Melbourne, where we close the evening with a contemporary retelling of a classic Hellenic dessert.

Join us for this trip of a lifetime.

Date: Tuesday 6th March 
Cost: $95.00 includes sharing menu and beverages Bookings:
Where: Hellenic Republic, 434 Lygon St, East Brunswick

Enquire online or call P: 03 9381 1222.

Mentor Melbourne

Interactive sessions for people working in or studying hospitality, P M 24 is hosting two sessions in the Mentor Melbourne program.

Session 1: Building a long term career as a chef

Session 2: Creating and maintaining your brand

Discover the tricks of the trade from front-of-house service and environment design, to costing a menu and venue marketing. This is a rare chance to learn from the best in an informal environment where all your questions can be answered.

When: Monday 19th March
Where: P M 24, 24 Russell St, Melbourne
Cost: $35 pp including lunch
Time: 10am – 1:30pm

For further enquires please email P M 24 or call P: 9207 7424.

 

The Mediterranean Pasta Express

One of Melbourne’s newest restaurants, Mama Baba is making a name for itself with Italian-Greco style pasta dishes and very clever beverage matches, all served up with some cool tunes and a unique dining room.

As part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, Mama Baba is hosting a one-off dinner designed to be speedy, 60 minutes and you're out the door. Enjoy a whirlwind trip around the Mediterranean sampling three pasta dishes with beverages – pronto!

When: Wednesday 14^th march 2012
Where: Mama Baba, 21 Daly, South Yarra
Cost: $55 pp includes three pasta dishes with matched wines

For reservations please call P 9207 7421 or email Mama Baba.

 

The Ultimate Parisian Afternoon Tea

A selection of our all time favourite champagnes and tables piled high with exquisite sweet and savoury delights – what better way to spend an afternoon with your closest friends? 

Hosted by culinary legend (and Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Legend) Philippe Mouchel, The Ultimate Parisian Afternoon Tea takes glamorous French culture to the extreme and is sure to bring out your inner Marie Antoinette!

Cost: $95 pp
When: Saturday 10th March
Where: P M 24, 24 Russell St, Melbourne
Time: 12 noon until 3pm

For reservations and further details please email P M 24 or call P: 9207 7424.