August 14th, 2009 nola
Last Monday 10 August, the Electrolux Appetite for Excellence national winners were announced at an exclusive awards ceremony in Sydney. Matthew Dempsey, from Pettavel Winery & Restaurant, Victoria, was named the Electrolux Young Chef and Alice Heath, from Montalto Vineyard & Olive Grove, Victoria, was named the Electrolux Young Waiter. Danielle Gjestland from Wasabi, Queensland, was named the inaugural Electrolux Young Restaurateur.
For more information: electrolux-appetite-for-excellence-national-announcement
website: http://www.youngchef.com.au
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August 11th, 2009 nola
For the first time, the Queensland Government is bringing together its food, wine and beverage tourist destinations across the State into one comprehensive regional touring atlas.
Queensland food and beverage manufacturers and wineries that offer a unique tourism experience are invited to apply for free entry in the publication.
To find our more about this great opportunity and to view the eligibility criteria visit www.industry.qld.gov.au or contact the Food and Wine Industry Development unit on (07) 3224 2009. Applications close Friday 28 August 2009.
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August 11th, 2009 nola
I Love Food Awards 2009
The winners of the I Love Food Awards for 2009 have been announced, with over 100,000 public votes tallied in 16 categories by the Lifestyle Food Channel.
A trend toward Mexican food was evident but also Local was recognised, as consumers embraced companies that sourced produce from their local region.
Award winners:
AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE ASIAN: Zushi, Darlinghurst, NSW
AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE BISTRO / PUB MEAL: Martin Place Bar, Sydney, NSW
AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE CAFÉ / DELI: Campos Coffee, Fortitude Valley, QLD
AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE COFFEE: Campos, Newtown, NSW
AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE EUROPEAN: Baguette Bistrot+Bar, Ascot, QLD
AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE FISH AND CHIPS: Blue Fish, Pyrmont, NSW
AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE HAMBURGER: Jus Burgers, Leederville, WA
AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE ICE CREAM / DESSERT: Trampoline Gelato, Doncaster, VIC
AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE ITALIAN / PIZZA: Parso’s Gourmet Pizza, Pacific Pines, QLD
AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE LATIN AMERICAN: Taco Bill, South Melbourne, VIC
AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE MEDITERRANEAN: 1 Two 3 Mediterranean Dining, Broadbeach, QLD
AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE MIDDLE EASTERN: Almond Bar, Darlinghurst, NSW
AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE MODERN AUSTRALIAN: Max’s at Red Hill Estate, Mornington Peninsula, VIC
AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE PIE: Hank’s Kitchen, Grafton, NSW
AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE SEAFOOD: Lagoon Seafood Restaurant, Wollongong, NSW
AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE VEGETARIAN: Simply Foods, Darwin, NT
AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE RESTAURANT: Zushi, Darlinghurst, NSW
Make sure next year you vote for Tropical North Queenslands great restaurants.
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August 11th, 2009 nola
At the recent Cairns Wine Awards a new section for the Australian Fruit Wine Show was included. There was an array of fruit wines from all over Australia which were very well received, especially by the younger generation.
Two local wineries pick up awards; from Mareeba, De bruey’s Boutique Wines their Flagship Coffee Elixir & their Tropical Temptation Liqueur tied for Best Liqueur whilst Silkwoods Murdering PointWinery took out the sweet wine trophy for its Pinnacle Sweet Passionfruit.
Read the articles from www.winemags.com.au
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August 11th, 2009 nola
Great News! TTNQ will soon be launching a new website with a dedicated “food & wine” experience page. This is the time for you to become members.
In our region, if you are not directly involved in the tourism industry, you are probably supporting it or being supported by it. Therefore membership supports you, your industry and the region.
What’s more there is a new level of membership; a supporting member at $350.00. Have a look at TTNQ Prospectus for membership benefits
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With a boost in membership from the Food Tourism sector, the new ‘Food & Wine’ experience web page will look great.
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Check out what a local had to say about supporting the tourism industry ttnq-support-member-article
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August 11th, 2009 nola
Come on Girls!
The 2010 RIRDC Rural Women’s award opens again on August 1 with a $10,000 bursary prize for the winner.
Rural women are encouraged to enter themselves or nominate someone they think is up to a new and exciting challenge.
The Award celebrates rural women and their contributions to primary industries. It gives rural women the chance to discover their strengths and build their capacity to contribute to primary industries and rural Australia. But just as importantly the Award opens up a positive and powerful network of liked minded women across the country that are passionate about primary industries and rural Australia.
Applications close on World Rural Women’s Day-15th October 2009.
For more information contact RIRDC on (02) 6271 4100 or go to the website for download of the Application Brochure and Entry Form at http://www.ruralwomensaward.gov.au
If you know of anyone in your industry who could benefit from this award process please encourage them to apply in the coming months and forward the attached document to them - alternatively just get them to phone Kaye Nunan at Queensland Government Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries directly on 07 32393254.
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August 11th, 2009 nola
The NSDA is Launching an Art & Craft Market on the 22nd of August. The Market will operate weekly on Saturdays from 7:30am to 2:00pm in the Governor’s Wing at the Atrium of The Pier alongside the Farmgate Market.
This is in response to the many requests received from local artists wishing to attend Farmgate.
If you would like to be a stallholder please contact Imeea Svanosio, on Ph/Fax: (07) 4055 2195 Mobile: 0423 277 212 or market@nsda.org.au
For more information click here for the NSDA Art & Craft Market Stallholders Information Kit and booking form which can be completed to book a market site.
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August 11th, 2009 nola
Restaurant & Catering Queensland 2009 Far North Queensland Awards for Excellence event held at the Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, Cairns on Monday 27 July was a wonderful night for the industry.
….and the winners were….
Caterer of the Year for Far North Queensland went to Ochre Restaurant & Catering in Cairns
Best Restaurant of the Year for Far North Queensland went to Nu Nu Restaurant in Palm Cove
Best Contemporary Australian Restaurant - Nu Nu Restaurant in Palm Cove
Best Breakfast Restaurant for Far North Queensland is Nu Nu Restaurant in Palm Cove
Best Wedding Caterer went to Port Douglas Catering & Events
Best Seafood Restaurant went to On the Inlet in Port Douglas
Best New Restaurant is Finz of Port Douglas!
Best Ethnic Cuisine - Clement’s Restaurant & Wine Bar in Port Douglas
Best Entertainment at a Restaurant went to Adelfia Greek Taverna in Cairns
Best Alfresco Dining Restaurant - Salsa Bar & Grill in Port Douglas
Congratulations to all the winners
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August 3rd, 2009 nola
Advance Cairns, with the expert assistance of Gerard Byrne, co-author of Grants in Australia Book, and Margaret Darveniza, well-renowned facilitator, will host a series of Grant Writing Workshops across the region on one day next month.
The half-day workshops will be held in two locations - Cairns and Atherton on Tuesday 11th August.
For more information: the-art-of-writing-grants1
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Last Monday 10 August, the Electrolux Appetite for Excellence national winners were announced at an exclusive awards ceremony in Sydney. Matthew Dempsey, from Pettavel Winery & Restaurant, Victoria, was named the Electrolux Young Chef and Alice Heath, from Montalto Vineyard & Olive Grove, Victoria, was named the Electrolux Young Waiter. Danielle Gjestland from Wasabi, Queensland, was named the inaugural Electrolux Young Restaurateur.