All posts tagged: eat

Rizky’s Hip Hop High tea

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Baby got back! Melbourne DJ and Radio Host, MzRizk is bringing her Hip Hop High Tea to Belleville this November. You may recognise the name MzRizk all the way back from 2013, when she had previously sold out two events of a similar kind and you may ask why wait another two years if she knew it was so good? Well, MzRizk has been traipsing the world in some far away places such as Turkey and Vietnam, looking for the cream of the crop, top teas and she’s going to share them all with you this Saturday, November 21 from 4pm – 6pm. Alongside MzRizk, Executive Chef for Office of Public Works (Section 8, Ferdydurke, The B.East and Belleville) Jarrod Moore and Belleville’s Head Chef Slash Vala have designed a delicious menu that puts a spin on traditional High Tea cuisine, including dishes such as Wizz Fizz Khalifa Donut with Blackberry Jam, F$@k Da Police Twice Cooked Pork Belly plus more. So set next Saturday aside and get ready to experience a blinging new take on high …

A Foodie Battle | Ms Collins

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Last night we attended Good Food Month’s Battle of the Pans at Ms Collins. To kick of the night the two foodie giants, Daniel Wilson of Huxtable fame and Daniel Poyner, resident chef at Ms Collins were introduced, giving a short speech about what to expect. Wilson was to cook up dishes with a pan asian flavour and Poyner, more of a modern Australian touch. Upon looking at the menu, we already were anticipating which dishes we would give the tick to, but were secretly hoping that the chefs would surprise us. Each round was served with a battle card where we had to circle our favourite dish. First up of the ranks, Round 1. Wilson was serving up Pan fried prawn rice noodle roll w sesame ginger dressing & coriander and Poyner, Seared scallops w peas, fennel, lemon & guanicale. Normally not a fan of prawns, Wilson’s dish surprised us. The crispiness of the rice noodles wrapping the prawns gave it a fresh new taste, to the point where we were even chomping on …

Summer Night Markets

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If you want to taste a true Melbourne summer you have to visit the Queen Vic Night Markets at least once (or maybe more). Last Wednesday saw the launch of this year’s summers night markets and we were there to check it out. It feels like just yesterday when we were visiting the Winter Night Markets, and it was refreshing to see that stalls have been changed, adapting to foods craved during the warmer weather. Old regulars were there like 400 Gradi, Taki Balls, the Sangria stand as well as newcomers, Boss Man Food (we recommend the Goat Curry),  Estelle and the Raclette Cheese Stand. Open every Wednesday night from 5pm to 10pm , the Queen Vic Night Markets features over 50 exotic food stalls, live music and specialist trades. Where: Queen Vic Markets When: Wednesday nights, November 4 – March 30 We Know Melbourne tip: Get there early to avoid the lines. 

Vegans Unite – Smith & Deli

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Vegetarian restaurants aren’t hard to come by if you know where to look in Melbourne, but if you’re searching for vegan restaurants it may be more like searching for a needle in a haystack. Enter Smith and Deli! From the same people that brought you Smith & Daughters, Smith and Deli offers up vegan eats that even the most hardcore carnivores will love. Get in line for a sandwich such as  the Buffalo the Vampire Slayer sandwich (buffalo tofu on a roll with celery, ranch), Godfather (a spicy pressed sandwich with pepperocini) Parmageddon, and Hail Seitan. Don’t be confused when your read meat on the menu, it’s not real  meat, but instead faux meat made with seitan. Not up for a sandwich? The food doesn’t just stop there. Choose from a selection of bagels, sweet treats, fresh produce and Noisette baked goods to take away. Open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 7pm,  this New York Style deli brings in the crowds every lunch time and just goes to show that vegan food can be loved by …

Food Trucks meet Fashion at Chadstone

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Food trucks are taking over Melbourne and their next truck stop party is at Chadstone! Just in time for summer, Melbourne’s finest food trucks will descend on the Fashion Capital launching this Friday, 13th November at 11am  until 10pm daily. The food trucks will give shoppers the much needed break from crossing off their Christmas lists for a few share plates with family and friends in the alfresco atmosphere. There’ll be over 30 food trucks on rotation inlcuding Sliders on Tyres, Cali & Co, Dude Food Man, Toasta and more. Whether you’re in bibimbaps, burgers, or brulees, the food trucks are the perfect stop when the crowds get too much. When: Friday 13 November – Sunday 3 January. Where: Chadstone Shopping centre. #ForTheLoveOfStreetFood Want to find out more about what’s happening in Melbourne? Sign up to the We Know Melbourne mailing list here to stay in the loop.

Polish Festival

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For one day, Federation Square will be transformed into a European style historic town square for the Polish Festival. The festival celebrates Polish hospitality as well as their hearty food and ‘romantic traditions.’ Sounds like one not to be missed. When: Sunday, 15 November, 10am – 5pm Where: Federation Square Visit the website here.  Want to find out more about what’s happening in Melbourne? Sign up to the We Know Melbourne mailing list here to stay in the loop.

What’s On in November

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November is a big month in Melbourne. Spring Carnival is in full swing, Good Food Month brings over 200 culinary events to the table and we’re edging just that tiny bit closer to summer. Here’s our pick of events you can’t miss this month. Good Food Month, November A month long celebration of the tastiest and most flavoursome foods from Melbourne’s hottest chefs!  From fine-dining, to one-off dinners and hawker night markets, Good Food Month is sure to put a dent in that pre-summer diet! Melbourne Cup Day, November 3 Celebrate the race that stops a nation, and this year Melbourne even gets a day off to fully enjoy the show! Stop by The Swanston Hotel for their Breakfast and Bubbles, with unlimited sparkling wine for $30 (part proceeds go to Mission Australia). Melbourne Design Market, November 5 Design lovers, this market is for you! Held in the Federation Square Carpark, and now in it’s 10th year, this has market has set off a flood of design markets around Australia. Start your Christmas shopping early! Taste …

Mexican Day of the Dead Workshop

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Dia de los Muertos—the Day of the Dead—is a holiday celebrated on November 1 and in case you didn’t know it’s really a celebration of life. The Mexican holiday celebrates the lives of the deceased with food, drink, parties, and activities the dead enjoyed in life. Want to know more? Learn all about this Mexican holiday at the Immigration Museum’s Mexican Day of the Dead Workshop. The folks from La Tortilleria and Tequila Tromba will be there to set up the scene for a delicious afternoon of cooking demos, talks and complimentary recipes. It’s going to be one giant fiesta of Mexican food, tequila and traditions. When: Sunday, 2pm 1 November Where: Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St Visit the website here.

Cadbury Treat Street

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Remember that scene in Willy Wonka where Mr Wonka, shows off his magnificent chocolate room with oversized gummy bears, candy cane trees and a giant river overflowing full of chocolate? Well, imagine if you could experience something just like that right here in Melbourne. This Halloween, Cadbury are going all out and transforming one (very) lucky street in Glen Iris to a street party full of treats. Cadbury Treat Street will feature non-stop entertainment, party games, a community BBQ and thousands of Cadbury chocolate treats to be given away. Paul Chatfield, Marketing Lead at Cadbury, said: “Halloween is a great occasion to bring neighbours and communities together and Maitland St in Glen Iris has been championing this for a long time. We wanted to highlight what they do every year and inspire other communities to do the same. We’ll be creating a joyful spectacle on the street that we hope will be a memorable occasion for everyone who joins us on the day. We encourage local Melbourne residents to come down to the Cadbury Treat Street and join …

Night Noodle Markets

Good Food Month

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Prepare yourself for a month long celebration of the tastiest and most flavoursome foods from Melbourne’s hottest chefs!  From fine dining, to one off dinners and night markets, November sees the return of The Age Good Food Month. Here are our top picks to mark in your foodie calendar. Night Noodle Markets – 12-29 November  Birrarung Marr, Melbourne Everyone’s favourite outdoor markets are back with 56 stalls and three bars. The Asian Hawker style market will feature old favourites like Longrain, Red Spice Road and Wonderbao along with newcomers, Din Tai Fung, Delhi Streets and Hawker Hall. We Know Melbourne exclusive offer: Receive a free yummy treat at the Red Spice Road/Burma Lane stand. Find out here. Sweet Fest – 28-29 November Meat Market, 5 Blackwood St, North Melbourne If you’re after the ultimate sugar high, this is the event for you. There’ll be masterclass presentations from dessert giants, Katherine Sabbath (Sydney); thee American heroes of soft-serve, Big Gay Ice Cream (New York); dessert queen Philippa ‘Snickers Dessert’ Sibley; king of dessert-for-dinner degustations Pierre Roelofs (Melbourne) and the cocktail wizards from Melbourne’s internationally …