Being a foodie and living in Australia is a great combination. This country is home to some of the freshest produce, most impressive fine dining, and delicious wines that you can east amazingly well, and ensure your palate never gets bored every day.
If you’re looking for some new eating adventures, here are a few Australian food and drink experiences you should add to your bucket list right now:
Dine at Attica
Attica, in Victoria, is home to chef Ben Shewry – one of the country’s most celebrated cooks who is known for his sophisticated menus that combine fresh local produce with a few more unusual ingredients you’ll find growing in the local area to create something truly special. You may know your Australia wine & cheese pairings pretty well and you might think you’re a bit of a gourmet, but you’re guaranteed to be blown away by this ultra-modern cuisine. Just make sure that you book far in advance of your visit because this place is always packed to the rafters.
Pick mangoes in Queensland
If you love your fruit, fresh ripe and juicy, be sure to take a trip to Queensland during the summertime. Why? Because Queensland is renowned for its impressive mango groves, and should you eat one that’s been freshly harvested, you will come to realise that you’ve never been able to fully appreciate the true taste of this tropical fruit until now.
Once you’ve tasted a freshly picked piece of fruit, take a trip to Frosty Mango where you’ll be able to sample a range of delightful dishes that include mango in the lineup.
Eat the BEST Pizza at 400 Gradi
Pizza may have been perfected by the Italians, but you can eat pizza that is pretty close to perfect in Australia too. Just head to 400 Gradi in Melbourne, which is in the Little Italy area and ask for a Margherita. Baked using a world’s best title-winning recipe, it may be a simple blend of bread, cheese, tomato and herbs, but you’ll never have tasted anything better.
Visit the Western Australia Gourmet Escape
If you’re a true foodie, you’re going to want to do the Western Australia Gourmet Escape at least once in your life, especially if you’re also a fan of the surf. Every year, a select group of gourmet chefs from all over the world head to Australia’s wine region to revel in fresh produce. full-bodies Austalia wines and impressive waves. You’ll be able to eat, surf and learn new cooking techniques ‘til your heart’s content.
Try bush tucker
If you’ve never sampled bush tucker, you’re going to want to expand your culinary horizons by heading to the Northern Territories where you’ll find numerous Aborigine chefs and restaurants serving up some of the most traditional food of the country. Arrernte Aboriginal chef Bob Ross has set up a unique dining experience in the Alice Springs area where you can sample a three-course meal of bush tucker while also learning about Aboriginal food and medicine and it is well worth checking out.
