Tasting Australia Daily Diary – Thursday 4 May

Daily Diary – Thursday 4 May

Tasting Australia setting the table and the agenda

Tasting Australia’s program for Thursday will see the crucial topic of food quality in aged
care facilities back in the spotlight.

The Improving With Age lunch at Sprout Cooking School will explore the potential in aged
care kitchens when fresh thinking is brought to the table. It will feature talented local aged
care chefs and is a fundraiser for the Maggie Beer Foundation.

Thursday’s program also includes influential women in food leading an evening of fine
dining. Tasting Australia ambassador Karena Armstrong invites you to Heroines Table at The
Salopian Inn (McLaren Vale) alongside Alex Herbert (Bird Cow Fish).

Three courses of platters including drinks are put together by Alex and Karena. Guest
speakers include Analiese Gregory (Bar Brosé), Sue Bell (Bellwether Wines) and Michelle
McColl (Kalangadoo Organics).

Other free events on the day include:
 Urban Pantry and Cellar Door, Rundle Mall
 Charred Cooking Demonstrations, Town Square
 Chef’s Journey, Town Square
 Makers at the Market Demonstrations: Clayton Wells, Adelaide Central Market
12PM to 12:45PM

Thursday’s Glasshouse Kitchen brings Victor Liong (Lee Ho Fook), Cheong Liew (The Grange)
and Nic Watt (Madame Hanoi) to the table with an exciting mix of classic and contemporary
Chinese, Malaysian and Vietnamese flair. Four amazing courses are matched to a list of
curated beverages available on the night.

Other Town Square events:
 East End Cellars Masterclass: 6 Vintages of Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 5pm to 6:30pm

Charred for lunch features:
Coal Cellar + Grill, Ragini Dey, Gelista, Pizzateca, La Boca, Kangaroo Island, Brett & Alex and
Comida Catering Co.

Charred for dinner features:
Coal Cellar + Grill, Ragini Dey, Gelista, Pizzateca, La Boca, Kangaroo Island, Brett & Alex and
Comida Catering Co.

Festival stars:
Simon Bryant 11:30am – 2:30pm & 5:30pm–9pm