During the period of June 18 – 27, the spotlight turns on Noosa as visitors descend on the region to partake of a veritable feast of food and culture guaranteed to whet and satisfy the appetite of the most discerning gourmand.
The event has become one of the most important cultural events in Australia, and the weekend promises to deliver the best in food, theatre, art, literature, music, dance and film. Best of all, the Noosa Longweekend will focus on food, glorious food. Food will feature prominently among the 130 events festival and Festival Director Ian McKellar says the Noosa Longweekend is ‘must attend event’ for those who enjoy delighting their palate.
In true Noosa Longweekend form, there will be a fusion of food and music at the Berardo’s Restaurant and Bar where Jim Berardo and Greg O’Brien will host a four course Blue Ribbon dinner featuring Caroline O’Connor. The international flavour will be highlighted by the fantastic French chanteuse Caroline Nin, along with other outstanding Australian musical theatre talents.
Noosa’s Longweekend tradition of integrating literature and music with food will see celebrity chef Kylie Kwong giving a sneak peek of her book “It Tastes Better” and Toni Lamond and Tim Ferguson sharing stories and laughs at the Noosa Springs Country Club and Berardo’s Restaurant and Bar, respectively. For early risers, sports hero Andrew Ettingshausen (ET) along with Sunshine Coast sporting identity ‘Phippsy’ will lure guests with fishing tales at breakfast at the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club. Not to be outdone, Ita Buttrose will be transported by the Noosa River to Trios Restaurant where she will regale lunch-time diners with interesting tales of her career. In true Noosa style, the pleasure of food will be enhanced by fabulous art and culture.
Duck will feature heavily on the menu as three of Noosa’s most famous restaurants – Wasabi, Ricky’s River Restaurant and Bar and Rock Salt @ Noosa will present what has become the famous Duck Waddle progressive lunch event. A glass of wine will be served with each course of a delightful food event which will present duck cooked in three different ways.
Seafood lovers will not be left out. The Hastings Street restaurants of Rococo, Seasons and Bistro C will celebrate the region’s seafood with the offering of a seafood dish and wine along with a delightful after-lunch stroll along Noosa’s famous beachside boardwalk. Other seafood events have already been sold out so be quick to book!
Food lovers will undoubtedly agree that Noosa was the place to be during June 18 – 27 after experiencing wine tasting at Kenilworth at Blind Man’s Buff Vineyard, combined with a tour of Eumundi’s Cocoa Chocolat gourmet chocolate factor. This will be preceded by a four course gourmet lunch replete with wine at the Reserve Restaurant Cellar at the Blackall Ranges. Food lovers’ heaven!
Will these experiences be enough to satisfy the appetites of our gourmands or will they whip it up for the Slow Food Noosa? Those who want more will be able to indulge at the Slow Food Noosa which will host a Festival Film and Food event featuring a screening of Ang Lee’s Eat, Drink, Man, Woman. Food lovers delight will multiply with the presentation of gourmet Chinese meals prepared by master chefs.
Don’t miss the Noosa Longweekend festival of food, art and culture. Prices range from $75 at the lower end to $185 at the upper end. June 18 – 27, Noosa is the place to be.
For the full list of events at The Noosa Longweekend festival click here
