CRAFT: Small is beautiful

We checked out food and arts festival CRAFT over the weekend. It was a cozy, community-supported event that reminded us how small intimate gathers can help people connect with one another in a way blockbuster festivals can’t. The Drinking Partners had a craft beer sampling booth, The Sleeping Iron Foundry held clay sculpting workshops and […]

Margaret River Gourmet Escape: Wine people

We went for the preview of top Aussie wine festival Margaret River Gourmet Escape last week and learnt some eye-opening facts about wine. Wine maker Travis Lemm of Voyager Estate gave a great talk on the region’s wines, and led a fun tasting session where we sampled their lively chenin blanc and a lovely semillion […]

Meat Packing District | Food Summons Coffeeshop

Guitarist from local band Obedient Wives Club Keith Tan set up this burger joint, which offers a basic cheeseburger ($7.90) as well as more elaborate recipes like The Fat Elvis ($11), with tempura banana, peanut butter and bacon. Each patty weighs 120g and is made from prime chuck beef. There’s also a salmon burger ($6.50) […]