Mar 29, 2012

Stanlee WA are distributors of commercial catering equipment, restaurant, hospitality and healthcare supplies, and are well known for their quality products and professional service. Stanlee have a special (and somewhat crazy)  incentive where they are giving away free product – all you need to do is like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter! There...

Mar 28, 2012

Since its inception six years ago, the PorkStar moniker has come to represent the highest standard in both the quality and creativity stakes when it comes to putting pork on menus. As Australian Pork Limited’s (APL) dedicated food service program, the PorkStar title and roaming events hosted annually in capital cities were created to recognise those chefs...

Mar 23, 2012

Over the past couple of months, Menu Magazine has been asking fans where their favourite coffee place is. Over a thousand votes have come in, and the results have been pretty surprising! As of March, the top 14 (the last 5 have the same votes)  are: Kahawa Cafe Benesse Espresso Bar Vanilla Bean Halo Espresso Cranked Epic Espresso Chocolatte Boucla Boho...

Mar 21, 2012

The Monk Brewery will be offering you beers from around the globe that are guaranteed to wrestle a smile out of the most ardent and critical drinkers out there! Around the World in 80 Days will showcase over 70 different beers and ciders, from 5 different continents and 17 different countries, running from the 23rd until the 10th of June. Customers will be able...

Mar 14, 2012

In the early hours of December 26, 2011, a fire erupted at the Golinski residence. Matthew Golinski, one of the most respected chefs in the hospitality industry, was in the house with his wife and kids. Matt tragically lost his wife and children in the blaze, and suffered 3rd degree burns over 40% of his body. He has just come out of a medically induced coma at...

Mar 9, 2012

Have you ever wondered what it would be like own a cellar stocked full of Margaret River wine? Although the Margaret River Wine Industry Association (MRWIA) won’t build you a temperature controlled underground wine cellar, it is giving one lucky person the chance to win 20 cases (240 bottles) of premium Margaret River wine valued at around $5000. Each winery...

Mar 2, 2012

Il Gelato recently participated in the 2012 Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce Show with a small range of their delicious goods, and were awarded with 3 silver medals! The medals were for the Ferrero (5 litre and 1 litre ranges), Cherry Ripe (5 litre range) and the White Chocolate & Coconut Range (5 litre and 1 litre ranges). Congratulations to all...

Mar 1, 2012

Last weekend, Menu Magazine headed to Margaret River for the inaugural South West Craft Beer Festival.  Held at the 3 Oceans Palandri Estate, the festival took place over two days, with 12 breweries and one cidery in attendance. Punters were entertained with brewer interviews and live music, including Triple J unearthed winners, Split Seconds and local...

Feb 22, 2012

The Araluen Botanic Park Foundation (ABPF) has been accepted into the elite International Camellia Society (ICS), under its Garden of Excellence Program. The accolade was decided at the ICS World Congress, which was held last week in Chuxiong, China. The Garden of Excellence Program was launched in 2001 to recognise Camellia gardens of Excellence. Araluen now...

Feb 22, 2012

Zanders Scarborough have had a complete overhaul, introducing a new Head Chef, a new menu, and a new Management Team. This Friday (24th February) they invite you to test the waters, as Thee Shucker is introduced. Thee Shucker will include fresh oysters shucked to order,  and with the new policy of kids eating for only $10 dollars a day, it’s a great way for...