In this week's issue: Busabout Bucket List, yurbuds earphones, Mad Mex Enchilada Burrito, Taxi Dining Room in Melbourne, Parramasala Festival announced, Paris to Provence Festival, The Good Egg Awards, The Australian Garden Show in Sydney, and more!
FOCUS – RED BULL MEDIA HOUSE AND FOX SPORTS
Red Bull Media House and Fox Sports are presenting FOCUS on Fox Sports 1HD and Fox Sports 1, an intimate insight into the lives of twelve of the world’s top athletes. It launched on Wednesday 7 August as a six-part series, following the stars across the globe, with two athletes in each episode.
COSMOPOLITAN MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH HARLEQUIN AUSTRALIA
Cosmopolitan Magazine has teamed up with Harlequin Australia for a partnership of publication, to launch Cosmo Red-Hot Reads from Harlequin. The eBook program will first release a new mini-series from author Sylvia Day. The first Cosmo Red-Hot Reads from Harlequin eBook, Afterburn, will be out on 15 August 2013.
he first Cosmo Red-Hot Reads from Harlequin eBook, Afterburn, on 15 August 2013.
MASTERCHEF ALL STARS WINNER CALLUM HANN LEADS THANKYOU FOOD
Social enterprise Thankyou has appointed MasterChef All Stars winner, Callum Hann, its Chief Taste Officer (CFO) to lead the new Thankyou food range. It comes as Thankyou have been urging Coles and Woolworths to stock their range to make a bigger impact on those in need. Thankyou has helped improve the lives of millions of people in need since launching its initial water product Thankyou Water in 2008. Another new range, Thankyou Body Care, has also been launched.
BUSABOUT BUCKET LIST
With Busabout’s six vloggers three weeks into their European Bucket List adventure, Busabout are now giving followers of their trip the chance to win their own Bucket List experience valued at $5000. To enter, visit the Bucket List (busabout.com/bucket-list) and say, in 25 words or less “What’s at the top of your bucket list?” The winning entry will be able to create their own Bucket List trip with Busabout experience to the value of $5000.
KOUNTA POS SOFTWARE AS IPAD APP
Australian cloud point of sale start-up Kounta, has release a new iPad App, available now from the App Store. The App allows a small business owner to turn their iPad into a point of sale (POS) device. The App offers more than the regular software, including ability to print to an unlimited amount of printers, connections with other online and mobile platforms such as PayPal, Xero and more, and centralized cloud management. To see all of Kounta’s features, head to: http://www.kounta.com/features/
PUKKA BROUGHT TO AUSTRALIA
Organisc herbal tea brand from Great Britain, Pukka, is bringing to Australia 27 organic, sustainable and fair trade teas. It is built upon Ayurveda, the ancient Indian wisdom that empower us to look after our health in harmony with nature. Pukka translated from Hindi means ‘authentic’, ‘genuine’ or, ‘top-quality’. Pukka is distributed in Australia by Organic Trader, and is available from select health food stores and independent grocers, and online at www.pukkaherbs.com.au.
YURBUDS EARPHONES
yurbuds earphones are earphones that have been developed by athletes, that never hurt or fall out. Twistlock techlogy is used to secure the earbuds in the ear, and will only come out when you want them to, meaning they will stay put during workouts. They’re water resistant, produce exceptional sound quality and are flexible silicone to make them soft and comfortable. Prices range form $40-$90, and can be bought from Rebel Sport and Myer stores, or online from yurbuds.com.
MAD MEX ENCHILADA BURRITO
Mad Mex have brought the flavours of Oaxaca, Mexico to Australia with their Oaxaca chilli style sauce to pour over their enchilada burritos. Available now in Mad Mex stores across Australia.
MILU SHOES SPRING/SUMMER 2013
Melbourne based footwear brand, Milu, has created a 90’s inspired collection with the idea influence of ‘fashion blogger’ for their Spring/Summer 2013 collection. The style, inspiration and materials for the collection were sourced from blogs and key fashion locations around the globe. White and monochrome with blush are key colours, as well as yellow, cobalt and red. Pink and emerald are colours to emerge later with a combination of softer tones. The collection will be available online at www.milu.com.au and on Milu stores Australia wide.
THE GLUTEN FREE GRAIN FREE COMPANY AWARDED
The Gluten Free Grain Free Company’s artisan, reasy to bake cake mix range has been recognized as Australia’s leading Health & Wellness product at this year’s 2013 Food Magazine awards this July. The company was also recognized as a finalist in the Prepared Food category for best practice and innovation in food processing in Australia and New Zealand. Visit www.glutenfreegrainfree.com.au to see their full range.
TAXI DINING ROOM (Melbourne)
Taxi Dining Room has been on Melbourne’s culinary scene for over a decade, boasting some of the best views, food, wine and service in Melbourne. With the added feature of two private dining rooms, and in the same building as sister venues Transit Cocktail Lounge and The Transport Public Bar at Federation Square.
THE FED SQAURE LOCAVORED SERIES (Melbourne)
As part of Fair Food Week and in partnership with the Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance, The Locavore Edition are presenting The Fed Sqaure Locavored Series. The Series will be held at The Edge at Federation Squarie, with great speakers, important stories and local spirit. You can choose a ticket which includes a copy of The Field Guide to Victorian Produce, a guidebook from The Locavore Edition that helps find growers, producers and providers.
PARIS TO PROVENCE FRESH FESTIVAL (Melbourne)
Returning for its fourth year in a row, Melbourne’s Como House and Garden will host the Paris to Provence French Festival from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th November this year. The gardens of Como House will be lined with white marquees of 70 French retailers and producers, with French-inspired food, wine, fashion, books, music, children’s clothing, classes and home décor. Pop up bars will be dotted around, and a children’s courtyard for the kids. For more, head to http://www.paristoprovence.com.au/
THE FED SQUARE WINE AWARDS (Melbourne)
The annual Fed Square Wine Awards are on again, the annual version of the Fed Square Wine Showcase. On Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th August in the Atrium sat Fed Square, the Wine Awards draw together winning wines from each Showcase for a final tasting event to choose the ‘best of the best’.
PARRAMASALA FESTIVAL 2013 (Sydney)
Parramasala will return for its fourth year from 4 – 7 October this year, across the Labour Day long weekend. The City of Parramatta will celebrate arts and culture with a range of free and ticketed shows, including contemporary and traditional music, dance, theatre, free concerts and performances, food and handicrafts markets. It is a celebration of the diversity and cultures of Parramatta, centred around the Riverside Theatre and the adjacent Prince Alfred Park. For more information visit http://parramasala.com
THE DOVE & OLIVE (Sydney)
The Dove & Olive have new craft beers on tap and new bottled craft beer, as well as monthly Beer Dinners that have just begun. The August Craft Beer Fight Club is also fast approaching, with two micro breweries, Grainfed Brewing and Six String Brewing, battling it out for the Golden Growler Award.
THE ROCKS AROMA FESTIVAL (Sydney)
The Rocks was filled with visitors on Sunday 21 July, as The Rocks Aroma Festival took over the laneways of the area. The Festival was presented by Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, with 24 boutique roasters offering a wide vairtey of beans and blends. One of the biggest events of the day was the creation of the world’s largest coffee mosaic, with volunteers breaking the World Record with a portrait of Dame Edna Everage made of 8000 cups of coffee. The inaugural ‘Aroma Cup’ as part of the festival is still going with public voters voting for the makers of the best coffee.
THE ROYAL FACELIFT (Sydney)
Leichardt’s hotel, The Royal, will get a new facelift and top quality food and drink, following the takeover by Sydney hospitality group W. Short Hotel Group this month. The Hotel has been on Norton Street in Leichardt since 1886, and will fully relaunch in late August this year with a new dining area, terrace, functiona reas and bar space. The pub will remain open during renovations. For more information, visit www.theroyalleichhardt.com.au or call (02) 9569 2638.
POHO FLOWERS (Sydney)
Poho Flowers on Macleay Street, Potts Point, has re-launched with a contemporary design space and a vision to source only locally grown flowers, masterminded by owner Barnaby Wilshier. All flowers are now sourced from local Australian growers, allowing the florist to follow the seasons and bring Sydneysiders the freshest flowers possible. The new shop fit-out features marble benches, copper detailing and stone finished, as an inviting space for choosing flowers. Poho Flowers now also offers an order and delivery service on their website, www.pohoflowers.com.au.
CAPE MENTELLE WINE DINNER WITH ROB MANN (Sydney)
The Winery’s exclusive Cape Mentelle Dinner with senior wine maker Rob Mann and Keystone Group’s head sommelier Sarah Limacher, will take place on Tuesday 6th August 7pm. There’s a three course dinner with matching wines, and tickets are $70, but there’s limited places available. To book, call 9331 0833, or email: info@thewinerysurryhills.com.au
TASTE ORANGE @ Sydney 2013
Taste Orange @ Sydney 2013 will take place on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd August, with some of the Orange region’s finest food and wine on offer. Happeningin Martin Place, both day and night festivities will occupy the space, with a Pop Up Wine Bar from 5pm-8pm and free entry, wine and food tastings, cooking demonstrations plus live music and entertainment.
THE GOOD EGG AWARDS (Sydney)
The Good Egg Awards are presented in Australia by the RSPCA, to recognize large scale manufacturing, retail, public procurement and food services organisations that have made the switch to cage-free eggs. This year’s event took place on Tuesday 20th July, and also included the inaugural Great Cage-Free Cook Off, with four of Australia’s top foodie journalists going into battle to cook the best omelette with cage-free eggs. ‘Good Eggs’ for this year include Coles Brand Eggs, Ikea Australia, and Alligator Brand Fresh Pasta.
SYDNEY ROYAL WINE SHOW JUDGING PANEL
The Macquarie Group Sydney Royal Wine Show has announced Lisa Perrott-Brown MW as the 2014 international wine judge for 3-6 February 2014. Ms Perrotti-Brown has worked in the UK, Tokyo, Singapore and reviews wines for Australia and New Zealand. Entries for the show close Wednesday 9 October 2013. For more information, online applications and to download the Wine Show schedule visit; www.sydneyroyal.com.au/wine
NICKELODEON’S SLIMEFEST (Sydney)
Samantha Jade, Justice Crew and US duo Heffron Drive will perform live at Nickelodeon’s second annual SLIMFEST, joining previously announced headliners Big Time Rush and Guy Sebastian. The event will take place on September 27 at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre. A one-hour special featuring highlights from both shows will air exclusively on Nickelodeon on Monday 30 September at 5pm.
THE AUSTRALIAN GARDEN SHOW SYDNEY
The Centennial Park will play host to Sydney’s only large-scale outdoor garden show, the Australian Garden Show Sydney, from 5th – 8th September this year. The event will combine interactivity with gardens, design, sustainable-living and culinary delights. Displays from some of the biggest names in the horticultural and design business will be featured, including Chelsea Flower Show gold medalists, Tom Harfleet and Jim Fogarty, French vertical garden expert Patrick Blanc and a host of other landscaping and design personalities.
SELLING DREAMS: ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY (Sydney)
Curated by the Victoria and Albert Museum, the free exhibition ‘Selling Dreams: One Hundred Years of Fashion Photography’ will be shown at the State Library of NSW from 10 August 2013. It shows the evolving art of fashion photography, through the lens of famous photographers including Horst P Horst, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon and Tim Walker.
ISOBEL AND THE PATISSIER AT DENDY NEWTOWN (Sydney)
Dendy Newtown will present the world premier of Australian short film Isobel and the Patissier on Wednesday 7th August at 5:30pm. The film was shot on location in Sydney by filmmakers Michael Cristian Greene and Mia Danica Jamora with a cast of young Australian actors. It’s set in a Parisian town, and after the 20 minute film screening there will be interview opportunities with the cast and crew to discuss the film and transforming urban Sydney into a French village in the film.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS SYDNEY
Dress for Success Sydney helps place women in need of employment into jobs and fit them with professional styles to help them get started. It has launched its first online fashion promotion, Unlock The Look, where a $20 ticket purcjased from the campaign website puts you in the draw to win hundreds of dollars in mystery prizes. Head to http://unlockthelook.com.au/wp.
VIVID LIGHT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (Sydney)
Vivid Light will take place as part of Vivid Sydney on 23 May – 9 June 2014, transforming Sydney city into a wonderland of lights, scultputres projections and more. Expressions of Interest for designs and installations are now open for next year’s Vivid and close on 4 October.
THE INTERNATIONAL FLEET REVIEW (Sydney)
In just over two months, on October 3rd-9th, the Royald Australian Navy will commemorate the arrival of its first fleet 100 years ago in Sydney Harbour with an International Fleet Review. 54 International Warships and 17 Tall Ships will take part, and on Friday 4th October the Australian Surf Rowers League is presenting a Salute to Navy luncheon to raise fund for life saving equipment. The Salute to Naby will take place at the Sydney Opera House marquee with a 3 course meal, plus entertainment from Kamahl, Mark Vincent and the Royal Australian Navy Band. To purchase tickets for “Salute to Navy” please visit www.salutetonavy.com.au
NEWTOWN HOTEL BIZARRE BAZAARE FOLK MARKETS (Sydney)
The Newtown Hotel is set to transform into a folk market, The Bizarre Bazaar, that will kick off at 10am on Saturday 17th August, with stalls taking over both the bottom floor of the pub and the Tiki Garden. Stalls will range from the classics such as record stalls and vintage clothes, to the quirky. $5 tacos and $6 Young Henrys will be on offer too!
THE REAL FOOD FESTIVAL (Sunshine Coast, QLD)
The Real Food Festival will take place from 7th – 8th September, in Maleny on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.The festival aims to celebrate the Sunshine Coast real food community, with food tastings, cooking and ‘how to’ demonstrations, information sessions and discussions. Entry is $15 for a daily adult pass for more information on the Real Food Festival, visit the Festival website at www.realfoodfestival.com.au.