The latest in foodie news, events, and products – including latest endeavors by both World Vision and a Canberra food scene stalwart.
Globe-trotting brunch with Daana
From humble beginnings as a South-Indian shipping container pop-up, to a multi-award-winning restaurant, catering service, pivoting in lockdown with a pantry, and now a café at the National Film & Sound Archives … Daana’s Sanjay and Sunita are a true example of homegrown Canberran success. The culinary power couple are continuing their brand of injecting a little bit of India in everything “Daana” into their newest business venture. The new café, named The Curators Café Bar, features a steadfast menu including Bombay chutney sandwiches and masala tea, as well as a “globe trotting menu” with Chef lunch specials that change every week. As the weather warms (supposedly), why not stop by for some of their house ice teas in flavours such as strawberry guava and tropical sky. The Curators will also host your end-of-year functions at their location inside the NFSA. Have your guests immersed in the art deco halls while they dine on Sanjay and Sunita’s culinary creations, your festive season party will be the talk well into 2022.
Visit thecuratorscanberra.com.au to find out more.
Cookbook against world hunger
World Vision has a famine-fighting cookbook, featuring celebrity chefs like Neil Perry, Maggie Beer and Marco Pierre White. Hunger Bites is an eBook that includes 17 celebrity cooks in total, teaching readers how to feed a family of four for $14 or under. “We are in an incredibly privileged position to work with the best produce in the country, but there are so many people who struggle day to day just to put food on the table,” said Mr Perry. “We’ve got our own problems in Australia, so it’s more difficult to generate the awareness that there are places in the world that really need a helping hand from countries like ours … but the reality is there are many people here who can afford to do something, whether that be sponsoring a child, donating, or talking to others about the reality of famine overseas.”
To download a copy of Hunger Bites, go to www.worldvision.com.au/hungerbites
Australian Highlands Wine Show Awards
You can still buy tickets to the Australian Highlands Wine Show Awards night, taking place on Thursday 2 December at Centennial Vineyards. See this sorry excuse for a year out in the company of Australia’s most impressive high-altitude winemakers, all against the backdrop of the beautiful NSW Southern Highlands. This awards show recognises the finest wines made with fruit grown at a minimum of 500 metres above sea level and is open to regions across the country – meaning fruits of our Canberra wine district are among the 126 wines entered. Each entry is in pursuit of the coveted title of “Australia’s Best Wine with Altitude”. The event begins at 6.30pm, running till 8.30pm. Tickets are $55 per person, which includes canapés, one glass of wine or bubbles on arrival, and a selection of trophy winning wines available for tasting.
Tickets via eventbrite.com.au
Break out the bubbly
With lockdown ending and dinner parties back on the menu, renowned Aussie wine maker, Brown Brothers, suggests celebrating freedom from the bubble with some bubbly! Brown Brothers’ Prosecco Rosé NV or Prosecco Spritz is highly recommended for your slow, alfresco style parties or kick off an evening with Prosecco NV, that’ll no doubt end with dancing in the lounge room. Or try the Prosecco Spritz – a delightfully refreshing twist on prosecco with a delicious burst of blood orange essence. “Very drinkable”, was the response from CW’s eager taste tester. Having a picnic? Forget weighing down your basket with bottles and glasses and pack some easy breezy Brown Brothers Prosecco NV 250ml cans instead. All the deliciousness without the hassle.
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